Basketball News · LatestYesterday, Oct 31, 2026

Your favorite team’s favorite team, the Timberwolves took care of business, handling the LA Clippers by 26 points.

The star forward had his big night spoiled: here’s what he had to say about it

Static offense and untimely turnovers have plagued the Knicks so far this year as they continue to try to work their way into the season.

New York Knicks All-Star Karl-Anthony Towns commended the shorthanded Philadelphia 76ers for their 98-93 win without All-Star Jaylen Brown in their NBA Cup matchup on Friday. Tyrese Maxey led with 27 points, and Anfernee Simons led the bench with 21 points for the 76ers. Jalen Brunson led the Knicks with 24 points, six assists, five rebounds, […] The post Karl-Anthony Towns gives 76ers props for second win over Knicks appeared first on ClutchPoints.

After Washington Wizards’ top prospect AJ Dybantsa made his NBA debut, he talked about what he’s learned from Anthony Davis. Dybantsa finished with 19 points against the Cleveland Cavs. Then, he helped the Wizards beat the Charlotte Hornets 95-79 in his first NBA Cup matchup. After the win, Dybantsa revealed how Davis has influenced his […] The post Wizards’ AJ Dybantsa reveals biggest lesson he’s learned from Anthony Davis so far appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Kyrie Irving has seen plenty of talented players throughout his NBA career, and he can spot rare talent when he sees it. It was Cooper Flagg’s competitive drive that has already stood out to the Dallas Mavericks veteran. The 19-year-old showed that quality again Friday, helping Dallas hand the Houston Rockets their first loss of […] The post Mavericks’ Kyrie Irving reveals Cooper Flagg’s ‘ very rare’ trait after defeating Rockets appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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SALT LAKE CITY, UTAH - OCTOBER 25 : Ace Bailey #19 of the Utah Jazz slam dunks the ball against the Los Angeles Lakers during the first half of their game at the Delta Center on October 25, 2026 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. (Photo by Chris Gardner/ Getty Images) | Getty Images It’s been five games and a painfu...

The Warriors trailed by 25. They won by 17 points. No NBA team had ever done that in the play-by-play era.

Kevin Durant candidly reflects on the Houston Rockets' first loss of the 2026-27 NBA regular season.

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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