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Basketball: Closeup of San Antonio Spurs Tim Duncan (21) and Boston Celtics Kevin Garnett (5) during game at AT&T Center. San Antonio, TX 3/17/2008CREDIT: Greg Nelson (Photo by Greg Nelson /Sports Illustrated via Getty Images)(Set Number: X79837 TK1 R1 F342 ) On their podcast, Cousins, 2000 NBA Slam Dunk Champion Vince Carter and and 2001 NBA Most Improved Player Tracy McGrady discuss a variety of NBA topics. The cousins (it’s not just a clever name for a podcast though it is not a show hoste...

When you’re going through it, it feels like absolutely nothing can go right. For every good thing that happens, two bad things seem to follow. In the context of basketball, where five players are supposed to operate as one cohesive unit, that kind of dysfunction becomes maddening to witness. Wednesday night against the Portland Trail Blazers, the Suns weren’t taking baby steps forward. They were performing the old one step forward, two steps back routine, stumbling over their own feet while d...

We've got a full three months until the 2027 NBA trade deadline, but we already have a pretty good idea of which players will become topics of discussion between now and then.

A successful starting lineup will almost always dictate how well an NBA team performs. A good bench certainly helps, although the starting five sets the tone for the entire game.

Despite his Wilt-like performance on Monday night, Victor Wembanyama isn't pleased with himself.

Nov 4, 2026; Boston, MA, USA; Boston Celtics forward Paul George (13) calls out during the first half of a game against the Milwaukee Bucks at TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: Eric Canha-Imagn Images | IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect BOSTON — For the first time this season, the Boston Celtics were without star Jayson Tatum. The team announced his absence Wednesday afternoon, meaning it would have to adjust its approach when hosting the Milwaukee Bucks at TD Garden. Celtics head coach Joe Mazzull...

Kristaps Porzingis’ Warriors tenure is nearing its end, with Michael Scotto saying Wednesday, November 5, that Golden State views his contract primarily as expiring salary. The post Kristaps Porzingis’ Warriors exit is a matter of when appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

Luka Doncic's performance early in the season has been nothing short of dominant, as the superstar breaks Michael Jordan's record dating back to 1988.

Grading every Lakers player’s performance from the team’s 116-103 win over the Kings.

Golden State Warriors head coach Steve Kerr has offered an update on Jimmy Butler’s eventual return to the team. Heading into the season, the Golden...

The Los Angeles Lakers’ defense did more that enough to stifle the Sacramento Kings on Wednesday night, as evidenced by the Lakers’ 116-103 road win. But that final score didn’t stop Kings guard Zach LaVine from taking a shot at Los Angeles’ defense after the game. “They’ve got some bad defenders on their team, but...

LaMelo Ball scored 20 points, including 12 in the fourth quarter, as the Minnesota Timberwolves beat the Houston Rockets 117-107 on Wednesday. The post Chris Finch praises LaMelo Ball’s growth without Edwards appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

The Cavaliers keep finding things to build on after losses. James Harden would like to see them put those things together before another game gets away. “We’re eight games in and we have to start figuring it out soon,” Harden told reporters after Wednesday’s 124-116 road loss to the Thunder. That’s a reasonable assessment of […] The post James Harden says Cavs have to ‘start figuring it out soon’ appeared first on Hoops Wire.

JJ Redick compared Luka Doncic’s scoring run to his March surge that included a 60-point game, after Doncic scored 40 in the Los Angeles Lakers’ 116-103 win over the Sacramento Kings on Wednesday night. The post JJ Redick: Luka Doncic hit shots ‘five guys in the NBA’ can make appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

The Mavericks were unable to overcome a historic night from Victor Wembanyama and the Spurs

Thompson turned back the clock with his first 30-point game since 2024.

SACRAMENTO, CALIFORNIA - NOVEMBER 04: Collin Sexton #10 of the Los Angeles Lakers reacts after making a three-points shot against the Sacramento Kings in the first half at Golden 1 Center on November 04, 2026 in Sacramento, California. 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 Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images) | Getty Images For as good ...

Rick Carlisle said the Indiana Pacers did “some soul-searching” and “drew a line in the sand” before beating the Memphis Grizzlies 107-103 on Wednesday night to snap a five-game losing streak. The post Rick Carlisle: Pacers ‘drew a line in the sand’ to end 5-game skid appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

Nick Nurse said the 8-1 Philadelphia 76ers are “still a long ways away from playing a 48-minute game” after a 112-106 win over the Detroit Pistons on Wednesday night, and said Adem Bona was being checked for neck soreness. The post Nick Nurse: 8-1 Sixers ‘a long ways away’ from a 48-minute game appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

Julius Randle's biggest help may have been when he willingly told coach Jordi Fernández not to sub him in and let the hot bench bring home the win.

Small sample of course, but I was hoping he’d be at least a 30% shooter or so to help with the spacing. But he’s been a streaky 3pt shooter his whole career. This has to improve so the team can get better looks and teams don’t sag off him beyond the arc again. submitted by /u/Domainsetter [link] [comments]

Tyrese Maxey said LeBron James has made the Philadelphia 76ers “willing passers,” so the “ego stuff” is “going to be okay,” after a 112-106 win over the Detroit Pistons on his 26th birthday Wednesday night. The post Tyrese Maxey: LeBron James has made the Sixers ‘willing passers’ appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

Joel Embiid said the 8-1 Philadelphia 76ers are “not close to where we need to be” after a 112-106 win over the Detroit Pistons on Wednesday night, and he put part of that on his own shooting. The post Joel Embiid on 8-1 Sixers: ‘We’re not close to where we need to be’ appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

San Antonio Spurs guard Dylan Harper compared Victor Wembanyama to NBA legend Wilt Chamberlain after the French superstar delivered a historic performance in a narrow victory over the Dallas Mavericks. The post Dylan Harper compares Victor Wembanyama to Wilt Chamberlain appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

Luka Doncic has been on an absolute tear to start the season, and Los Angeles Lakers head coach JJ Redick believes it is right up there with the best basketball he has seen from his superstar. After Doncic dropped 40 points in Wednesday’s 116-103 win over the Sacramento Kings, Redick was asked whether this was […] The post Lakers star Luka Doncic’s bonkers start is best JJ Redick has ever seen him appeared first on ClutchPoints.

OKLAHOMA CITY — After a series of devastating injuries to his starting lineup one week into the 2026-27 season, Oklahoma City Thunder head coach Mark Daigneault made sure his team never felt sorry for themselves. Knowing it would do nothing to improve their current situation — losing Jalen Williams and Cason Wallace to long-term injuries […] The post Mark Daigneault’s blunt take on Thunder winning amid adversity appeared first on ClutchPoints.

The Los Angeles Clippers came mighty close to getting their second win of the season as they lost to the Miami Heat 117-116 at Intuit Dome on Wednesday night. However, Bam Adebayo led the Heat with 35 points as the Los Angeles fell short in agonizing fashion. Keaton Wagler, who has been an important off-the-bench […] The post Clippers’ Tyronn Lue explains why Keaton Wagler saw limited minutes in crushing Heat loss appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Kings coach Doug Christie admitted Darius Acuff Jr. played "too many" minutes in Sacramento's loss to the Los Angeles Lakers on Wednesday night.

The Heat take the Clippers down in an overtime thriller to get back to winning ways.

Luka Dončić was just as confused as everyone else at Golden 1 Center by a fan's actions toward a game official.