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Donovan Mitchell needs to shoot more, not less

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OKLAHOMA CITY, OKLAHOMA - NOVEMBER 4: Donovan Mitchell #45 of the Cleveland Cavaliers walks down the floor during the second half against the Oklahoma City Thunder at Paycom Center on November 4, 2026 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. 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 Joshua Gateley/Getty Images) | Getty Images If you’ve been online re...

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The Orlando Blueprint: What the Suns take into Houston and San Antonio

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Updated Nov 6, 9:45 PM ET

Nov 5, 2026; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Phoenix Suns guard Devin Booker (15) dribbles against Orlando Magic forward Tristan da Silva (23) during the first half at Mortgage Matchup Center. Mandatory Credit: Joe Camporeale-Imagn Images | IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect The Suns finally exhaled. One win, and a lot left to prove. Thursday’s 117-104 win over Orlando snapped a four-game losing streak, and after weeks of struggle, this fan base needed it just as much as the team did. Now the hard part....

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Blazers’ Micah Nori isn’t satisfied with strong start: ‘I see what they can be’

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The Blazers were up 19 in the fourth quarter, and Micah Nori still found a reason to call timeout and let somebody hear it. That might help explain why they’re winning. As Jason Quick of The Athletic detailed, Nori wasn’t about to overlook a defensive mistake simply because Portland was comfortably ahead of the Suns. […] The post Blazers’ Micah Nori isn’t satisfied with strong start: ‘I see what they can be’ appeared first on Hoops Wire.

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NBA exec: Tyrese Maxey the Sixers star who is 'making them go'

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The Sixers assembled a roster full of stars, then handed their biggest possessions to Tyrese Maxey. So much for spending the first month arguing over whose team it is. That’s one of the more encouraging developments behind Philadelphia’s 8-1 start, according to ESPN’s Brian Windhorst and Tim MacMahon. League scouts and executives see a team […] The post NBA exec: Tyrese Maxey the Sixers star who is ‘making them go’ appeared first on Hoops Wire.

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Game Preview: San Antonio Spurs vs. Sacramento Kings

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Updated Nov 7, 1:08 AM ET

SAN ANTONIO, TX - OCTOBER 27: Victor Wembanyama #1 of the San Antonio Spurs plays defense during the game against the Sacramento Kings on October 27, 2026 at the Frost Bank Center in San Antonio, 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 (Photos by Michael Gonzales/NBAE via Getty Images) | NBA...

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Will the Blazers be Better than the Lakers This Season?

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Los Angeles, - October 23: Guard Austin Reaves #15 high fives teammates guard Luka Doncic #77, guard Quentin Grimes #5 and center Walker Kessler #14 of the Los Angeles Lakers after scoring against the LA Clippers in the second half of a NBA basketball game at Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles on Friday, October 23, 2026. (Photo by Keith Birmingham/MediaNews Group/Pasadena Star-News via Getty Images) | MediaNews Group via Getty Images The Portland Trail Blazers will take on the Los Angeles Laker...

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Warriors' Draymond Green has absolutely no shame about 'Napoleon' complex that brings out nasty

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Golden State Warriors veteran Draymond Green has no remorse over his ejection in a win against the Phoenix Suns, as he doubled down on his role as the team’s enforcer after Thursday’s 120-100 win against the Miami Heat. Green clapped back at ESPN’s Kendrick Perkins for his recent criticism, and then defended himself finishing with […] The post Warriors’ Draymond Green has absolutely no shame about ‘Napoleon’ complex that brings out nasty appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Lakers’ Luka Doncic or peak James Harden? Doc Rivers, Bill Simmons make their picks

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Luka Doncic and James Harden have often drawn comparisons because of their scoring, playmaking, and control of the offense. Both have built their games around creating opportunities with the ball in their hands. However, Doc Rivers believes there are important differences between the two. During an appearance on Bill Simmons’ podcast, Rivers pushed back against […] The post Lakers’ Luka Doncic or peak James Harden? Doc Rivers, Bill Simmons make their picks appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Warriors' Draymond Green claps back at 'big dummy' Kendrick Perkins after 'liability' criticism

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After ESPN’s Kendrick Perkins torched Golden State Warriors’ Draymond Green for his recent ejection in a game against the Phoenix Suns. Green also fired back at Suns’ Dillon Brooks for claiming that he tried to descalate a confrontation with Khaman Maluach before putting his hands around Dillon’s neck, which led to Draymond’s ejection. As for […] The post Warriors’ Draymond Green claps back at ‘big dummy’ Kendrick Perkins after ‘liability’ criticism appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Zach LaVine is the latest opponent to heap praise on Luka Dončić

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Updated Nov 6, 7:58 PM ET

DALLAS, TX - APRIL 7: Zach LaVine #8 of the Chicago Bulls and Luka Doncic #77 of the Dallas Mavericks talk after the game between the Chicago Bulls anb the Dallas Mavericks on April 7, 2023 at the American Airlines Center in Dallas, 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 2023 NBAE (Photo by Glenn Jam...

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