Basketball News · LatestYesterday, Oct 31, 2026

With a win in Game 7, Angel Reese can accomplish a lifelong dream—and shut a lot of people up.

Ghosts are scary. Full stop.

The Cavs will try to get back on track in Milwaukee.

Feb 16, 2019; Charlotte, NC, USA; Team Lebron forward Kawhi Leonard of the Toronto Raptors (2) speaks during the NBA All-Star Media Day at Bojangles Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Jeremy Brevard-USA TODAY Sports With a rash of injuries plaguing the league early, many key players are out. Whether temporarily or long term, teams have been effected. One of those teams is the Toronto Raptors. Now, in the second week of league play, Kawhi Leonard has been sidelined from swelling and fluid buildup in ...

With Caitlin Clark and Aliyah Boston leading the way, the Indiana Fever should be one of the most attractive destinations in the WNBA. But as the team heads into a pivotal offseason, it appears that many players around the league don’t see it that way. According to a new report, the environment surrounding the Fever,…

Sports analyst Jason Whitlock sounds off on the Indiana Fever’s latest hire. Following a disappointing result in the 2026 WNBA playoffs, the Indiana Fever executed a front office purge, with GM Amber Cox being shown the door and president Kelly Krauskopf stepping down.

Game Details Date Saturday, October 31 Start Time 6 PM ET / 5 PM CT / 3 PM PT Location Spectrum Center, Charlotte How to Watch on TV Fans have regional broadcasting options for tonight's game: Charlotte Home Broadcast WAXN-TV64 Philadelphia Away Broadcast NBC Sports Philadelphia How to Live Stream If you are looking to stream the game live, you have a few digital platforms available depending on your location: Hornets fans in local market DAZN 76ers fans in local market Peacock Out-of-market ...

Quiet but confident, Isobel Borlase has stepped up for the Dream, becoming an difference-maker in their run to Game 7 of the WNBA Finals.

Oct 30, 2026; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Philadelphia 76ers forward LeBron James (23) looks on during the second quarter against the New York Knicks at Xfinity Mobile Arena. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-Imagn Images | IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect LeBron James is 41 years old. He’s in his 24th NBA season. He’s also a Philadelphia 76er. These are facts that feel worth being reminded about on occasion. James was spectacular Friday night, guiding the Sixers to a 98-95 win over the d...

Just four games into his return season with the Toronto Raptors, star Kawhi Leonard was ruled out due to injury, highlighting his biggest problem.

Ballhalla on Pride Night. (Photo by Thearon W. Henderson) | Getty Images The Atlanta Dream have star power. The Golden State Valkyries have depth and all the intangibles needed in clutch time. The Dream have State Farm Arena, which proved to be a phenomenal home atmosphere—but that’s over now. The Valkyries have Ballhalla, and if all other strengths cancel out, the fact that Game 7 is there could give Golden State the advantage they need in Saturday’s winner-take-all contest (8 p.m. ET, USA N...

So far, Cooper Flagg and Kyrie Irving seem to be working out beautifully for the Dallas Mavericks

After a fiery first matchup against Luka Dončić in the season opener, Yaxel Lendeborg got a measure of revenge against the Los Angeles Lakers' superstar guard with plenty of help from Stephen Curry in the Golden State Warriors' 112-95 victory on Friday night.

Former NBA guard Brandon Jennings revealed that he believes negative comments from his former coach in Italy prevented the New York Knicks from selecting him in the 2009 NBA Draft. The post Brandon Jennings reveals why Knicks passed him appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

Game Details Date Saturday, October 31 Start Time 8.30 PM ET / 7.30 PM CT / 5.30 PM PT Location Toyota Center, Houston How to Watch on TV Fans have regional broadcasting options for tonight's game: Houston Home Broadcast Space City Home Network Oklahoma Away Broadcast KSBI-IND/KWTV-CBS How to Live Stream If you are looking to stream the game live, you have a few digital platforms available depending on your location: Rockets fans in local market SCHN+ Thunder fans in local market Thunder+ Out...

The San Antonio Spurs host the Minnesota Timberwolves at the Frost Bank Center on Saturday, October 31, at 8:00 p.m. ET.

SALT LAKE CITY, UT - OCTOBER 25: Keyonte George #3 of the Utah Jazz dribbles the ball during the game against the Los Angeles Lakers on October 25, 2026 at Delta Center 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. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2026 NBAE (Photo by Alex Goodlett/NBAE via Getty Images) | NBAE via Getty I...

Here's the full WNBA schedule for Oct. 31, including game times, TV channels, scores and how to stream.

The Cavaliers are 3-2, have blown a 29-point lead, nearly blown a couple of other games and have yet to win on the road. And they’re still considered one of the NBA’s nine best teams. So apparently, the national folks aren’t quite ready to give up on the Cavs. Nor should they be. In his […] The post Cavs still getting respect nationally, even if they haven’t earned all of it yet appeared first on Hoops Wire.

The Heat finally got the shooting performance they’ve been expecting from Klay Thompson in Friday’s win over Indiana, writes Eric Nehm of The Athletic. After connecting at 32.4% from behind the arc in Miami’s first five games, Thompson drilled seven three-pointers and finished with 25 points. He fulfilled a prediction by coach Erik Spoelstra, who […]

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Grading every Lakers player’s performance from the team’s 112-95 loss against the Warriors

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The Phoenix Suns took a step in the right direction despite the loss, but the noise surrounding Jalen Green is deafening,

Here's everything you need to know about Valkyries vs. Dream, including TV channel and streaming options for Game 7 of the WNBA Finals.

Mavericks Kyrie Irving had been working his way back into form. Friday looked a lot more like the version the Mavericks were waiting for. Irving scored 16 of his 35 points in the fourth quarter and added nine assists as Dallas handed the Rockets their first loss, 116-111. As Austin Veazey of Mavs On SI […] The post NBA Notes: Mavericks, Kyrie Irving, Wizards, AJ Dybantsa, Nets appeared first on Hoops Wire.

Some interesting stats to watch moving forward for the Jazz

Beyond the obvious star power, the 76ers have shown early signs of the depth, composure and defensive identity needed to pursue a title.

Warriors Stephen Curry hit eight threes, which certainly helped. But the Warriors also got something Friday that can make life a whole lot easier for a star. Their bench outscored the Lakers’ reserves, 50-7. As Joey Akeley of Warriors On SI writes⁠, several of the team’s less-celebrated roster decisions paid off in the 112-95 comeback […] The post NBA Notes: Warriors, Brandin Podziemski, Pistons, Ron Holland, Sixers appeared first on Hoops Wire.

MINNEAPOLIS, MN - MAY 15: Victor Wembanyama #1 of the San Antonio Spurs and Rudy Gobert #27 of the Minnesota Timberwolves looks on during the game during Round Two Game Six of the 2026 NBA Playoffs on May 15, 2026 at Target Center in Minneapolis, Minnesota. 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 (...