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With the NBA trade deadline looming, which title contenders should -- and could -- make a deal to improve?

Victor Wembanyama had a monster game in the easy victory over the Phoenix Suns, finishing with a near triples double. Obviously since he is an alien it was not the usual triple double, as he recorded 40 points, 11 rebounds and 9 blocks, with some of them presented in the video below. Please, blog, may I have some more?

Sarah Strong. | Getty Images No. 4 UConn Huskies responded to their loss to now-No. 2 Michigan in expected UConn fashion, establishing as much as a 27-point lead over No. 10 Iowa before winning 91-79. Or, more accurately, Sarah Strong responded. pure dominance from Sarah Strong🔥💪 pic.twitter.com/tyAEj2auvv — UConn Women’s Basketball (@UConnWBB) November 9, 2026 The reigning National Player of the Year offered an authoritative opening bid to repeat, with 39 points, 10 rebounds, three a...

TORONTO, CANADA - JANUARY 12: Tyrese Maxey #0 of the Philadelphia 76ers dribbles against Jamal Shead #23 of the Toronto Raptors during first half of their NBA game at Scotiabank Arena on January 12, 2026 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. 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 Cole Burston/Getty Images) | Getty Images Despite sitting at a hi...

It typically takes about a quarter of a season for NBA teams to start forming an identity and separating sustainable fact from small-sample fiction.

Kate Martin drew a message of support from former Golden State Valkyries teammate Veronica Burton.

Ten games into the 2026-27 NBA season, the trade rumors are already swirling around the Phoenix Suns. While a vocal segment of the fanbase cries out for a point guard like the oft-injured Darius Garland, a new round of players have been linked to the Suns, amid questions of fit in their starting lineup. After a couple of rounds of forced trades, from Deandre Ayton to Kevin Durant, and the financial strain of the Bradley Beal dead money, the Suns find themselves with a redundant starting lineu...

Okay, now I’m worried. The Wizards went to Indiana and got thumped by a Tyrese Haliburton-less Pacers team. It’s Washington’s fifth straight loss — and four of the five have been by 10 points or more. If you want to stick to the “it’s early” and “they’re finding their way and they’ll improve as the season goes on” talking points, you’ll probably want to skip a few paragraphs. Because I did some looking up and some numbers crunching, and…well…it’s not as early as you think. I mean, I was getti...

ATLANTA, GA - NOVEMBER 9: Kingston Flemings #4 of the Atlanta Hawks drives to the basket during the game against the Los Angeles Lakers on November 9, 2026 at State Farm Arena in Atlanta, Georgia. 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 Adam Hagy/NBAE via Getty Images) | NBAE via Getty Im...

The Kings seem to be eyeing some adjustments to hopefully change the course of their campaign.

Mike Brown says it's hard to find minutes for Mikal Bridges at times.

HOUSTON, TX - NOVEMBER 11: Alperen Sengun #28 and Kevin Durant #7 of the Houston Rockets high five during the game against the Golden State Warriors on November 11, 2026 at the Toyota Center in Houston, 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 (Photo by Logan Riely/NBAE via Getty Images) | NB...

New Orleans Pelicans guard Dejounte Murray jokingly responded to an NBA Central post about the team's record with him in the lineup. The post Dejounte Murray jokes about his Pelicans record appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

The Jaylen Brown-Jayson Tatum beef resurfaced Tuesday when the former Celtics teammates avoided a pregame greeting before Boston's 123-101 win over Philadelphia. The post Jaylen Brown-Jayson Tatum beef: Shams details Celtics rift appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

Malik Beasley is using TikTok Live to sell autographed jerseys he wore during NBA games. The post Malik Beasley sells game-worn jerseys appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

Tyler Herro expressed frustration with his team's struggles, saying he has never experienced this much losing in his basketball career. The post Tyler Herro tired of losing appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

The NBA is moving closer to selecting an ownership group for a Las Vegas expansion franchise, with all three finalists reportedly bidding at least $10 billion. The post NBA expansion: Las Vegas bids reach $10 billion appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

Knicks coach Mike Brown was not happy with the refs.

Memphis Grizzlies coach Tuomas Iisalo defended rookie Cameron Boozer after his missed tying three-pointer against Denver, pointing to the 19-year-old’s assertiveness in late-game situations. The post Tuomas Iisalo backs Cameron Boozer after late-game miss appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

Jamal Murray scored 17 of his 30 points in the fourth quarter as the Denver Nuggets beat the Memphis Grizzlies 123-118 on Wednesday, but he played down suggestions that he is producing the best basketball of his career. The post Jamal Murray on 30-point night: “Just playing my game” appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

Bobby Portis believes team chemistry develops through shared experiences away from the basketball court, including card games on NBA flights that have become part of his routine. The post Bobby Portis explains how NBA teammates build chemistry appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

After six games on the shelf injured, Brooklyn’s Egor Dëmin came back with his best game of the young season.

Nikola Jokic believes Jamal Murray is playing outstanding basketball, praising his scoring, playmaking and defensive improvement after Denver's 123-118 victory over Memphis on Wednesday. The post Nikola Jokic on Jamal Murray’s outstanding start to the season appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

David Adelman called Jamal Murray one of the NBA’s best players after the guard scored 17 of his 30 points in the fourth quarter of Denver’s 123-118 win over Memphis. The post David Adelman: Jamal Murray is “one of the best” in NBA appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

Jamahl Mosley accepted responsibility for the New Orleans Pelicans’ defensive struggles after Brooklyn scored 145 points in a 34-point victory on Wednesday night. The post Jamahl Mosley: Pelicans’ defensive struggles are on me appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

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NBA legend Charles Barkley was one of the league’s most lethal weapons during his heyday. He was a two-way machine with his strength, athleticism, and toughness. Most importantly, Barkley understood the game well and the role every player has on the floor. After the game between the Golden State Warriors and the Houston Rockets on Wednesday, […] The post Charles Barkley calls out ‘dumb’ players while explaining point guard’s importance appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and the Oklahoma City Thunder failed to exact revenge on the Portland Trail Blazers, losing again on Wednesday, 118-108, at Moda Center in the second game of their back-to-back series. The Thunder also bowed to the Trail Blazers, 123-103, at the same venue on Tuesday. Oklahoma City held the lead in the fourth […] The post Thunder’s Shai Gilgeous-Alexander makes unwanted NBA history after getting thumped by Blazers again appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Charles Barkley believes the San Antonio Spurs have become the NBA's team to beat, overtaking the Oklahoma City Thunder following a series of injuries to the 2025 NBA champions. The post Charles Barkley calls Spurs the NBA’s team to beat appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

Cooper Flagg is on track to being a truly great player