Basketball News · LatestYesterday, Nov 6, 2026

Time to get back on the right side of the win-loss ledger

Dennis Rodman's pregame routine wasn't the same as that of his Bulls teammates.

The Chicago Bulls have been without center Nic Claxton because of a hamstring injury he sustained in the preseason. However, it may seem like he will finally get his chance to suit up. On Friday, Claxton joined the team in practice in Chicago. Afterward, he expressed sincere optimism about returning to the floor for Sunday’s […] The post Nic Claxton makes bold declaration before possible return appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Coach Nick Nurse’s Philadelphia 76ers hit the road to take on the Cleveland Cavaliers in a key Eastern Conference NBA Cup matchup, which they played without center Adam Bona. The Sixers are 8-1 on the season and getting NBA Finals hype from Stephen A. Smith as they continue their quest for a championship run. 76ers […] The post 76ers’ Tyrese Maxey hilariously attempts LeBron James’ chalk toss tradition in Cleveland appeared first on ClutchPoints.

The Golden State Warriors are set to host the Orlando Magic on Saturday night. Draymond Green is dealing with an injury, however. According to the NBA injury report, Green is questionable to play on Saturday due to right elbow inflammation/soreness. The 36-year-old forward is averaging 3.0 points, 7.0 assists and 5.0 rebounds per outing to […] The post Warriors’ Draymond Green gets important injury update for Magic game appeared first on ClutchPoints.

The New York Knicks have just one player listed on their NBA injury report for Saturday night’s game against the Cleveland Cavaliers. They will be without a key player, though, as Josh Hart has been ruled out due to right ankle soreness. Hart has been dealing with the ankle injury. It remains to be seen […] The post Why Josh Hart has already been ruled out for Knicks-Cavs game appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Coach Dusty May’s Dallas Mavericks welcomed the Utah Jazz to American Airlines Center in Dallas as mercurial power forward/center Daniel Gafford helped lead his team in a close game. The Mavericks put on a show early behind record-setting Cooper Flagg, while Gafford showed off his exciting athleticism at home. He swatted a perimeter shot and […] The post Mavericks center Daniel Gafford’s steal and slam dunk vs. Jazz is a sight to see appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Tiago Splitter has a lot on his plate, eight games into his new role as head coach of the Chicago Bulls. They are 1-7 and face the daunting task of playing the dominant Philadelphia 76ers on Sunday. Meanwhile, the Bulls have a real vulnerability at center. Both Nic Claxton and Jalen Smith are battling back […] The post Tiago Splitter hypes up Nic Claxton, Jalen Smith duo appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Draymond Green showed his value yet again in the Warriors' win over the Heat.

CLEVELAND — Random dribbles from halftime of the Cavaliers’ home game against the 76ers on Friday. Cavs lead, 62-54. 1. The Cavs came out of the gate quickly, with high energy, good ball movement and strong shot-making. But other than maybe Donovan Mitchell and Evan Mobley, they’re just not getting enough consistency. 2. Mitchell has […] The post Cavs-Sixers halftime dribbles appeared first on Hoops Wire.

Phil Jackson says the Bulls' offense was all about Michael Jordan, and he knew that had to change.

Brandon Ingram said he's "pretty close" to making his Clippers debut.

Back in mid-October, as Karl-Anthony Towns voiced his displeasure with the lack of a new contract extension, he also maintained it wouldn’t impact his performance.

Heat star Klay Thompson says he's not against reuniting with Stephen Curry.

The Charlotte Hornets’ season doesn’t appear to be getting any better.

OKLAHOMA CITY — Amid the early stages of the 2026-27 season, the Oklahoma City Thunder’s untimely injuries to three starters — Jalen Williams, Cason Wallace, and Chet Holmgren — has controlled most of the narrative surrounding the team, while two-time MVP Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, and Ajay Mitchell continue to thrive as a beacon of hope. Mitchell […] The post How Ajay Mitchell has settled into his role as Thunder’s second-leading scorer next to Shai Gilgeous-Alexander appeared first on ClutchP...

