Basketball News · LatestYesterday, Nov 8, 2026

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Luka and Victor Wembanyama had elite performances in Week 3, while the Bulls welcome back center Nic Claxton.

PORTLAND, OREGON - APRIL 13: General manager Joe Cronin of the Portland Trail Blazers answers questions before the game against the Los Angeles Lakers at Moda Center on April 13, 2025 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 The Blazers are off to a nice start, but their first ...

Warriors center Kristaps Porzingis announced Friday that he’s stepping away from basketball to focus on his health. The Latvian big man has been away from the team for over a month and didn’t participate in training camp or the preseason due to an undisclosed health issue. Porzingis has missed significant chunks of the past two […]

The Los Angeles Lakers have exceeded expectations to begin the season as they currently are tied for the best record in the league at 8-2. After completely overhauling the roster this past offseason, everyone thought it would take some time for the team to gel, but things are already starting to click early in the […]

The WNBA has enjoyed another remarkable season, arguably the best in the league’s history. But according to former NFL star Ryan Clark, the real challenge is only just beginning.

SAN FRANCISCO, CA - NOVEMBER 5: Charles Bassey #28 of the Golden State Warriors looks on during the game against the Miami Heat on November 5, 2026 at Chase Center in San Francisco, 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 Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2026 NBAE (Photo by Noah Graham/NBAE via Getty Images) | NBAE via Getty Images ...

The former Pistons enforcer finally opened up about why a fresh start was exactly what he needed. submitted by /u/basketbaIlnetwork [link] [comments]

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - NOVEMBER 06: Luka Doncic #77 of the Los Angeles Lakers reacts to a call during the game against the Portland Trail Blazers at Crypto.com Arena on November 06, 2026 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. (Photo by Ben Liebenberg/Getty Images) | Getty Images The Lakers are continuing to manage...

The Spurs were the aggressors in a signature win.

Currently, the roster is imbalanced, we’re missing Ja, Shae and Scoot’s headspace. Things aren’t where we’d like them to be. Two seasons ago, the Blazers lost to the Thunder by 62. SIXTY-TWO! Under Chauncey, the Blazers lost by 40 at least ten times! I love the Blazers and am grateful that they aren’t coached by Chauncey and I don’t feel despair! submitted by /u/bedheaded [link] [comments]

The Brooklyn Nets will be without rookie Mikel Brown Jr. during Sunday’s back-to-back against the Dallas Mavericks. Despite being healthy, Brown has not yet been cleared for back-to-backs. Jordi Fernandez explained why on Saturday. “It’s not my thinking. It’s like a plan that we have with professionals that know exactly about how your body is, […] The post Nets’ Jordi Fernandez explains why Mikel Brown Jr. remains unavailable for back-to-backs appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Keegan Murray is suiting up for the Kings in their game on Sunday against the Heat, reports ESPN’s James Ham (via Twitter). The 26-year-old forward has played just two games for the Kings this season while dealing with left ankle capsulitis, starting the first two games of the season before missing the next seven. Murray […]

With the Miami Heat dealing with an ugly 3-6 start to the season, the team is still looking to develop chemistry between Giannis Antetokounmpo and the rest of the team. As the Heat face the Sacramento Kings on Sunday night in an effort to get back on track after the 120-100 loss to the Golden […] The post What Heat’s Erik Spoelstra ‘hates’ about conversation around Giannis’ fit with others appeared first on ClutchPoints.

The Golden State Warriors may have another Denver Nuggets player on their radar amid growing speculation about Nikola Jokic’s future. Golden State recently emerged as a team monitoring Jokic’s potential availability, but a new insider comment has introduced another mystery. Warriors insider Tim Kawakami hinted that an unnamed Denver player could become an intriguing trade […] The post NBA rumors: Warriors insider teases anonymous Nuggets trade target after recent Nikola Jokic buzz appeared fi...

The Thunder have acquired 2025 first-round pick Nique Clifford in a trade with the Kings, sources told ESPN's Shams Charania. OKC is sending two picks in return.

The Minnesota Timberwolves had high hopes that Jonathan Kuminga would step in and fill the starting power forward spot. Thus far, Kuminga has exceed those hopes. "We'd be lost without him right now," Timberwolves coach Chris Finch said about Kuminga after a victory last Monday over the Milwaukee Bucks. For Kuminga, he's happy to be the guy doing all the little things. "I don't have a specific role," Kuminga said earlier this season. "I can't come here and tell you this is my role. But my role...

PHOENIX, AZ - NOVEMBER 5: Jalen Green #4 of the Phoenix Suns handles the ball 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...

Most thought he'd be a one year and gone. He'll be okay but will he really buy-in, they said. We couldn't afford him anyways because he'd want too much and wouldn't be worth it. JK looks to have fully bought in and will want to stay. Ball - 25 Ant - 25 Ayo - 26 Jaden - 26 Kuminga - 24 Now that's a sick core all soon entering their primes. Add Joan as our C of the future. Per u/TylerIreland post: "Per The Daily Wolves blogger Tim Garrison, "the Timberwolves can effectively offer Kuminga a 5-ye...

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The Los Angeles Lakers announced that their home game against the Charlotte Hornets on Nov. 17 has been picked up by NBC Sports for a primetime slot at 8 p.m. PT. The matchup will be televised by NBC and streamed on Peacock as part of a doubleheader that begins with the Detroit Pistons facing the […]

MIAMI, FL - OCTOBER 26: Cooper Flagg #32 of the Dallas Mavericks handles the ball during the game against the Miami Heat on October 26, 2026 at Kaseya Center in Miami, Florida. 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 Issac Baldizon/NBAE via Getty Images) | NBAE via Getty Images That shoul...

The national spotlight has moved somewhere else. The college basketball universe no longer debates the NCAA tournament at-large bid chops of the Miami RedHawks, and while the 31-0 regular season record of eight months ago is firmly superglued into the record books, the RedHawks have new fish to fry.

Miami Heat guard Klay Thompson said the team needs to improve its defense and ball movement ahead of its game against the Sacramento Kings. The post Klay Thompson calls for improved Heat defense appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

Joe Johnson believes LeBron James leaving the Lakers was a blessing in disguise for Luka Doncic.

Another date with the Cavs, plus the Bucks and Indy. A winnable week!

The Cavaliers beat the Knicks on Saturday, adding another win to their analytical spreadsheet. Cleveland remains undefeated on that front, while New York keeps stacking dubs on the court. Here’s some of the (very little) latest. Mike Brown On giving Landry Shamet more leeway than younger reserves and keeping bench minutes competitive: “Obviously, you looking […]

CLEVELAND, OHIO - MAY 09: Jalen Duren #0 of the Detroit Pistons waits during the fourth quarter of Game Three of the Second Round of the NBA Eastern Conference Playoffs against the Cleveland Cavaliers at Rocket Arena on May 09, 2026 in Cleveland, Ohio. The Cavaliers defeated the Pistons 116-109. 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 ...

Kendall Gill says leaving the Charlotte Hornets after his third NBA season remains one of his biggest career regrets, decades after the franchise became a 1990s cultural phenomenon. The post Kendall Gill calls leaving Hornets his biggest regret appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

Phoenix Suns wing Dillon Brooks seemingly took a subtle shot at Kevin Durant following his team's 102-99 win over the Houston Rockets.