Basketball News · LatestYesterday, Nov 2, 2026

The New Orleans Pelicans will be facing the Memphis Grizzlies to start the week, and they have some players who may not suit up for the matchup. In their last game against the Atlanta Hawks, Dejounte Murray didn’t play due to personal reasons, but it looks like he’ll be back since he’s not listed on […] The post Pelicans vs. Grizzlies injury report: Trey Murphy III listed as Memphis guns for 7-0 record appeared first on ClutchPoints.

The Brooklyn Nets brought in Julius Randle to lead their offense as they shed the tanking label this season. Six games in, they’re struggling to find an identity on that end of the floor. The Nets rank 28th in offensive rating (105.0), 21st in true shooting percentage (55.5) and 29th in turnovers (19.0 per game) […] The post Michael Porter Jr. opens up on adjustment to playing with Julius Randle amid Nets’ slow start appeared first on ClutchPoints.

On the latest edition of The Bill Simmons Podcast, Simmons is doubling down on his reporting about the impending sale of the Los Angeles Lakers. The Los Angeles Lakers are reportedly being sold to Josh Kushner for $12.5 billion, but Simmons reported last week that Kushner doesn’t have the funds to finalize the deal. Bill […] The post Lakers rumors: Bill Simmons doubles down on bombshell franchise sale report appeared first on ClutchPoints.

The Chicago Bulls will visit the Philadelphia 76ers on Monday night. The Bulls are off to a 1-5 start. Meanwhile, center Nic Claxton has been out with a hamstring injury sustained during a preseason practice. On Monday, Claxton was listed as doubtful on the NBA injury report. In other words, he may play, but it […] The post Nic Claxton upgraded on injury report vs. 76ers, but there’s a catch appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Boston went down to the sunshine state and beat a very pesky Orlando team.

Rookie big man Aday Mara headlines our top fantasy basketball adds ahead of Week 3.

submitted by /u/AdamTaylor_NBA [link] [comments]

This article is being updated as new injury information becomes available. The post NBA injury report: Embiid, Irving listed on Monday, November 2 appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

A bad trend around the NBA.

Here are 10 NBA players off to rough starts from three this season, and our picks for who will find their shot and who could keep struggling.

One of the Los Angeles Lakers’ big signings of the offseason was Sandro Mamukelashvili, who inked a four-year, $52 million contract with a player option in the final year. After originally being drafted in the second round, Mamukelashvili worked extremely hard to earn that contract with him having a breakout season with the Toronto Raptors […]

CLEVELAND, OHIO - JANUARY 19: Guard Donovan Mitchell #45 of the Cleveland Cavaliers looks for a pass around guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander #2 of the Oklahoma City Thunder during the first quarter at Rocket Arena on January 19, 2026 in Cleveland, Ohio. 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 Jason Miller/Getty Images) | Getty Images The ...

About years after the Sacramento Kings fired then-head coach Mike Brown, things are getting chippy again. Brown’s son, Elijah Brown, has publicly criticized Domantas Sabonis following a report that the Kings center was unhappy playing alongside rookie Darius Acuff Jr. Elijah brought up Sabonis’ previous partnership with De’Aaron Fox under his father, questioning why the […] The post Kings’ Mike Brown’s son puts Domantas Sabonis on blast after Darius Acuff Jr. rumor appeared first on ClutchPoi...

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - OCTOBER 20: Jalen Brunson #11 of the New York Knicks shoots a contested jump shot during the third quarter of the game against Joel Embiid #21 and Vj Edgecombe #77 of the Philadelphia 76ers at Madison Square Garden on October 20, 2026 in New York City. 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 Sarah Stier/Getty Image...

