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Philadelphia 76ers head coach Nick Nurse admitted his team lacked energy, movement and offensive execution after Friday's 119-95 loss to the Cleveland Cavaliers. The post Nick Nurse admits 76ers lacked energy in loss to Cavaliers appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

CLEVELAND, OHIO - NOVEMBER 06: LeBron James #23 of the Philadelphia 76ers tosses chalk in the air prior to a game against the Cleveland Cavaliers at Rocket Arena on November 06, 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 — The opposite of love isn’t hate, it’s ap...

Los Angeles Lakers head coach JJ Redick praised his team's response to adversity after Luka Doncic scored 53 points in Friday's 124-118 win over Portland. The post JJ Redick explains what makes the Lakers resilient appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

The Cleveland Cavaliers produced the most impressive win on the second Friday of play in the 2026 NBA Cup.

Milwaukee Bucks guard Tyler Herro discussed the early-season growth of rookie Brayden Burries following Friday’s 121-107 NBA Cup home loss vs. the Toronto Raptors (21 points/5 offensive rebounds/6 defensive rebounds/6 assists/1 block/8-14 FG/1-5 3-PT/4-6 FT in 38 minutes as a starter). *set career-highs in points, rebounds, assists, field goals made, blocks, and minutes played* *tied career-best for free throw attempts* (via Milwaukee Bucks): “I love Brayden. The post Tyler Herro: Brayden’s g...

Readers of the Los Angeles Times Sports section give their thoughts on Luka Doncic, the Lakers, Lincoln Riley, Justin Herbert and more.

Cleveland’s tepid reaction to James’s return shows how far the relationship has deteriorated.

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - JUNE 10: Head coach Mitch Johnson of the San Antonio Spurs looks on during the first quarter against the New York Knicks in Game Four of the 2026 NBA Finals at Madison Square Garden on June 10, 2026 in New York City. 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 Al Bello/Getty Images) | Getty Images On the final game of ...

Welcome to Inside the Suns, a deep-dive analysis of the current Phoenix Suns team in which the Fantable — a roundtable of Bright Siders — give their takes on the Suns’ latest issues and news. Fantable Questions of the Week Author’s Note: All questions were sent out to the Fantable members before the Suns played their last two games. Q1: In the Denver and GSW games, Jordan Ott has benched Khaman Maluach during the 4th quarters, played him just 4.9 minutes per game in the 3rd, and only played h...

Winning an NBA championship in the apron era means facing impossibly difficult questions roughly 10 seconds after the celebratory parades end.

The Lakers' superstar is on an MVP pace like few others before, but to win an NBA title he has to have sustainability that his teammates must help him attain.

"I know I damn sure wasn't good at all," James said.

CLEVELAND, OHIO - NOVEMBER 06: Donovan Mitchell #45 of the Cleveland Cavaliers drives to the basket against Dean Wade #45 of the Philadelphia 76ers during the second half at Rocket Arena on November 06, 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 The Cleveland Cavaliers, li...

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The Lakers are building a great basketball team one game at a time.

Two of the West’s best will face off on short rest.

Jalen Brunson lifted the New York Knicks past James Harden and the Cleveland Cavaliers 109-97 on the road Saturday after a strong third quarter.

The Cavs will take on the defending champions.

Grading every Lakers player’s performance from the team’s 124-118 win over the Blazers.

CLEVELAND — The Cavaliers have already demonstrated they can build a lead. What happens afterward has been considerably less dependable. Friday offered a better answer. When the Sixers pushed back, the Cavs kept playing aggressively instead of giving them a chance to take over. “We have to continue to be aggressive with these leads,” Kenny […] The post Cavs finally give a big lead the protection it deserves appeared first on Hoops Wire.

Cooper Flagg doesn’t need to rescue the Mavericks every time their offense gets stuck. Friday offered a useful reminder that they have other players capable of getting things moving. P.J. Washington was the biggest reason. With Flagg struggling early and Kyrie Irving playing through an illness, Washington scored 26 points and made six of 10 […] The post Mavericks get reminder they can help Cooper Flagg, too appeared first on Hoops Wire.

PORTLAND, OREGON - APRIL 26: Dylan Harper #2 of the San Antonio Spurs dribbles against Donovan Clingan #23 of the Portland Trail Blazers during the first half of Game Four of the Western Conference First Round Playoffs at Moda Center on April 26, 2026 in Portland, Oregon. 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 Soobum Im/Getty Images) ...

DALLAS, TX - NOVEMBER 6: Svi Mykhailiuk #10 of the Utah Jazz looks on during the game against the Dallas Mavericks during the 2026 Emirates NBA Cup on November 6, 2026 at American Airlines Center in Dallas, 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 Sam Hodde/NBAE via Getty Images) | ...

The Pelicans have Zion Williamson and Trey Murphy III. Finding enough shots for them shouldn’t be this difficult. Yet the two combined for just 17 attempts in Friday’s 115-109 loss to the Timberwolves, ending a four-game winning streak and bringing a familiar offensive concern back into focus. As David Grubb of Pelicans On SI noted⁠, […] The post Pelicans need to get Zion Williamson, Trey Murphy more involved appeared first on Hoops Wire.

One of the best shooting nights of the season.

Long Island Nets lose but there were positives.

Trae Young’s return to Atlanta was the obvious story. Kyshawn George gave the Wizards something more useful to think about beyond one emotional night. Their young wing is becoming a player who can carry a substantial share of the offense. George finished with 33 points and seven assists in Friday’s NBA Cup loss to the […] The post Wizards’ Kyshawn George gives them a reason to look beyond Trae Young appeared first on Hoops Wire.

Jayson Tatum scored 34 points in three quarters Friday. The Hornets probably would have preferred that he stick to shooting. He also handed out nine assists, giving the Celtics the kind of offensive direction that matters well beyond a blowout against a struggling opponent. As John Karalis of Celtics On SI observed⁠, Tatum’s reads were […] The post Celtics’ Jayson Tatum is giving defenses more than his scoring to worry about appeared first on Hoops Wire.