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SAN FRANCISCO, CA - OCTOBER 30: Luka Doncic #77 of the Los Angeles Lakers drives to the basket during the game against the Golden State Warriors during the 2026 Emirates NBA Cup on October 30, 2026 at Chase Center in San Francisco, 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 Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2026 NBAE (Photo by Noah Grah...

Everything started at Lower Merion High School for Kobe Bryant. On Friday, Sotheby’s reported that one of Bryant’s game-worn No.33 jerseys sold for a record-breaking $2.2 million, making it the most expensive high school jersey ever sold at an auction. “This Lower Merion jersey is where Kobe’s story starts, before the rings, the records, and...

The Golden State Warriors erased a 23-point first-quarter deficit to beat the Los Angeles Lakers 112-95 on Friday, October 30, as the Emirates NBA Cup group stage opened with 10 games. The post NBA Cup roundup: Curry leads Warriors’ historic comeback appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

The deficiencies on this Lakers roster were obvious, and are seen just a few games into the season.

The Rockets did everything they could to lose this close contest.

The Lakers kicked off NBA Cup Group play by blowing a 25-point lead to the Warriors, whose smothering defense changed Friday night's game.

Can the Los Angeles Lakers win the NBA Cup a second time?

Detroit locked in during their first NBA Cup game

When the Boston Celtics acquired veteran Paul George from the Philadelphia 76ers in exchange for Jaylen Brown, very few people supported the move, considering Brown’s success and contributions to the franchise. However, the decision seems to be proving better than many initially anticipated. George has continued to demonstrate his value both on and off the […] The post Celtics HC Joe Mazzulla reveals how Paul George’s impact extends far beyond the court appeared first on ClutchPoints.

MINNEAPOLIS — After a rough 0-13 shooting stretch for Timberwolves center Rudy Gobert that drew major criticism from fans and even his coach, the four-time defensive player of the year responded in a big way. “I see a lot of short arms, a lot of flips, a lot of like kind of finesse shots around […] The post Timberwolves’ Chris Finch praises Rudy Gobert for making ‘all the right plays’ in win over Clippers appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Giannis Antetokounmpo continues to exert brute force with an incredible highlight during the Miami Heat’s NBA Cup matchup against the Los Angeles Lakers on Friday night. Antetokounmpo started the 14th season of his NBA career, his first with the Heat. Following a remarkable tenure with the Milwaukee Bucks, the franchise sent him to Miami as […] The post No one can stop Heat’s Giannis Antetokounmpo on tough and-1 vs. Pacers appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Stephen Curry continued to climb up the NBA's all-time scoring list during the Golden State Warriors' clash with the Los Angeles Lakers on Friday night.

Kate Martin reacts to Chicago Sky teammate Elizabeth Williams' end-of-the-season post.

The Knicks returned to their inconsistent ways on offense following two straight wins.

Of course it was him.

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.