NBA NewsYesterday, Oct 30, 2026

Who wins? Who fails spectacularly? And who will be the pleasant surprise of this year's NBA Cup, which tips off Friday night?

For a few years there, the NBA's biggest stars got along so well it was almost uncomfortable to watch. Thanks to AAU circuits, shoe company camps and brand collaborations, players understand everything is content. Collaboration is key. So friendships were formed from training together every August. No wonder Generation Z players hugged after playoff eliminations like the series had been a group project.

The Oklahoma City Thunder were one win away from a return trip to the NBA Finals, but the loss of Jalen Williams (hamstring) gave the San Antonio Spurs the edge they needed to win Game 7 of the Western Conference Finals.

We're a week and change into the 2026-27 NBA season, and our expectations have been completely upended by the injury bug.

AUSTIN, TX - OCTOBER 23: Dylan Harper #2, Stephon Castle #5, and Victor Wembanyama #1 of the San Antonio Spurs high five during the game against the Houston Rockets on October 23, 2026 at the Moody Center in Austin, 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 (Photos by Michael Gonzales/NBAE via...

Yaxel Lendeborg is exactly who the Warriors needed.  They didn’t get Giannis Antetokounmpo. They didn’t get LeBron James. Their offseason was widely viewed as underwhelming.  But Lendeborg has surpassed expectations and is helping prop the window open for Steph Curry and Draymond Green to play meaningful basketball this season.  Golden State Warriors forward Yaxel Lendeborg (1)...

Oct 21, 2026; Houston, Texas, USA; Dallas Mavericks forward Sergio de Larrea (55) wears a debut patch on his jersey and defends against Houston Rockets forward Kevin Durant (7) during the game at Toyota Center. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-Imagn Images | IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect Houston Rockets vs. Dallas Mavericks October 30th, 2026 Location: American Airlines Center — Dallas, Texas Time: 7:00 PM CST TV: Space City Home Network Radio:KBME Sports Talk 790 / KLTN 102.9 (en español) ...

Veteran NBA swingman Brandon Boston Jr. has officially signed with Trabzonspor, the Turkish team announced on Friday (via Twitter). Reporting earlier this week indicated that Trabzonspor was Boston’s probable landing spot after he was waived by the Bulls at the end of the NBA preseason. Donatas Urbonas of BasketNews.com reported at the time that Boston […]

Yaxel Lendeborg had an eventful first full week in the NBA, and it appears it will stay that way. Lendeborg spoke with Luca Evans of the San Francisco Chronicle and told him he is “going to stay true to myself” when asked about potentially taking media training. “I’m not doing that, man. I’m going to...

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Jordi Fernandez made a significant change to the Brooklyn Nets’ lineup three games into the season. The Nets head coach replaced veteran Keon Ellis with sophomore point guard Nolan Traore in the starting five during Tuesday’s 125-124 loss to the Boston Celtics. He revealed the motivation behind the decision on Friday. “Our shot selection was […] The post Nets’ Jordi Fernandez reveals motivation behind moving Nolan Traore into starting lineup appeared first on ClutchPoints.

The Golden State Warriors have been a strong coming out party for rookie Yaxel Lendeborg during opening week of the NBA. The No. 11 overall pick in the 2026 NBA Draft has come out firing on all cylinders, both on and off the court, bringing immediate attention to a franchise that has been starving for […] The post Gary Payton gets real on Yaxel Lendeborg-Luka Doncic feud ahead of Warriors-Lakers appeared first on ClutchPoints.