Basketball News · LatestYesterday, Nov 9, 2026

Yaxel Lendeborg is blossoming into far more than just a starter for the Golden State Warriors, even as a 24-year-old NBA rookie.

One week of the college basketball season has been played, and the Horizon League delivered. From a 3 a.m. thriller to freshman breakouts, to offensive explosions and overtime thrillers, the league has had it all. Hoping for more in week two, here are the games I’m monitoring for the next seven days. Green Bay at Northern Iowa Tuesday, Nov. 10, 8 p.m. ET, ESPN+ After taking care of a non-Division I opponent and losing at Cincinnati as expected, the Phoenix took down one of the preseason favor...

Heat coach Erik Spoelstra responded to Andrew Wiggins’ early-season slump by replacing him in the starting lineup with Pelle Larsson for Sunday’s game at Sacramento, Anthony Chiang of The Miami Herald writes in a subscriber-only story. It marked the first change of the season to a starting five that had been outscored by 8.9 points […]

Sienna Betts and head coach Cori Close. | MediaNews Group via Getty Images Just seven months ago, the UCLA Bruins tasted victory at the highest degree. They defeated the juggernaut South Carolina Gamecocks 79-51 to win the 2026 NCAA national championship. Fast forward to the present day, and the marathon is starting again at zero. However, it’s more than just a new season in Westwood. Lauren Betts, Kiki Rice, Gianna Kneepkens, Charlisse Leger-Walker, Angela Dugalić and Gabriela Jaquez are all...

A weekly temperature check on the Phoenix Suns, where nothing escapes the heat of examination.

Yelling at Rudy Gobert is turning into a habit for Jonathan Kuminga.

Duke takes the top spot in Andy Katz's Power 44 rankings after Week 1 of men's basketball. Check out who else made the list.

This week on The IX Sports Podcast College Basketball Edition, our hosts recap Week 1's big games — and interview Maryland's Addi Mack, one of the top performers. The post The IX Sports Podcast College Basketball Edition: Michigan makes a statement against UConn appeared first on The IX Sports.

Dallas looks to keep Kyrie hot and finish the homestand strong

Who is the best team in the league through the first three weeks of the 2026-27 season? This is what we’ve been trying to answer every Monday in the weekly NBA power rankings, yet here we are again with a new No. 1 team and top five, featuring two of the hottest teams in the […] The post ClutchPoints’ 2026-27 NBA Power Rankings Week 4: 76ers to No. 1, Lakers join top-5 conversation appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Is depth the secret sauce for Duke to avoid the devastating NCAA tournament exits of the past couple of years?

A Breanna Stewart-Chris DeMarco blowup in Indiana quietly unraveled the New York Liberty from the inside.

Sophie Cunningham says coaches have gone too soft, and she called out parents and athletes who can’t handle being pushed.

Sarah Strong. | Getty Images After No. 2 UConn lost to No. 5 Michigan in their second game of the season, Sarah Strong expressed her frustrations. On Sunday, she took them all out, and then some, on No. 10 Iowa. Strong authored an epic 39-point and 10-rebound double-double to guarantee that her Huskies would not lose to the Hawkeyes, as UConn prevailed 91-79. SARAH STRONG TODAY 🔥 39 PTS 10 REB 3 AST 2 BLK 5/10 3PT 14/26 FG pic.twitter.com/NLLFUgasZw — Shabazz 💫 (@ShowCaseShabazz) Nove...

At 4-6, the Heat aren't pointing fingers -- yet. But with each loss, the pressure rises on this season and next.

With tax and apron penalties lurking everywhere, Bobby Marks examines 19 teams barreling toward core-altering decisions.

This season’s Washington Wizards are better than the previous editions. They’re 4-6, the vets have been good, a couple young guys look close to being good-to-really-good, and with the exception of the absolute dud against Oklahoma City, they’ve been fun to watch this season. “The vets” in this case refers to Anthony Davis and Trae Young. While I have quibbles with how each of them are playing, it’s more in the realm of nitpicking than major critiques. They’ve both been about as good as the Wi...

Despite Jalen Duren being sidelined for most of the season so far, the Detroit Pistons continue to hover around the tippy top of the Eastern Conference. When you also consider the time Isaiah Joe has missed, the integration of John Collins and Ausar Thompson's revamped offensive role, this is a genuinely big deal.

INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA - OCTOBER 23: Tyrese Haliburton #0 of the Indiana Pacers drives to the basket against Kyrie Irving #11 of the Dallas Mavericks at Gainbridge Fieldhouse on October 23, 2026 in Indianapolis, Indiana. 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 Justin Casterline/Getty Images) | Getty Images The Dallas Mavericks (6-4) hav...

The Spurs look to extend another lengthy win streak

The Los Angeles Lakers just told the rest of the league, “No Luka, no problem!” and it’s not just because of Austin Reaves’ effort. The...

SAN ANTONIO, TX - OCTOBER 14: Devin Vassell #24 of the San Antonio Spurs drives to the basket during the game against the Phoenix Suns on October 14, 2026 at the Frost Bank Center in San Antonio, 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 (Photos by Michael Gonzales/NBAE via Getty Images) | NBA...

Nikola Jokic, Anthony Davis and Jamal Murray are among the players listed as questionable on the NBA injury report for Monday, November 9. The post NBA injury report: Jokic, Davis questionable Monday, November 9 appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

Minnesota Timberwolves coach Chris Finch called Bones Hyland an “X factor” after the guard scored 14 points in 13 minutes during Sunday’s 115-100 win over the Utah Jazz. The post Chris Finch: Bones Hyland is an ‘X factor’ for Wolves appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

The Cleveland Cavaliers and Charlotte Hornets have injury concerns ahead of their Monday matchup at Spectrum Center. Jarrett Allen’s status is a major storyline for Cleveland, while Charlotte faces a difficult challenge with several rotation players unavailable as it tries to stop a prolonged slide. According to the NBA’s official injury report released November 9, […] The post Cavs vs. Hornets injury report: Jarrett Allen questionable as Charlotte stares down ugly fate appeared first on Clut...

Rudy Gobert believes Minnesota’s defensive identity is already established, with the Timberwolves ranking second in defensive rating after improving to 8-3 with Sunday's 115-100 win over Utah. The post Rudy Gobert: “I want my team to be a top defense in this league” appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

Bones Hyland said he welcomes the challenge of facing elite perimeter defenders, while explaining how Minnesota’s ball movement and depth have fueled its four-game winning streak. The post Bones Hyland: ‘I thrive’ against the best defenders appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

The Lakers look to extend their winning streak to six against the Hawks on Monday.

LaMelo Ball praised Bones Hyland’s impact off the bench and highlighted Minnesota’s team-first approach after the Timberwolves beat the Utah Jazz 115-100 on Sunday. The post LaMelo Ball: ‘You always need your whole team’ appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

The Dallas Mavericks’ strong start to the 2026-27 season continued on Sunday, as they dominated the Brooklyn Nets, a team on the second night of a back-to-back set, on their way to a 130-93 victory. They moved to 6-4 on the season as a result, and it looks like the Mavericks are poised to be […] The post Dusty May speaks on on Mavericks’ ‘psycho competitor’ after beating Nets appeared first on ClutchPoints.