NBA NewsFriday, Oct 30, 2026

BRIGHTON, MA - OCTOBER 12: Head Coach Joe Mazzulla of the Boston Celtics looks on during an all access practice on October 12, 2026 at the The Auerbach Center in Brighton, Massachusetts. 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 Brian Babineau/NBAE via Getty Images) | NBAE via Getty Images ...

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - OCTOBER 25: The sneakers featuring former Knicks captain Willis Reed worn by director Spike Lee during the third quarter of the game between the New York Knicks and the Orlando Magic at Madison Square Garden on October 25, 2026 in New York City. 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 Dustin Satloff/Getty Images) |...

While Robbie is out celebrating, Blake returns to discuss the impressive wins the Pistons have earned over the past week. Despite injuries, the team knocked off the 76ers and the Hornets, while dropping a game to a hungry Knicks team. So what should we think about the scoring lulls and how to address them? How has Paul Reed impressed? Are we seeing some new Ausar playmaking flashes? We’ve got you covered for all this and more in this week’s episode! You can watch the entire episode on our ⁠⁠⁠...

BROOKLYN, NY - JUNE 23: Kendrick Perkins smiles during the 2026 NBA Draft - Round One on June 23, 2026 at Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York. 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 David L. Nemec/NBAE via Getty Images) | NBAE via Getty Images ‘Tis the season for overreactions and hot ...

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

NEW YORK, NY - OCTOBER 20: Jalen Brunson #11 of the New York Knicks dribbles the ball during the game against the Philadelphia 76ers on October 20, 2026 at Madison Square Garden in New York City, New York. 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 Jesse D. Garrabrant/NBAE via Getty Images) ...

These three second-year sleepers are primed for leaps during this new NBA season.

TORONTO, CANADA - OCTOBER 28: Franz Wagner #22 of the Orlando Magic handles the ball during the game against the Toronto Raptors on October 28, 2026 at the Scotiabank Arena in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. 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 Mark Blinch/NBAE via Getty Images) | NBAE via G...

Woof, what a week. What began as a week full of optimism and good vibes has sort of turned on its head. But today is Feel Good Friday so we’re going to feel good, damnit! I’ll do you a solid and give you a quick hit list of five things to feel good about, basketball-wise: We’re not Denver: Our favorite “bad defending” division rival is currently 2-2. Sure, they’re without oft-injured starting forward Cam Johnson, but yikes do they look terrible. Their only two wins were against the mighty New...

NEW YORK, NY - JUNE 25: Devin Booker meets with Commissioner Adam Silver after being selected 13th overall by the Phoenix Suns in the First Round of the 2015 NBA Draft at the Barclays Center on June 25, 2015 in the Brooklyn borough of New York City. 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 Elsa/Getty Images) | Getty Images Happy Birthda...

BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS - OCTOBER 27: Jayson Tatum #0 of the Boston Celtics celebrates with fans after scoring the game winning basket in overtime to defeat the Brooklyn Nets 125-124 at TD Garden on October 27, 2026 in Boston, Massachusetts. 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 Maddie Meyer/Getty Images) | Getty Images With a rash of ...

BOSTON, MA - OCTOBER 23: Jordan Walsh #27 of the Boston Celtics is introduced before the game against the New York Knicks on October 23, 2026 at TD Garden in Boston, Massachusetts. 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 Brian Babineau/NBAE via Getty Images) | NBAE via Getty Images BOSTON...