Basketball News · LatestYesterday, Nov 2, 2026

Teams interested in Kyrie Irving are reportedly having trouble getting a conversation started with the Mavericks. According to Marc Stein of The Stein Line, Dallas has been turning away inquiries about the veteran guard. “The Mavs have consistently told teams they don’t even want to field your call,” Stein said on SiriusXM NBA Radio. That’s […] The post Mavericks rejecting trade calls on Kyrie Irving appeared first on Hoops Wire.

In spite of the Knicks’ slow start — a 2-4 beginning to the season during which an elite offense has too often stagnated — head coach Mike Brown is seeing more greens as time goes on. After each game, the Knicks’ assistants evaluate each 3-pointer — who took it, how it came about, how it was defended — and then dub it deserving of one of the three colors. The Knicks lost to the Philadelphia 76ers on Friday when a late comeback effort fell short. But they left Xfinity Mobile Arena with a posit...

The Raptors lost to Orlando in Friday’s NBA Cup opener, but Scottie Barnes was in full attack mode, which could be a positive sign for the rest of the season, writes Michael Grange of SportsNet. A few days after being shut out by Minnesota, Barnes was seeking his shot from the start, putting up 24 […]

The Utah Jazz have declined their $4.99 million team option on Isaiah Collier for the 2027-28 season. Collier will be an unrestricted free agent in 2027. Collier has appeared in six games this season with the Jazz, averaging 7.5 points, 4.0 rebounds and 5.7 assists in 18.6 minutes. Collier appeared in 59 games last season with the Jazz, averaging 11.7 points, 2.5 rebounds and 7.2 assists in 25.7 minutes. The Jazz selected Collier with the 29th overall pick out of USC in the 2024 NBA draft.

Simons made 59.3 percent of his threes during Philly's 3-0 record last week. Only five players have had a longer streak than Simons. Let's see if it continues tonight! submitted by /u/funboy59 [link] [comments]

The Sacramento Kings and Dallas Mavericks will be facing off against each other to start the week. The Kings are still searching for their first win of the season, as they’re coming into the matchup 0-6 with no momentum at all. Instead, there seem to be more questions than answers, and the hope is that […] The post Kings vs. Mavericks injury report: Kyrie Irving, Zach LaVine pop up as Sacramento tries for first win appeared first on ClutchPoints.

What does the future hold for DeWanna Bonner?

The Jazz are exercising their third-year option on Ace Bailey but are declining their fourth-year option on Isaiah Collier, reports Michael Scotto of HoopsHype (Twitter links). Both moves will impact Utah’s cap sheet next season. Bailey, a 6’9″ small forward, was selected fifth overall in last year’s draft. Collier, a 6’4″ point guard, was the […]

Tatum is tied for the most clutch points in the NBA this season.

IOWA CITY, IA - NOVEMBER 4: Head coach Andrew Toole of the Robert Morris Colonials reacts in the fist half against the Iowa Hawkeyes on November 4, 2025 at Carver-Hawkeye Arena, in Iowa City, Iowa. (Photo by Matthew Holst/Getty Images) | Getty Images At long last, college basketball is officially back. Northern Illinois was first to the court in the Horizon League as it fell 89-87 in a 3 a.m. thriller, kicking off a week with a number of high-quality mid-major matchups, and of course, early-s...

Lakers coach JJ Redick made it clear that what happened on Sunday night won’t occur again.

LeBron James winning six NBA titles won't change Mario Chalmers' opinion on the GOAT debate.

Tina Langley: 'They’re coachable, they’re humble, and they love to work. They want to learn, they want to compete, and they pour into their teammates every single day' The post Meet the six new Washington Huskies appeared first on The IX Sports.

Here’s how Paul George and Jaylen Brown compare across nine statistical categories after their first six games with their new teams.

ROCK HILL, SOUTH CAROLINA - NOVEMBER 02: Matt Majkrzak of the Northern Illinois Huskies looks on in the first half during the Field of 68 Showcase against the Grambling Tigers at Rock Hill Sports & Event Center on November 2, 2026 in Rock Hill, South Carolina. (Photo by Mitchell Layton/Getty Images) | Getty Images ROCK HILL, South Carolina — Matt Majkrzak made his Northern Illinois and Division I head-coaching debut at 3 a.m. ET on Monday. While his Huskies never led, they had an opportunity ...

Dan Titus breaks down the top fantasy hoops adds of the week, plus schedule advice to help you navigate your matchups.

PHOENIX, AZ - OCTOBER 30: Devin Booker #15 and Jalen Green #4 of the Phoenix Suns warms up before 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/...

PORTLAND, OREGON - FEBRUARY 20: Deni Avdija #8 of the Portland Trail Blazers attempts a layup defended by Cameron Johnson #23 and Nikola Jokic #15 of the Denver Nuggets during the first half at Moda Center on February 20, 2026 in Portland, Oregon. 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 Soobum Im/Getty Images) | Getty Images The Portla...

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - JULY 18: Roman Reigns and Jalen Brunson look on in ring during Saturday Night's Main Event at Madison Square Garden on July 18, 2026 in New York, United States. (Photo by Rich Freeda/WWE via Getty Images) | WWE via Getty Images Maybe that one win in Indy will change things for the Brooklyn Nets. Maybe the cross-town rivalry will get the New York Knicks out of their lethargy. But at the moment, the Nets, despite their awful opening, are 1-5, only a game behind the 2-4 worl...

Luckily, the Lakers fan was a good sport about it.

Golden State's prized rookie is off to one of the most impressive starts in NBA history and it could be enough to have the Warriors questioning their plans

The Los Angeles Lakers are one of a handful of teams interested in potentially acquiring Trey Murphy III and Herb Jones from the New Orleans Pelicans, per Clutch Points' Chris Dodson.

Kelsey Mitchell is an unrestricted free agent for the very first time in her WNBA career, all nine seasons of which she has spent with the Indiana Fever. And judging by her exit interview this season, it feels like the veteran is quite open to opportunities outside Indiana.

NEW YORK, NY - OCTOBER 27: Karl-Anthony Towns #32, and Jalen Brunson #11 of the New York Knicks high five during the game against the Detroit Pistons on October 27, 2026 at Madison Square Garden in New York City, 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 Nathaniel S. Butler/NBAE v...

Here's how all 30 teams rank nearly two weeks into the NBA season.

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.