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Cleveland Cavaliers head coach Kenny Atkinson pointed to a second-quarter shooting drought, Atlanta’s three-point shooting and missed rebounding opportunities as key factors in his team’s 114-111 loss to the Hawks on Thursday night. The Cavaliers opened the game strongly, building a 15-point first-quarter lead, but managed only 16 points in the second period. Atlanta took […] The post Kenny Atkinson pinpoints Cavaliers’ costly second-quarter collapse appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

It’s hard to deny that the Minnesota Timberwolves have looked good in the early goings of the 2026-27 season. The addition of LaMelo Ball has worked as intended, with Ball coming in to enable a more high-octane offensive system for the Timberwolves. They also finally have the floor general they’ve sorely needed these past few […] The post Timberwolves’ fatal flaw that will doom 2027 NBA championship chances appeared first on ClutchPoints.

The teenage phenom might make it look awfully bright in Memphis, sooner rather than later.

With Cathy Engelbert set to leave her position as WNBA commissioner at the end of 2026, the search for her successor is an important moment for the league. Sophie Cunningham has a clear idea of what the next leader should bring to the role, and she believes the NBA’s Adam Silver offers a good example.

Your long wait is over. The 2026 NBA Cup has officially arrived. We tip things off on Friday at Xfinity Mobile Arena in an opening-night rematch between the Philadelphia 76ers and New York Knicks.

Kyrie Irving has interest in playing for the Miami Heat, according to Ethan J. Skolnick, who discussed the possibility on the Five On The Floor: Miami Heat/NBA podcast. However, Skolnick does not expect an immediate move, saying Miami plans to evaluate its current roster before deciding whether to pursue the veteran guard. “I think we’ve […] The post Kyrie Irving interested in joining Heat, per report appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

They need to move Green,I don't in now who they'd target maybe a PG, or at least a SG that has better floor vision. Changing Oso for Maluach isn't really gonna fix what they need. The other we played were just need to learn what Maluach's comfort zone is. Getting rid of Green would make it easier to work Maluach into the offense. submitted by /u/Difficult_Story_4895 [link] [comments]

We’re 6.1% of the way through the NBA regular season. That’s just there in case anyone is taking Houston’s 5-0 record and extrapolating it to contender status. The Rockets were 13-4 to begin last season, and we all remember the disaster that ended up being. I’m not saying that you shouldn’t enjoy this fun start. […]

SALT LAKE CITY, UT - JANUARY 24: Keyonte George #3 and Ace Bailey #19 of the Utah Jazz look on during the game against the Miami Heat on January 24, 2025 at Delta Center in Salt Lake City, Utah. 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 2025 NBAE (Photo by Melissa Majchrzak/NBAE via Getty Images) | NBAE via Ge...

Phoenix retained several key players, yet early chemistry concerns have made the loss of two veteran role players more noticeable.

The Lakers and Warriors will headline the start of the NBA Cup on Friday.

Egor Demin will be re-evaluated in one week after suffering a bone bruise in his right leg, the Brooklyn Nets announced on Thursday. Demin is averaging 7.8 points and 2.8 assists on the year. Demin suffered the injury on Tuesday night against the Celtics.

Back in the win column.

Is Golden State Warriors rookie forward Yaxel Lendeborg next up? He joined Shaquille O'Neal, Patrick Ewing and David Robinson in this rookie stat.

The first-ever Game 7 in WNBA Finals history has arrived. The Atlanta Dream and Golden State Valkyries have 40 more minutes (unless we go into overtime) to settle a championship battle that has delivered everything expected of a heavyweight showdown. With the series tied 3-3, both teams have already demonstrated the ability to withstand pressure, […] The post Dream vs. Valkyries bold predictions for 2026 WNBA Finals Game 7 appeared first on ClutchPoints.

PORTLAND, OR - OCTOBER 29: Donovan Clingan #23 of the Portland Trail Blazers drives to the basket during the game against the Memphis Grizzlies on October 29, 2026 at the Moda Center in Portland, Oregon. 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 Cameron Browne/NBAE via Getty Images) | NBAE ...

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Sophie Cunningham's comments about the Indiana Fever's past fan attendance numbers speak volumes.

The Sacramento Kings are going to be one of, if not the downright worst team in the NBA this season. But they at least have some slivers of hope to hold on to. For one, rookie point guard Darius Acuff Jr., whom they drafted with the seventh overall pick of the 2026 NBA Draft, is […] The post Kings’ Darius Acuff Jr. joins rare air with Oscar Robertson, Isiah Thomas after monster game vs. Pelicans appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Former Duke star Cameron Boozer is quickly carving out a role in the NBA.

The Atlanta Dream is celebrating 18 years, and one of the women credited with bringing the dream to the city has also helped women find their place in the spotlight.

NEW YORK, NY - OCTOBER 12: Pacome Dadiet #4 of the New York Knicks shoots the ball during the game against the Minnesota Timberwolves on October 12, 2026 at Madison Square Garden in New York City, New York. 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 Nathaniel S. Butler/NBAE via Getty Images)...

Davis and Young get a hilarious warning from Teague. submitted by /u/basketbaIlnetwork [link] [comments]

WNBA Finals ticket prices swung from $23 in Atlanta to $396 in San Francisco within days.

Sophie Cunningham continues to make moves outside the Indiana Fever.

Wendell Carter Jr. watched as his girlfriend, Angel Reese, regained her groove in Game 6 of the WNBA Finals on Thursday.

Ja Morant exited his first game against his former team in the fourth quarter Thursday night because of a left hamstring injury.

PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA - OCTOBER 5: Jaylen Brown #7 of the Philadelphia 76ers dribbles the ball against Jalen Brunson #11 of the New York Knicks during a preseason game at Xfinity Mobile Arena on October 5, 2026 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The 76ers defeated the Knicks 120-97. 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 Mitchell Lef...

Steve Kerr worked at Turner Sports before coaching the Warriors, so he knows something about what Ernie Johnson brings to Inside the NBA. Keeping the conversation moving is part of it. Knowing when to let it wander is another. “The beauty of the show is that it sometimes goes off the rails, and Ernie’s always […] The post Steve Kerr calls Ernie Johnson ‘the moral compass’ of ‘Inside the NBA’ appeared first on Hoops Wire.

Hornets head coach Charles Lee decided to bench starting power forward Naz Reid for the entire second half of Wednesday’s loss in Detroit, per Roderick Boone (Substack link). “Unfortunately, Naz didn’t meet our standards in the first half,” Lee said, “and at halftime we made the decision that he wasn’t going to play in the […]