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Former No. 4 overall pick Patrick Williams is owed $54MM over the next three years, including an $18MM player option for 2028/29. But even after recovering from a quad injury, the Bulls forward remains buried on the depth chart under new head coach Tiago Splitter, having yet to play a minute this fall. “I told […]

LeBron James says he thinks his unprecedented longevity in the NBA has allowed him to be a "calming factor" late in games for the Philadelphia 76ers.

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Guard Kyrie Irving and forward Cooper Flagg combined for 68 points as the Mavericks handed the division rival Rockets their first loss of the season on Friday, writes Mike Curtis of The Dallas Morning News. According to Curtis, 27 of those 68 combined points came in the fourth quarter. Irving and Flagg also dished out […]

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Luka Dončić further cemented himself in the Lakers' history books.

The Miami Heat dethroned the Indiana Pacers to open the NBA Cup play with a 145-125 victory on Friday night. The post Giannis’ triple-double lift Heat beat Pacers 145-125 appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

Behind a theatrical 31 points from Stephen Curry late Friday night, the Golden State Warriors roared from way back for a 112-95 win over the Los Angeles Lakers.

Luka Doncic was certainly feeling himself during his first-half spectacle against the Warriors on Friday night. In the middle of his dominant first-half performance, where the Lakers star scored 24 points, Doncic sank a 3-pointer, turned around and looked at the Warriors crowd at Chase Center. He then yelled out, “Yeah, f–k, bitch! What?” Warning:...

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Following the Knicks' loss to the 76ers on Friday night, Josh Hart was asked about the team's sluggish start and he said that they are dealing with fatigue from last season.

Four key takeaways from the Rockets' loss to the Mavericks in the first fixture of the 2026-27 NBA Cup.

Phoenix Suns forward Dillon Brooks was ejected Friday night in a 127-120 loss to the Denver Nuggets for kicking guard Jamal Murray in the groin, an infraction that officials upgraded to a Flagrant 2 foul, which is an automatic ejection.

Angel Reese and the Atlanta Dream have been making waves in the WNBA world with their determination in the 2026 WNBA Finals. Their series against the Golden State Valkyries will be decided in Game 7.

Heat Klay Thompson hasn’t had the smoothest start in Miami. But when he gets going, well, we’ve seen what that looks like. Thompson hit five threes in the third quarter of Friday’s 145-125 win over the depleted Pacers, finishing with 25 points and seven makes in 12 attempts from deep, as Adel Burton of Miami […] The post NBA Notes: Heat, Klay Thompson, Magic, Anthony Black, Celtics appeared first on Hoops Wire.

Indiana Fever star Sophie Cunningham looks back at her first WNBA contract.

Luka Doncic received a warm welcome to his first appearance at the Chase Center on Friday night.

Ahead of the season, 62.4% of our readers predicted Memphis to win under 29.5 games in 2026/27. But after Houston lost in Dallas on Friday, the young Grizzlies are now the only unbeaten team in the NBA, currently holding an unblemished 5-0 record. Memphis’ win at Portland on Thursday was impressive for multiple reasons, writes […]

New York Knicks star Jalen Brunson apparently isn't surprised to hear his teammate Josh Hart is talking about tiredness six games into the defense of their 2026 NBA title.

DALLAS, TX - OCTOBER 30: Kyrie Irving #11 of the Dallas Mavericks plays defense during the game against the Houston Rockets during the Emirates NBA Cup on October 30, 2026 at American Airlines Center in Dallas, Texas. 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 Garrett Ellwood/NBAE via Getty ...

Coming off their best effort of the season, the Nets cratered with their worst offensive showing of the year.

The Knicks are already halfway through their season series against the rival 76ers and look like they have a lot of ground to make up.

BOSTON, MA - OCTOBER 30: Payton Pritchard #11 of the Boston Celtics drives to the basket during the game against the Chicago Bulls during the 2026 Emirates NBA Cup on October 30, 2026 at TD Garden 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. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2026 NBAE (Photo by Brian Babineau/NBAE via Ge...

SAN FRANCISCO — Cutting down on turnovers was such an emphasis for the Warriors entering this season that Steve Kerr decided to overhaul their entire offensive system. Yet, four games in, they’re coughing up the ball even more than ever. High-usage rookie Yaxel Lendeborg is one culprit. The other? Draymond Green. Golden State Warriors forward...

Scottie Barnes was a major bright spot with his scoring outburst despite the Toronto Raptors’ NBA Cup loss to the Orlando Magic on Friday night. Barnes started the sixth season of his rising NBA career with the Raptors. He made his way up the ranks to become one of the best players in the league, […] The post Raptors’ Scottie Barnes sets new career high in loss to Magic appeared first on ClutchPoints.

The Wizards rode a swarming and stingy defense to overcome a slow offensive start and beat the Charlotte Hornets, 95-79 in their opening NBA Cup contest of 2026. Washington asserted themselves midway through the second quarter, closing the half on a 16-8 run to take a 51-46 halftime lead. The run continued when play resumed in the second half with the Wizards blasting the Hornets 28-13 in the third period. The fourth quarter was a lead-retention grind — the Wizards cause abetted by a Charlott...

All-Star big man Chet Holmgren underwent a biological treatment on Friday to address a small patellar tendon tear in his right knee, the Thunder announced in a press release. The expectation, according to the team, is that Holmgren will make a full recovery and return to action in approximately eight-to-10 weeks. Holmgren earned numerous accolades […]

The Oklahoma City Thunder will be without Chet Holmgren for the next two months and Cason Wallace for the near future.

Thunder star Chet Holmgren will be out 8-to-10 weeks with a knee injury.