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SALT LAKE CITY, UT - NOVEMBER 10: Giannis Antetokounmpo #7 of the Miami Heat smiles during the game against the Utah Jazz on November 10, 2026 at Delta Center in Salt Lake City, Utah. 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 Alex Goodlett/NBAE via Getty Images) | NBAE via Getty Images This...

Taylor Englebert’s early basketball accomplishments include shooting titles and a team championship. The post Learning to Lead: Taylor Englebert’s Development as a Complete Guard appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

Trading Draymond Green would mean changing a considerable part of the Warriors’ identity. It could also give them a way to address their need for more scoring. With Stephen Curry sidelined and Green averaging 3.2 points, 4.9 rebounds and 7.5 assists, Fran Leiva of Fadeaway World ranked five hypothetical destinations for the veteran forward. These […] The post Five hypothetical Draymond Green trade destinations for Warriors to consider appeared first on Hoops Wire.

INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA - NOVEMBER 13: Quenton Jackson #29 of the Indiana Pacers confronts Jalen Brunson #11 of the New York Knicks during the third quarter at Gainbridge Fieldhouse on November 13, 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 Jeff Dean/Getty Images) | Getty Images Fake comeback attempt by New Yo...

Concerns about the effectiveness of the Giannis Antetokounmpo-Bam Adebayo pairing have been alleviated. They each scored 37 points in a 133-121 win over Cleveland on Friday. “We’re making progress in trust. We need to keep doing our work quietly, humbly,” Antetokounmpo said, per Cameron Wolfe of ESPN. “There’s still a lot of work to be […]

"Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum leads the 2026-27 NBA Clutch Player of the Year odds at +700, followed by Memphis Grizzlies guard Ty Jerome and Philadelphia 76ers guard Tyrese Maxey, both at +900. Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander follows at +1000, ahead of New York Knicks guard Jalen Brunson (+1100). Los Angeles Lakers star Luka Doncic and Dallas Mavericks forward Cooper Flagg are tied at +1500, with Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry next at +1600. Detroit Pist...

The Detroit Pistons have found a winning formula with MVP-level play from Cade Cunningham and an elite defense.

The Raptors are leading the league in field goal attempt differential, consistently attempting a lot more shots than the opposing team on a per game basis. They are +10.6. +10.6 is an absolutely wild differential; The championship OKC squad had a differential of +5.7. This mark is +8.2 from the 2025-26 Raptors, which landed at +2.4 (6th in the NBA) This is an obvious area of success in the analytics era of basketball, which bodes very well for when our stars come back and the shotmaking (and ...

JJ Redick went into the summer of 2026 with a clear vision for the Los Angeles Lakers. He wanted versatile players who could pass, shoot and dribble. It’s why Sandro Mamukelashvili was one of the team’s biggest signings, inking a four-year, $52 million deal on the second day of free agency. Mamukelashvili had a breakout […]

Former college players, content creators and even some Sixers fans chased the same opportunity to get noticed by the Delaware Blue Coats.

Mike Brown acknowledged the Pacers played harder than the Knicks. He also wondered why the teams were being rewarded so differently at the free-throw line. After Friday’s 106-104 loss, Brown pointed to consecutive games in which the Knicks finished well behind their opponents in free-throw attempts. Indiana held a 25-13 advantage, two nights after the […] The post Knicks’ Mike Brown questions officiating: ‘We’re not getting those same calls’ appeared first on Hoops Wire.

Knicks wing Josh Hart said he is "not in a good headspace" after he was held scoreless and benched for the fourth quarter of Friday's 106-104 NBA Cup loss to the Pacers.

Head coach Dawn Staley and South Carolina celebrate a win. | IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect Currently, 19 of the 25 teams ranked in the AP poll are undefeated. That number will quickly shrink as the days and weeks progress. However, three programs have as good a chance as any of not only remaining undefeated the longest, but also completing a perfect season. Here are three teams with the best chance of having such a special year. In the comments, let us know if you agree, while also noting ...

