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San Antonio Spurs star Victor Wembanyama has his sights set on winning the NBA MVP award this season.

Brown started slowly but finished with 16 points versus Charlotte after missing Friday's win over the Knicks with left patellar tendinopathy.

The Cavaliers have spent years waiting for Evan Mobley to become more of an offensive force. Well, he’s giving them something to think about. Mobley has made 12 of his first 21 three-point attempts this season. That’s 57.1 percent, for those keeping track. And no, he isn’t going to shoot that well all year. But […] The post Cavs Notes: Evan Mobley, Koby Altman, Meleek Thomas, Bucks appeared first on Hoops Wire.

Earlier this week, we put out a call for Front Office subscribers to send in their mailbag questions. Today, we’re answering those questions, taking a closer look at the options for the injury-plagued Thunder, examining how the stretch provision would work on Kristaps Porzingis’ contract, and discussing the Pistons’ hot start. Note: Some questions have […]

Jeanie Buss accused her siblings of conspiring against her in court filings responding to her siblings' ongoing effort to sell their shares in the Lakers.

We’re about five games into the NBA season, which means it’s probably too early to draw any real conclusions. So naturally, let’s draw a few conclusions. Five thoughts from around the league … 5. I think the Hawks have a shot to be this year’s version of the 2025 Pacers. Actually, I think the Pacers do, […] The post Five NBA thoughts: Grizzlies surprise, Celtics impress, Wizards entertain appeared first on Hoops Wire.

Yaxel Lendeborg said he was "absolutely" looking forward to the rematch with Luka Doncic, then he got absolutely pulverized.

Executives and scouts around the NBA who spoke to Tim MacMahon and Brian Windhorst of ESPN about how the Thunder will react in the wake of long-term injuries to Jalen Williams and Cason Wallace (and now Chet Holmgren) disagreed on how much urgency the team should have, with some sources arguing Oklahoma City needs to […]

The Memphis Grizzlies could be without several key contributors when they host the Sacramento Kings on Saturday night, with guards Ty Jerome and Scotty Pippen Jr. listed as questionable and center Quinten Post considered doubtful. Memphis (5-0) will look to maintain its undefeated start against Sacramento (0-5) at 8 p.m. ET in the opener of […] The post Grizzlies get multiple injury updates for Kings clash appeared first on ClutchPoints.

The Sun Rises On New Prospects! The post Dillon Brooks Invitational: Elite Underclassmen appeared first on Ballislife.com.

VJ Edgecombe said he felt he owed the Philadelphia 76ers after a difficult performance before hitting a crucial fourth-quarter three-pointer in Saturday's 109-104 comeback win over the Charlotte Hornets. The post VJ Edgecombe opens up about clutch shot and 76ers’ comebacks appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

The Charlotte Hornets host the Philadelphia 76ers at the Spectrum Center on Saturday, October 31, at 6:00 p.m. ET.

The Sixers beat the Knicks on Friday… …meaning they are 2-0 in the head-to-head matchup. That’s it, that’s all it means. No parade down Broad Street. Here’s what we heard coming out of Cheesesteak Arena. Mike Brown On losing to the 76ers in the NBA Cup: “I don’t look it as a statement game. It’s […]

Yaxel Lendeborg got rookie lessons in the best possible way with the Golden State Warriors' victory over the Los Angeles Lakers.

After almost two decades, the Houston Comets are back in the WNBA. And apparently, they return with spoilers for the 2027 WNBA season.

In the WNBA, team owners gave more than $540,000 in …

Five-star point guard Reese Alston announced his commitment to LSU for the class of 2027. Alston is the son of former NBA point guard Rafer Alston. "On my visit, it just felt like home," Alston told ESPN. "The environment and the culture were amazing. I could feel the friendliness of everyone and their passion for the basketball program. I watched film on my visit from when they were on top of the SEC with Coach [Will] Wade, and the place was packed. The environment was loud." Wade now has th...

SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA - OCTOBER 30: Luka Doncic #77 of the Los Angeles Lakers complains after he thought he got fouled by Brandin Podziemski #2 of the Golden State Warriors at Chase Center on October 30, 2026 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 the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images) | Getty Images Coming into the...

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.