NBA NewsYesterday, Nov 2, 2026

CLEVELAND, OHIO - JANUARY 19: Guard Donovan Mitchell #45 of the Cleveland Cavaliers looks for a pass around guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander #2 of the Oklahoma City Thunder during the first quarter at Rocket Arena on January 19, 2026 in Cleveland, Ohio. 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 Jason Miller/Getty Images) | Getty Images The ...

MIAMI, FLORIDA - OCTOBER 26: Cooper Flagg #32 of the Dallas Mavericks drives to the basket against Bam Adebayo #13 of the Miami Heat during the first quarter at Kaseya Center on October 26, 2026 in Miami, Florida. 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 Megan Briggs/Getty Images) | Getty Images If you’ve been locked in for the Dallas M...

The Chicago Bulls will visit the Philadelphia 76ers on Monday night. The Bulls are off to a 1-5 start. Meanwhile, center Nic Claxton has been out with a hamstring injury sustained during a preseason practice. On Monday, Claxton was listed as doubtful on the NBA injury report. In other words, he may play, but it […] The post Nic Claxton upgraded on injury report vs. 76ers, but there’s a catch appeared first on ClutchPoints.

On the latest edition of The Bill Simmons Podcast, Simmons is doubling down on his reporting about the impending sale of the Los Angeles Lakers. The Los Angeles Lakers are reportedly being sold to Josh Kushner for $12.5 billion, but Simmons reported last week that Kushner doesn’t have the funds to finalize the deal. Bill […] The post Lakers rumors: Bill Simmons doubles down on bombshell franchise sale report appeared first on ClutchPoints.

The Brooklyn Nets brought in Julius Randle to lead their offense as they shed the tanking label this season. Six games in, they’re struggling to find an identity on that end of the floor. The Nets rank 28th in offensive rating (105.0), 21st in true shooting percentage (55.5) and 29th in turnovers (19.0 per game) […] The post Michael Porter Jr. opens up on adjustment to playing with Julius Randle amid Nets’ slow start appeared first on ClutchPoints.

The New Orleans Pelicans will be facing the Memphis Grizzlies to start the week, and they have some players who may not suit up for the matchup. In their last game against the Atlanta Hawks, Dejounte Murray didn’t play due to personal reasons, but it looks like he’ll be back since he’s not listed on […] The post Pelicans vs. Grizzlies injury report: Trey Murphy III listed as Memphis guns for 7-0 record appeared first on ClutchPoints.

The Kings have been trying to find a winning combination. Domantas Sabonis would reportedly prefer to find his next one somewhere else. According to ESPN’s Tim MacMahon, the three-time All-Star is unhappy in Sacramento, and the Kings would be willing to trade him. “Quite frankly, Sabonis wants out of there, and if they can move […] The post Report: Domantas Sabonis wants out of Sacramento, Kings open to deal appeared first on Hoops Wire.

SAN FRANCISCO, CA - NOVEMBER 1: Gradey Dick #9 of the LA Clippers drives to the basket during the game against the Golden State Warriors on November 1, 2026 at Chase Center in San Francisco, California. 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 Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2026 NBAE (Photo by Noah Graham/NBAE via Getty Images) | NBAE via Gett...

The Oklahoma City Thunder have been all sorts of banged up of late, and that will continue to be the case as they take on the Cleveland Cavaliers. Aside from long-term absentees in Jalen Williams, Cason Wallace, and Chet Holmgren, Alex Caruso is once again listed as out on the official injury report due to […] The post Thunder vs. Cavs injury report: Alex Caruso still out, Peyton Watson listed appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Golden State Warriors forward Yaxel Lendeborg has emerged as one of the top rookies of the class of 2026. Lendeborg has been thrust into a key role on a Golden State Warriors team with Jimmy Butler, who is still out rehabbing a torn right ACL. He’s also become a secondary scoring option alongside Stephen Curry, […] The post Yaxel Lendeborg earns Jayson Tatum, Paul George comparison from ClutchPoints insider appeared first on ClutchPoints.

The Atlanta Hawks were a sneaky squad last season, catching fire in late February and becoming the only team to hold a series lead over the eventual NBA champion New York Knicks during the 2026 playoffs, but their spring surge does not necessarily forecast sustained success. A more robust Eastern Conference forces this franchise to […] The post Is Jalen Johnson playing tonight? Hawks vs. Pacers injury report appeared first on ClutchPoints.

DALLAS, TX - OCTOBER 30: Amen Thompson #1 of the Houston Rockets dribbles the ball during the game against the Dallas Mavericks during the 2026 Emirates NBA Cup on October 30, 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 Glenn James/NBAE via G...