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Mikel Brown Jr. scored 17 points, but late overtime mistakes by the rookie led to Jayson Tatum's buzzer-beater in a Nets loss to Boston.

Niang is in the starting lineup for Wednesday's matchup with Minnesota, Nick Friedell of The Athletic reports. Visit RotoWire.com for more analysis on this update.

The Lakers have been in desperate need of another big man behind starter Walker Kessler, and the start of the season only reiterated this.

Kate Martin's WNBA career looks as uncertain as ever after her Unrivaled contract termination.

MIAMI, FL - OCTOBER 23: Ausar Thompson #9 of the Detroit Pistons dribbles the ball during the game against the Miami Heat on October 23, 2026 at Kaseya Center in Miami, Florida. 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 Eric Espada/NBAE via Getty Images) | NBAE via Getty Images It was an ug...

Analyzing potential destinations for Jordan Poole amid rumors of trade request.

“There’s a reason he’s been doing this as long as he’s been doing it.”

The news that Anthony Edwards would require knee surgery was a blow to the Timberwolves, who have gotten off to a hot start in the LaMelo Ball/Edwards era. Team president Tim Connelly confirmed, following the MRI on Edwards’ knee, that the surgery was not meniscus-related but instead a “cleanup” procedure, Jon Krawczynski writes for The […]

The Dallas Mavericks have gotten off to a 2-2 start to the 2026-27 NBA season, but one of the biggest storylines around the league thus far regarding the team is the breakout play of second-year forward Cooper Flagg. The No. 1 overall pick in the 2025 NBA Draft, Flagg is coming off a Rookie of […] The post Why Cooper Flagg is giving Kendrick Perkins ‘LeBron James-type vibe’ appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Booker's three-point performance deserves criticism, but Phoenix's roster construction is making his job even harder.

CLEVELAND, OH - OCTOBER 11: James Harden #1 of the Cleveland Cavaliers shoots a free throw during the game against the Orlando Magic during a 2026 NBA Preseason game on October 11, 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 Joe Murphy/NBAE via Getty I...

SAN FRANCISCO, CA - NOVEMBER 29: Yves Missi #21 of the New Orleans Pelicans goes up for the rebound during the game against the Golden State Warriors on November 29, 2025 at Chase Center 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 Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2025 NBAE (Photo by Jed Jacobsohn/NBAE via Getty Images)...

Game Details When: Wednesday, October 28, 7 p.m. ET Where: Gainbridge Fieldhouse, Indianapolis, IN Watch: ESPN Radio: 97.5 The Fanatic Follow: @LibertyBallers

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The Atlanta Dream remain confident before a win or go home Game 6 against the Golden State Valkyries. They plan to play with joy.

SAN FRANCISCO, CA - FEBRUARY 8: DeMarcus Cousins #15 of the Los Angeles Lakers and Stephen Curry #30 of the Golden State Warriors talk after a game on February 8, 2020 at Chase Center 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 Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2020 NBAE (Photo by Noah Graham/NBAE via Getty Images) | NB...

CLEVELAND, OHIO - OCTOBER 26: Head coach Kenny Atkinson of the Cleveland Cavaliers reacts during the second quarter against the Minnesota Timberwolves at Rocket Arena on October 26, 2026 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. (Photo by Jason Miller/Getty Images) | Getty Images The injury bug is here, and it’s hungrier than e...

The Mavericks exercised the fourth-year team option in forward Zaccharie Risacher's contract, guaranteeing his $17.4 million salary next season.

Multiple teams are interested in Dallas Mavericks star Kyrie Irving on the trade market as the 2026-27 season begins, according to ESPN's Shams Charania.

Golden State basketball is on the way! Come join our game thread and chat about tonight’s matchup here.

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Brandon Miller has the contract. More importantly for the Hornets, he has teammates who want the ball in his hands when a game needs winning. “They’re like, ‘You are that guy, we believe in you,’” coach Charles Lee said, via Rod Boone of Sporting News. “‘So when we put the ball in your hand, go […] The post Hornets putting their trust in Brandon Miller: ‘You are that guy’ appeared first on Hoops Wire.

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The Dallas Mavericks’ Cooper Flagg has continued to break records left, right and center as he enters his sophomore season in All-Star form, having broken multiple franchise records already. For some, such as Jeff Teague, his performances are already enough to invite comparisons with established superstars, such as former Mavericks leader Luka Doncic. Speaking on […] The post Why Jeff Teague believes Mavericks’ Cooper Flagg is ‘more exciting’ than Luka Doncic appeared first on ClutchPoints.

The Los Angeles Lakers are on the second night of a back-to-back as the travel across town to take on the LA Clippers, and they will be without multiple players including MVP candidate Luka Doncic who was diagnosed with back tightness. In perhaps a related move, the Lakers made a roster swap on Wednesday afternoon […] The post Lakers make 2-way contract switch amid Luka Doncic injury update appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Charles Barkley believes Game 6 of the WNBA Finals should have been moved to Friday, but that solution isn't so simple.

Bill Simmons is blasting the league during the WNBA Finals.

A handful of young players failed to reach rookie-scale extensions this month, meaning they could be on the market as soon as next offseason. The Bulls will have tons of money to spend, once again. Would you want them to throw an offer sheet at any of these guys? Personally, I feel like Anthony Black could be an awesome fit. The three-point shooting worries me a little, but his defense would be an immediate upgrade. He at least feels like the kind of player that this front office should think...

Magic big man Jonathan Isaac has yet to play this season and he’s not close to returning, Jason Beede of the Orlando Sentinel reports. Isaac is still rehabbing a left knee injury he suffered in March. “It’s the same thing,” Isaac said. “It was a sprain and a bruise. And I’ve had a little bit […]

LAS VEGAS, NV - JULY 14: Lawson Lovering #34 of the Memphis Grizzlies plays defense during the game against the Golden State Warriors on July 14, 2026 at the Cox Pavillion in Las Vegas, Nevada. 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 Mike Kirschbaum/NBAE via Getty Images) | NBAE via Getty...