Basketball News · LatestYesterday, Nov 7, 2026

PHILADELPHIA, PA - OCTOBER 22: Donovan Mitchell #45 of the Cleveland Cavaliers & LeBron James #23 of the Philadelphia 76ers shake hands after the game on October 22, 2026 at Xfinity Mobile Arena in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 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 Jesse D. Garrabrant/NBAE...

The Cleveland Cavaliers welcomed franchise legend (and current Philadelphia 76ers forward) LeBron James back to town as the Cavs and Philly get ready to face off on Friday evening.

After serving as head coach of the Milwaukee Bucks for parts of three seasons, Doc Rivers gave his thoughts Friday on what it was like to coach Giannis Antetokounmpo.

SAN ANTONIO, TX - OCTOBER 27: Victor Wembanyama #1 of the San Antonio Spurs plays defense during the game against the Sacramento Kings on October 27, 2026 at the Frost Bank Center in San Antonio, 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 (Photos by Michael Gonzales/NBAE via Getty Images) | NBA...

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.