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Sacramento Kings coach Doug Christie indicated he doesn't feel any less secure about his job than usual following his team's 1-12 start to the 2026-27 season.

Karl-Anthony Towns’ big chance bounced off the rim.

Kelsey Mitchell appears to be distancing herself from the Indiana Fever before officially entering WNBA free agency. Mitchell unfollowed the Fever on Instagram, causing a bit of panic among fans who fear the move could mean the team is losing its veteran guard.

New Orleans Pelicans head coach Jamahl Mosley said defensive adjustments are necessary after his team surrendered 142 points in Friday’s 142-111 loss to the Memphis Grizzlies. The post Jamahl Mosley: “I’m disappointed by how we’ve played” appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

Saddiq Bey scored a season-high 30 points against Memphis but said the New Orleans Pelicans must take responsibility for their defensive struggles after Friday’s 142-111 defeat. The post Saddiq Bey: Pelicans must stop making excuses and defend appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

This Week in Bucks History The Bucks visit Orlando tonight in a tough spot: 1-11 and riding an eight-game losing streak in Taylor Jenkins' first season. It's a good week to remember that some of the most remarkable scoring nights in franchise history happened in this same stretch of November. Nov. 9, 1989: Five Overtimes in Milwaukee Thirty-seven years ago this week, the Bucks beat the Seattle SuperSonics 155-154 in five overtimes, one of the longest games in NBA history. Seattle's Dale Ellis...

Brook Lopez scored 26 points as the Los Angeles Clippers erased a six-point deficit in the final 2:43 to beat the Oklahoma City Thunder 113-112 on Friday night. The post Brook Lopez leads Clippers past Thunder with late rally appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

Austin Reaves was diagnosed with a left heel bruise, Los Angeles Lakers head coach JJ Redick said on Friday. Reaves, who suffered the injury during Wednesday's win over the Bucks, is considered day-to-day. Collin Sexton, who required stitches on Wednesday, is also day-to-day but was cleared of a concussion. Redick also added that Luka Doncic, who turned his ankle in the Bucks game, was "fine."

Deni Avdija scored 34 points on 11-of-13 shooting as the Portland Trail Blazers defeated the Sacramento Kings 120-107 on Friday, opening a six-game road trip with their third consecutive victory. The post Deni Avdija, Damian Lillard lead Blazers past Kings appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

The Bucks and Clippers could give teams looking for veteran help plenty to consider before February’s trade deadline. Both are expected to listen broadly to offers, according to Brett Siegel of ClutchPoints, though there are qualifications to how each team is approaching the market. “Myles Turner and Kyle Kuzma are the two players the Bucks […] The post Bucks, Clippers expected to entertain offers, several veterans draw trade attention appeared first on Hoops Wire.

The Memphis Grizzlies matched an NBA record with 10 players scoring in double figures during a 142-111 victory over the New Orleans Pelicans on Friday, November 13. The post Grizzlies match NBA record in rout of Pelicans appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

Yaxel Lendeborg candidly makes his feelings known on Victor Wembanyama and the San Antonio Spurs after the Golden State Warriors' 85-123 loss tonight.

The Indiana Pacers made things difficult for the defending NBA Cup champion New York Knicks on Friday, securing a 106-104 win in their NBA Cup matchup at Gainbridge Fieldhouse. While Indiana’s players gave everything on the court, the Pacers’ fans also played their part by creating an energetic atmosphere. Kelly Oubre Jr. couldn’t help but […] The post Pacers star Kelly Oubre Jr. thanks fans for ‘gnarly’ energy during NBA Cup win over Knicks appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Jared McCain may be smiling all the time, but make no mistake: He will destroy you on the basketball court. With Ajay Mitchell still out with an ankle injury, McCain remained in the starting lineup as the Oklahoma City Thunder visited the Los Angeles Clippers at Intuit Dome in the NBA Cup on Friday. McCain […] The post Thunder’s Jared McCain shows limitless range with 30-foot buzzer-beater appeared first on ClutchPoints.

