Basketball News · LatestYesterday, Oct 31, 2026

The NBA’s transaction wire hasn’t been as busy since opening night as it was leading up to to the regular season, but we can still expect several moves to be completed in the coming days. The deadline for teams to exercise their 2027/28 team options on rookie scale contracts arrives on Monday (November 2), and […]

Austin Reaves had the perfect one-word summary about the Los Angeles Lakers blowing a 25-point lead to the Golden State Warriors in Friday's 112-95 loss to the Golden State Warriors.

The 2026 NBA Cup action continued Friday night, with several of the leagues top teams and biggest stars showing out.

MISSISSAUGA, ON - November 24 The Toronto Raptors 905 beat the Long Island Nets 130-115 in G League basketball action at the Paramount Fine Foods Arena. Long Island Nets assistant coach Shawn Swords is seen on the bench/sidelines November 24 2024 Richard Lautens/Toronto Star (Richard Lautens/Toronto Star via Getty Images) | Toronto Star via Getty Images The Long Island Nets enter the 2026-27 NBA G League season with a new head coach, a developing group of young talent, and an opportunity to c...

First off, Happy Halloween to those that observe. May your weekend be filled with the treats you desire. Unfortunately for the Houston Rockets, they received a trick in their basket. The Rockets are on a back-to-back while the Oklahoma City Thunder haven’t played since Wednesday. So this is a matchup between one team with rest […]

MINNEAPOLIS, MN - OCTOBER 28: LaMelo Ball #1 of the Minnesota Timberwolves looks on during the game against the Golden State Warriors on October 28, 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 (Photo by David Sherman/NBAE via Getty Images) | NBAE via Get...

We have seen great things from this star-studded Sixers group. However, there are some concerns.

After a 1-4 start, the Milwaukee Bucks season is going about as expected without Giannis Antetokounmpo, proving he got out at the right time.

The Dream and Valkyries will face off in the WNBA’s first Game 7. | NBAE via Getty Images On Saturday night in San Francisco, WNBA fans will witness the league’s first-ever Game 7, with the host Golden State Valkyries and visiting Atlanta Dream vying for a first championship in a winner-take-all conclusion to the 2026 WNBA Finals (8 p.m. ET, USA Network). It, however, will be the 14th time that the WNBA’s championship series has gone the distance. IT ALL COMES DOWN TO THIS 🚨 Saturday. A winn...

Duke expected to three-peat

PHOENIX, AZ - OCTOBER 30: Miles Bridges #22 of the Phoenix Suns shoots the ball during the game against the Denver Nuggets during the 2026 Emirates NBA Cup on October 30, 2026 at Mortgage Matchup Center in Phoenix, Arizona. 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 Barry Gossage/NBAE via Ge...

INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA - OCTOBER 16: Taylor Jenkins the head coach of the Milwaukee Bucks gives instructions to Ryan Rollins #13 against the Indiana Pacers at Gainbridge Fieldhouse on October 16, 2026 in Indianapolis, Indiana. 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 (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images) | Getty Images Roughly two weeks into the NBA season, Mil...

Indiana Fever star Sophie Cunningham recalled an experience with former teammate Brittney Griner.

Anyone saying Julie Tetart can’t hang with WNBA talent just got proved wrong. French big Julie Tetart has quickly turned into one of the most talked-about names, and she makes no secret of her admiration for the WNBA.

The Valkyries did not exist as a playing franchise two seasons ago. Now they are one victory away from a WNBA championship.

INDIANAPOLIS, IN - OCTOBER 23: Cooper Flagg #32 & Kyrie Irving #11 of the Dallas Mavericks look on during the game against the Indiana Pacers on October 23, 2026 at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis, Indiana. 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 Joe Murphy/NBAE via Getty Images) | ...

After watching the Los Angeles Lakers cough up a 25-point lead in their 112-95 loss to the Golden State Warriors, head coach JJ Redick put the loss into perspective on Friday. The Lakers outscored the Warriors 38-15 in the opening frame before Golden State returned the favor before halftime, and then took the lead for […] The post JJ Redick’s blunt take after Lakers blow 25-point lead in loss vs. Warriors appeared first on ClutchPoints.

MILWAUKEE, WISCONSIN - MARCH 17: Donovan Mitchell #45 of the Cleveland Cavaliers reacts during the fourth quarter against the Milwaukee Bucks at Fiserv Forum on March 17, 2026 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. 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 Patrick McDermott/Getty Images) | Getty Images The Cleveland Cavaliers will look to move on from...

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