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HOUSTON, TX - OCTOBER 26: Jalen Johnson #1 of the Atlanta Hawks handles the ball during the game against the Houston Rockets on October 26, 2026 at the Toyota Center in Houston, Texas. 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 Logan Riely/NBAE via Getty Images) | NBAE via Getty Images The H...

We have officially seen enough NBA basketball to start passing judgment on how the biggest names to change teams are faring in their new digs.

Whew.

Former NBA center Enes Kanter Freedom has spent the past several months waging a very public war against the WNBA, declaring himself eligible for the 2027 WNBA Draft in an effort to force the league to address transgender athletes. But apparently, that was only the beginning of his public push. During a new podcast appearance,…

The Dallas Mavericks have a chance to return to winning ways thanks to Cooper Flagg, says Bill Simmons. Cooper Flagg was the number one overall...

Kawhi Leonard has been accused of bailing on the Raptors.

O’Neal says KAT already did his part of the bargain; now the Knicks need to do theirs, too. submitted by /u/basketbaIlnetwork [link] [comments]

Super Duper Cooper Flagg took it to Miami Monday night

Grading every Lakers player’s performance from the team’s 136-129 loss to the Blazers.

Top offseason moves that the Indiana Fever should make to contend in 2027.

San Antonio looks to get above .500 in Utah.

As the Oklahoma City Thunder deal with injuries to both Jalen Williams and Cason Wallace that are expected to keep them out indefinitely, it wouldn't be shocking if the team made a big move to bolster the roster around Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Chet Holmgren.

Enes Kanter Freedom has warned the NBA that he plans to expose what he describes as the league’s hypocrisy over China, alleging that league officials threatened him with a ban after he wore shoes supporting Tibet. Speaking to Sage Steele on The Sage Steele Show, the former NBA center said his plans to challenge the […] The post Enes Kanter Freedom warns NBA of coming exposure over China controversy appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

Brian Scalabrine took another apparent shot at Jaylen Brown during Boston’s overtime win over Brooklyn, pointing to the former Celtics star’s league-leading turnover total from last season while praising Jayson Tatum for protecting the ball. During Tuesday’s, October 27, broadcast, Scalabrine highlighted Tatum’s performance before joking about how he could use Brown’s turnover numbers to […] The post Brian Scalabrine takes another jab at Jaylen Brown amid Celtics fallout appeared first on Tal...

Irving and the Mavericks host the Oklahoma City Thunder on Wednesday at 9:30 p.m. ET on ESPN.

DENVER, CO - OCTOBER 26: Yaxel Lendeborg #1 of the Golden State Warriors shoots a free throw during the game against the Denver Nuggets on October 26, 2026 at Ball Arena in Denver, Colorado. 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 Bart Young/NBAE via Getty Images) | NBAE via Getty Images ...

JJ Redick and Walker Kessler make their feelings known about the Lakers' defesnive issues tonight after they suffer first defeat of the regular season.

Walker Kessler took responsibility for the Los Angeles Lakers’ defensive struggles after their 136-129 loss to the Portland Trail Blazers on Tuesday, saying the team cannot rely on its offense alone to win games. “We have a very, very good offense and a lot of great scorers. But that’s not going to be the only […] The post Walker Kessler takes blame for Lakers’ defensive issues after Blazers loss appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

Los Angeles Lakers head coach JJ Redick blamed defensive breakdowns and poor execution for his team’s 136-129 loss to the Portland Trail Blazers on Tuesday, warning that the Lakers must improve their discipline after allowing 18 3-pointers. “We just got broken down a lot,” Redick said after the Lakers suffered their first defeat of the […] The post JJ Redick calls out Lakers’ perimeter defense after loss to Trail Blazers appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

SALT LAKE CITY, UTAH - OCTOBER 12 : Ace Bailey #19 of the Utah Jazz pressures Keldon Johnson #3 of the San Antonio Spurs during the first half of their preseason game at the Delta Center on October 12, 2026 in Salt Lake City, Utah. 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 Chris Gardner/ Getty Images) | Getty Images After taking their lu...

Luka Doncic followed a 52-point game with 41 more Tuesday. Austin Reaves added 26. The Lakers still lost. That should tell you where this conversation is headed. Scoring hasn’t been a problem for Los Angeles. Getting enough stops against another team with serious offensive firepower proved considerably more difficult in a 136-129 loss to the […] The post Lakers’ first loss exposes the limits of simply outscoring everybody appeared first on Hoops Wire.

Knicks coach Mike Brown called out Karl-Anthony Towns.

Here are the top 10 plays from around the National Basketball Association from yesterday's action.

The San Antonio Spurs have an opportunity to strengthen their Western Conference position after injuries to Anthony Edwards and Jalen Williams. Edwards could miss up to two months following a right knee procedure. Williams faces surgery for a fractured left fibula and dislocated ankle, with no established return timetable. The Spurs should respond by improving […] The post 2 trades Spurs must make after Anthony Edwards, Jalen Williams injuries open up the West appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Damian Lillard had been in this situation many times before.  With 43.1 seconds remaining and the Trail Blazers up, 132-129, his teammates wanted the ball in his hands. It was Dame Time. It was the type of moment he lives for. Deni Avdija passed the ball to Lillard, who made a pump-fake, shaking Matisse Thybulle....

It’s not just the San Antonio Spurs who need their superstar Victor Wembanyama to deliver heroics on the court. Sometimes, the Spurs big man can also lend a helping hand to the referees. The Spurs’ win over the Sacramento Kings provided a hilarious example, as Wembanyama had to assist a referee who called on the […] The post Ref asks for Victor Wembanyama’s help in odd moment during Spurs vs. Kings game appeared first on ClutchPoints.

LOS ANGELES, CA - OCTOBER 23: Austin Reaves #15 of the Los Angeles Lakers dribbles the ball during the game against the LA Clippers on October 23, 2026 at Crypto.Com Arena 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. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2026 NBAE (Photo by Adam Pantozzi/NBAE via Getty Images) | NBAE via G...

Luka Doncic scored 41 points, but it wasn't enough as the Lakers fell 136-129 to the Trail Blazers to drop to 3-1 on the season.

Luka Doncic had another MVP-caliber performance for the Lakers but could not prevent a clutch loss against the Trail Blazers.

The Golden State Valkyries win over the Atlanta Dream in Game 4 of the WNBA Finals averaged 1.895 million viewers on NBC. It is the largest audience for a Game 4 of the Finals in league hisotry. The game peaked at 2.49 million viewers, up 32% from the Aces-Mercury last season. Game 4 is also the the eighth largest audience for a Finals game, with three out of the top ten audiences coming this season.