Basketball News · LatestYesterday, Nov 9, 2026

UCLA jumped into the top 10 of the Associated Press Top 25 men's basketball poll, while Florida, Duke and Illinois topped the rankings.

George will face his old team and the player he was traded for when the Celtics play the 76ers and Jaylen Brown on Tuesday

Who Is In The MVP Convo?! The post Top 5 Way-Too Early 2026-27 NBA MVP Candidates appeared first on Ballislife.com.

One game up, one game down. That’s basically been the Cavaliers’ season so far. Hence, a 5-5 record entering Monday’s road game against the injury-riddled and struggling Hornets (7 p.m., DAZN). So which Cavs team should we expect? Well, we really don’t know. Part of that is OK. There are 72 games to go. We’ll […] The post Which Cavs team shows up next? That’s still the question appeared first on Hoops Wire.

The Hall of Fame coach plugged Tyrese Maxey for the Olympic team and says LeBron is the happiest he's seen him 'in a long time.'

Michigan has climbed to No. 2 in the Associated Press Top 25 women’s basketball poll after an upset win over then-No. 2 UConn.

SAN ANTONIO, TX - NOVEMBER 4: Victor Wembanyama #1 of the San Antonio Spurs celebrates during the game against the Dallas Mavericks on November 4, 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 Adam Hagy/NBAE via Getty Images) | NBAE via Gett...

INGLEWOOD, CALIFORNIA - OCTOBER 28: Matisse Thybulle #4 of the Los Angeles Lakers looks on during the first half of a game against the LA Clippers at Intuit Dome on October 28, 2026 in Inglewood, 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 Sean M. Haffey/Getty Images) | Getty Images In a salary-capped league, or “apron world” a...

INGLEWOOD, CA - FEBRUARY 2: Brook Lopez #11 of the LA Clippers dribbles the ball during the game against the Philadelphia 76ers on February 2, 2026 at Intuit Dome 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 (Photo by Juan Ocampo/NBAE via Getty Images) | NBAE via Getty Images...

The Wizards are better than they were a year ago, but that doesn’t mean they’re anywhere close to having this figured out. Both things can be true, even after a 114-75 loss to the Thunder that offered an unpleasant reminder of last season. As Josh Robbins of The Athletic writes in his assessment of Washington’s […] The post Wizards showing progress, but young core still has plenty to prove appeared first on Hoops Wire.

The Bulls lost again Sunday, but for a team trying to develop young players, how they play has to count for something. A 127-121 loss to the Sixers dropped Chicago to 1-8, its seventh straight defeat. Still, as Joel Lorenzi of The Athletic examines, a lineup adjustment and a returning center helped the Bulls look […] The post Bulls’ lineup changes offer something to build on, even in another loss appeared first on Hoops Wire.

Stats, records and upcoming games for the top 25 teams in the men's AP Poll. Florida is No. 1.

The NBA is finalizing Miami as host of the 2028 All-Star Weekend, sources told ESPN's Shams Charania on Monday.

This will mark just the second time Miami has hosted the annual event in franchise history

On the latest episode of his show, Fast Break with Jay Williams, Byron Scott leveled more criticism at LeBron James, invoking Michael Jordan, Kobe Bryant, and the Philadelphia 76ers’ roster construction. Scott has been a frequent critic of James in recent years and didn’t hold back in his latest assessment of James’s fast-break opportunity against […] The post Byron Scott’s LeBron James criticism featuring Michael Jordan, Kobe Bryant is some of the dumbest yet appeared first on ClutchPoints.

The college basketball season is just over a week underway, but it is never too early to talk NBA Draft. Last year’s draft cycle was one of the most hyped up ever. There were multiple superstar prospects, all of whom are already displaying their talent at a high level in the NBA ranks. The 2027 […] The post 2027 NBA Mock Draft: 1st Round predictions after one week of college hoops appeared first on ClutchPoints.

With just a little under one month of the regular season gone by, Sacramento Kings rookie sensation Darius Acuff Jr. has been taking the league by storm. Although the Kings haven’t gotten off to a good start, Acuff has been sensational in his NBA debut and is a frontrunner for the Rookie of the Year […] The post Jeff Teague compares Darius Acuff Jr. to Allen Iverson, demands he get ‘Luka squad’ appeared first on ClutchPoints.

LeBron James is making a strong case to be the best basketball player ever to play in the NBA. The King has a stacked resume that could only be matched by a select few. With four NBA MVPs, four NBA championships, and Finals MVPs to his name, James has already solidified his legacy. And yet, […] The post 30 NBA Records LeBron James Has Already Broken appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Just over three weeks into the 2026-27 season, how do you evaluate the trade?

The Warriors, winners of seven straight, took an 'L' when the injury report was released for Monday night's game against the Pelicans.

Mo Bamba wanted to include Shaquille O'Neal in his lineup, but chose one of his great rivals instead.

Milwaukee's rookie guard is heating up, and he leads our Week 4 waiver wire pickups.

Boston Celtics guard Derrick White recalled how Jayson Tatum jokingly told him that he needed to receive a technical foul before his NBA career could earn his respect. The post Jayson Tatum challenged Derrick White over technicals appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

The good, the bad, and everything in-between that I saw in person at SLU vs. Mizzou

The Golden State Warriors had a different target in mind at No. 11 in June's NBA draft as team sources indicated the franchise would have selected Arizona guard Brayden Burries over Yaxel Lendeborg had Burries been available. Golden State ranked the two prospects neck-and-neck on its final draft board, behind the consensus group at the top. The 20-year-old Burries had fans throughout the organization because of his upside. The Milwaukee Bucks took Burries at No. 10. The Warriors quickly pivot...

The Rockets aren’t doing the things that helped them succeed in 2025-26

Marshall vs. Ohio State tips off Monday, Nov. 9, at 6 p.m. ET on Big Ten Network. Get the FOX One streaming info and players to watch for this game in Columbus.

Syracuse vs. Indiana tips off Monday, Nov. 9, at 6:30 p.m. ET on FS1. Get the FOX One streaming info and players to watch for this game in Indianapolis.

PHOENIX, ARIZONA - NOVEMBER 04: Devin Booker #15 of the Phoenix Suns high fives Dillon Brooks #3 after scoring against the Portland Trail Blazers during the first half at Mortgage Matchup Center on November 04, 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 Christian Petersen/Getty Images) | Getty Images In the third...

TORONTO, ON - October 13 Prior to the start of the game, the Raptors Scottie Barnes loses his pants as he practices his shot.The Toronto Raptors played the New York Knicks in NBA basketball action at the Scotiabank Arena in pre-season action.October 13 2026 Richard Lautens/Toronto Star (Richard Lautens/Toronto Star via Getty Images) | Toronto Star via Getty Images Teenage life is complicated, and while we’re in the 2020s, it seems that the Toronto Raptors are going through an awkward phase ri...