NBA NewsYesterday, Nov 8, 2026

Miami Heat guard Klay Thompson said the team needs to improve its defense and ball movement ahead of its game against the Sacramento Kings. The post Klay Thompson calls for improved Heat defense appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

The Toronto Raptors have been without star forward Kawhi Leonard for the past seven games as he’s been dealing with a knee injury, and the latest update on his status doesn’t sound like he’s going to be back on the court anytime soon. Leonard has reportedly rejoined the team as the Raptors prepare for a […] The post Kawhi Leonard injury update comes with unfortunate caveat appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Egor Demin will miss his sixth straight game on Sunday in Dallas, but Nets head coach Jordi Fernandez says the second-year guard is making progress in his recovery from a bone bruise in his right leg, per Brian Lewis of The New York Post. The team plans to reevaluate Demin’s leg injury after Sunday’s game. […]

Golden State Warriors stars Stephen Curry and Draymond Green were understandably perplexed when they were on the bench to start overtime in Saturday's 126-119 win over the Orlando Magic.

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Kendall Gill says leaving the Charlotte Hornets after his third NBA season remains one of his biggest career regrets, decades after the franchise became a 1990s cultural phenomenon. The post Kendall Gill calls leaving Hornets his biggest regret appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

Erik Spoelstra has made Miami's defensive struggles his top priority after the Heat opened the 2026-27 season with a 3-6 record. The post Erik Spoelstra puts Heat defense ahead of Giannis-Bam fit appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

Jonathan Kuminga has embraced the “dirty work role” the Timberwolves asked him to play when he signed with the defensive-minded team in free agency, writes Jon Krawczynski of The Athletic (free link). Head coach Chris Finch continues to praise Kuminga, calling him a “godsend” last week and saying the Wolves “would be lost without him […]

The Indiana Pacers could face a difficult roster decision involving Ben Sheppard, who is expected to miss most or potentially all of the season after undergoing surgery to fully repair a torn left meniscus. The post Pacers could trade Ben Sheppard amid injuries appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

Indiana Pacers head coach Rick Carlisle provided an update on Tyrese Haliburton's recovery from a left hamstring strain, confirming that the star guard remains sidelined without a clear return date. The post Tyrese Haliburton progressing but return timetable uncertain appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

Utah Jazz owner Ryan Smith has expressed his continued support for head coach Will Hardy and the team's front office despite the franchise's ongoing struggles. The post Jazz owner Ryan Smith backs current leadership appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

Los Angeles Clippers forward Brandon Ingram is making progress in his recovery from a partially torn Achilles tendon as he prepares to make his debut with the team. The post Brandon Ingram progresses toward Los Angeles debut appeared first on TalkBasket.net.