Basketball News · LatestYesterday, Nov 5, 2026

Knicks look like the champions they are against lowly Bulls.

DETROIT, MICHIGAN - NOVEMBER 04: Jalen Duren #0 of the Detroit Pistons looks on from the bench during a game against the Philadelphia 76ers at Little Caesars Arena on November 04, 2026 in Detroit, Michigan. 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 Gregory Shamus/Getty Images) | Getty Images During a tumultuous playoff run and a prolonge...

The Mavericks went 3-2 over the last week-and-a-half, and sit at 4-4 overall. They won three in a row against Miami (113-109), Oklahoma City (120-96), and Houston (116-111). They have lost their last two against Sacramento (115-100) and San Antonio (112-111). Cooper Flagg led the team in scoring with 24.8 points per game.  Grade: A- Despite the sour taste that Cooper Flagg’s last two games have left in everyone’s mouths, the Mavericks deserve a good grade. They beat two great teams in th...

CHICAGO, IL - MAY 10: Mallory Edens of the Milwaukee Bucks smiles during the 2026 NBA Draft Lottery on May 10, 2026 at Navy Pier in Chicago, Illinois. 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 Chris Schwegler/NBAE via Getty Images) | NBAE via Getty Images There were some wild outcomes in ou...

Thursday's Top 25 And 1 offers an up-close look at the national-title-favorite Blue Devils

Players 30 and older accounted for just 19.8% of NBA minutes last season. It marked the first time in modern history that the veteran share dropped below 20%, according to an analysis by The Ringer. The balance has flipped since the late 1990s. From 1995-96 through 2001-02, players 30 and older logged more minutes than every player under 25 combined each season. Now, players under 25 play twice as many minutes as veterans. Roster makeup reflects the same trend. Players 30 and older made up 17...

Amid a 1-7 start to the 2026-27 season, and at the bottom of a loaded Western Conference, the Sacramento Kings are seeking a trade partner for All-Star center/forward Domantas Sabonis, per Jake Fischer on B/R's NBA Insider Notebook.

Chattanooga vs. Penn State tips off Thursday, Nov. 5, at 6 p.m. ET on Big Ten Network. Get the FOX One streaming info and players to watch for this game in University Park.

The Los Angeles Lakers did not have a stellar offensive performance in their victory over the Sacramento Kings as their 116 points scored were their second-fewest of the season. But they were still able to come away with a 13-point victory on the road due in large part to their efforts on the defensive end. […]

Being able to succeed with Tatum off the floor is important.

The veteran wings had a fourth to forget.

The term “poison pill” doesn’t actually show up in the NBA’s Collective Bargaining Agreement, but it’s used colloquially to refer to a provision in the CBA that affects players who recently signed rookie scale contract extensions. As we explain in our glossary entry, the so-called poison pill provision applies when a player who signed a […]

Following the Lakers’ 112-106 victory over the Detroit Pistons, LeBron James and Joel Embiid shared a hilarious moment that highlighted James’s most recent historic achievement. Embiid was speaking to the media about Wednesday’s win when James walked up behind Embiid and jokingly teased him for having the interviews so close to his locker. LeBron: “Why […] The post Joel Embiid reacts to LeBron James asking ‘why the f**k he’s so close to locker’ appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Caitlin Clark rookie cards made WNBA history in 2025, with two signed collectibles selling for a combined $1 million at auction.

ORLANDO, FL - NOVEMBER 1: Baylor Scheierman #55 of the Boston Celtics looks on during the game against the Orlando Magic on November 1, 2026 at Kia Center in Orlando, 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. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2026 NBAE (Photo by Fernando Medina/NBAE via Getty Images) | NBAE via Getty Images The Boston...

HOUSTON, TX - NOVEMBER 2: Derrick White #9 of the Boston Celtics is introduced before 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 BOSTON ...

The Golden State Valkyries are WNBA champs. Here's how social media reacted to the victory.

The Las Vegas Aces took home their third WNBA title in 2025. Check out how other franchises stack up in total championships now.

During the WNBA playoffs, players are primed for greatness as they pursue championships. Check out our roundup of playoff records and stats now.

An early look at the odds to win the 2027 WNBA Finals.

When examining the Lakers' best trade assets, it is abundantly clear why they may struggle to upgrade their roster.

A 6-foot-2 guard usually has to sell NBA teams on what he can do with the ball to go second overall. But makes his strongest case when somebody else has it. The Arkansas freshman can crowd a ball handler up the floor, use his 6-foot-9 wingspan to pick off a pass, and turn a steal […]

Celtics fans will want to see more of these hustle plays from their new big man.

Stephen Gillaspie dives into international waters to provide insight into the prospects playing overseas in the 2027 NBA Draft cycle.

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Flashes of his old MVPG are shining through for a Boston team that needs him

Eric Moody highlights which rookies are standing out in the early part of the NBA season, and which are worth rostering now or down the road.

LOS ANGELES — The Miami Heat have surprisingly struggled out of the gate to start the 2026-27 regular season. Erik Spoelstra’s club had lost five of their seven games coming into Wednesday night’s contest against the LA Clippers, and desperately needed a win on what was the first night of a back-to-back set. Spoelstra’s team […] The post Erik Spoelstra reveals difference between LeBron James’ Heatles and Giannis-led Heat appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokić is arguably the best player in the NBA, but despite being 6'11" and 284 pounds, he doesn't believe his size actually gives him an advantage.

Eighteen years into his legendary NBA career, Golden State Warriors star Stephen Curry continues to rake in more money than any other player in the league.