Basketball News · LatestYesterday, Nov 2, 2026

Kevin O'Connor is joined by JE Skeets & Steve Ceruti to react to the biggest NBA news from the weekend.

Following Friday’s win over the Pacers, Giannis Antetokounmpo was asked what he believed was the most important thing he had seen in Miami’s two victories. He did not hesitate. “Bam,” Antetokounmpo said. “I think the way he guards. He took the challenge against Jalen Johnson, and he was incredible. He took the challenge against (Pascal) Siakam, and everybody else followed his tone. “I think he did a great job setting the tone. And after that, the game becomes easier for us. It’s easier for me...

HOUSTON, TX - NOVEMBER 2: Jayson Tatum #0 of the Boston Celtics drives to the basket during the game against the Houston Rockets on November 2, 2026 at the Toyota Center in Houston, Texas. 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 Logan Riely/NBAE via Getty Images) | NBAE via Getty Images T...

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Relive Michigan's 2026 March Madness championship run with every single Yaxel Lendeborg shot from the tournament. Lendeborg averaged 18 ppg to lead the Wolverines to the national title, before being drafted by the Golden State Warriors.

Just under four years ago, Domantas Sabonis was the best player on a Sacramento Kings team that looked ready to establish a winning culture after decades of incompetence.

ESPN analyst Kendrick Perkins believes Dallas Mavericks’ Cooper Flagg is a top-10 player, and he isn’t the only one, as Tim MacMahon explained why he wouldn’t trade the NBA’s 2025 top prospect for Los Angeles Lakers All-Star Luka Doncic. After the Mavericks posted a 4-2 record, Flagg’s impressive start to the 2026-27 season hasn’t gone […] The post Tim MacMahon plants Mavericks’ Cooper Flagg top-10 player flag with Luka Doncic trade take appeared first on ClutchPoints.

The Dallas Mavericks have gotten off to a surprisingly strong start to the 2026-27 NBA season, currently sitting at 4-2 ahead of Monday’s clash against the winless Sacramento Kings. While Cooper Flagg has gotten most of the headlines, veteran point guard Kyrie Irving has also rounded back into form after making his return from an […] The post Kyrie Irving’s latest injury update goes wrong direction for Mavericks-Kings tilt appeared first on ClutchPoints.

His Airness had a simple message for the Golden State Valkyries star after her 30-point performance in Game 7.

Here’s how a blockbuster trade could send Anthony Davis to the Timberwolves and Rudy Gobert to the Wizards amid growing trade rumors.

The Memphis Grizzlies have a surprising 6-0 record to start the NBA season. Here's why and what it means for their hopes of making the playoffs.

Lakers players better start letting it fly, or else.

WASHINGTON, DC - OCTOBER 30: Alex Sarr #20 of the Washington Wizards is introduced before the NBA Cup game against the Charlotte Hornets 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 With Trae Young in the fold, the Wizards have something t...

SALT LAKE CITY, UT - OCTOBER 25: Ziaire Williams #11 of the Los Angeles Lakers handles the ball during the game against the Utah Jazz on October 25, 2026 at Delta Center in Salt Lake City, Utah. 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 Alex Goodlett/NBAE via Getty Images) | NBAE via Getty ...

Ernie Johnson likes the NBA’s talent. But like the rest of us, he’d like a better chance of seeing it on the floor. With multiple top names already sidelined early in the season, the longtime Inside the NBA host believes the league should consider trimming its 82-game schedule. “If I were gonna do one thing, […] The post Ernie Johnson wants fewer NBA games as injuries pile up appeared first on Hoops Wire.

Darius Acuff Jr., Yaxel Lendeborg, Cameron Boozer and Caleb Wilson are just some of the names who have looked great so far

MIAMI, FLORIDA - OCTOBER 26: Cooper Flagg #32 of the Dallas Mavericks drives to the basket against Bam Adebayo #13 of the Miami Heat during the first quarter at Kaseya Center on October 26, 2026 in Miami, Florida. 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 Megan Briggs/Getty Images) | Getty Images If you’ve been locked in for the Dallas M...

