NBA News · LatestYesterday, Oct 30, 2026

For a team that’s trying to change the direction of a franchise that knows tanking all too well — and lost its first seven games a year ago — they know the results have to change.

Here's what you need to know for the league's annual in-season tournament.

As the 2026-27 NBA season has gotten underway, the biggest question mark surrounding the Golden State Warriors is the health of Kristaps Porzingis. The Latvian big man has yet to make his season debut as he’s been away from the team amid heath issues. As the situation drags on, some have suggested that the Warriors […] The post Warriors rumors: ClutchPoints’ insider makes Kristaps Porzingis prediction, floats trade idea appeared first on ClutchPoints.

ATLANTA, GEORGIA - APRIL 10: Jalen Johnson #1 of the Atlanta Hawks drives to the basket against James Harden #1 of the Cleveland Cavaliers during the second quarter at State Farm Arena on April 10, 2026 in Atlanta, Georgia. 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 Paras Griffin/Getty Images) | Getty Images The Atlanta Hawks (2-3) look t...

With questions emerging about Green’s role, Murray offers a potential answer to the Suns’ backcourt concerns.

The Philadelphia 76ers will be facing the New York Knicks at the start of the NBA Cup, and many are wondering who will be available for the game. So far this season, some of their star players have already missed time, but it was mostly because of rest. LeBron James and Joel Embiid have missed […] The post Is Jaylen Brown playing tonight? 76ers vs. Knicks NBA Cup injury report appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Jarred Vanderbilt finally got his shot at being in the Lakers' rotation.

Ben Simmons will miss his second straight NBA season after he suffered a torn Achilles before ever taking the court for the Sacramento Kings in a regular-season game, but there is no shortage of self-confidence when it comes to his eventual return.

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The Knicks are declining their fourth-year option on 2024 first-round pick Pacome Dadiet, sources tell Shams Charania of ESPN (Twitter link). Fred Katz of The Athletic confirms Charania’s report (via Twitter). While it’s certainly a noteworthy development, since Dadiet will now be on track for unrestricted free agency in 2027, the move doesn’t come as […]

Boston Celtics coach Joe Mazzulla has found another unconventional tool to improve his coaching methods: artificial intelligence. Known for his unusual approach to basketball, Mazzulla now uses Claude daily to evaluate practices, develop ideas, and challenge his thinking. The Celtics coach revealed his AI habits during an appearance on Boston’s 98.5 The Sports Hub. His […] The post Celtics news: It shouldn’t surprise anybody that Joe Mazzulla is a big AI guy appeared first on ClutchPoints.

The Clippers are picking up their rookie scale team option on Yanic Konan Niederhauser for the 2027/28 season, reports Law Murray of The Athletic (Twitter link). Niederhauser’s third-year option on his rookie scale contract is worth just over $3MM. That ’27/28 cap hit will now be fully guaranteed. The 30th overall pick in the 2025 […]

Knueppel is still listed as out for Friday's game, the first of back-to-back contests for the Hornets.

INGLEWOOD, CALIFORNIA - OCTOBER 28: Jarred Vanderbilt #2 of the Los Angeles Lakers battles Baba Miller #18 of the LA Clippers for position during the second half of a game at Intuit Dome on October 28, 2026 in Inglewood, 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 Sean M. Haffey/Getty Images) | Getty Images Across the first fou...

Yaxel Lendeborg turned the ball over seven times for the Golden State Warriors on Wednesday, and Draymond Green had some advice for the rookie.

The Nets have picked up their third-year rookie scale team options on all five players they selected in the first round of the 2025 draft, the team confirmed today (Twitter link via C.J. Holmes of The New York Daily News). That means the following players now have their 2027/28 salaries (noted in parentheses) guaranteed: Egor […]

The Clippers have been granted a hardship provision and will use it to re-sign free agent guard Blake Wesley to a 10-day contract, reports Shams Charania of ESPN (Twitter link). A team becomes eligible for a hardship exception if it has at least four players who have missed three consecutive games and who are expected […]

The Atlanta Hawks survived the Cleveland Cavaliers, 114-111, to end their three-game losing streak on Thursday night. The Hawks improved to a 3-3 win-loss record, while the Cavs are now 3-2. Donovan Mitchell cut the cushion to one on a driving layup with 20.6 seconds left. Nickeil Alexander-Walker made two free throws with 15.3 left […] The post Hawks survive Cavs to snap skid 114-111 appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

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...