NBA NewsYesterday, Oct 29, 2026

Stephen Gillaspie dives into international waters to provide insight into the prospects playing overseas in the 2027 NBA Draft cycle.

Ben Simmons says retirement isn’t the plan after another injury ended his season before it began. “My mentality is that I’ll be back,” Simmons told Marc J. Spears of Andscape in an exclusive interview. “I’ll do everything in my power to get back, get healthy and be better than I was before.” Simmons tore his […] The post Ben Simmons plans another comeback: ‘My mentality is that I’ll be back’ appeared first on Hoops Wire.

Despite being without Tyrese Haliburton, the Indiana Pacers gave LeBron James, Joel Embiid, Jaylen Brown and Tyrese Maxey a run for their money on Wednesday.

NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA - OCTOBER 28: Dejounte Murray #5 of the New Orleans Pelicans reacts to a call during the second half of the game against the Denver Nuggets at Smoothie King Center on October 28, 2026 in New Orleans, Louisiana. 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 Tyler Kaufman/Getty Images) | Getty Images With the Suns not of...

INDIANAPOLIS, IN - OCTOBER 28: Anfernee Simons #5 of the Philadelphia 76ers shoots the ball during the game against the Indiana Pacers on October 28, 2026 at Gainbridge Fieldhouse 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. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2026 NBAE (Photo by Luther Schlaifer/NBAE via Getty Images) | N...

MINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA - OCTOBER 25: Ja'kobe Walter #14 of the Toronto Raptors looks on against the Minnesota Timberwolves in the second quarter during the home opener at Target Center on October 25, 2026 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The Timberwolves defeated the Raptors 117-94. 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 David Berding/Getty...

Joe Mazzulla has found another way to review his work. Basically, he’s asking artificial intelligence whether he spent practice doing what he said the Celtics needed to do. It’s a reasonable question, even if most coaches probably wouldn’t explain it quite like Mazzulla. “I think it’s more to learn from your former self,” Mazzulla said […] The post Celtics’ Joe Mazzulla using AI to question his own coaching habits appeared first on Hoops Wire.

Raptors The Raptors have a better idea of how long they’ll be without Kawhi Leonard. It still amounts to a considerable stretch. The expectation is that Leonard will miss approximately three or four weeks with swelling in his left knee, Chris Haynes reported on NBA TV’s The Association. Toronto’s official plan is to reevaluate him […] The post NBA Notes: Raptors, Kawhi Leonard, Nets, Egor Demin, Lakers appeared first on Hoops Wire.

Brian Scalabrine took another apparent shot at Jaylen Brown during Boston’s overtime win over Brooklyn, pointing to the former Celtics star’s league-leading turnover total from last season while praising Jayson Tatum for protecting the ball. During Tuesday’s, October 27, broadcast, Scalabrine highlighted Tatum’s performance before joking about how he could use Brown’s turnover numbers to […] The post Brian Scalabrine takes another jab at Jaylen Brown amid Celtics fallout appeared first on Tal...

As the Toronto Raptors navigate the opening stretch of the 2026-27 NBA season, star forward Kawhi Leonard could face a longer absence than initially anticipated after the organization announced Tuesday that he would undergo treatment and rehabilitation to address swelling in his left knee. NBA insider Chris Haynes provided an updated timeline Thursday during NBA […] The post The real Kawhi Leonard knee injury timeline revealed appeared first on ClutchPoints.

While NBA analysts discuss how the Minnesota Timberwolves can survive without Anthony Edwards, his right knee surgery will cost him a hefty amount of money ahead of a potential contract extension. Edwards is expected to miss two months or more after undergoing an arthroscopic procedure on his ailing right knee. The projected time missed will […] The post Why Timberwolves All-Star Anthony Edwards’ knee surgery costs him $115 million in contract extension talks appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Jonathan Kuminga has had an interesting couple of seasons, largely due to the end of his time with the Golden State Warriors. It’s no surprise that he went back and forth with members of the Warriors’ bench during the Timberwolves’ 119-114 loss to Golden State on Wednesday night. Toward the end of the game, Kuminga […] The post It’s no surprise Jonathan Kuminga got into it with Warriors’ bench after all the history appeared first on ClutchPoints.