Basketball News · LatestYesterday, Oct 27, 2026

It’s been rough for the Brooklyn Nets. Following a loss at Cleveland on Saturday night, they came home for a Sunday evening matchup against the Indiana Pacers and lost 136-109. Mikel Brown Jr. sat out (injury management) as things only got uglier. The Boston Celtics look different this season after a busy offseason, but their […]

Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic has expressed concern about his team’s defense following Monday’s defeat to the Golden State Warriors. The loss dropped Denver to 1-2 to begin the 2026-27 NBA season, with defensive problems continuing to affect the team’s results. Jokic acknowledged that the Nuggets have been dealing with similar issues since last season […] The post Nikola Jokic admits Nuggets cannot defend after Warriors loss appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - OCTOBER 08: Austin Reaves #15 and Luka Doncic #77 of the Los Angeles Lakers look on against the Sacramento Kings during the first quarter in a preseason game at Crypto.com Arena on October 08, 2026 in Los Angeles, California. 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 Luke Hales/Getty Images) | Getty Images Tonig...

DETROIT, MI - OCTOBER 20: Jayson Tatum #0 and Paul George #13 of the Boston Celtics box out during the game against the Detroit Pistons on October 20, 2026 at Little Caesars Arena in Detroit, Michigan. 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. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2026 NBAE (Photo by Brian Sevald/NBAE via Getty Images) | NBAE via ...

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Here are four NBA teams already feeling the pressure after the first week, with the Knicks, Heat, Warriors, and Magic facing some early problems.

Kevin O'Connor & Tom Haberstroh recap the latest NBA news and share their rookie first impressions.

PORTLAND, OREGON - MARCH 21: Cam'Ron Fletcher #11 of the High Point Panthers dunks the ball against the Arkansas Razorbacks during the second half in the second round of the 2026 NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament at Moda Center on March 21, 2026 in Portland, Oregon. (Photo by Soobum Im/Getty Images) | Getty Images Welcome to SB Nation Reacts, a survey of fans across the NCAA. Throughout the year, we ask questions of the most plugged-in Mid-Major fans and fans across the country. The wait is al...

The league is facing growing criticism.

Angel Reese is making history on the biggest stage in women’s basketball, and it’s time to give her the respect she deserves. The Atlanta Dream star has gone from one of the most criticized players in the WNBA to the centerpiece of a championship contender. And with the Finals underway, Reese is putting together the…

Kawhi Leonard’s return to Toronto has started off with a familiar feel.

The reigning champion Knicks fell to 0-3 on the new season, pointing to either violent regression or a debilitating hangover, depending on who you ask. But is the slow start somewhat by design?

Last week was some of the best sleep I had gotten in a long time. Climbing into bed with the biggest, dumbest grin on my face, giddily scrolling through my phone on Canis, Reddit, and YouTube, seeing what everyone had to say about just how awesome the Minnesota Timberwolves are. Seriously, it was great. I would whisper myself to sleep, repeating the mantra “82 and 0, 82 and 0…,” then dream of show-stopping sequences like Ant juggling the ball through traffic and rocking the rim, Melo doing th...

PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA - OCTOBER 22: Donovan Mitchell #45 of the Cleveland Cavaliers reacts after making a basket at the end of the first quarter against the Philadelphia 76ers at Xfinity Mobile Arena on October 22, 2026 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Mitchell Leff/Getty Images) | Getty Images Perhaps no team in the NBA has dealt more with the label of ‘regular season merchants’ than the Cleveland Cavaliers. For those who maybe aren’t as online as others, being a regular season ...

TORONTO, CANADA - OCTOBER 21: Kawhi Leonard #2 of the Toronto Raptors handles the ball during the game against the Chicago Bulls on October 21, 2026 at the Scotiabank Arena in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. 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. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2026 NBAE (Photo by Vaughn Ridley/NBAE via Getty Images) | NBAE via...

The Sixers have applied to the NBA for a disabled player exception in the wake of Ariel Hukporti’s season-ending Achilles tear, reports Jake Fischer of Bleacher Report and The Stein Line (Twitter link). Hukporti sustained the Achilles injury in his preseason debut and underwent surgery shortly thereafter. A team can be granted a disabled player […]

Defending NBA champions the New York Knicks will enter their fourth game of the season looking for their first win against the Detroit Pistons, who have begun the season 3-0, on Tuesday. And while Detroit has produced victories against the Boston Celtics, the Miami Heat and the Philadelphia 76ers, they enter this matchup with multiple […] The post Pistons vs. Knicks injury report: Ausar Thompson, Isaiah Joe listed with Jalen Duren already out appeared first on ClutchPoints.

While the defending champion New York Knicks are 0-3, one of the team’s biggest celebrity fans, Ben Stiller, sees them getting their first win soon. Really soon, in fact. Stiller took to X, formerly Twitter, hours before the Knicks play the Detroit Pistons, and he sees his team winning this one. “Knicks fans[,] we get […] The post Ben Stiller boldly declares Knicks’ 1st win after 0-3 start appeared first on ClutchPoints.

CHICAGO, IL - OCTOBER 24: Anthony Davis #23 of the Washington Wizards and Trae Young #3 of the Washington Wizards celebrate during the second half of an NBA game against the Chicago Bulls on October 24, 2026 at the United Center in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Melissa Tamez/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images) | Icon Sportswire via Getty Images The Washington Wizards’ 2026-27 regular season is young. And though AJ Dybantsa has still yet to make his season (and NBA) debut, the Wizards’ two establ...

Jeanie Buss could remain Lakers governor under Bob Iger and Josh Kushner, but her ownership stake remains crucial.

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