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PORTLAND, OR - OCTOBER 21: Oso Ighodaro #11 of the Phoenix Suns handles the ball during the game against the Portland Trail Blazers on October 21, 2026 at the Moda Center in Portland, Oregon. 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 Jaden Coleman/NBAE via Getty Images) | NBAE via Getty Ima...

The 76ers take a 3-1 record into Wednesday’s matchup against the Indiana Pacers, and while it’s difficult to draw conclusions from such a small sample, James’ early minutes at center — even if he has done it in increments over a 24-year career — have revealed both the possibilities and the limitations of using him here. In the season-opening win over the New York Knicks, James helped shut down Knicks star Karl-Anthony Towns defensively in the second half. Two nights later, in a historic comeb...

Here's where all 30 NBA teams rank after one week of the 2026-27 regular season, plus the most surprising statistic or trend for each franchise.

As brilliant as Darius Acuff Jr. could be offensively, his first four NBA games have revealed a concerning trend.

Can the Warriors find a trade partner? Void Kristaps Porzingis' contract? Here's everything we know about the situation, and what could come next.

He compared Atlanta to a group project, saying every person has a role to play and support for the dream is vital in helping the Dream secure the WNBA Championship win.

After Houston’s win over the Atlanta Hawks, we finally got a long-awaited update on Steven Adams’s availability. In the post-game press conference, Ime Udoka said: “Marcus is day-to-day, game-to-game. We’re hoping to have him back, possibly next game. Steven will be out for at least a week or two.“ This means that Adams would return sometime between the Celtics game on November 2 and the Nuggets game on November 9. This raises an interesting question: Can the Rockets trust Steven Adams to be ...

Trail Blazers star Ja Morant says he plans to appeal a technical foul he received for flopping, one of three handed out late in Portland's 136-129 win over the Lakers.

“Confidence really don’t come from nobody else. It’s either you got it, or you don’t.”

CLEVELAND, OH - OCTOBER 26: James Harden #1 speaks with Meleek Thomas #15 of the Cleveland Cavaliers during the game against the Utah Jazz on October 26, 2026 at Rocket Arena in Cleveland, Ohio. 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 Lauren Leigh Bacho/NBAE via Getty Images) | NBAE via G...

SAN ANTONIO, TX - OCTOBER 14: Victor Wembanyama #1 of the San Antonio Spurs goes to block the shot of Ryan Dunn #0 of the Phoenix Suns on October 14, 2026 at the Frost Bank Center in San Antonio, 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 (Photos by Michael Gonzales/NBAE via Getty Images) | NBA...

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.