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Indiana Pacers head coach Rick Carlisle offered an update on star point guard Tyrese Haliburton on Wednesday.

Luka Doncic has the Lakers scoring enough to win most nights. He’d also like them to make life a little harder on the other team. Despite a 10-2 start and six straight victories, Doncic sees plenty of room for improvement defensively. “I think we can be way better than 21st,” Doncic said after the win […] The post Lakers’ Luka Doncic sees room for defensive growth: ‘We can be way better’ appeared first on Hoops Wire.

Nov 10, 2026; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Boston Celtics guard Payton Pritchard (11) reacts after a score against the Philadelphia 76ers during the fourth quarter at Xfinity Mobile Arena. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-Imagn Images | IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect The game everyone in the basketball world had circled on their calendars has come and gone. Jayson Tatum and the Boston Celtics took on Jaylen Brown and the Philadelphia 76ers for the first time on Tuesday night, a matchup ...

Well, at least the Nets new throw-back jerseys don’t suck. In USA Today’s Readers’ Choice survey of fan takes on things not related to on-court wins and losses (thank goodness) the Brooklyn Nets scored in two big categories: their ABA-themed throw back jerseys and arena experience. Both finished in top five. The jerseys ranked No. 2 in the survey, behind only the Minnesota Timberwolves (really?), with USA Today writing: It’s been a minute, but true ball knowers will remember Darryl Dawkins an...

PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA - NOVEMBER 10: Joel Embiid #21 of the Philadelphia 76ers celebrates with LeBron James #23 against the Boston Celtics at Xfinity Mobile Arena on November 10, 2026 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The Celtics defeated the 76ers 123-101. 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 Mitchell Leff/Getty Images) | Getty I...

PORTLAND, OREGON - NOVEMBER 07: Chris Youngblood #11 of the Portland Trail Blazers smiles during the first half against the San Antonio Spurs 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 Portland Trail Blazers two-way contract guard Chris Youngbl...

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Trading for James Harden last season worked out in the short term. Harden’s alarming start to this season creates a $97MM problem for the Cavaliers, Chris Fedor of Cleveland.com opines. Harden is averaging a career-low 15.3 points on 36.4 percent shooting. His assist totals (5.7) are also significantly down from his 8.0 average last season […]

The Sixers listed both Joel Embiid and LeBron James as questionable for their game against the Raptors.

The Sixers have enough star power to make opponents nervous. The question is how much help those stars can expect over the course of a long season. Tuesday’s 123-101 loss to the Celtics offered an uncomfortable comparison. Boston kept bringing productive players into the game. Philadelphia had considerably fewer answers. As Michael Kaskey-Blomain of Sixers […] The post Sixers’ strong start masks a growing need for help behind their stars appeared first on Hoops Wire.

Kristaps Porziņģis announced Nov. 6 that he is stepping away from basketball. Three days later, the Golden State… The post 3 NBA Trades Worth Exploring: Warriors Move Porziņģis, Pistons Land Trey Murphy III appeared first on Ballislife.com.

Devin Booker isn't interested in parting ways with the Phoenix Suns as the team looks to continue building around him on the trade market, according to HoopsHype's Michael Scotto.

The Cavs don’t have to make a trade to change how their offense operates. They can start by changing who gets them into it. That’s one option for Kenny Atkinson as the Cavs try to move beyond a disappointing 5-6 start. James Harden’s arrival was supposed to simplify things for Donovan Mitchell and create easier […] The post Could more Donovan Mitchell at the point help get Cavs going? appeared first on Hoops Wire.

The New York Knicks play host to the Cleveland Cavaliers on Wednesday night in what will be the second Eastern Conference Finals rematch of the season.

Cooper Flagg is in rarefied statistical air in his second year in the NBA. And, oh yea, he’s still just 19 years old.

A big addition to the list of injuries haunting the Jazz

The Heat have Giannis Antetokounmpo and Bam Adebayo. Adding a guard who could consistently create easier opportunities for both would be an understandable next step. Whether the Clippers would help them do it is another question. Siddhant Gupta of Fadeaway World proposed a hypothetical deal sending Darius Garland to Miami in exchange for Andrew Wiggins, […] The post NBA trade proposal sends Clippers’ Darius Garland to Heat appeared first on Hoops Wire.

Talent is always an important factor for a team contending for a championship. They execute the winning plays and make the difference whenever it matters the most. However, as the league has evolved, any basketball fan has come to realize that talent doesn’t equate to championships. For several seasons, the NBA has seen stars come […] The post 15 NBA star-studded duos that totally failed appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Golden State Warriors guard LJ Cryer will look to help fill the void left by Brandon Williams injury.

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SAN FRANCISCO, CA - NOVEMBER 2: Yaxel Lendeborg #1 and Brandin Podziemski #2 of the Golden State Warriors high five during the game against the Phoenix Suns on November 2, 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 Ima...

PHOENIX, ARIZONA - NOVEMBER 07: Devin Booker #15 of the Phoenix Suns drives to the basket against Fred VanVleet #5 of the Houston Rockets during the first 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 With the seaso...

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BOSTON, MA - APRIL 5: RJ Barrett #9 of the Toronto Raptors drives to the basket during the game against the Boston Celtics on April 5, 2026 at TD Garden in Boston, Massachusetts. 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 Brian Babineau/NBAE via Getty Images) | NBAE via Getty Images Boston C...

The Lakers changed nearly everything around Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves. Keeping those two together appears to have given them a pretty good starting point. Their 10-2 start has surprised at least one Eastern Conference executive, who spoke with Eric Pincus of Casino.org about the unexpected success of both the Lakers and Warriors. “I never […] The post Lakers’ Luka Doncic, Austin Reaves chemistry has rival executive rethinking expectations appeared first on Hoops Wire.

The Lakers rookie got an important souvenir courtesy of Luka Dončić.

The Cavs wanted more athleticism on the wing when they acquired Peyton Watson. Eleven games into the season, they’re still trying to turn that addition into a better basketball team. And at least one rival executive believes they lost something important along the way. Speaking with Eric Pincus of Casino.org, an Eastern Conference executive questioned […] The post NBA exec on Cavs replacing Dean Wade with Peyton Watson: ‘Just the optics’ appeared first on Hoops Wire.