Basketball News · LatestYesterday, Nov 7, 2026

A basketball game tells a different story when fans look beyond the final score. The Boston Celtics can shoot efficiently, move the ball with confidence, and still struggle if opponents dominate the boards or create easy opportunities in transition. A strong performance depends on how individual contributions connect across four quarters, not just on how many points appear beside each player's name. For Celtics fans, understanding these details makes every possession more interesting. A misse...

Extended highlights from the Celtics overtime win over the Nets in Boston.

Lakers coach JJ Redick was stumped.  He had recently likened Luka Dončić to a supernova. He said you have to pick your poison against him.  So, when asked if he had any superlatives to offer following Dončić’s 53-point, five-rebound, five-assist performance in the Lakers’ 124-118 win over the Trail Blazers on Friday, Redick stumbled. “Sure,”...

The Brooklyn Nets begin a four game road trip with a matchup against the Atlanta Hawks.

The New York Knicks could consider trading Karl-Anthony Towns if the sides cannot resolve their contract situation before the 2027 offseason, according to Sean Deveney of Heavy.com. The post Knicks could consider trading Karl-Anthony Towns appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

Five days after Game 7, the Dream’s Defensive Player of the Year was back at LSU talking about the 2028 Olympics and bringing Atlanta’s core back.

Fulwiley had 5 steals and 4 blocks in LSU’s 131-22 win, and the Defensive Player of the Year said defense will travel with her to the pros.

The Warriors star traced the Valkyries from his first game in 2025 to a Game 7 title powered by Gabby Williams’ 28-point second half.

Who and what stood out for the Bucks this week?

PHOENIX, AZ - NOVEMBER 5: Oso Ighodaro #11 of the Phoenix Suns grabs the rebound 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 ...

The Fever can learn from the Liberty's recent experiences.

Former NBA center Greg Oden said he participated in a second, private workout for the Portland Trail Blazers before they selected him with the first overall pick in the 2007 NBA Draft. The post Greg Oden visited Paul Allen before draft appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

The Denver Nuggets and Indiana Pacers will play on Saturday. Both teams are dealing with injury concerns. For Denver, DeMar DeRozan is listed on the injury report, so is he playing tonight vs. the Pacers? Here’s everything we know about DeMar DeRozan’s injury status for tonight’s game as the Nuggets hope to have the star […] The post Is DeMar DeRozan playing tonight? Nuggets vs. Pacers injury report appeared first on ClutchPoints.

LOS ANGELES, CA - MAY 11: Assistant Coach Lindsey Harding of the Los Angeles Lakers looks on before the game against the Oklahoma City Thunder during Round Two Game Four of the 2026 NBA Playoffs on May 11, 2026 at Crypto.Com Arena in Los Angeles, 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. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2026 NBAE ...

Former NBA guard Brandon Knight discussed his disappointment on the night of the 2011 NBA Draft, admitting that he cried after being selected eighth overall despite expecting to be a top-five pick. The post Brandon Knight cried after falling to No. 8 in 2011 Draft appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

Luka Doncic’s torrid start to 2026/27 continued on Friday as the Lakers superstar poured in a season-high 53 points in the comeback victory over Portland, per Ben Golliver of ESPN.com. “Luka can do some things that maybe a handful, if not no one, can do in basketball,” head coach JJ Redick said. Through nine games, […]

SACRAMENTO, CA - NOVEMBER 6: Dylan Harper #2 of the San Antonio Spurs drives to the basket during the game against the Sacramento Kings during the 2026 Emirates NBA Cup on November 6, 2026 at Golden 1 Center 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. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2026 NBAE (Photo by Rocky Widner/N...

Dearica Hamby, Ariel Atkins and Cameron Brink. | NBAE via Getty Images When a season’s biggest highlights are the celebrations of two franchise legends, one retiring and one receiving a statute, that’s a sign it wasn’t a great season. Nneka Ogwumike, certainly, deserved all the flowers and more she received during her final WNBA season. Lisa Leslie’s statue, likewise, was a long overdue honor for the women’s basketball icon. Yet, that the past took priority over the present was an indictment ...

Check out how Valparaiso head coach Roger Powell's full-circle moment ended in a buzzer-beater win over Purdue.

Bronny James is always open to playing in the G League.

ATLANTA, GA - NOVEMBER 6: Kingston Flemings #4 of the Atlanta Hawks handles the ball during the game against the Washington Wizards during the 2026 Emirates NBA Cup on November 6, 2026 at State Farm Arena in Atlanta, Georgia. 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 Adam Hagy/NBAE via Gett...

Former Indiana Fever guard Aerial Powers remains positive despite the setback.

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...