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While it’s obviously a small sample size, the Rockets have done everything they can early in the season to show they deserve to be considered among the top teams in the Western Conference, writes Varun Shankar of The Houston Chronicle. The Rockets improved to 5-0 on Wednesday with a 32-point drubbing of the Bucks in […]

Giannis Antetokounmpo had 24 points and 18 rebounds in his first victory with the Heat, who watched Bam Adebayo become the franchise's rebounding leader.

The Knicks won their second game in as many nights on Wednesday in Chicago behind 14 fourth-quarter points (38 overall) from star guard Jalen Brunson, writes Stefan Bondy of The New York Post. Brunson had been in a slump amid the defending champions’ slow start to the season. “I was happy to be able to […]

The Spurs look for their third straight win and a winning mark for the season so far

Denver's Nikola Jokic had 21 points, 13 rebounds and 10 assists for his 200th career triple-double Wednesday night as the Nuggets beat the Pelicans. He needs 10 more to supplant the retired Russell Westbrook as the NBA leader.

Charlotte Hornets head coach Charles Lee discussed the decision to bench forward Naz Reid in the second half of a 97-89 loss to the Detroit Pistons on Wednesday.

Hornets newly-acquired forward Naz Reid was benched at halftime of Wednesday's loss to the Pistons for not meeting the team's standards.

Despite being without Tyrese Haliburton, the Indiana Pacers gave LeBron James, Joel Embiid, Jaylen Brown and Tyrese Maxey a run for their money on Wednesday.

LOS ANGELES, CA - OCTOBER 27: Ja Morant #1 of the Portland Trail Blazers smiles during the game against the Los Angeles Lakers on October 27, 2026 at Crypto.Com Arena in Los Angeles, 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. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2026 NBAE (Photo by Adam Pantozzi/NBAE via Getty Images) | NBAE via Getty ...

Scottie Barnes scored 28 points and RJ Barrett added 25 as the Toronto Raptors routed the Orlando Magic 129-99 on Wednesday night at Scotiabank Arena, improving to 3-1 and opening a two-game series between the teams with a dominant performance. Toronto led 32-25 after the first quarter, extended the margin to 69-53 by halftime and […] The post Scottie Barnes, RJ Barrett lead Raptors to 30-point rout of Magic appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

The Atlanta Dream are making it clear that they are not happy with how the WNBA handled the scheduling of the Finals, and their latest statement is putting the league’s planning under a microscope. After months of concerns about scheduling conflicts at State Farm Arena, Dream ownership says its warnings were not given the attention…

CLEVELAND, OH - OCTOBER 28: AJ Dybantsa #4 of the Washington Wizards plays defense during the game against the Cleveland Cavaliers on October 28, 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 Brian Kolin/NBAE via Getty Images) | NBAE via Getty Images The...

ATLANTA – The Atlanta Hawks needed energy in the second half, and they got it from Kingston Flemings. There was no surprise that the Miami Heat were going to come out the way they did after starting the season 0-4. Against the Hawks, it looked like they hadn’t lost a game: getting anything they wanted […] The post Kingston Flemings’ mindset that sparked breakout game vs. Heat appeared first on ClutchPoints.

CLEVELAND, OH - OCTOBER 28: James Harden #1 and Evan Mobley #4 of the Cleveland Cavaliers boxes out during the game against the Washington Wizards on October 28, 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 Brian Kolin/NBAE via Getty Images) | NBAE via ...

The Miami Heat may be interested in acquiring Dallas Mavericks star Kyrie Irving, but their chances of putting together a competitive trade package appear slim following their blockbuster acquisition of Giannis Antetokounmpo. ClutchPoints NBA insider Brett Siegel addressed Miami’s potential pursuit of Irving on Thursday’s episode of Clutch Scoops, explaining why the organization faces significant […] The post NBA rumors: ClutchPoints insider slaps Heat with harsh Kyrie Irving trade reality ap...

Pistons look to rebound from a disappointing performance in New York

Mike Brown said he’s waiting for the Knicks to get back “on track” before incorporating some of the younger players.

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Golden State Warriors head coach Steve Kerr wants to see the NBA crack down harder on players flopping.

RJ Luis Jr. is eligible to play and practice with LSU through a temporary injunction signed by a Louisiana judge Wednesday.

The Valkyries can clinch the WNBA championship Thursday with a Game 6 win over the Dream.

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.

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

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)...

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

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

Angel Reese shot 4-of-20 across Atlanta’s Game 4 and Game 5 losses and said Wednesday the shots are coming, with the Dream facing elimination Thursday.

The Lakers have agreed to a two-way deal with center Lawson Lovering, Michael Scotto of Hoops Hype reports. In a related move, they have waived AK Okereke to make room for the 7-foot Lovering (Twitter links). Lovering was waived by the Grizzlies in late September after signing a training camp deal. The 23-year-old center played […]