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OAKLAND, CA - JUNE 7: Pascal Siakam #43 is helped up by Fred VanVleet #23 and Kyle Lowry #7 of the Toronto Raptors during Game Four of the NBA Finals against the Golden State Warriors on June 7, 2019 at ORACLE Arena in Oakland, 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 Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2019 NBAE (Photo by Nathaniel S. ...

The Mavericks didn’t exercise Zaccharie Risacher’s $17.4MM rookie scale option for 2027/28 at the same time they picked up Cooper Flagg’s earlier this month, but the team still has until Monday to do so. And, as Christian Clark of The Athletic writes, the former No. 1 overall pick is doing his best to convince the […]

When a player signs a two-way contract before the regular season begins, he’s eligible to be active for a maximum of 50 NBA games that season. In order to exceed 50 active games, that player must be promoted from his two-way contract to a spot on the standard roster. While that 50-game limit applies to […]

The lucky bag that couldn’t save Atlanta.

Even though WWE Superstar Danhausen was part of the New York Knicks’ championship, he wished their latest opponents, the Detroit Pistons, well during the game. Shortly after the game began, the “Very Nice, Very Evil” Superstar showed his allegiance to the champions, writing, “Do good Knicks,” on X, formerly Twitter. About 20 minutes later, he […] The post Danhausen sent Pistons ‘fun’ message before Knicks loss appeared first on ClutchPoints.

The Daily Slop – 28 October 2026 Editor’s note: Each day, Hogs Haven compiles a collection of articles, podcasts & tweets from around the web to keep you in touch with the Commanders, the NFC East, the NFL and sports in general, with a sprinkling of other stuff. Enjoy! Commanders links Articles Sports Illustrated Former […]

Declaring for the WNBA got Kanter Freedom the attention he wanted, but fans aren’t totally on his side. Enes Kanter just won’t let this WNBA thing die.

With Game 6 of the WNBA Finals coming up, Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickens’ plea to all the city’s residents has been shared by superstar Angel Reese. The Atlanta Dream are facing elimination from the WNBA Finals in Game 6 on Thursday.

Portland Trail Blazers veteran Jrue Holiday spoke to Fadeaway World about accepting a reserve role and why Damian Lillard and Ja Morant have established early chemistry.

The freshman phenoms, transfer stars, returning stalwarts and fifth-year hopefuls who could shape the season.

Game Details Date Wednesday, October 28 Start Time 8 PM ET / 7 PM CT / 5 PM PT Location United Center, Chicago How to Watch on TV Fans have regional broadcasting options for tonight's game: Chicago Home Broadcast Chicago Sports Network New York Away Broadcast MSG How to Live Stream If you are looking to stream the game live, you have a few digital platforms available depending on your location: Bulls fans in local market CHSN App Knicks fans in local market DAZN Out-of-market fans NBA League ...

Dallas looks to be better than projected and if Cooper Flagg can keep this up, it may lead to an earlier than expected outcome.

Did Rui Hachimura want to stay with the Lakers before joining the Clippers in free agency?

Andre Snellings and Eric Moody explain what to expect from the young Mavericks star -- and how good he can be -- in his second NBA season.

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...