Basketball News · LatestThursday, Oct 29, 2026

DeWanna Bonner. | NBAE via Getty Images Yesterday, Beckett Harrison considered how the early start time of Game 6 of the 2026 WNBA Finals, which will tip off at 12:30 p.m. ET in State Farm Arena in Atlanta, could impact players (USA Network/E!/SYFY). He recognized that the untraditional hour could result in a continuation—or even exacerbation—of the poor shooting that has characterized the fight for a first championship between the Golden State Valkyries and Atlanta Dream. That players will a...

Los Angeles Lakers head coach JJ Redick credited his team’s defensive intensity, rebounding and bench production after the Lakers defeated the Los Angeles Clippers 103-87 on Wednesday, October 28, despite playing without Luka Doncic. The Lakers improved to 4-1 after responding to their first loss of the season. Quentin Grimes scored 23 points, Collin Sexton […] The post JJ Redick credits Lakers’ defense after Clippers win appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

Here's the full WNBA schedule for Oct. 29, including game times, TV channels, scores and how to stream.

Timberwolves star Anthony Edwards underwent a "successful" arthroscopic procedure on his ailing right knee at the Mayo Clinic on Thursday, the team announced.

Game Details Date Thursday, October 29 Start Time 8 PM ET / 7 PM CT / 5 PM PT Location New Orleans Arena, New Orleans How to Watch on TV Fans have regional broadcasting options for tonight's game: New Orleans Home Broadcast Gulf Coast Sports Network Sacramento Away Broadcast NBC Sports California Plus How to Live Stream If you are looking to stream the game live, you have a few digital platforms available depending on your location: Pelicans fans in local market Pelicans+ Kings fans in local ...

Golden State Warriors' Kristaps Porzingis has medical work done on his teeth.Kristaps Porzingis’ whereabouts have finally been revealed. And he’s doing it with a big smile on his face. With...

Minnesota Timberwolves coach Chris Finch pointed to turnovers, poor shot selection and a lack of physicality after his team lost 119-114 to the Golden State Warriors on Wednesday, Oct. 28, at Target Center. The Timberwolves trailed by as many as 24 points before mounting a fourth-quarter comeback, but Stephen Curry’s 44 points and 16-for-16 performance […] The post Chris Finch pinpoints Timberwolves’ issues after Warriors loss appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

Minnesota Timberwolves forward Jonathan Kuminga admitted the team was not ready to play from the opening tip in Wednesday’s 119-114 loss to the Golden State Warriors, stressing that ball movement and collective responsibility must improve during Anthony Edwards’ absence. Kuminga scored 20 points on 7-of-15 shooting, including three 3-pointers, and added five assists against his […] The post Jonathan Kuminga calls out Timberwolves’ slow start appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

Grading every Lakers player’s performance from the team’s 103-87 win over the Clippers.

Victor Wembanyama scored 36 points and grabbed 14 rebounds as the San Antonio Spurs defeated the short-handed Utah Jazz 117-111 in overtime Wednesday night at Delta Center, extending their winning streak to three games. Devin Vassell added 21 points, including 17 after halftime, as San Antonio improved to 3-2. Utah fell to 1-4 despite a […] The post Victor Wembanyama scores 36 as Spurs beat Jazz in overtime appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

Steve Kerr believes the Golden State Warriors still have significant growth ahead despite winning consecutive games, pointing to turnovers and rushed decisions as areas the team must address after Wednesday’s 119-114 victory over the Minnesota Timberwolves. “We didn’t do a good job closing, but we did win the game and that was the object, obviously,” […] The post Steve Kerr after win over Wolves: “We smelled blood in the water” appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

Assigning Grades for the Mavericks in their Wednesday night matchup against the Thunder

Tyrese Maxey scored 27 points and hit two crucial three-pointers in the final 90 seconds as the Philadelphia 76ers rallied from a 13-point deficit to beat the Indiana Pacers 114-109 on Wednesday night. Joel Embiid and Jaylen Brown each recorded a double-double as Philadelphia improved to 4-1 with its second consecutive road win. Maxey’s late […] The post Tyrese Maxey’s late 3-pointers lift 76ers past Pacers after comeback appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

Here's everything you need to know about Dream vs. Valkyries, including TV channel and streaming options for Game 6 of the WNBA Finals.

