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Decisions on rookie scale options for the 2027/28 season were due on Monday — any team that wanted to exercise a third- or fourth-year option on a player for next season was required to do so by November 2. As is typically the case, a significant majority of those options were picked up. Even for […]

Lakers rookie Cameron Carr still teases his dad about finishing second behind Kobe Bryant in the 1996 NBA Dunk Contest.

Madison Booker and Texas made it to the Final Four twice in a row after 20 years away, but a new season brings a new roster with new challenges.

We have a long way to go in the 2026-27 NBA season, but it's never too early to wonder what the playoff field might look like ... right?

Philadelphia 76ers star LeBron James made a business decision when he was blocked from behind by Indiana Pacers forward Jalen Slawson earlier this season.

You’d never know what the Sixers’ actual biggest issues were based on the national conversations about them from this past offseason.

The Golden State Warriors are not considering voiding Kristaps Porzingis’ contract despite his indefinite absence, according to a team source cited by Danny Emerman of The San Francisco Standard on Sunday, November 1. The post Warriors have no plans to void Kristaps Porzingis’ contract appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

Richmond is NBA history personified and is still up on the modern game and players.

The Mavericks need to start building good habits before it is too late

A look at how NBA superstars impact their teams' ratings when they're on and off the court, with some surprising results early in the 2026-27 season.

In a game that he finished with 33 total — his third in a row with 30 or more — it was the point Curry left on the board that left everyone talking.

AJ has been a better version of what he was advertised to be plus being a good defender. His advanced stats are good to, largely matching the eye test. He isn't forcing shots, playing solid defense and impacting winning basketball. I can see the ROTY race coming down to Boozer and AJ as things settle in the season. Bulls, Kings and the Jazz have each only won a single game. submitted by /u/kgallo19 [link] [comments]

LeBron James praised Russell Westbrook’s commitment and professionalism during their time together with the Los Angeles Lakers, saying the former NBA MVP never wanted to miss a game or practice. The post LeBron James: Russell Westbrook was a great teammate appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

Marcus Smart pointed to pent-up emotions and the Celtics bench's chirping as the reasons for his celebration.

What to expect from the West Coast Conference in 2026-27

As everyone already knew before the game, the Knicks beat the Nets. New York 15, Brooklyn 0. Sheesh… Here’s the latest from the only people that play meaningful basketball in New York’s five boroughs. Mike Brown On the Knicks’ bench performance against Brooklyn: “Our bench was fantastic. I thought Landry came off and gave us […]

PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA - NOVEMBER 02: LeBron James #23 of the Philadelphia 76ers celebrates with Tyrese Maxey #0 during the second half of a game against the Chicago Bulls at Xfinity Mobile Arena on November 02, 2026 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. 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 Emilee Chinn/Getty Images) | Getty Images LeB...

Dain Dainja, Jonathan Pierre, DJ Rodman, Long Island Nets, Getty Images While assignment players and two-ways typically generate whatever intrigue there is in the G League, there’s often a lot more than that going on down on the NBA’s farm. Just below those players are those who might be described as diamonds-in-the-rough development projects, fallen angels looking for a better fit, late bloomers hoping to get noticed or just hoopers looking for steady work. Speaking to NetsDaily at Long Isla...

LeBron James conducted a scouting report on himself throughout different stages of his 24-season NBA career on Tuesday's episode of his Mind the Game podcast with Steve Nash.

DENVER — To understand why the Portland Trail Blazers are the talk of the NBA this early November, you have to go back to the summer. Back to a phone call. It was June 30, one day after the Trail Blazers had traded for All-Star point guard Ja Morant, and Deni Avdija dialed Portland’s new coach, Micah Nori. Nori, who had been on the job exactly one week, was in South Carolina, preparing for a get-to-know-you lunch with Morant, when he received Avdija’s call. From Avdija, there was no complaini...

The Thunder appear ready to move on from Nikola Topić, while the Hornets did not extend a former top-six pick

Jaylen Brown says it's Tyrese Maxey, not LeBron James or Joel Embiid, leading the Philadelphia 76ers to their 7-1 start to the 2026-27 season.

Caitlin Clark is already calling for a change to the playoffs ahead of the new WNBA season. Right now, the WNBA playoffs move fast.

White had been expected to stay on in Indiana.

The Suns could address their point guard problems by acquiring Dejounte Murray to play alongside Devin Booker.

Another day, another incident for Draymond.

Top-25 senior Malachi Jordan has committed to St. John's, he told ESPN, giving Rick Pitino his highest-ranked recruit since taking over the Red Storm.

Amid a slew of early-season injuries across the NBA, Philadelphia 76ers star LeBron James has a theory about what is causing some of the league's top stars to go down.

NEW YORK - JUNE 25: (L-R) Jordan Hill, Stephen Curry, Hasheem Thabeet, NBA Commissioner David Stern, Ricky Rubio, Blake Griffin and James Harden pose for a portrait during the 2009 NBA Draft on June 25, 2009 at the WaMu Theatre in New York, 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 2009 NBAE (Photo b...