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Jerzy Robinson sinks a jumper for South Carolina. | Getty Images On Thursday, No. 2 UConn exited Ann Arbor with a rare early-season loss, felled by a strong closing kick from the No. 5 Wolverines. As both head coach Geno Auriemma and Sarah Strong emphasized after the game, the Huskies were unprepared to match the urgency or execution of the Wolverines. However, their lament did not apply to Jovana Popovic. With foul trouble sidelining Strong, the Serbian freshman guard emerged as the best pla...

Nov 7, 2026; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; New York Knicks guard Jalen Brunson (11) throws a pass in front of Cleveland Cavaliers guard Donovan Mitchell (45) in the first quarter at Rocket Arena. Mandatory Credit: David Richard-Imagn Images | IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect CLEVELAND — The Cleveland Cavaliers couldn’t keep up with a New York Knicks team that just has their number. They dropped Saturday’s game 109-97. Three stars of the game First star: Jalen Brunson 31 points, 9 assists, 6 rebounds ...

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Angel Reese has taken an extended hiatus from her podcast after the Atlanta Dream lost a highly intense 2026 WNBA Finals to the Golden State Valkyries. Like all her moves, this latest decision has drawn significant attention and mixed reactions across the WNBA.

Anthony Edwards and Jaren Jackson Jr. are among the players ruled out on the NBA injury report for Sunday, November 8. The post NBA injury report: Doncic, Embiid listed on Sunday, November 8 appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

Kenny Atkinson has been getting mocked for months, and he's heard the jokes at his expense.

Victor Wembanyama believes San Antonio is in a strong position after the Spurs improved to 8-2 with a 125-103 win over Portland on Saturday. The post Victor Wembanyama: Spurs are ‘in a great spot’ appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

The Spurs led comfortable throughout but really turned it on after halftime.

Mark Daigneault credited Oklahoma City's defensive intensity after the Thunder held Washington to 75 points, the lowest total by any NBA team this season. The post Mark Daigneault: Thunder defense set the tone in 39-point win appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

Kenny Atkinson identified rebounding as Cleveland’s biggest problem after the Cavaliers lost 109-97 to the New York Knicks on Saturday, allowing 49 rebounds. The post Kenny Atkinson points to one flaw after Knicks loss appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

The team has now won eight in a row.

David Adelman praised the Mexico City crowd after the Denver Nuggets beat the Indiana Pacers 114-102, highlighting the atmosphere and the NBA’s international reach. The post David Adelman: ‘The NBA is global and it belongs here too’ appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

The Cavs know they needed to be better against the Knicks. Donovan Mitchell also knows there’s a difference between a disappointing November night and a season slipping away. “No excuse. These are games that we feel like we should win,” Mitchell told reporters after Saturday’s 109-97 home loss. “We got another tough stretch coming up […] The post Cavs’ Donovan Mitchell: ‘Nothing’s won in the first 10 games’ appeared first on Hoops Wire.

Kevin Durant downplayed the significance of his return to Phoenix on Saturday, despite admitting the city remains his favorite place to live in the NBA. The post Kevin Durant says Suns connection “isn’t that deep” appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

Devin Booker scored seven consecutive points in the final four minutes as the Phoenix Suns stunned the Houston Rockets 102-99 on Saturday night at Mortgage Matchup Center. The post Devin Booker stuns Rockets with late scoring burst appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

Victor Wembanyama needed just 24 minutes to score 29 points as the San Antonio Spurs overwhelmed the Portland Trail Blazers 125-103 on Saturday night at Moda Center. The post Victor Wembanyama drops 29 in 24 minutes as Spurs rout Blazers appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

Donovan Mitchell scored 37 points against the Knicks. James Harden and Evan Mobley combined for 19. That’s a difficult way for the Cavs to beat the defending champions, particularly when they’re already short on available bodies. Chase Brownawell of Cavaliers On SI identified Harden’s struggles and the rebounding deficit⁠ among the biggest problems in Saturday’s […] The post Cavs needed more from James Harden, supporting cast against Knicks appeared first on Hoops Wire.

The Mavericks face the Brooklyn Nets at home in an early Sunday night tip

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Angel Reese will never stop being trolled from her own celebration.

Despite the kid gloves the Nets have treated their rookie with, Mikel Brown Jr.'s ankle is fine. And more importantly, so is his back.

Nikola Jokic recorded 19 points, 13 rebounds and eight assists as the Denver Nuggets defeated the Indiana Pacers 114-102 in Mexico City on Saturday. The post Nikola Jokic leads Nuggets past Pacers in Mexico City appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

PHOENIX, ARIZONA - NOVEMBER 07: Amen Thompson #1 of the Houston Rockets attempts a layup against Ryan Dunn #0 of the Phoenix Suns during the second half of the game at Mortgage Matchup Center on November 07, 2026 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. (Photo by Chris Coduto/Getty Images) | Getty Images Rick Flair drip go “W...

The Kings weren’t expected to win much. They were supposed to learn something about the players who might eventually help them do it. At 1-8, with seven double-digit losses, even that part has been difficult. Will Zimmerle of Kings On SI highlighted the limited roles of Nique Clifford and Alex Karaban⁠ among the team’s early […] The post Kings keep losing, but lack of progress makes slow start harder to take appeared first on Hoops Wire.

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 30 points in three quarters and added nine assists as the Oklahoma City Thunder routed the Washington Wizards 114-75 on Saturday, holding them to the NBA’s lowest scoring total this season. The post Shai Gilgeous-Alexander leads Thunder past Wizards by 39 appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

PORTLAND, OREGON - NOVEMBER 07: Deni Avdija #8 of the Portland Trail Blazers attempts a layup against Luke Kornet #7 of the San Antonio Spurs during the first half at Moda Center on November 07, 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) | Getty Images Last season, the Spurs had the second...

The Wizards scored 75 points Saturday. For an NBA team, that’s a long night. Their 114-75 loss to the Thunder produced the lowest scoring total by any team this season. But coach Brian Keefe wasn’t ready to attribute the result to a lack of effort. Asked about his team’s compete level from the second quarter […] The post Wizards hit season scoring low, but Brian Keefe defends effort appeared first on Hoops Wire.

The Blazers had enough trouble dealing with Victor Wembanyama. Letting frustration become part of the problem didn’t help. That was coach Micah Nori’s assessment after Saturday’s 125-103 home loss to the Spurs, a game that was considerably less competitive than the final score suggests. “I just thought that was the first time we just got […] The post Blazers’ Micah Nori: ‘We gave in a little bit’ in loss to Spurs appeared first on Hoops Wire.

OKLAHOMA CITY — Head coach Mark Daigneault and the Oklahoma City Thunder captured their fourth straight win in a 114-75 victory over the Washington Wizards, with Jared McCain leading the bench in scoring. After Ajay Mitchell scored a career-high 35 points against the Memphis Grizzlies as part of the first leg of a road/home back-to-back, […] The post Thunder’s Mark Daigneault shouts out Jared McCain after dominant win over Wizards appeared first on ClutchPoints.