San Antonio Spurs guard Stephon Castle has already shown he can put on a show during All-Star Weekend. However, the former Slam Dunk Contest finalist recently had some fun with the possibility of competing in two different events. During a conversation with former NBA star Blake Griffin, Castle was asked whether he was considering entering […] The post Spurs guard Stephon Castle has jokes about dunk contest, 3-point contest duel entry appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Victor Wembanyama and the Spurs pounced on the Warriors with an 18-0 opening run and went on to win 123-85.

The Lakers expect Luka Doncic to be available Sunday against the Suns. Austin Reaves’ status remains less certain, though coach JJ Redick said the team decided against additional imaging on his injured heel. “Luka is fine,” Redick said Friday, via Mark Medina, as relayed by Fadeaway World. “The expectation would be that he’s available.” Doncic […] The post Lakers’ Austin Reaves day-to-day, Luka Doncic expected to play against Suns appeared first on Hoops Wire.

Due the nationwide ground stop that had flights across the United States postponed or cancelled on Friday, the Cleveland Cavaliers travel back home to face the Dallas Mavericks on Saturday was severely disrupted. Cleveland was already not happy about the back-to-back circumstances of the game, with the delay only adding to their concerns. The Cavs didn't leave Miami, where they played on Friday, until 9:00 AM on Saturday morning. That put the team back in Cleveland sometime around 12:00 noon,...

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Chris Biderman delivers the takeaways from the Sacramento Kings' loss to the Portland Trail Blazers on Friday at Golden 1 Center.

Rick Carlisle was proud of the Indiana Pacers for punching above their weight in a close 106-104 win over the reigning NBA champion New York Knicks during NBA Cup action on Friday night. Carlisle has been a head coach in the league since 2001, going through his 10th season with the Pacers. He looks to […] The post Pacers’ Rick Carlisle proud his ‘underdog’ squad took down Knicks appeared first on ClutchPoints.

You could ask San Antonio Spurs center Victor Wembanyama to repaint the Sistine Chapel, and he would still do a masterful job. At this point, it is clear that Wembanyama can do anything. On Friday, the Spurs hosted the Golden State Warriors at Frost Bank Arena in the NBA Cup, and the 7-foot-4 superstar showed […] The post Spurs’ Victor Wembanyama shows off insane skill set vs. Warriors in NBA Cup appeared first on ClutchPoints.

The Spurs jumped to an 18-0 lead in Friday’s game against the short-handed Warriors and finished with a 38-point victory that leaves them solidly in control of West Group C in the NBA Cup, writes Michael C. Wright of ESPN. One encouraging sign was seeing Stephon Castle sink 5-of-8 attempts from beyond the arc after […]

Towns double-doubles and Cap breaks 30, but a weird whistle and Hoosier energy beats the champs.

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This Week in Knicks History The Knicks visit Indiana tonight as defending NBA champions. Last June they beat San Antonio in five games and won their first title since 1973. This week on the calendar connects all three of the franchise's championships. Nov. 13, 1998: Remembering Red Holzman Twenty-eight years ago today, William "Red" Holzman died at 78. Holzman coached the Knicks to their first two championships, in 1970 and 1973. His teams were built on defense, passing and unselfishness: Wil...

Day’Ron Sharpe is making the jump from backup bruiser to full-time starter and complete player.

In his first game as the primary offensive engine in place of the injured Stephen Curry, Warriors rookie Yaxel Lendeborg went 1-of-13 shooting in a 123-85 blowout loss to the Spurs. "I was flustered the entire game," he said. "Couldn't make a damn layup."

The San Antonio Spurs destroyed the Golden State Warriors on both ends of the court in a 123-85 victory on Friday night.

The Golden State Warriors started out an extended stretch without Stephen Curry with a blowout loss to the hottest team in the NBA.