NBA NewsYesterday, Nov 2, 2026

About years after the Sacramento Kings fired then-head coach Mike Brown, things are getting chippy again. Brown’s son, Elijah Brown, has publicly criticized Domantas Sabonis following a report that the Kings center was unhappy playing alongside rookie Darius Acuff Jr. Elijah brought up Sabonis’ previous partnership with De’Aaron Fox under his father, questioning why the […] The post Kings’ Mike Brown’s son puts Domantas Sabonis on blast after Darius Acuff Jr. rumor appeared first on ClutchPoi...

CLEVELAND — Six games into the season, the Cavaliers have looked pretty good at times. Other times, not so much. That’s not necessarily unusual for early November. But the Cavs have some fairly large goals this season, and they’re still figuring out the best way to go about reaching them. Next up are the Thunder, […] The post Cavs still looking for consistency as Thunder come to town appeared first on Hoops Wire.

LOS ANGELES – New Los Angeles Lakers forward Ziaire Williams will miss his third straight game due to a foot injury as the team squares off against the Toronto Raptors on Sunday evening. Williams has been part of the starting lineup from the beginning of the season, and Lakers head coach JJ Redick acknowledged that […] The post Ziaire Williams gets ‘cautious’ injury update per JJ Redick appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Lakers The Lakers got another big night from Luka Doncic. Getting their starters an early seat on the bench proved more difficult. Doncic finished with 45 points, 15 rebounds, six assists and five steals in Sunday’s 131-125 win over the Raptors, hitting eight of his 12 attempts from deep. But as Ryan Ward of Lakers […] The post NBA Notes: Lakers, Luka Doncic, Bulls, Nic Claxton, Nets appeared first on Hoops Wire.

LOS ANGELES, CA - NOVEMBER 1: Austin Reaves #15, and Walker Kessler #14 of the Los Angeles Lakers high five 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 Adam Pantozzi/NBAE via Getty ...

Last year, this defense was the whole identity of the team. We watched a roster nobody believed in become a problem every night because they chased, they swiped, they dove on the floor, and they made you earn every bucket. Four games into this season, that team is gone. The Suns are 1-3 and have allowed 122 points or more in all four games. Dillon Brooks stood at the podium and called it what it is: “We’re 30th in defense, so that’s not great. That’s terrible.” Then they spent three days dril...

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The Cavs host the injury-plagued Thunder.

The league's worst 3-Point defense meets Steph Curry on a heater. Uh oh.

Following Friday’s win over the Pacers, Giannis Antetokounmpo was asked what he believed was the most important thing he had seen in Miami’s two victories. He did not hesitate. “Bam,” Antetokounmpo said. “I think the way he guards. He took the challenge against Jalen Johnson, and he was incredible. He took the challenge against (Pascal) Siakam, and everybody else followed his tone. “I think he did a great job setting the tone. And after that, the game becomes easier for us. It’s easier for me...

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NEW YORK, NEW YORK - MARCH 20: Mohamed Diawara #51 of the New York Knicks dribbles the ball against Nolan Traore #88 of the Brooklyn Nets during the second quarter at Barclays Center on March 20, 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 Pamela Smith/Getty Images) | Getty Images Tonight, the World Champion* Knicks ...