Basketball News · LatestYesterday, Nov 7, 2026

Coming into training camp this season, the Los Angeles Lakers faced a roster crunch and Dalton Knecht unfortunately wound up being the player who got waived. Knecht was a lottery pick that fell to the Lakers in 2024 and looked like a steal at first, but unfortunately things went south for him after the rescinded […]

SACRAMENTO, CALIFORNIA - NOVEMBER 06: Victor Wembanyama #1 of the San Antonio Spurs shoots over Darius Acuff Jr. #5 of the Sacramento Kings during the second half at Golden 1 Center on November 06, 2026 in Sacramento, California. 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 Ezra Shaw/Getty Images) | Getty Images Coming off a thrilling win a...

Kusturica's dazzling 29-point performance keeps UCLA at No. 14, while Texas holds at No. 6 in the updated Top 25 And 1

A potential return to the Los Angeles Lakers appears unlikely for Anthony Davis if the Washington Wizards eventually decide to trade the veteran big man. The post Brian Windhorst downplays Anthony Davis Lakers return appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA- DECEMBER 22: Golden State Warriors' Stephen Curry #30 celebrates with a dance in the second half of their NBA game against the Orlando Magic at the Chase Center in San Francisco, Calif., on Monday, Dec. 22, 2025. (Jane Tyska/Digital First Media/East Bay Times via Getty Images) | MediaNews Group via Getty Images The Golden State Warriors return to action Saturday night as they host the Orlando Magic. Tip-off is scheduled for 5:30 PM PT in San Francisco, with the game...

Karl-Anthony Towns was disappointed when the Knicks cut off extension talks prior to the season. The Knicks big man hasn’t let it affect his play, Zach Braziller of the New York Post notes. He’s averaging 19.9 points, 13.6 rebounds and 3.1 assists while shooting 57.3 percent from the field. “I came into the season wanting […]

Former NBA MVP Derrick Rose said he rarely watched Michael Jordan and the Chicago Bulls during their championship runs because he preferred playing basketball outside with other children. The post Derrick Rose explains why he ignored Michael Jordan appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

Denver Nuggets forward Spencer Jones is set to make his season debut on Saturday against the Indiana Pacers in the NBA's Mexico City Game. Jones has been out since the preseason with a hamstring injury. Jones became a key rotation player for the Nuggets last season. The 6-foot-7 forward provided good defense, in addition to average 5.5 points on 50.4% shooting, including 39.6% from behind the arc. Denver will welcome back Jones, as their bench has struggled to begin the season. Jones is expec...

In a recent appearance on ESPN LA, NBA insider Brian Windhorst gave an update on where things stand with Anthony Davis and the Washington Wizards. Windhorst said despite trade chatter, that the Wizards intend to let things play out with Davis before making any decisions about his future in Washington. "The Wizards basically said, 'We want to see Anthony Davis play 20 to 30 games, see how he fits with our group, and then revisit whether we want to give him an extension.' Obviously, if he agree...

The Cleveland Cavaliers host the New York Knicks at the Rocket Arena on Saturday, November 7, at 8:00 p.m. ET.

Providence vs. Nebraska tips off Saturday, Nov. 7, at 7 p.m. ET on FS1. Get the FOX One streaming info and players to watch for this game in Uncasville.

Los Angeles Lakers star Luka Doncic is off to a historic start to the 2026-27 season, playing arguably the best basketball of his career. Doncic has been in the mix for NBA MVP in previous years but has never won the award. Portland Trail Blazers head coach Micah Nori is noticing something different about the […]

Dylan Harper believes San Antonio’s offensive balance and ability to draw fouls make the Spurs difficult to defend after Friday’s 124-109 win over Sacramento. The post Dylan Harper: “The game’s definitely slowed down for me” appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

Kenny Atkinson credited Cleveland’s defensive performance after the Cavaliers beat Philadelphia 119-95 on Friday, highlighting Peyton Watson’s work against Tyrese Maxey. The post Kenny Atkinson names the Cavalier who changed 76ers game appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

This article is being updated as new injury information becomes available. The post NBA injury report: Banchero, Haliburton out Saturday, November 7 appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

Victor Wembanyama believes San Antonio’s ability to adjust during games has improved significantly, crediting the coaching staff and lessons from the team’s deep playoff run. The post Victor Wembanyama reveals what has made Spurs smarter and harder to beat appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

The Golden State Valkyries became WNBA champions in only their second season by outlasting the Atlanta Dream 68-63 in Game 7 of the WNBA Finals on October 31 at Chase Center. Gabby Williams, named Finals MVP, scored 30 points on 10-of-23 shooting, including 4-of-8 from 3, and added four blocks in the clincher against Angel Reese’s Dream.

In the aftermath of the Philadelphia 76ers' 119-95 loss to the Cleveland Cavaliers on Friday night, LeBron James addressed the warm reception he received from the fans at Rocket Arena.

Joel Embiid went 0-for-9 from the field in Friday’s 119-95 loss to Cleveland, saying Philadelphia must find ways to create easier scoring opportunities. The post Joel Embiid admits 76ers offense has a long way to go appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

Michael Beasley believes MVP voters didn't appreciate LeBron James' greatness.

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...

EVANSTON, ILLINOIS - DECEMBER 16: Head coach Roger Powell of the Valparaiso Beacons talks with Justus McNair #1 against the Northwestern Wildcats during the first half at Welsh-Ryan Arena on December 16, 2025 in Evanston, Illinois. (Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images) | Getty Images With four different Missouri Valley teams in action on Friday night, there were multiple ways the league could impress. UIC could look great in a win over Robert Morris (they did). Indiana State could spoil Chri...

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.

Lorela Cubaj. | NBAE via Getty Images Lorela Cubaj, a 6-foot-4 big, born in Italy to Balkan parents, is name familiar to women’s hoops fans. And for good reason. Over her five seasons at Georgia Tech (2017-22), she was a two-time winner of three major honors: All-ACC, ACC All-Defensive and ACC Defensive Player. Those accolades and more made her a second-round pick in the 2022, draft No. 18 overall by the Seattle Storm. While she would never play in Seattle, she did see WNBA action with the Ne...

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...

If you were thinking this would be the season the Huskies drifted back from the upper echelon of the sport, you thought wrong

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.