The elite team chemistry that carried the Knicks to a championship has been absent in the first six games of the new season, writes Jared Schwartz of The New York Post. Togetherness is a quality that has to be rebuilt rather than carried over, and coach Mike Brown compares it to mountain climbing. “We’re climbing […]

Former NBA player and ESPN analyst Kendrick Perkins expressed doubts about Luka Doncic's chances of winning the NBA MVP award, arguing that the Los Angeles Lakers are unlikely to finish high enough in the Western Conference standings. The post Kendrick Perkins doubts Luka Doncic’s MVP chances appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

Lacob promised a WNBA title within five years in 2023, and Tiffany Hayes won her first in her 14th season against the team that drafted her.

NBA legend Charles Barkley made fun of Shaquille O’Neal for claiming to be a billionaire, saying he had researched Shaq's finances and found that his net worth was closer to $700 million. The post Charles Barkley mocks Shaquille O’Neal’s billionaire claims appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

Former NBA guard Gilbert Arenas defended his decision to rank LeBron James ahead of Michael Jordan on his all-time NBA list, acknowledging that placing Jordan second would likely draw criticism from basketball fans. The post Gilbert Arenas ranks LeBron James above Michael Jordan appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

We're ranking the three biggest winners and the three biggest losers from the last week in the NBA

The Philadelphia 76ers host the Chicago Bulls on Monday night. The 76ers haven’t had their all stars playing together in a while with Jaylen Brown, Joel Embiid, and LeBron James missing time lately. Embiid is again on the injury report for the Bulls game and is listed as questionable due to right foot plantar fascia injury […] The post Is Joel Embiid playing tonight? 76ers vs. Bulls injury report appeared first on ClutchPoints.

The Atlanta Hawks were a sneaky squad last season, catching fire in late February and becoming the only team to hold a series lead over the eventual NBA champion New York Knicks during the 2026 playoffs, but their spring surge does not necessarily forecast sustained success. A more robust Eastern Conference forces this franchise to […] The post Is Jalen Johnson playing tonight? Hawks vs. Pacers injury report appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Golden State Warriors forward Yaxel Lendeborg has emerged as one of the top rookies of the class of 2026. Lendeborg has been thrust into a key role on a Golden State Warriors team with Jimmy Butler, who is still out rehabbing a torn right ACL. He’s also become a secondary scoring option alongside Stephen Curry, […] The post Yaxel Lendeborg earns Jayson Tatum, Paul George comparison from ClutchPoints insider appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Spurs star Victor Wembanyama didn't sugarcoat his feelings about San Antonio's loss to the Knicks in the 2026 NBA Finals.

The Oklahoma City Thunder have been all sorts of banged up of late, and that will continue to be the case as they take on the Cleveland Cavaliers. Aside from long-term absentees in Jalen Williams, Cason Wallace, and Chet Holmgren, Alex Caruso is once again listed as out on the official injury report due to […] The post Thunder vs. Cavs injury report: Alex Caruso still out, Peyton Watson listed appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Gabby Williams. | Getty Images WNBA Finals MVP in hand, Gabby Williams’ name has ascended far past it’s previous heights. She’s stood under brief spotlights as a two-time NCAA national champion at UConn and Olympic silver medal winner for France, but her reputation had always come short of her potential. Now, at the pinacle of women’s basketball success, her career deserves a double-take. Were there ever signs that Gabby Williams could become a Finals-winning No. 1 option? The Gabby Williams ...

If there are any questions about the Knicks’ commitment post-championship, or their distraction level amidst open contract negotiations, none of them can be pointed at Karl-Anthony Towns.

To the Victor goes the spoils … and that includes a 13-minute infomercial on CBS. In the first 60 Minutes profile of a Spur since David Robinson got the prime-time treatment in 1992, millions of viewers got up close and personal with Victor Wembanyama Sunday night. Correspondent Jon Wertheim introduced the glowing feature by saying, “While (Wembanyama) may be best known for his height and length, it’s nothing compared to his depth.” Lauding Wemby’s “holy matrimony of size and skill,” Wertheim...

The new-look Philadelphia 76ers' hot start to the 2026-27 campaign continued on Monday with a dominant win against the Chicago Bulls.

Beware the trap game, Knickerbockers!