Basketball News · LatestYesterday, Oct 28, 2026

Injuries, hangovers and some surprises -- there has been a lot to (over)react to just one week into the 2026-27 NBA season

Tatum, now a year-and-a-half removed from a torn Achilles, has been on an early season tear for Boston

Cavaliers rookie guard Meleek Thomas didn’t see any action in the first two games of the season, but he logged 19 minutes off the bench in Monday’s overtime victory over Minnesota and was a difference-maker, scoring 16 points on 6-of-10 shooting. After helping the Cavs pull out a tight win in his NBA regular season […]

A look at what to expect from all 14 schools in the conference this season The post 2026-27 Atlantic 10 preview appeared first on The IX Sports.

As the Lakers explore more options to bolster their center rotation, we examine a potential trade idea involving the Magic.

The Knicks visit the Bulls as Jalen Brunson and Karl-Anthony Towns look to build on their first victory.

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - NOVEMBER 02: Karl-Anthony Towns #32 of the New York Knicks is defended by Jalen Smith #25 of the Chicago Bulls during the first half of the game at Madison Square Garden on November 02, 2025 in New York City. 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 Dustin Satloff/Getty Images) | Getty Images The Knicks will not go ...

HOUSTON, TEXAS - OCTOBER 21: Kevin Durant #7 and Amen Thompson #1 of the Houston Rockets embrace during the second quarter of the game against the Dallas Mavericks at Toyota Center on October 21, 2026 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. (Photo by Kenneth Richmond/Getty Images) | Getty Images Game 5 of the 2019 NBA Finals. ...

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The NBA finally appears to be doing something about flopping.

Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves are helping the Lakers score at an elite clip, but a loss to Portland Tuesday exposed the team's defensive lapses.

Players from 21 teams and 16 conferences make up the list

Indiana Fever veteran Sophie Cunningham shares some sound advice for tall girls.

The Denver Nuggets have struggled out of the gate thus far this season, raising questions about the future of star Nikola Jokic.

Drafted at 18 after one season at Kentucky, Booker has spent nearly 40 percent of his life wearing Phoenix purple and orange. Throughout this time, he has been defined by youth, the youngest player in league history, or among the youngest to do … whatever it was he had just done. Score 70 or more points in a game (the youngest), reach 10,000 career points (seventh youngest, at the time), reach 15,000 (ninth). This is no longer the case. On Friday, Devin Booker turns 30. In his 12th season, Bo...

As the issues surrounding their big man rotation continue to plague the Warriors, we explore a trade idea that could help them resolve it right away.

Team sources continue to express little optimism that Kristaps Porzingis will play another game for the Warriors, reports Anthony Slater of ESPN. Breaking down where things stand with Porzingis, Slater writes that the Warriors expected Porzingis to be around the team this fall even though he’s unable to play due to a health issue. However, […]

Jerome is starring on a surprise Grizzlies team and pressure-testing the predictive value of all-in-one metrics.

The Timberwolves to add as Anthony Edwards' injury opens up a lot of minutes and opportunity for teammates.

The Golden State Warriors appear to be operating as if Kristaps Porziņģis will not play for them again due to his ongoing health issues.

The DPOY is already staking his claim on back-to-back trophies

The Suns are struggling to connect on both ends, and their injured center provides many of the things they’re missing.

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The Heat continue their search for their first win of the season against the Hawks in Atlanta.

Angel Reese shifted from taunting Golden State to blaming officiating after back-to-back losses put the Atlanta Dream on the brink of elimination.

The new-look Miami Heat continued to frustrate their fans, dropping to 0-4 after another loss against the Dallas Mavericks. Bam Adebayo’s slow start has already become a major talking point, but the Heat star believes he has turned into a scapegoat amid the growing media scrutiny. Adebayo’s visibly ‘pissed’ reaction prompted NBA insider Howard Beck […] The post NBA insider thinks Heat’s Bam Adebayo is lashing out at media because he’s ‘pissed’ about place in ‘Giannis universe’ appeared first ...

Game Details Date Wednesday, October 28 Start Time 7 PM ET / 6 PM CT / 4 PM PT Location Little Caesars Arena, Detroit How to Watch on TV Fans have regional broadcasting options for tonight's game: Detroit Home Broadcast The Spot - Grand Rapids 17 (Detroit Pistons)/WMYD-IND Charlotte Away Broadcast WAXN-TV64 How to Live Stream If you are looking to stream the game live, you have a few digital platforms available depending on your location: Pistons fans in local market DAZN Hornets fans in loca...

The unbeaten Thunder are very short-handed tonight in Dallas

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 ...