Basketball News · LatestYesterday, Oct 28, 2026

One week into the 2026-27 NBA season, the Rockets have lifted off while the Thunder and Wolves have had their starts soured

Mar 15, 2025; Cleveland, OH, USA; Miami (Oh) Redhawks head coach Travis Steele reacts against the Akron Zips during the second half of the MAC Conference Tournament Championship game at Rocket Arena. Mandatory Credit: Ken Blaze-Imagn Images | Ken Blaze-Imagn Images Teams are listed in order of preseason KenPom placement. Akron There might not be a team that is more leveraging the 5-in-5 rule in this league than Akron. Both Evan Mahaffey and Kamrin Oriol’s eligibility hangs in the balance for ...

Williams explained how the Thunder theory has allowed OKC to continue their success. submitted by /u/basketbaIlnetwork [link] [comments]

The Minnesota Timberwolves host the Golden State Warriors at Target Center on Wednesday, October 28, at 8:00 PM ET.

The 76ers visit the Pacers as LeBron James and Tyrese Maxey look to bounce back from defeat.

PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA - OCTOBER 22: Joel Embiid #21 of the Philadelphia 76ers and LeBron James #23 of the Philadelphia 76ers look on during the second quarter against the Cleveland Cavaliers at Xfinity Mobile Arena on October 22, 2026 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Emilee Chinn/Getty Images) | Getty Images It’s clearly been an exciting start overall to the 2026-27 season for the Sixers, but we got our first taste of a loss for this team on Sunday. On the second night of a back-...

Dallas Mavericks star Cooper Flagg delivered an impressive all-around performance in his return from injury, helping his team secure a 113-109 road victory over the Miami Heat on Monday. Flagg had missed Saturday’s game because of a sprained left shoulder but showed no signs of being limited upon returning to the lineup. The reigning NBA […] The post Dusty May makes bold Cooper Flagg prediction appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

Some analysis of the early season Hawks.

Morant credits Portland’s toughness for its unbeaten start. submitted by /u/basketbaIlnetwork [link] [comments]

As Ty Jerome's trade value skyrockets, we explore three potential landing spots for the Grizzlies' guard.

Steph Curry’s all-time WNBA top five leaves out Caitlin Clark, and a fan reaction is already spreading.

Caitlin Clark's absence from the WNBA Finals exposed how the national anthem controversy went unnoticed all season for the Dream and Valkyries.

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.