Last year, this defense was the whole identity of the team. We watched a roster nobody believed in become a problem every night because they chased, they swiped, they dove on the floor, and they made you earn every bucket. Four games into this season, that team is gone. The Suns are 1-3 and have allowed 122 points or more in all four games. Dillon Brooks stood at the podium and called it what it is: “We’re 30th in defense, so that’s not great. That’s terrible.” Then they spent three days dril...

You know what will happen today… …as the Knicks face the Nets. Anyway, here’s the latest. Mike Brown On Jose Alvarado’s availability for Monday‘s game after practicing on Sunday: “I have not talked to our medical people.” On Tyler Kolek’s role while Alvarado remains sidelined and going forward: “Tyler is definitely going to keep playing […]

SAN ANTONIO, TX -OCTOBER 31: Victor Wembanyama #1 of the San Antonio Spurs dunks over Trey Lyles #41 of the Minnesota Timberwolves in the second half at Frost Bank Center on October 31: 2026 in San Antonio, Texas. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Ronald Cortes/Getty Images) | Getty Images Welcome to Week in Review: a Monday feature ...

The Thunder will retire Russell Westbrook's No. 0 this season. The former MVP played the first 11 of his 18 seasons in Oklahoma City.

No new addition is more important to the Los Angeles Lakers’ long-term success than center Walker Kessler. The defensive anchor was given a massive four-year contract — as well as two first-round picks and swaps to the Utah Jazz — because of L.A.’s belief in his ability to be a game-changer on the defensive end, […]

The Bucks are exercising their rookie scale team options for next season on Kel’el Ware and Kasparas Jakucionis, league sources tell Michael Scotto of HoopsHype (Twitter link). Milwaukee had until Monday to decide whether to pick up its fourth-year option on Ware and third-year option on Jakucionis. Ware will now earn a guaranteed $7.1MM in […]

Can we just quit it with all the injuries? Two weeks into the 2026-27 NBA season, we have already seen too many All-Star-level talents go down with serious injuries that are directly affecting the league’s championship hierarchy and the latest power rankings. Just look at what has happened to the Oklahoma City Thunder. Entering the […] The post ClutchPoints’ 2026-27 NBA Power Rankings Week 3: Rockets, Pistons, 76ers take top spots amid league-wide injury concerns appeared first on ClutchPoints.

The Kings have been trying to find a winning combination. Domantas Sabonis would reportedly prefer to find his next one somewhere else. According to ESPN’s Tim MacMahon, the three-time All-Star is unhappy in Sacramento, and the Kings would be willing to trade him. “Quite frankly, Sabonis wants out of there, and if they can move […] The post Report: Domantas Sabonis wants out of Sacramento, Kings open to deal appeared first on Hoops Wire.

The Golden State Valkyries defeated the Atlanta Dream 68-63 on Saturday night at Chase Center to win the first Game 7 in WNBA Finals history and a championship in only their second season. Jordan Robinson, an analyst on the “Girls Tripp” podcast, still sees the Dream as a team that’s moving in the right direction.

A weekly series giving fans a chance to sound off on the team’s biggest questions.

The Nets haven’t beaten the Knicks since January 2023. Is tonight the night they end the streak?

The crisp ball movement we saw last season has not be on display through six games.

Stephen Curry leads the NBA in PER after the second week of the season with a mark of 32.9 ahead of Luka Doncic at 31.4, Victor Wembanyama at 30.2 and Giannis Antetokounmpo at 30.0. NBA PER (Week 2) 1. Stephen Curry: 32.9 2. Luka Doncic: 31.4 3. Victor Wembanyama: 30.2 4. Giannis Antetokounmpo: 30.0 5. Cooper Flagg: 30.0 6. Jalen Duren: 28.9 7. Alex Caruso: 27.0 8. Ty Jerome: 26.2 9. Anthony Edwards: 25.6 10. Tyrese Haliburton: 25.3 11. Alperen Sengun: 24.4 12. Kyrie Irving: 24.3 13. Deni Avd...