NBA NewsThursday, Nov 5, 2026

Mike Brown sees more than a spot-up shooter in Dalton Knecht. His explanation went a little further than the usual postgame scouting report. “He’s a scorer. He’s not just a shooter. A lot of people think he’s a shooter because he’s white,” Brown told reporters after Knecht’s Knicks debut, via Hunter Cookston of Sporting News. […] The post Knicks’ Mike Brown on Dalton Knecht: ‘People think he’s a shooter because he’s white’ appeared first on Hoops Wire.

Golden State Warriors head coach Steve Kerr has offered an update on Jimmy Butler’s eventual return to the team. Heading into the season, the Golden...

Coming off back-to-back wins at home, the Los Angeles Lakers hit the road on Wednesday night for their first of four matchups with the division-rival Sacramento Kings. It’s no secret that the Kings are not in a position to compete right now, and the Lakers were able to take care of business to improve to […]

LOS ANGELES, CA - NOVEMBER 1: Head Coach JJ Redick of the Los Angeles Lakers looks on during the game against the Toronto Raptors on November 1, 2026 at Crypto.Com Arena in Los Angeles, 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 the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2026 NBAE (Photo by Juan Ocampo/NBAE via Getty Images) | NBAE via Getty...

LAS VEGAS, NV - JULY 9: Norchad Omier #15 of the LA Clippers shoots a free throw during the game against the Sacramento Kings on July 9, 2026 at the Thomas & Mack Center in Las Vegas, Nevada. 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 Candice Ward/NBAE via Getty Images) | NBAE via Getty Imag...

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The Mavericks went 3-2 over the last week-and-a-half, and sit at 4-4 overall. They won three in a row against Miami (113-109), Oklahoma City (120-96), and Houston (116-111). They have lost their last two against Sacramento (115-100) and San Antonio (112-111). Cooper Flagg led the team in scoring with 24.8 points per game.  Grade: A- Despite the sour taste that Cooper Flagg’s last two games have left in everyone’s mouths, the Mavericks deserve a good grade. They beat two great teams in th...

INGLEWOOD, CA - APRIL 15: Kristaps Porzingis #7 of the Golden State Warriors smiles during the game against the LA Clippers during the SoFi Play-In Tournament on April 15, 2026 at Intuit Dome in Los Angeles, 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 the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2026 NBAE (Photo by Adam Pantozzi/NBAE via Getty ...

PORTLAND, OREGON - SEPTEMBER 28: Vít Krejčí #27 of the Portland Trail Blazers poses for a portrait during NBA media day at Moda Center on September 28, 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 GettyImages License Agreement. (Photo by Steph Chambers/Getty Images) | Getty Images The Portland Trail Blazers got sad news last night, as bench guard Vit Krejc...

The Raptors don’t need to make a major roster decision because they split their first eight games. RJ Barrett’s contract, however, gives them something to think about beyond the standings. Barrett is in the final season of his deal, carrying a roughly $29 million cap hit before unrestricted free agency. He’s also giving Toronto production […] The post Raptors’ RJ Barrett decision goes beyond a 4-4 start appeared first on Hoops Wire.

ORLANDO, FL - MARCH 31: Paolo Banchero #5 of the Orlando Magic drives to the basket during the game against the Phoenix Suns on March 31, 2026 at Kia Center in Orlando, 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. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2026 NBAE (Photo by Fernando Medina/NBAE via Getty Images) | NBAE via Getty Images The Suns...

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