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The Timberwolves are exercising their rookie scale team options for the 2027/28 season on wing Terrence Shannon Jr. and big man Joan Beringer but will turn down their option on forward Cody Williams, reports Jon Krawczynski of The Athletic (Twitter links). The decisions on Shannon and Beringer don’t come as a surprise, as Minnesota is […]

NBA Cup action opens up tonight.

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Game Details Date Saturday, October 31 Start Time 3 PM ET / 2 PM CT / 12 PM PT Location Delta Center, Salt Lake City How to Watch on TV Fans have regional broadcasting options for this afternoon's game: Utah Home Broadcast KJZZ-IND Portland Away Broadcast KUNP-IND How to Live Stream If you are looking to stream the game live, you have a few digital platforms available depending on your location: Jazz fans in local market Jazz+ Trail Blazers fans in local market BlazerVision Out-of-market fans...

Golden State Warriors head coach Steve Kerr admitted that the team was surprised by Kristaps Porziņģis' absence to begin training camp.

Here is a three-team trade idea that sends two Orlando Magic pieces to the Cavaliers to strengthen their defensive perimeter rotation.

For the past three seasons, the Phoenix Suns have had a point guard problem. That problem? The fact that no one besides Devin Booker can truly run the offense. Now, Phoenix has Jalen Green, who has shown major improvements on that side. His pick-and-roll chemistry has been better, as well as initiating more of the […] The post Suns’ 3 best point guard trade targets to fix fatal flaw appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Minnesota Timberwolves forward Jonathan Kuminga is off to a quick start with his new team, which set the stage for facing his former team, the Golden State Warriors, all the more interesting on Wednesday. Kuminga got into it with the Warriors’ bench amidst his best performance of the season, finishing with a season-high 20 points, […] The post Timberwolves’ Jonathan Kuminga tells real story behind trash talk with Warriors’ bench appeared first on ClutchPoints.

The end of an era is finally here as the longtime host of ‘Inside The NBA,’ Ernie Johnson, announced his decision to step down from his current role. Although he did not officially say he was retired, he will not be involved as much and certainly won’t continue to host the show. While his announcement […] The post Ernie Johnson hopes ‘Inside The NBA’ continues long after retirement decision appeared first on ClutchPoints.

The Chicago Bulls will visit the Boston Celtics on Friday. On Monday, the Bulls lost to the Celtics 134-99. Then they lost to the New York Knicks, 133-127, to start the year 1-4. Jalen Smith is listed as questionable on the NBA injury report with a left finger sprain. Smith has been filling in at center […] The post Is Jalen Smith playing tonight? Bulls vs Celtics injury report appeared first on ClutchPoints.

The Timberwolves kick off their NBA Cup run with a “get right” game against the Clippers.

Ja'Kobe Walter and Tristan da Silva lead a group of 10 players worth streaming this weekend.

Who's Buying and Selling? The post NBA Trade Market: 3 Buyers, 3 Sellers One Week Into the Season appeared first on Ballislife.com.

Lakers owner Mark Walter and Thrive Capital founder Josh Kushner met Thursday to finalize the transaction and are expected to sign the formal agreement soon, sources told ESPN.

Amid front office and coaching changes in Dallas, Mavericks center Daniel Gafford was the subject of some trade speculation this offseason as his new three-year, $54.4MM contract extension took effect. But with Dereck Lively II still making his way back from right foot surgery, Gafford has opened the year as the team’s starting center, and […]

United Athletic Conference Teams are in order of preseason ranking on KenPom Central Arkansas John Shulman returns several key pieces from last year’s breakthrough second season at the helm. That starts with Ty Robinson, a two-way scoring guard who is among the favorites for UAC Player of the Year. Luke Moore pairs with him in the backcourt as a two-way playmaker, while Malachiah Marable gives physicality down low. The swing piece for the Bears is Tucker Anderson, who was a star freshman for ...

Jarred Vanderbilt is one of the longest tenured members of the Los Angeles Lakers, but over the last couple seasons has always been in and out of the rotation. Vanderbilt didn’t appear in the first four games of this season, but head coach JJ Redick turned to him against the L.A. Clippers to essentially serve […]

Based on how Walker Kessler has been playing, the Los Angeles Lakers may have made the smartest move of the offseason.

KD is taking the fewest shot attempts of his career. That is a good thing.

Indiana Fever guard Lexie Hull shares her honest thoughts on the WNBA Finals.

Angel Reese's 2026 WNBA season has featured several record-breaking moments, and her latest is the most impactful yet.

Sheri Sam, who was the scouting manager for the Trail Blazers, has been hired as assistant general manager of the WNBA's Fever, a source told ESPN.

BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS - OCTOBER 27: The shoes of Mitchell Robinson #4 of the Boston Celtics during the first quarter at TD Garden on October 27, 2026 in Boston, Massachusetts. 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 Maddie Meyer/Getty Images) | Getty Images Herald Joe Mazzulla explains how, why he uses AI as Celtics coach Everything to...

Wizards AJ Dybantsa waited four games to make his NBA debut. Once he got out there, he didn’t look particularly interested in easing into things. The No. 1 overall pick scored 19 points on 8-of-12 shooting in Wednesday’s loss at Cleveland, adding two rebounds and two assists in 27 minutes. He had missed Washington’s […] The post NBA Notes: Wizards, AJ Dybantsa, Rockets, Fred VanVleet, Warriors appeared first on Hoops Wire.

Less than two weeks into the 2026-27 NBA season, a large handful of star players have already sustained notable injuries

The Warriors have been wrong about a lot, but they appear to have been absolutely right about the No. 11 pick in June's draft

The Celtics have exercised their rookie scale team options on wings Baylor Scheierman and Hugo Gonzalez for the 2027/28 season, per RealGM’s log of official NBA transactions. Scheierman, the 30th overall pick in the 2024 draft, was a regular part of Boston’s rotation as a second-year player last season, averaging 5.5 points, 3.5 rebounds, and […]

Nobody can deny that Lakers star guard Luka Dončić is one of the NBA’s best offensive players. Dončić’s defense doesn’t earn the same acclaim. Luka Doncic of the Los Angeles Lakers reacts during a game against the Portland Trail Blazers in Los Angeles on Tuesday, Oct. 27, 2026. Max Kellerman did not mince words about...

Here are three realistic trades the Suns could explore to land a true point guard and improve their offense around Devin Booker.

Philadelphia 76ers forward Dean Wade discussed the simplistic nature of the handshake he shared with teammate LeBron James prior to the team's loss to the Detroit Pitons on Sunday.