Basketball News · LatestYesterday, Nov 6, 2026

Returning to Cleveland as the opposition for the third time in a different NBA uniform, LeBron James struggled Friday night. finishing with eight points on 3-for-12 shooting with seven turnovers in Philadelphia's 119-96 NBA Cup game loss to the Cavaliers.

Retired NBA great Jamal Crawford said he has been working as an advisor with the group led by Kraken owner Samantha Holloway in expansion talks.

Philadelphia erased a 29-point deficit in the first meeting. Turnovers, perimeter volume and the glass could decide Friday’s NBA Cup rematch.

PHOENIX, AZ - NOVEMBER 5: Miles Bridges #22 of the Phoenix Suns handles the ball during the game against the Orlando Magic on November 5, 2026 at Mortgage Matchup Center 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. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2026 NBAE (Photo by Kate Frese/NBAE via Getty Images) | NBAE via Getty Images ...

WASHINGTON, DC - NOVEMBER 04: Luguentz Dort #0 of the Atlanta Hawks dives for a loose ball against the Washington Wizards during the first half at Capital One Arena on November 04, 2026 in Washington, DC. 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 Patrick Smith/Getty Images) | Getty Images The Atlanta Hawks finished their road trip with a...

The Golden State Warriors expected Kristaps Porziņģis to man the starting center position through the 2026-27 campaign, but the Latvian big man is still working through health issues that have kept him sidelined.

Now over two weeks into the 2026-27 NBA campaign, we have enough games to start rolling out more informed takes.

A timeout was called late in the game, and Steph Curry made his way to his usual seat on the bench, the one closest to the scorer’s table. Golden State Warriors coach Steve Kerr spent the next 30 seconds strategizing with his staff. Then, with another 30 to 40 seconds remaining in the timeout, he let the players have a small moment to themselves. This is usually when Curry and assistant coach Bruce Fraser have their own side conversation. It ranges from: “What do you think about that guy guar...

The Dallas Mavericks (4-4) lost to the defending Western Conference champion San Antonio Spurs on Wednesday night. It was a one-possession game for the last 5:03 of the game, when Kyrie Irving re-entered. They had every chance in the world to steal a big game on the road. Ultimately, they came up short, and Cooper Flagg’s passivity is, in part, to blame. Of the Mavericks’ 10 possessions in the final five minutes, half of them either started with Kyrie Irving initiating the offense, ended with...

Through eight games, Los Angeles Lakers star Luka Dončić is scoring points at a historic rate. Is that enough to make him the favorite for MVP?

Nov 4, 2026; Boston, MA, USA; Boston Celtics center Luka Garza (52) shoots the ball 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 Hours before the Boston Celtics and Milwaukee Bucks faced off Wednesday night, Luka Garza was already getting to work. He joined the team’s Stay Ready crew, warming up alongside Mitchell Robinson and Jordan Walsh while his father, Frank, watched from courtside n...

NBA insider Brian Windhorst believes the LA Lakers are still not deep enough to compete for the NBA title. The Luka Doncic-inspired LA Lakers are...

A Philadelphia WNBA team will play its inaugural season in 2030.

Angel Reese sent a message to Atlanta Dream teammate Madina Okot.

Towards the end of Game 3 in the 2026 WNBA Finals, Angel Reese directed a “too small” taunt at the Golden State Valkyries’ bench. That night, Reese’s double-double performance helped the Atlanta Dream take a 2-1 series lead.

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Stephen Curry and the Golden State Warriors have flipped the script on their season, and the superstar guard revealed that a message from head coach Steve Kerr after an 0-3 start helped spark the turnaround. Speaking after Thursday’s 120-100 win over the Miami Heat, which extended Golden State’s winning streak to six games, Curry looked […] The post Warriors star Stephen Curry reveals Steve Kerr’s message after 0-3 start that sparked win streak appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Ayo Dosunmu says joining the Minnesota Timberwolves forced him out of his comfort zone, but the February trade ultimately led to a five-year, $112 million extension. The post Ayo Dosunmu: ‘God threw me in with the sharks’ in Minnesota appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

Curry put up 29 points as the Warriors topped the Heat for their sixth straight win.

Draymond Green believes stopping Giannis Antetokounmpo requires a collective defensive effort, not an individual matchup, as the Golden State Warriors beat the Miami Heat 120-100 on Thursday. The post Draymond Green: No one can stop Giannis one-on-one appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

Phoenix Suns head coach Jordan Ott praised his team's defensive activity and communication after a 117-104 win over the Orlando Magic ended a four-game losing streak. The post Jordan Ott explains Suns’ defensive progress after Magic win appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

Stephen Curry reveals his thoughts on the Warriors stopping Giannis Antetokounmpo and his defensive matchup with Klay Thompson in their 120-100 win over the Heat.

No other WNBA team should monitor the situation in Indiana more closely than the Liberty, who are searching for their third coach in three years.

Jason Kidd doesn't agree with Doc Rivers' perspective on coaching Miami Heat star Giannis Antetokounmpo.

Draymond Green scored two points Thursday. Steve Kerr sounds perfectly willing to live with that. The Warriors coach has other priorities for Green, whose move primarily to center has made his defense and playmaking more important than his shot total. “I really don’t care,” Kerr told reporters before the win over the Heat, via Luca […] The post Warriors’ Steve Kerr doesn’t need Draymond Green to score more: ‘I don’t care’ appeared first on Hoops Wire.

The Golden State Warriors dethroned the Phoenix Suns 120-100 to earn their sixth straight victory on Thursday night. The post Curry powers Warriors beat Suns for 6th straight win appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

Charles Barkley under fire from NBA fans for disrespecting the Spurs' backcourt in front of Dylan Harper.

Regular season games from the opening two weeks of the NBA are averaging 2.92 million viewers across NBCUniversal, ESPN, and Amazon Prime. That number is up 25% from last year and also represents the highest viewership on record at this point in the season. It is also the highest average viewership for NBA TV since the network launched in 2003. Prime Video is averaging 2.38 million viewers per game, up 101% from last season. NBC is averaging 4.76 million viewers per game across linear and str...

The 2026 WNBA playoffs averaged 1.49 million viewers across NBCUniversal, USA Sports, ESPN/ABC and Prime Video. That number is up 27% from last year is also the highest number since the inaugural season in 1997. The seven-game series between the Valkyries and Dream averaged 1.88 million viewers, up 30% from last year. It was the most-watched Finals since 1999. Game 7 also was the most-watched WNBA playoff game on record with 3.28 million viewers.

Dalton Johnson shares his three takeaways from the Golden State Warriors' win over the Miami Heat on Thursday night at Chase Center.