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The Cavs know they needed to be better against the Knicks. Donovan Mitchell also knows there’s a difference between a disappointing November night and a season slipping away. “No excuse. These are games that we feel like we should win,” Mitchell told reporters after Saturday’s 109-97 home loss. “We got another tough stretch coming up […] The post Cavs’ Donovan Mitchell: ‘Nothing’s won in the first 10 games’ appeared first on Hoops Wire.

Donovan Mitchell scored 37 points against the Knicks. James Harden and Evan Mobley combined for 19. That’s a difficult way for the Cavs to beat the defending champions, particularly when they’re already short on available bodies. Chase Brownawell of Cavaliers On SI identified Harden’s struggles and the rebounding deficit⁠ among the biggest problems in Saturday’s […] The post Cavs needed more from James Harden, supporting cast against Knicks appeared first on Hoops Wire.

SAN ANTONIO, TX - APRIL 21: Victor Wembanyama #1 of the San Antonio Spurs boxes out Donovan Clingan #23 of the Portland Trail Blazers during the game during Round One Game Two of the 2026 NBA Playoffs on April 21, 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 20...

The Kings weren’t expected to win much. They were supposed to learn something about the players who might eventually help them do it. At 1-8, with seven double-digit losses, even that part has been difficult. Will Zimmerle of Kings On SI highlighted the limited roles of Nique Clifford and Alex Karaban⁠ among the team’s early […] The post Kings keep losing, but lack of progress makes slow start harder to take appeared first on Hoops Wire.

The Blazers had enough trouble dealing with Victor Wembanyama. Letting frustration become part of the problem didn’t help. That was coach Micah Nori’s assessment after Saturday’s 125-103 home loss to the Spurs, a game that was considerably less competitive than the final score suggests. “I just thought that was the first time we just got […] The post Blazers’ Micah Nori: ‘We gave in a little bit’ in loss to Spurs appeared first on Hoops Wire.

The Wizards scored 75 points Saturday. For an NBA team, that’s a long night. Their 114-75 loss to the Thunder produced the lowest scoring total by any team this season. But coach Brian Keefe wasn’t ready to attribute the result to a lack of effort. Asked about his team’s compete level from the second quarter […] The post Wizards hit season scoring low, but Brian Keefe defends effort appeared first on Hoops Wire.

PORTLAND, OREGON - NOVEMBER 07: Deni Avdija #8 of the Portland Trail Blazers attempts a layup against Luke Kornet #7 of the San Antonio Spurs during the first half at Moda Center on November 07, 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 Last season, the Spurs had the second...

PORTLAND, OR - NOVEMBER 7: Damian Lillard #0 of the Portland Trail Blazers dribbles the ball during the game against the San Antonio Spurs on November 7, 2026 at the Moda Center 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. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2026 NBAE (Photo by Cameron Browne/NBAE via Getty Images) | NBAE via G...

Random dribbles following the Cavaliers’ 109-97 home loss to the Knicks on Saturday. 1. The Cavs looked like a team that played the night before. The Knicks looked like a team that hadn’t played since Wednesday. That doesn’t explain everything about this one, but it would be silly to pretend it explained nothing. 2. Friday, […] The post Dribbles: Cavs run short on help, energy in another loss to Knicks appeared first on Hoops Wire.

The Spurs were the aggressors in a signature win.

Luka Doncic scored 53 points Friday, but the Lakers would probably prefer that he not need 53 every night. That’s where Walker Kessler becomes increasingly important. The Lakers paid two first-round picks to acquire a center who could finish around the basket, rebound and protect the rim. Ten games into an 8-2 start, they’re getting […] The post Lakers’ Walker Kessler giving Luka Doncic help that fits appeared first on Hoops Wire.

DALLAS, TX - NOVEMBER 6: Svi Mykhailiuk #10 of the Utah Jazz looks on during the game against the Dallas Mavericks during the 2026 Emirates NBA Cup on November 6, 2026 at 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 2026 NBAE (Photo by Sam Hodde/NBAE via Getty Images) | ...