Basketball News · LatestYesterday, Oct 31, 2026

Although the New Orleans Pelicans have gotten off to a rough start to the 2026-27 season, Zion Williamson is at least having a bounce-back season.

Knicks The Knicks brought back continuity, chemistry and a championship. Getting their legs underneath them has taken a little longer. “We all feel the fatigue,” Josh Hart said after Friday’s 98-93 loss to the Sixers, via Stefan Bondy of the New York Post. “Six games in, we have to find a way to make sure […] The post NBA Notes: Knicks, Josh Hart, Lakers, Austin Reaves, Nets appeared first on Hoops Wire.

BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS - OCTOBER 26: The shoes of Paul George #13 of the Boston Celtics during the second half at TD Garden on October 26, 2026 in Boston, Massachusetts. 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 Maddie Meyer/Getty Images) | Getty Images Herald ‘Best version’ of Payton Pritchard leads Celtics past Bulls in NBA Cup opener G...

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It was AJ Dybantsa’s regular-season home debut in Washington. As he did in Cleveland on Wednesday, the first pick of the 2026 draft showed signs of his enormous potential, with 17 points and eight rebounds in 30 minutes. The buzz every time he touched the ball was palpable, the release of energy noticeable when he made a 3-pointer and followed up an Anthony Davis miss with a thunderous offensive rebound dunk in the fourth quarter. (The dunk was wiped out when Dybantsa was called for offensive...

LeBron James helped the Sixers improve to 5-1 on Friday night with a home victory over the Knicks, writes Tony Jones of The Athletic (free link). Philadelphia led by 11 points at one point in the fourth quarter, but New York mounted a comeback and had a one-point lead with under two minutes remaining when […]

Former NBA forward Josh Smith thinks some retired players who speak about mental health struggles are actually having difficulty adjusting to life outside professional basketball and the attention that comes with being an NBA player. The post Josh Smith says retired players miss spotlight appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

VJ Edgecombe came up with a big stop then nailed a dagger three. It was just another day at the office for the 21-year-old.

Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green believes NBA players who accept team-friendly contracts never truly recover the money they give up, even if they earn additional income elsewhere. The post Draymond Green explains why pay cuts hurt appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

Dallas Mavericks star Cooper Flagg admitted that he never expected to land in Dallas but became excited about the possibility of playing in Texas after realizing the state's lack of personal income tax could benefit him financially. The post Cooper Flagg says Dallas was never considered a potential destination appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

WASHINGTON, DC - OCTOBER 30: AJ Dybantsa #4 of the Washington Wizards reacts to a play against the Charlotte Hornets during the first half of the NBA Cup game at Capital One Arena on October 30, 2026 in Washington, DC. 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 Scott Taetsch/Getty Images) | Getty Images The Washington Wizards won 95-79 la...

Philadelphia 76ers star Tyrese Maxey had words for Indiana Fever guard Caitlin Clark.

Game 5 of the WNBA Finals between the Golden State Valkyries and Atlanta Dream averaged 1.4 million viewers on USA Network, CNBC, and Peacock streaming. It was the most-viewed Game 5 in league history, with the previous Game 5's being winner-take-all games. Game 5 was the second smallest audience of the series after Game 2. This year's Finals is the second since the league changed the series to a best-of-seven format.

DAYTON, OHIO - MARCH 18: Evan Ipsaro #2 of the Miami (OH) Redhawks reacts to making a basket against the SMU Mustangs during the First Four round of the 2026 NCAA Men's Basketball tournament held at UD Arena on March 18, 2026 in Dayton, Ohio. (Photo by Ben Solomon/NCAA Photos via Getty Images) | NCAA Photos via Getty Images T-minus two days before the official start day of the college basketball season, and there are so many notable mid-major games to tip it off. The fans voted Miami (OH) at ...

The Houston Rockets host the Oklahoma City Thunder at the Toyota Center on Saturday, October 31, at 8:30 p.m. ET.

LeBron James and Joel Embiid are out for the Sixers on Saturday in the second game of a back-to-back. It's the first time Philly is without both players at the same time.

Tyrese Maxey and the Philadelphia 76ers escaped with a 109-104 victory over the Charlotte Hornets on Saturday, with LeBron James and Joel Embiid sitting out the second night of a back-to-back.

The Portland Trail Blazers bounced back from their first loss of the season with a 112-90 road victory over the Utah Jazz on Saturday, October 31, at Delta Center. The post Trail Blazers crush Jazz behind Avdija’s 24 points appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

Pistons Paul Reed was already headed for more work after the Pistons traded Isaiah Stewart. Jalen Duren’s hamstring injury added to the assignment, and Reed has handled it well. As Omari Sankofa II of the Detroit Free Press writes, Reed has become more willing to take jumpers when defenders give him room. Through the games […] The post NBA Notes: Pistons, Paul Reed, Thunder, Bulls, Isaac Okoro appeared first on Hoops Wire.

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.

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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.