Basketball News · LatestYesterday, Oct 27, 2026

Insight into the draft class, Peterson and more from former Jazz player/ scout Carlos Boozer. submitted by /u/sladdha_reports [link] [comments]

The San Antonio Spurs know that they haven’t lived up to the expectations to kick off the season, and two role players know how to fix it. submitted by /u/Putrid-Carpenter5204 [link] [comments]

The second year wing is struggling to find his footing with the Knicks.

Just when you thought sports debates couldn’t get any weirder, Kid Rock decided to throw his name into the WNBA conversation. The WNBA found itself trapped in a headache when former NBA players Enes Kanter Freedom and Royce White declared for the draft, claiming they identified as women just to expose loopholes in the rulebook.

Purdue and men's basketball coach Matt Painter have agreed to a contract extension that will keep him with the program though the 2030-31 season, the school announced.

Houston Rockets star Kevin Durant has become the NBA’s active leader for consecutive regular-season games with at least 20 points after Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Kawhi Leonard and Devin Booker each had lengthy streaks snapped within a span of five days. Durant extended his streak to nine games Monday night as Houston remained undefeated with a 120-110 […] The post Rockets star Kevin Durant is new 20-point streak leader after SGA, Kawhi Leonard, Devin Booker’s streaks were snapped within a week...

Jaylen Brown has looked like a man on a mission in his first season with the Philadelphia 76ers. He has embraced being an all-around threat, showcasing his willingness to play any role for his new team. The 76ers are off to a 3-1 start, with Brown averaging 20.8 points, 5.8 rebounds, 4.8 assists, and 1.3 […] The post Fans aren’t buying Lou Williams’ Jaylen Brown DPOY hype, even with Victor Wembanyama caveat appeared first on ClutchPoints.

The Chicago Bulls are still figuring things out. They are in a rebuilding stage and still learning the ropes from head coach Tiago Splitter in his first year. On Monday, the Bulls lost to the Boston Celtics, 134-99, at TD Garden. They are now 1-3 to start the season. After the game, Matas Buzelis openly […] The post Matas Buzelis confesses Bulls don’t really know what to do yet in Tiago Splitter’s new offense appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Former NBA guard Jeff Teague believes Miami Heat star Giannis Antetokounmpo needs to change his playing style if the team hopes to overcome its disappointing 0-4 start to the 2026-27 season. Teague, who played alongside Antetokounmpo during the Milwaukee Bucks’ 2021 championship run, criticized the two-time MVP on the latest episode of the “Club 520” […] The post Jeff Teague demands Heat star Giannis Antetokounmpo changes way he plays – ‘It wasn’t fun playing with him’ appeared first on Clutc...

Rui Hachimura says the lights are bright when you play for the Lakers.

Kawhi Leonard is expected to miss a period of weeks due to swelling in his left knee, sources told ESPN's Shams Charania.

Philadelphia 76ers legend Allen Iverson is supremely confident in what the team will achieve after adding LeBron James and Jaylen Brown.

BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS - OCTOBER 23: Jayson Tatum #0 of the Boston Celtics celebrates after scoring against the New York Knicks during fourth quarter of the Celtics Home Opener at TD Garden on October 23, 2026 in Boston, Massachusetts. The Celtics defeat the Knicks 107-103. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Maddie Meyer/Getty Imag...

Fantasy basketball analyst Dan Titus shares his early notes on the season after the first week.

The season is less than a week away, title contenders are everywhere and more NCAA bids are there for the taking. Here's what to know

AD puts injury concerns to rest after Hornets game. submitted by /u/basketbaIlnetwork [link] [comments]

Mazzulla reveals another one of his unconventional ways to test his players. submitted by /u/basketbaIlnetwork [link] [comments]

Josh Kushner and Bog Iger shifted away from their pursuit of a Las Vegas NBA expansion team to strike a $12.5 billion deal for the Los Angeles Lakers. The agreement with Mark Walter came together over 72 hours in August. The NBA initially projected the Las Vegas franchise would sell for $6-8 billion, according to industry and ownership sources. Bids soon approached the then-record $10 billion valuation of Walter's Lakers purchase. The winning group would also likely need to spend at least $2 ...

