Basketball News · LatestYesterday, Nov 4, 2026

It's way too early in the 2026-27 NBA season to be thinking about trades, but let's face it: You armchair GMs can't get enough of this stuff.

NBA teams typically wait until the first-quarter mark of a new season to diagnose problems.

BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS - OCTOBER 30: Joe Mazzulla of the Boston Celtics high-fives Mitchell Robinson #4 during the first half against the Chicago Bulls at the TD Garden on October 30, 2026 in Boston, Massachusetts. 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 Brian Fluharty/Getty Images) | Getty Images Ok, for full disclosure, the question i...

Spike Lee hopes Knicks players don't go to the White House despite owner James Dolan's wishes.

Basketball: NBA Playoffs: San Antonio Spurs George Gervin (44) in action vs Boston Celtics John Havlicek (17) at HemisFair Arena. Game 2. San Antonio, TX 4/15/1977 CREDIT: Manny Millan (Photo by Manny Millan /Sports Illustrated via Getty Images) (Set Number: X21381 ) This season the Spurs unveiled their City Edition jerseys with a throwback video: The reveal, which featured Spurs 2025 draftees Carter Bryant and Dylan Harper, starts in an animated form while the voice of Spurs legend George “T...

PHOENIX, ARIZONA - AUGUST 16: (L-R) Phoenix Mercury and Suns owner, Mat Ishbia and Devin Booker attend the WNBA game against the Portland Fire at Mortgage Matchup Center on August 16, 2026 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. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images) | Getty Images We currently find ourselves in the tren...

Gonzalez is still finding his footing in the NBA, but he prefers U.S. player development. submitted by /u/basketbaIlnetwork [link] [comments]

The ABA was a glorious mess.

Rich Paul pushed back on the suggestion that the Los Angeles Lakers are playing better because LeBron James is no longer on the roster, crediting the team’s improved personnel and defensive structure during a discussion with Max Kellerman on the Mind the Game podcast. The post Rich Paul rejects claim LeBron’s exit made Lakers better appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

Rich Paul says LeBron James is enjoying a different experience with the Philadelphia 76ers than he had during his final seasons with the Los Angeles Lakers. The post Rich Paul says LeBron James is playing with more joy in Philadelphia appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

Over the past few years, the Celtics have seen a lot of guards come and go. Marcus Smart, Malcolm Brogdon, Jrue Holiday and Anfernee Simons have all come in and eventually been shipped out. In that timespan, both Derrick White and Payton Pritchard have remained in green. Pritchard, a 2020 draft pick, and White, acquired at the 2022 trade deadline, have been the guards Boston has chosen to lead them going forward. However, to start this season, neither of them are playing very well. Neither Wh...

In his season-ending press conference immediately after Boston’s first-round playoff exit, Brad Stevens made a comment about the state of the Celtics that reverberated through every offseason decision leading up to the start of the season.  “I think one of the things that we’ve gotta figure out is how to have more impact at the rim,” Stevens said. “I thought we struggled to get to where we wanted to go on offense.” He had a point. In the regular season, the Celtics were dead last in volu...

The NBA took a pause Tuesday to encourage U.S. voters to head to the polls, but there has already been significant upheaval across the league.

The Miami Heat are still heavily monitoring Dallas Mavericks guard Kyrie Irving, according to Jake Fischer. The post Heat continue monitoring Kyrie Irving appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

Dwyane Wade believes the Miami Heat's problems could be solved if Bam Adebayo makes one simple adjustment.

The LA Clippers are focused on winning games in the 2026-27 season to strengthen their appeal to free agents next summer, when they are expected to have maximum salary-cap space, according to Jake Fischer. The post Clippers prioritize winning to attract 2027 free agents appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

Caitlin Clark praised the Golden State Valkyries’ rapid rise during an appearance on Kylie Kelce’s podcast “Not Gonna Lie,” but some WNBA fans interpreted her comments as more than straightforward admiration for the new champions. A clip of the conversation surfaced Tuesday, three days after Golden State beat Angel Reese’s Atlanta Dream to win its first WNBA championship in just its second season.

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After taking care of business at home, the Lakers (6-2) head to Sacramento where they will take on the Kings (1-6) for the first time this season. Both teams enter this matchup coming off wins. Start time and TV schedule Who: Los Angeles Lakers vs. Sacramento Kings When: 7 p.m. PT, Nov. 4 Where: Golden 1 Center Watch: Spectrum Sportsnet The Lakers responded to their worst loss of the young season by stringing together two straight victories, which wasn’t an easy task consi...

The Oklahoma City Thunder are not expected to pursue major additions on the trade market as they look to stay below the NBA's second apron, according to Jake Fischer. The post Thunder not expected to make major trades appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

November tests the NBA’s early impressions. Oklahoma City and Houston opened with four consecutive victories, while Boston recovered from an opening defeat. The post NBA Over/Under Wins 2026–27: 5 Teams Facing the Biggest Expectations appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

This article is being updated as new injury information becomes available. The post NBA injury report: Tatum, Antetokounmpo listed on Wednesday, November 4 appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

Knicks hope to get back to .500 against the struggling Chicago Bulls

Carlik Jones has not given up on returning to the NBA, but the Partizan guard says any opportunity must be the right one after finding a home in European basketball. The post Carlik Jones opens up about his NBA dream and Partizan future appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

Kevin Durant believes Shaquille O’Neal would average triple-doubles if he played in today’s NBA, arguing that the league’s increased three-point shooting and spacing would create more opportunities for the Hall of Fame center. The post Kevin Durant says Shaquille O’Neal would average triple-doubles today appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

Nick Young wants to know when Evan Mobley is going to take the next step. That could be considered a fair question. His assessment of what’s missing, though, needs some work. “He’s not even aggressive. He got like that Bam sh*t in his head,” Young said on Gil’s Arena, in a clip shared by Ahn […] The post Nick Young questions Evan Mobley’s aggression, but the Cavs’ issue goes deeper appeared first on Hoops Wire.

Seattle fans have heard enough about what might happen. They’d understandably prefer to hear that the SuperSonics are coming back. There’s no announcement to celebrate yet. But after a report raised questions about Seattle’s place in the NBA’s expansion plans, commissioner Adam Silver offered a somewhat more encouraging public assessment. During an Oct. 20 appearance […] The post Sonics’ return still has hurdles, but Adam Silver’s comments offer some encouragement appeared first on Hoops Wire.

I feel like we’re really gaining some positive momentum here after that gutsy win on Monday in Cleveland. I really hope we can carry it into these next couple of tough matchups before we hit a less difficult stretch of the schedule next week submitted by /u/ShabbyLiver [link] [comments]

Chicago Sky stars DiJonai Carrington and Natasha Cloud made sure to show their support for Veronica Burton after the Golden State Valkyries' championship.

Atlanta Dream’s Angel Reese is preparing for her first major public appearance since losing Game 7 of the 2026 WNBA Finals, returning to her alma mater. Reese finally delivered on the potential her ardent supporters have said she has in the 2026 WNBA season, leading the Dream to the WNBA Finals in her first season with the team, but losing Game 7 and the title to the Golden State Valkyries.