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The WNBA finalized the venue for Game 6 of the Atlanta Dream versus Golden State Valkyries WNBA Finals, but resale ticket prices have reportedly taken a severe dip, even though the 17,000-seat venue is sold out as of Wednesday. Angel Reese’s performance in the first three games led many to State Farm Arena, but the last two games have been the opposite.

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The Miami Heat won their first game of the season after defeating the Atlanta Hawks 129-117 on Wednesday night. Head coach Erik Spoelstra said that the win could be a building block for the rest of the season. "We've been able to handle some adversity appropriately," Spoelstra said. "Nobody was hanging their heads when they came in the next day. We were all frustrated to the start of the season. This one game is not all we're looking for. Obviously we're trying to build something much bigger ...

On Wednesday night, Kyrie Irving played in his fourth game back after missing the entirety of the 2025-26 season while recovering from a torn ACL. The Dallas Mavericks have now won two consecutive games to climb above .500, with Irving putting up 15 points on 6-of-14 shooting from the field in their 120-96 victory over […] The post Mavericks’ Kyrie Irving still can’t believe he’s back after lengthy injury absence appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Washington Wizards rookie AJ Dybantsa did not take long to realize that life in the NBA is a whole different beast. After missing the team’s first four games with a left ankle sprain, the No. 1 overall pick finally made his long-awaited debut on Wednesday night. While he put on a show with a team-high […] The post Wizards’ AJ Dybantsa wants to add 2 shots to his arsenal after NBA reality check appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Cade Cunningham scored 30 points as the Detroit Pistons overcame a halftime deficit to beat the Charlotte Hornets 97-89 on Wednesday night at Little Caesars Arena. Detroit outscored Charlotte 32-19 in the third quarter to take control and improve to 4-1, bouncing back from Tuesday’s loss to the New York Knicks. Cunningham shot 10-for-22 from […] The post Pistons erase halftime deficit as Cade Cunningham drops 30 vs. Hornets appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

A signature win in the early season for these Dallas Mavericks

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The lethargic Spurs wake up just in time to defeat the hard-playing Jazz in overtime

Amid all the controversy this season surrounding WNBA players walking out while the national anthem is playing, Sophie Cunningham has now spoken about it. A recent topic of conversation in the world of basketball has been players walking out or doing other things while the United States national anthem plays before the game.

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LOS ANGELES – In need of a bounce-back win following a disappointing loss to the Portland Trail Blazers, the Los Angeles Lakers came into Intuit Dome and ended up rolling to a 103-87 victory against the LA Clippers despite the absence of two starters in Luka Doncic and Ziaire Williams. Helping lead the way for […] The post Collin Sexton gets real on major impact vs. Clippers appeared first on ClutchPoints.

After Brandin Podziemski and the Golden State Warriors beat the Minnesota Timberwolves 119-114, the third-year guard revealed he’s been watching New York Knicks All-Star Jalen Brunson’s tape. Podziemski missed the Warriors’ regular-season opener due to a back injury, but has been looking to find his stride amidst Golden State’s first two weeks of the regular […] The post Warriors’ Brandin Podziemski makes Jalen Brunson admission after win vs. Timberwolves appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Golden State Warriors forward Kristaps Porzingis is out indefinitely as he is dealing with postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome (POTS), a condition that affects an individual’s heart rate and blood pressure. Porzingis has not played this season. He signed a two-year, $40 million contract extension with the Warriors in the summer. The 31-year-old star has missed plenty […] The post Kristaps Porzingis’ Spain trip has NBA fans losing their minds appeared first on ClutchPoints.