Basketball News · LatestTuesday, Oct 27, 2026

Detroit’s hot start offers early answers on spacing, defensive identity and where rookie Ebuka Okorie fits.

James’ first week with the Sixers featured a historic comeback, creative Philly shoes and an unexpected start at center.

Stephen Curry leads the NBA’s highest-paid players for the 2026-27 season, with a salary cap hit of $62.59 million, according to Spotrac’s player salary rankings. Nikola Jokic ranks second at $59.03 million, while Giannis Antetokounmpo, Anthony Davis and Jayson Tatum each carry cap hits of $58.46 million. The NBA’s 2026-27 salary cap is $164.961 million, […] The post Top 10 highest-paid NBA players in 2026-27: Curry leads appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

Down with who you’re seeing, or down on them?

Stephen Gillaspie dives into international waters to provide insight into the prospects playing overseas in the 2027 NBA Draft cycle.

Less than one year ago today, on Oct. 30, 2025, Mark Walter finalized his deal to become the majority owner of the Los Angeles Lakers. He bought the majority share from Jeanie Buss and her siblings, ushering in a new era of Lakers basketball. However, by Aug. 12 of this year, Walter had agreed to […]

Dallas Wings performance chef Chef Hoppie tells Scoop B Robinson how he’s turning WNBA nutrition from a chore into a perk players actually look forward to.

Can they afford to wait over a month when a trade becomes more practical?

Nekias and Steve break down their week 1 NBA thoughts and dive into the WNBA Finals

The NBA injury report for Tuesday, October 27, features several notable absences, including Jalen Duren, Keegan Murray and Shaedon Sharpe. Ausar Thompson and Scoot Henderson are questionable, while Walker Kessler is available for the Los Angeles Lakers. The Boston Celtics had yet to submit their injury report. Brooklyn Nets vs. Boston Celtics — 7:30 p.m. […] The post NBA injury report: Jalen Duren among players out Tuesday, October 27 appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

Denver Nuggets head coach David Adelman criticized his team’s lack of physicality and defensive execution after the Golden State Warriors handed Denver a 134-114 defeat on Monday night. The Nuggets allowed 74 second-half points as the Warriors shot 22-of-44 from three-point range and outrebounded Denver 45-32. Adelman said the defensive breakdowns were less about the […] The post David Adelman calls out Nuggets’ lack of physicality after Warriors loss appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

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.

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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 ...