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The Nets scratched, clawed and defended their way to a 98-90 victory over shorthanded Indiana before a sellout crowd of 17,274 at Gainbridge Fieldhouse.

Los Angeles, - October 21: Guard Luka Doncic #77 of the Los Angeles Lakers reacts after a foul by forward Yaxel Lendeborg #1 of the Golden State Warriors as guard Brandon Williams #12 of the Golden State Warriors tries to separate them in the first half of a NBA basketball game at Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles on Wednesday, October 21, 2026. (Photo by Keith Birmingham/MediaNews Group/Pasadena Star-News via Getty Images) | MediaNews Group via Getty Images Any team that rosters Luka Dončić is...

The Thunder made a trio of contract decisions on Sunday. Oklahoma City exercised its team options for Thomas Sorber and Jared McCain, the team announced in a press release, per Locked On NBA’s Rylan Stiles (Twitter link), while declining the team option on Nikola Topic, per Keith Smith of Spotrac (Twitter link). Sorber’s third-year option […]

PHOENIX, AZ - OCTOBER 24: Miles Bridges #22 of the Phoenix Suns handles the ball during the game against the Golden State Warriors on October 24, 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 Getty Images) | NBAE via Ge...

SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA - NOVEMBER 21: Robert Williams III #35 of the Portland Trail Blazers, Brandin Podziemski #2 of the Golden State Warriors, and Buddy Hield #7 reach for a rebound in the second quarter during an NBA Cup game at Chase Center on November 21, 2025 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 b...

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Los Angeles assigned Ingram (Achilles) to the G League's San Diego Clippers on Saturday. Ingram has continued to progress in his recovery from a partial Achilles tear that has forced him to sit out the initial stretch of the season. He'll likely spend a few days with the G League team as he aims to come closer to a full recovery. submitted by /u/Honest_Ad_501 [link] [comments]

The Washington Wizards go on a brief one-game road trip, heading down south to Orlando, to face the Magic. After an impressive NBA Cup win over the Hornets, holding the opponent to only 79 (!) points, they now face arguably a hungry Orlando team that hasn’t had a great start to their season (2-3 record so far). In fact, the Wizards are coming with a better record (3-3). Here’s the preview! Game info When: : Monday, November 2, 2026, 7:30 p.m. ET Where: Kia Center, Orlando, FL How to watch: Le...

Angel Reese’s belief in the Dream hasn’t faded — even after their WNBA Finals heartbreak.

Lakers need to maximize the advantages their stars create.

Teams That Can't Afford To Lose! The post Preseason 2026-27 FAB 50: Teams No. 31-50! appeared first on Ballislife.com.

The Hornets have gotten off to a 3-4 start to the season despite their starting backcourt being out with injuries, largely thanks to the efforts of Brandon Miller, who has carried the offense early in the season. They are about to receive some help, especially on the offensive end, as starting point guard Coby White […]

JuJu Watkins. | Getty Images Choose your favorite cliché about a setback leading to a better-than-ever comeback. That sentiment has driven the mindset of many women’s college basketball players who have been out action, forced from the hardwood for a season, or longer, due to an injury. Among the many who are itching to get back on the court and not only prove that they’ve still got it, but, are, in fact, better than ever, these are four who I’m looking most forward to watching, as they’ll al...

The Sacramento Kings have enjoyed watching Darius Acuff Jr. take off, but are facing an internal problem with their roster as Domantas Sabonis isn’t too keen on playing alongside him. According to Sean Deveney, of Heavy.com, Sabonis doesn’t appear to enjoy Acuff Jr.’s play style and the Kings could be willing to part ways with...

BROOKLYN, NY - JUNE 29 : Mikel Brown Jr. signs memorabilia for a fan during an introductory Press Conference for the 2026 Brooklyn Nets Draftees on June 29, 2026 in Brooklyn, New York. 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 L. Nemec/NBAE via Getty Images) | NBAE via Getty Images Ye...

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Chicago Bulls rookie Caleb Wilson’s mentality is fierce as he places his focus on winning over the worries of losing in his NBA career. Wilson started the first season of his career in the league, seeing Chicago select him third overall in the 2026 draft. He has impressed six games into the campaign, showing his […] The post Bulls’ Caleb Wilson drops a bar on what really ‘makes you a loser’ in NBA appeared first on ClutchPoints.

The Grizzlies went just 25-57 last season and ended 2025/26 in full-on tank mode, having signed several G League players to 10-day hardship contracts in the last couple months. Then they traded former franchise player Ja Morant to Portland in July, completely turning the page on the old core. The way last season ended, combined […]

HONOLULU, HI - OCTOBER 4: Brandin Podziemski #2 of the Golden State Warriors drives to the basket during the game against the LA Clippers during the 2026 NBA Preseason game on October 4, 2026 at Bankoh Arena at Stan Sheriff Center in Honolulu, Hawaii. 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 2025 NBAE (Photo ...

The Brooklyn Nets outlasted the Indiana Pacers 98-90 to get their first win of the season on Sunday night. The post Porter, Randle lead Nets rout short-handed Pacers 98-90 appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

CATSONSVILLE, MD - FEBRUARY 26: Head coach Jamion Christian of the Bryant Bulldogs reacts to a call in the first half during the college basketball game against the UMBC Retrievers at the Chesapeake Employers Insurance Arena on February 26, 2026 in Catonsville, Maryland. (Photo by Mitchell Layton/Getty Images) | Getty Images In the world of college basketball, regime changes often take time to develop. After winning the America East conference tournament in 2025, the Bryant Bulldogs went stra...

LOS ANGELES – New Los Angeles Lakers forward Ziaire Williams will miss his third straight game due to a foot injury as the team squares off against the Toronto Raptors on Sunday evening. Williams has been part of the starting lineup from the beginning of the season, and Lakers head coach JJ Redick acknowledged that […] The post Ziaire Williams gets ‘cautious’ injury update per JJ Redick appeared first on ClutchPoints.

It’s early, and Jamahl Mosley’s upstart New Orleans Pelicans are still very much a work in progress, but it feels like Jeremiah Fears has staked an undeniable claim for the starting lead guard role. Looking at the stat splits and going by what other NBA coaches are saying publicly, the 20-year-old might want to start […] The post Why Pelicans’ Jeremiah Fears is ‘legit’ MIP candidate, per public NBA scouting reports appeared first on ClutchPoints.

David Mirkovic, who had offseason foot surgery that is expected to sideline him at the start of the season, underwent an emergency appendectomy Saturday night.

Calendars have moved from pumpkins to turkeys. Retail stores already have trees and lots of red and green. Your friends and family will start, if they haven’t already, asking what you’d like to have this year. If you have kids or grandkids, they’re probably telling you all on their own.  Your local NBA team is off to a rough start. But even if they lose Monday against the Warriors, at 1-4 they would match the “out of the gate” record last year from…eventual champion New York. Things had ...

I’m not advocating for a Bridges trade just yet, but if the invisibility acts continue & the Thunder are willing to listen/include Hartenstein it might be worth the roster fit and financial flexibility. Just a thought….for now. submitted by /u/Joeblowpublic [link] [comments]

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Things got intense between veteran guards Jaylen Brown and Grayson Allen as a battle for a loose ball got scrappy during a Halloween clash.

Veteran center Nic Claxton, who’s said to be close to making his season — and Bulls — debut, was a full participant in Sunday’s practice, head coach Tiago Splitter told reporters, including K.C. Johnson of Chicago Sports Network (Twitter link). It’s been 13 days since Splitter said Claxton would likely be out two more weeks, […]