The Cleveland Cavaliers entered the new season with no fanfare, as analysts and fans latched onto other Eastern Conference squads like the Philadelphia 76ers and Toronto Raptors. A 4-4 start has only reinforced the lack of enthusiasm surrounding the Cavs. Building momentum and silencing the noise could be quite difficult with a diminished presence inside. […] The post Cavs’ Jarrett Allen ruled out for NBA Cup showdown with LeBron James’ 76ers appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Two-time All-Star forward Brandon Ingram thinks he’s getting close to making his 2026/27 — and Clippers — debut, tweets sideline reporter Ohm Youngmisuk. Ingram has been doing 5-on-5 work with contact in recent days as he ramps up his activity following offseason heel surgery. While Ingram said his heel is feeling better now, he doesn’t […]

The Cavs will look to get back into the win column.

The Lakers aren’t where they want to be defensively.  But they have reasons to be optimistic that they can be a lot better on that end of the floor. The Lakers entered Friday’s home game against the Trail Blazers ranked No. 16 in defensive rating according to Cleaning The Glass, which filters out garbage time. ...

Did a deep-dive in the Jazz’s shooting numbers from deep and why fans should be encouraged that things will actually improve. submitted by /u/sladdha_reports [link] [comments]

The Knicks are off tonight but it’s opening night for the G-League squad in Westchester ! While we’ll see Jaden Akins, Tyler Nickel & Dalton Knecht get plenty of run down there, fans should also once again keep an eye out on 20-year old Dink Pate. submitted by /u/Joeblowpublic [link] [comments]

Warriors have no interest in trading Jimmy Butler as he makes progress toward return.

CLEVELAND, OHIO - MARCH 24: Head coach Kenny Atkinson of the Cleveland Cavaliers talks with Donovan Mitchell #45 during the first half against the Orlando Magic at Rocket Arena on March 24, 2026 in Cleveland, Ohio. 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 Nick Cammett/Getty Images) | Getty Images CLEVELAND — Donovan Mitchell is taking f...

“Can you make others better That’s important for this group.”

Mikel Brown Jr. delivered his best NBA performance to date during the Brooklyn Nets’ 114-104 win over the Charlotte Hornets on Wednesday. The No. 6 pick scored a career-high 18 points on 6-of-11 shooting with two rebounds and four assists in 20 minutes. “[Mikel] was a big part of the win,” said head coach Jordi […] The post Nets rookie Mikel Brown Jr. has critical reaction to season-best performance appeared first on ClutchPoints.

With the Golden State Warriors beating the Miami Heat on Thursday on the second night of a back-to-back, 120-100, the latter is still looking to find its groove with all its new faces such as Giannis Antetokounmpo, Klay Thompson, and others. As the Heat now fall to 3-6 on the season after the loss to […] The post Why Heat’s Erik Spoelstra ‘feels’ for Tim Hardaway Jr. amid limited minutes appeared first on ClutchPoints.

LOS ANGELES – The Los Angeles Lakers come into their NBA Cup matchup against the Portland Trail Blazers on Friday riding a three-game win streak. And they’ll have as close to a healthy rotation as they can get. Forward Sandro Mamukelashvili was initially listed as questionable on the Lakers’ injury report due to an illness, […] The post Sandro Mamukelashvili upgraded on Lakers’ injury report for NBA Cup game vs. Blazers appeared first on ClutchPoints.

The Philadelphia 76ers (8-1) own the best record in the early portion of the NBA campaign, thriving despite all the mouths they have to feed. They must preserve their core, though, especially superstar center Joel Embiid. The former MVP has played in seven of the team’s nine games so far, but head coach Nick Nurse […] The post 76ers’ Adem Bona ruled out for NBA Cup clash with Cavs appeared first on ClutchPoints.

When: Friday, November 6, 7:30 p.m. ET Where: Rocket Arena, Cleveland, OH Watch: Prime Video, NBC Sports Philadelphia Radio: 97.5 The Fanatic Follow: @LibertyBallers