Basketball News · LatestYesterday, Oct 28, 2026

CLEVELAND — Meleek Thomas wanted people to leave the arena knowing his name. After Monday night, that probably won’t be an issue around here. The Cavaliers rookie scored 16 points in 19 minutes against the Timberwolves, supplying a needed spark in an overtime win. Now, with the Wizards visiting Wednesday, comes the opportunity to build […] The post Cavs rookie Meleek Thomas has their attention. Now comes the next opportunity appeared first on Hoops Wire.

Jeff Teague wants to see Bam Adebayo join Jayson Tatum on the Celtics.

Saddiq Bey's dramatic transformation from his rookie year in 2020 to 2026 has left NBA fans stunned.

Wilson nails the single biggest misconception holding back women's basketball.

The Houston Rockets will be without star center Alperen Sengun for Wednesday night’s matchup against the Milwaukee Bucks as they attempt to continue their undefeated start to the 2026-27 season. Houston’s latest injury report Wednesday morning ruled Sengun out because of low back soreness. The Rockets will begin a two-game road trip against Milwaukee at […] The post Is Alperen Sengun playing tonight? Rockets vs. Bucks injury report appeared first on ClutchPoints.

The Dallas Mavericks will lose a Hall of Famer at the end of the year, but it will not be star guard Kyrie Irving. Mavericks CEO Rick Welts will step down from his position at the end of 2026, with former Minnesota Timberwolves and San Francisco 49ers executive Ethan Casson set to succeed him on […] The post Mavericks will lose Hall of Famer at end of season, but don’t be alarmed appeared first on ClutchPoints.

The Oklahoma City Thunder will be facing the Dallas Mavericks, and it’s hard to tell who will be available to play for them. Over the last few games, the Thunder have lost several of their key players to injuries, and there’s no telling if they’ll be back for the rest of the season. That means […] The post Ajay Mitchell on injury report vs. Mavericks with Jalen Williams, Cason Wallace, Chet Holmgren, Alex Caruso all out appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Dallas Mavericks star Kyrie Irving is back on the court, but his return has kept trade talks going. Irving is always at the center of trade talk in the NBA, but in a recent ESPN article by Tim McMahon, he made it clear he’s not here to entertain the NBA media’s rumor-mongering. “This is all […] The post Kyrie Irving would have ‘robust’ trade market, but he’s not here to entertain NBA’s rumormongering ‘BS’ appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Basketball has officially become an international game. Every year, teams around the league draft players from Europe, Australia, Asia, Africa, the United States, and everywhere in between. In fact, the best players in the NBA these days happen to be foreign-born. The Greek Freak Giannis Antetokounmpo won MVP honors in 2019 and 2020, and he […] The post Most Overhyped International Players in NBA History appeared first on ClutchPoints.

With the Miami Heat opening the 2026-27 season with four consecutive losses, former NBA player Matt Barnes has floated the possibility of a blockbuster trade involving Giannis Antetokounmpo and New York Knicks star Karl-Anthony Towns. Miami’s struggles continued Monday night with a 113-109 loss to the Dallas Mavericks, raising early questions about the Heat’s new […] The post NBA rumors: Matt Barnes is already cooking up a Giannis Antetokounmpo-Karl-Anthony Towns trade idea for Knicks, Heat a...

The Utah Jazz have started the season 1-3, and there is still room to grow for the young team. They have another game coming up, this time against the San Antonio Spurs, but they may be without one of their key players. Lauri Markkanen suffered a wrist injury in their game against the Memphis Grizzlies. […] The post Is Jazz’s Lauri Markkanen playing vs. Spurs after injury scare? appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Houston Rockets center Alperen Sengun could miss several games after suffering a back injury, according to head coach Ime Udoka. The Turkish international experienced discomfort during Houston’s recent game against the Atlanta Hawks but managed to remain on the court and help his team secure a victory. Despite dealing with pain, Sengun delivered an impressive […] The post Rockets coach provides update on Alperen Sengun injury appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

Former NFL player turned sports analyst Emmanuel Acho called out Angel Reese for her underperformance in Games 4 and 5 of the WNBA Finals on Tuesday. Reese was near flawless in Games 2 and 3 and led the Atlanta Dream to a 2-1 lead.

The Golden State Warriors reportedly are being patient and are willing to let any potential trade market for Kristaps Porziņģis develop.

Our fantasy basketball buy, sell, hold advice covers Trey Murphy III, Kel'el Ware, Anthony Davis, Zach LaVine, Josh Giddey and Bam Adebayo to help you win the trade market.

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Former New York Knicks head coach Mike D’Antoni revealed that Jeremy Lin was close to being released by the team just before the start of the Linsanity phenomenon in 2012. D’Antoni explained that Lin had received limited playing time and was primarily kept on the roster as insurance while the Knicks dealt with injuries at […] The post Mike D’Antoni: Knicks nearly released Jeremy Lin appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

Former NBA star Tracy McGrady has revealed that missing the opportunity to face Kobe Bryant in the 2009 NBA playoffs remains one of the biggest disappointments of his career. McGrady was playing for the Houston Rockets at the time but was forced to end his season because of a knee injury that required microfracture surgery. […] The post Tracy McGrady reveals biggest regret involving Kobe Bryant appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA - OCTOBER 06: Cameron Carr #43 of the Los Angeles Lakers stands on the court during their preseason game against the Golden State Warriors at Chase Center on October 06, 2026 in San Francisco, 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. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images) | Getty Images After making two preseason ...

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Send in your questions now for this week’s episode of The Pindown: A Detroit Pistons Podcast to discuss everything Pistons. Submit your question in the comments section here or on Twitter to @TheRealWesD3 and/or @RobbieBettelon. If you’re on BlueSky, you can also send to @RobbieBettelon.bksy.social. Join us live Saturday afternoon as Wes and Robbie discuss the beginning of the Pistons’ season. What questions would you like to add to the show? Plus, The Pindown has a phone line where you can l...

Former NBA center DeMarcus Cousins believes he made more adjustments to his playing style than Anthony Davis during their time together with the New Orleans Pelicans. Cousins explained that although he and Davis had different skill sets, they frequently operated in similar areas of the court, creating spacing challenges for the team. “When I teamed […] The post DeMarcus Cousins says he sacrificed for Anthony Davis appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

Rich Paul credited LeBron James with helping change how NBA players approach their careers, arguing that the superstar’s decision to leave the Cleveland Cavaliers in 2010 helped trigger a shift in the league’s approach to player movement. Speaking with Max Kellerman on the Game Over podcast, Paul discussed how earlier generations of stars, including Michael […] The post Rich Paul credits LeBron James for changing NBA player empowerment appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

Damian Lillard has explained how he practices his long-range shooting, revealing that he requires himself to make five consecutive deep shots without the ball touching the rim. The veteran NBA guard said he typically performs the drill toward the end of his workouts, when fatigue makes it more difficult to maintain proper shooting technique. “Usually […] The post Damian Lillard shares secret behind shooting range appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

Golden State Warriors stars Stephen Curry and Draymond Green are well aware the clock might be ticking on their legendary run together, but neither is fixated on how things might end.

Brian Windhorst believes Cooper Flagg already has advantages over LeBron James at the same age in several important areas, particularly defense, shooting fundamentals and positional versatility, even though the Dallas Mavericks forward does not match James’ offensive physical dominance as a teenager. Speaking on ESPN’s Brian Windhorst & The Hoop Collective, Windhorst told fellow analyst […] The post Brian Windhorst says Cooper Flagg is ahead of LeBron James in key areas appeared first on Talk...