A handful of upsets in Friday's NBA Cup games altered expectations in certain groups.

Three weeks may not seem like much of a sample in an NBA season that'll eventually span six months, but it's more than enough to make some early assessments for all 30 teams.

Welcome to Inside the Suns, a deep-dive analysis of the current Phoenix Suns team in which the Fantable — a round table of Bright Siders — give their takes on the Suns’ latest issues and news. Fantable Questions of the Week Author’s Note: All questions were sent out to the Fantable members before the Suns/Clippers game was played. Q1: Offensively, Collin Gillespie is not performing well this season (6.7 ppg, 31.9 FG%, 29.4 3PT%). Are you concerned about this? zenzino: We got these questions r...

Paul George dribbles against the 76ers. | Getty Images We’ve all done it. We’ve judged players on various teams around the league based on preconceived notions and false narratives. We’ve jumped to conclusions based on what we think we know about someone rather than what we actually know. That’s human nature, and it’s not our fault. When we see someone act a certain way once or twice, we assume they act that way all the time. Basketball mirrors life in the sense that one snapshot from the wro...

The Orlando Magic have so far resisted breaking up the duo of Paolo Banchero and Franz Wagner. Conventional wisdom suggests they'll give in soon enough.

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Darius Acuff Jr. of the Sacramento Kings says he enjoys playing NBA back-to-back games and prefers not to have several days off between games. The post Darius Acuff Jr. loves NBA back-to-backs schedule appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

Los Angeles Clippers guard Bradley Beal continues to face difficulties returning to action, with a left knee issue now preventing him from playing despite his recovery from hip surgery. The post Bradley Beal’s knee injury continues delaying return appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

PORTLAND, OREGON - FEBRUARY 20: Sidy Cissoko #91 of the Portland Trail Blazers gestures during the first half against the Denver Nuggets at Moda Center on February 20, 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 Head Coach Micah Nori made the prudent de...

Ziaire Williams credited former Memphis teammate Dillon Brooks with helping establish his defensive foundation, calling him one of his favorite teammates. The post Ziaire Williams credits Dillon Brooks for shaping his defense appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

Olivia Miles has penned a message following an impressive debut season in the WNBA with the Minnesota Lynx. Miles was one of the top performers in the league and has cemented herself as one of the best rookies in history.

A Kyrie Irving trade before the NBA deadline is becoming increasingly unlikely, with Dallas reportedly seeing the veteran guard as an important part of its partnership with Cooper Flagg. The post Kyrie Irving increasingly likely to stay with Mavericks appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

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Dani Carnegie. | Icon Sportswire via Getty Images No. 10 Iowa shook off a double-digit drubbing by No. 4 UConn to steamroll past in-state rival Northern Iowa, 78-40. Among the many faces inside the packed house in Carver-Hawkeye Arena was former player turned Washington Mystic Lucy Olsen and former head coach turned Big Ten Network analyst Lisa Bluder. Both were introduced and received roaring ovations. Olsen played one season at Iowa (2024-25) and averaged 17.9 points and 5.1 assists per gam...

Anthony Edwards, Dereck Lively II and Jalen Duren are among the players ruled out on the NBA injury report for Saturday, November 14, while Donte DiVincenzo and Isaiah Joe are also out. The post NBA injury report: Edwards, Lively, Duren out on Saturday, November 14 appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

The Lakers’ 11-2 start comes with some numbers that help explain it. They’re scoring efficiently, forcing turnovers and making opponents pay for them. Through their first 13 games, the Lakers lead the NBA in scoring, field goal percentage, offensive rating, steals and points off turnovers, as Ricardo Sandoval of Lakers on SI detailed. Luka Doncic […] The post Lakers lead NBA in five key categories, give opponents plenty to solve appeared first on Hoops Wire.