Basketball News · LatestYesterday, Oct 31, 2026

The NBA's recent draft lottery changes are meant to deter teams such as the Brooklyn Nets from tanking but may actually encourage them to do so.

Former NBA center Brendan Haywood thinks the Miami Heat are dealing with many of the same offensive problems Giannis Antetokounmpo experienced with the Milwaukee Bucks, questioning whether Miami's current roster can succeed. The post Brendan Haywood questions Giannis Antetokounmpo’s Miami fit appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

Max Kellerman believes Cooper Flagg lacks the single defining trait that makes some NBA superstars immediately recognizable, even as the Dallas Mavericks forward produces across multiple statistical categories. The post Max Kellerman explains why Cooper Flagg is hard to market appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

After the Pistons traded Isaiah Stewart to Memphis during the offseason, the expectation was that Paul Reed would be in for a bigger role in the team’s frontcourt. Reed’s role has been even more significant than anticipated in the early going due to Jalen Duren’s hamstring strain, but the seventh-year big man certainly doesn’t look […]

Former NBA guard Brandon Jennings believes he could have earned $200 million and become a multiple-time All-Star if he had not suffered a torn Achilles tendon while playing for the Detroit Pistons under head coach Stan Van Gundy. The post Brandon Jennings says injury cost him $200M appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

Former NBA defensive specialist Tony Allen questioned whether Jaylen Brown belongs among the league's top defenders after Brandon Jennings mentioned the Boston Celtics star during a discussion about defensive players. The post Tony Allen doubts Jaylen Brown’s defensive credentials appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

Five-star center Xavier Young has committed to LSU and plans to reclassify into the 2027 class. The 16-year-old will need to spend at least two years in college before he's eligible for the NBA draft.

For the second consecutive year, Paige Bueckers made the All-WNBA Second Team. The six-foot point guard shone throughout the entire season, leading the Dallas Wings to the biggest turnaround in league history. Despite her outstanding individual performances, she was once again left outside of the league’s top individual honors. Entering this season, Bueckers showed no […] The post Paige Bueckers Deserved More in All-WNBA Voting appeared first on The Lead.

This article is being updated as new injury information becomes available. The post NBA injury report: Ja Morant, Shaedon Sharpe out Saturday appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - OCTOBER 27: Ja Morant #1 and Damian Lillard #0 of the Portland Trail Blazers celebrate a Lillard three pointer during a 136-129 Blazers win over the Los Angeles Lakers at Crypto.com Arena on October 27, 2026 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images) 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 H...

The Bucks look to shake off a poor shooting night against Houston as they host the Cavs tonight.

Here is a four-team blockbuster trade scenario that sends Herb Jones to the Thunder and Scoot Henderson to the Mavericks.

Five-star forward Zion Green has committed to Alabama, joining fellow top-25 recruit Chase Lumpkin in heading to Tuscaloosa.

The Wolves have shown their high ceiling and their injured floor through five games. What else can we glean?

Despite the record, fans are mostly thrilled with who Taylor Jenkins is playing—and who he isn’t.

Mario Hezonja’s one-year, minimum-salary contract remains non-guaranteed until November 15, but based on the role the Croatian forward is playing so far this season, he has made that decision an easy one for the Cavaliers, according to Chris Fedor of Cleveland.com (subscription required). In his first NBA stint since 2020 following six years in Europe, Hezonja […]

The 30th comes down to the 7th! The post WNBA Finals LIVE Game 7 Log: Dream in Esteem or Valkyries Find Gold? appeared first on Ballislife.com.

A number of NBA teams are off to slow starts. Who can pull out and salvage their season, and who is doomed for disappointment?

Boston forced 16 turnovers against the Bulls, and it’s becoming a key to their defensive identity.

The WNBA has not received a declaration from Julie Tétart. In fact, the 6-foot-3 transgender center does not see an eventual WNBA career as a realistic possibility, even though it remains a dream.

Assigning Grades for the Mavericks’ matchup as they even the season series against the Rockets

LeBron James provided much more than a little bit of everything in the Sixers' win over the Knicks.

The loudest pundit has a bone to pick with the injury plagued superstar

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.