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MILWAUKEE, WI - APRIL 3: Jericho Sims #00 and AJ Green #20 of the Milwaukee Bucks boxes out during the game against the Boston Celtics on April 3, 2026 at Fiserv Forum Center in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. 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 Gary Dineen/NBAE via Getty Images). | NBAE via Ge...

MINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA - NOVEMBER 02: LaMelo Ball #1 of the Minnesota Timberwolves celebrates his three-point basket against the Milwaukee Bucks in the first quarter at Target Center on November 02, 2026 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. 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 David Berding/Getty Images) | Getty Images So… how are we doing fo...

Vassell has quietly evolved into the veteran presence for San Antonio.

Here's where every team ranks after two weeks of action, plus the four words used to describe how each team has started the season.

As the Nets look to offload Julius Randle by the trade deadline, we explore four of the best offers they could field for the former All-Star.

The Los Angeles Lakers (6-2) have gotten off to a strong start to the 2026-27 season, but clear weaknesses remain.

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...

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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.