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LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - OCTOBER 21: Yaxel Lendeborg #1 of the Golden State Warriors dribbles into the defense. of Luka Doncic #77 of the Los Angeles Lakers during the second half of a game at Crypto.com Arena on October 21, 2026 in Los Angeles, 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 I...

DETROIT, MICHIGAN - OCTOBER 28: Cade Cunningham #2 of the Detroit Pistons talks to his teammates during a break in the second half action while playing the Charlotte Hornets at Little Caesars Arena on October 28, 2026 in Detroit, Michigan. 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 Gregory Shamus/Getty Images) | Getty Images Brooklyn’s lo...

Watch Kahleah Copper's March Madness highlights at Rutgers from the 2015 NCAA women's basketball tournament.

The Indiana Fever have yet to name their next general manager, but their front-office rebuild is already moving forward. Amber Cox was fired on October 23, hours after team president Kelly Krauskopf stepped down, leaving Indiana to reshape its leadership following a first-round playoff exit to the defending champion Las Vegas Aces.

LOS ANGELES, CA - OCTOBER 23: Rui Hachimura #28 of the LA Clippers and Austin Reaves #15 of the Los Angeles Lakers talk after the game on October 23, 2026 at Crypto.Com Arena in Los Angeles, 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. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2026 NBAE (Photo by Adam Pantozzi/NBAE via Getty Images) | NBAE vi...

The full slate of injury’s for Friday’s game between Golden State and Los Angeles.

The New York Knicks have struggled to regain their championship form early in the 2026-27 NBA season, prompting franchise legend Amar’e Stoudemire to warn the defending champions about the distractions that come with winning a title. With the Knicks (2-3) preparing for Friday night’s NBA Cup rematch against the Philadelphia 76ers (4-1), Stoudemire emphasized the […] The post Amar’e Stoudemire sends Knicks stern warning amid championship hangover appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Yaxel Lendeborg had an eventful first full week in the NBA, and it appears it will stay that way. Lendeborg spoke with Luca Evans of the San Francisco Chronicle and told him he is “going to stay true to myself” when asked about potentially taking media training. “I’m not doing that, man. I’m going to...

Will one of the Lakers' veteran forwards get more playing time moving forward?

Sixers wing Jaylen Brown has been ruled out of Friday’s home game against the Knicks. The two-time All-NBA member was originally listed as questionable due to left knee soreness and was subsequently downgraded to doubtful and now out — Brown’s new injury designation is left knee patellar tendinopathy, per Kyle Neubeck of PHLY Sports (All […]

Philadelphia 76ers veteran forward Jaylen Brown will be out of Friday's NBA Cup game against the New York Knicks with a left knee patella injury, the team announced.

Brown was listed as questionable, then downgraded to doubtful before being ruled out for Friday's NBA Cup matchup

LOS ANGELES, CA - OCTOBER 21: Stephen Curry #30 of the Golden State Warriors plays defense against Luka Doncic #77 of the Los Angeles Lakers, California. on October 21, 2025 at Crypto.Com Arena in Los Angeles, 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. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2025 NBAE (Photo by Adam Pantozzi/NBAE via Gett...

Miami Heat star Giannis Antetokounmpo explained why he believes that he's the top two-way player of his era.

BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS - OCTOBER 27: Mikel Brown Jr. #0 of the Brooklyn Nets celebrates after hitting a three point shot against the Boston Celtics at TD Garden on October 27, 2026 in Boston, Massachusetts. The Celtics defeat the Nets 125-124 in overtime. 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 ...

The Connecticut Sun have played their final season at the Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville as the team is moving to Houston and rebranding as the former Comets for the 2027 WNBA season. One of the biggest questions surrounding the team amid the move was the future of head coach Rachid Meziane. That question has now been answered as Meziane will […] The post Sun coach’s fate revealed amid move to Houston appeared first on ClutchPoints.

General manager Morgan Tuck said the rest of the staff is still being evaluated after Meziane went 22-66 in two seasons with the Connecticut Sun.

Houston Rockets star Kevin Durant discussed his appreciation for his time with the Oklahoma City Thunder as he prepares to face his former team on Saturday.

CHARLOTTE, NC - OCTOBER 26: Tre Johnson #12 of the Washington Wizards looks on during the game against the Charlotte Hornets on October 26, 2026 at Spectrum Center in Charlotte, North Carolina. 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 Kent Smith/NBAE via Getty Images) | NBAE via Getty Imag...

The Lakers will remain without one of their starters against the Warriors.

Cameron Boozer, Cedric Coward, and Zach Edey are leading the way for Memphis now and will in the future too.

The Cavaliers gave Mario Hezonja until Nov. 15 to show them why they should guarantee his one-year, $2.8 million contract. Five games in, Chris Fedor of cleveland.com figures they’ve seen enough. Hezonja has played at least 15 minutes in every game, and Thursday in Atlanta offered a pretty good example of why Kenny Atkinson keeps […] The post Cavs Notes: Mario Hezonja, Donovan Mitchell, Meleek Thomas appeared first on Hoops Wire.

Jazz Darryn Peterson is shooting below 35 percent through his first five NBA games. The message from his Jazz teammates and coaches? Keep going. In fact, they’d like the No. 2 overall pick to be a little more aggressive, as Jared Koch of Jazz on SI writes. Utah lost Jaren Jackson Jr. and Lauri Markkanen […] The post NBA Notes: Jazz, Darryn Peterson, Grizzlies, Cameron Boozer, Thunder appeared first on Hoops Wire.

Bill Simmons isn’t the most reliable source regarding the Lakers. On Thursday’s episode of “The Bill Simmons Podcast,” Simmons — a die-hard Celtics fan — claimed, “The Lakers guy doesn’t have the money yet.” He was referring to Josh Kushner, who bought the Lakers’ franchise from Mark Walter for $12.5 billion in August. Bill Simmons...

After missing Wednesday’s game due to back tightness, Lakers star Luka Doncic isn’t on the injury report for Friday’s matchup with Golden State and will be available, as ESPN’s Dave McMenamin relays (via Twitter). Starting forward Ziaire Williams, who also sat out on Wednesday, was originally considered questionable to play, with a designation of left […]

The 2026 WNBA Finals are tied at 3-3 between the Golden State Valkyries and the Atlanta Dream. The Dream beat the Valkyries in Game 6, forcing a winner-take-all Game 7 on Saturday in San Francisco.

BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS - OCTOBER 26: Derrick White #9 of the Boston Celtics dribbles downcourt against Leonard Miller #11 and Matas Buzelis #14 of the Chicago Bulls during the second quarter at TD Garden on October 26, 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 Chicag...

Former NBA guard Gilbert Arenas believes the Miami Heat should run their halfcourt offense through Bam Adebayo rather than Giannis Antetokounmpo. The post Gilbert Arenas wants Heat offense through Bam Adebayo appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

Former NBA guard Nick Young believes the Memphis Grizzlies have become a better team without Ja Morant, while also suggesting that the star guard has changed his approach because of outside criticism. The post Nick Young: Grizzlies became a better team without Ja Morant appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

Angel Reese is one win away from delivering Atlanta its first WNBA championship and cementing her legacy as one of basketball’s brightest stars. Angel Reese has already accomplished so much in her young career, but Saturday night’s Game 7 could be the biggest moment of them all. With the Atlanta Dream just one victory away…