Jeanie Buss was stunned to learn that Mark Walter had agreed to sell his Los Angeles Lakers shares to Bob Iger and Josh Kushner, sources close to her told ESPN. Buss found out only hours before the $12.5 billion deal was reported Aug. 12. Buss had personally selected Walter as her successor. In 2021, she encouraged him to buy Philip Anschutz's shares, which gave him the first right of refusal on the Buss family's controlling stake. She chose Walter based on how he ran the Los Angeles Dodgers ...

Jeanie Buss was the first visitor Bob Iger hosted at his Los Angeles home after agreeing to buy Mark Walter's Los Angeles Lakers shares, sources told ESPN. Iger used the meeting to reaffirm his commitment to keeping Buss in a role after the sale closes. Publicly, Iger told the California Post that the new ownership group intended to honor Buss' agreement with Walter to remain controlling owner. He added, "if something changes, then it changes." Iger and Buss have stayed in regular contact sin...

Bob Iger, who agreed with Josh Kushner to buy Mark Walter's stake in the Los Angeles Lakers, canceled his LA Clippers season tickets last season, sources close to him told ESPN. Iger gave up the seats over the Clippers' treatment of Chris Paul, a close friend. The former Disney CEO had been a Clippers season-ticket holder for years before making the decision. Iger and Kushner reached their $12.5 billion agreement with Walter on Aug. 11 after 72 hours of negotiations. NBA approval is expected ...

It’s fitting that the Knicks will try to get their regular season on track against Detroit - a team who proved last year that the regular season is mostly meaningless. While that’s true & it’s not time to panic by any means, staying out of the play-in & seeding has plenty of meaning. It’s time to play winning basketball tonight. submitted by /u/Joeblowpublic [link] [comments]

Why is Andre Drummond, the star of the first game of the season, all of a sudden being benched as the KAT backup? - @NBAStatCorrect I don’t know, specifically, why Drummond was benched against Orlando on Sunday. But Mike Brown hinted at the reasons behind his decision before the game when he was asked why James Wiseman was playing in place of Drummond against Boston. "We have our starting five. Other than that, anybody can play," Brown said before tipoff against Orlando. "When you’re a backup...

Jonathan Isaac discussed his faith-driven footwear brand, his recovery from a torn ACL and his role with the Orlando Magic in an interview with Brandon “Scoop B” Robinson, reflecting on how his experiences have shaped his identity as an NBA player. Isaac, who has spent his NBA career in Orlando, said his JUDAH 1 signature […] The post Jonathan Isaac opens up about Magic return, faith and ACL recovery appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

Kathy Behrens, who became one of the highest-ranking women in the NBA office, has decided to leave the league office after 26 years.

The Miami Heat and New York Knicks entered the 2026-27 season with high expectations. Miami won the protracted Giannis Antetokounmpo sweepstakes, trading for the former NBA MVP from the Milwaukee Bucks in July.

It's another edition of Knicks Mailbag, with SNY NBA Insider Ian Begley answering your questions surrounding the team.

The Houston Rockets are 4-0 to start the season, following their second straight win over the Atlanta Hawks. The Rockets are looking like a more fluid team, which has drawn the attention of Kevin Durant. Durant started by praising Rockets big man Alperen Sengun’s focus on both ends of the floor and pointing to the […] The post Kevin Durant throws shade at opponents who ‘read a lot of bad articles’ on Alperen Sengun this summer appeared first on ClutchPoints.

The blockbuster trade of Giannis Antetokounmpo ended a long NBA saga over what the next move would be for both the two-time MVP and the Milwaukee Bucks organization. Antetokounmpo left because he believed that he could better compete for a championship elsewhere, as the Bucks look to supercharge their rebuild. But over four games, the […] The post Milwaukee getting first win before Giannis Antetokounmpo’s Heat is delicious irony appeared first on ClutchPoints.

The Portland Trail Blazers could be without guard Scoot Henderson when they conclude their two-game road trip against the Los Angeles Lakers on Tuesday night. Portland (2-0) listed Henderson as questionable with left ankle soreness on its latest injury report ahead of Tuesday’s matchup against the unbeaten Lakers (3-0) at 8 p.m. PT on NBC […] The post Blazers vs. Lakers injury report: Scoot Henderson listed with ankle issue appeared first on ClutchPoints.