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Golden State Warriors star Stephen Curry offered some advice to Anthony Edwards with the Minnesota Timberwolves guard sidelined for a stretch.

The Phoenix Suns are last in the NBA in defensive rating early in the 2026-27 season, and their offense over three games has not been anything to celebrate either. You can point the finger at a lot of different people as to why this season has started slowly, and that there are too many fatal flaws on this roster to overcome. Devin Booker, Brian Gregory, Mat Ishbia, and injuries at center all share some level of blame, but it is Miles Bridges who sits at -17.0 in net rating this season, only ...

The Lakers' 3-0 start masked glaring defensive flaws. After allowing 136 points to Portland, can Luka Doncic and Walker Kessler overcome LA's biggest weakness?

JJ Redick brings up Dwight Howard when explaining what the Lakers need from Walker Kessler on the glass.

The Los Angeles Lakers cruised past the Los Angeles Clippers 103-87 on Wednesday night to make it four wins from five to open the 2026-27 NBA season.

The WWE almost helped the Atlanta Dream host Game 6 of the WNBA Finals on thebest stage possible, even willing to make a major sacrifice to help the WNBA. The WNBA ultimately decided that hosting Game 6 of the WNBA Finals at 12:30 p.

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The Los Angeles Clippers have opened their season with a troubling turnover problem, committing 94 turnovers across their first four games. The staggering total has placed the Clippers alongside some of the NBA’s most turnover-prone teams in recent history, following a turbulent offseason. According to a statistic shared by Tomer Azarly, Los Angeles has committed […] The post Clippers coughing up ball at extreme levels not seen in 30 years appeared first on ClutchPoints.

On Tuesday, Julian Champagnie came into the Spurs game against the Sacramento Kings and dropped eight three-pointers in thirteen minutes, tying his own franchise record. He dropped eight in the first half against the New York Knicks on New Year’s Eve last year, then came back in the second half and hit three more. Through my Spurs-colored glasses, Champagnie looks to be one of the best in the league. But this Venn Diagram I found through StatMuse lays it out clearly. Julian Champagnie. pic.tw...

MIAMI, FL - OCTOBER 26: Zaccharie Risacher #10 of the Dallas Mavericks drives to the basket during the game against the Miami Heat on October 26, 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 Joe Murphy/NBAE via Getty Images) | NBAE via Getty Images Just...

It wasn’t always easy, but the New York Knicks came back and beat the Chicago Bulls, and one of the team’s biggest celebrity fans, Ben Stiller, thinks we witnessed them come into form. As the game was winding down, Stiller took to X, formerly Twitter, to write, “Watching Knicks become the Knicks in real time.” […] The post Ben Stiller knew Knicks returned to form ‘in real time’ during 19-point comeback vs. Bulls appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Four different players have won the NBA MVP award in the last eight years. Only one of them, Joel Embiid, was a top-10 pick. That's a pretty good indicator that hidden gems are always available later in the draft—provided teams know where to look.

Whatever they’re doing and recommending to maintain health, it’s clearly working.

Jaylen Brown denied requesting a trade from the Boston Celtics, pushing back against claims surrounding his departure as the Philadelphia 76ers star addressed the controversy after Wednesday’s 114-109 win over the Indiana Pacers. “I never demanded a trade. Never made a list of ultimatums, none of the sort. None of that is true,” Brown said […] The post Jaylen Brown denies demanding trade from Celtics appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

Former NBA player Charlie Villanueva has sparked a debate about whether Dallas Mavericks star Cooper Flagg can become the face of the NBA, suggesting that the young forward’s race could affect his chances of taking on that role. During a discussion with several former NBA players, Villanueva questioned whether a white American player could become […] The post Charlie Villanueva questions Cooper Flagg’s NBA potential appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

Game Details Date Thursday, October 29 Start Time 7 PM ET / 8 PM CT / 4 PM PT Location Philips Arena, Atlanta How to Watch on TV Fans have regional broadcasting options for tonight's game: Atlanta Home Broadcast WANF/WPCH/WPCH.2 Cleveland Away Broadcast RESN/WUAB How to Live Stream If you are looking to stream the game live, you have a few digital platforms available depending on your location: Hawks fans in local market - Cavaliers fans in local market DAZN Out-of-market fans NBA League Pass...

Game Details Date Friday, October 30 Start Time 7 PM ET / 6 PM CT / 4 PM PT Location Capital One Arena, Washington DC How to Watch on TV Fans have regional broadcasting options for tonight's game: Washington Home Broadcast MNMT/WSOC-ABC Charlotte Away Broadcast WZBJ - WZBJ 24 How to Live Stream If you are looking to stream the game live, you have a few digital platforms available depending on your location: Wizards fans in local market Monumental+ Hornets fans in local market DAZN Out-of-mark...

When Golden State and Atlanta play Thursday, a champion will be crowned or the WNBA Finals will be forced to Game 7.

Dallas Mavericks star Kyrie Irving has opened up about the process of regaining his confidence and rhythm on the basketball court following an extended absence from NBA action. The veteran guard acknowledged that returning to competitive basketball requires both physical preparation and mental adjustment, even for a player with his experience. Irving explained that there […] The post Kyrie Irving discusses challenges of NBA return appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

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.