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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.

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.

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 […]

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.

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.

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.

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...

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...