NBA NewsYesterday, Nov 11, 2026

Goodwin's hustle, enthusiasm, and defensive swagger provide the kind of leadership that doesn't appear in box scores.

SAN FRANCISCO, CA - NOVEMBER 2: Yaxel Lendeborg #1 and Brandin Podziemski #2 of the Golden State Warriors high five during the game against the Phoenix Suns on November 2, 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 Ima...

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“Everybody in the league expects a guilty finding” regarding the Bucks’ dealings with Gary Trent Jr., Brian Windhorst of ESPN states on the latest edition of The Hoop Collective podcast (Twitter video link). The veteran shooting guard was signed to a four-year, $64MM contract in July after coming off an unproductive season that saw him […]

Lauri Markkanen suffered two nondisplaced fractures in his right hand during Friday’s game against Dallas and will be reevaluated in four weeks, the Jazz announced (via Twitter). More to come …

Former NBA guard Kenny Smith revealed as final bidder in one of three potential ownership groups.

Heat coach Erik Spoelstra continues to experiment with his bench, as Simone Fontecchio and Myron Gardner both saw expanded playing time in Tuesday’s win at Utah, writes Anthony Chiang of The Miami Herald (subscription required). Fontecchio scored three points in seven minutes, while Gardner had four points, three rebounds and an assist in 10 minutes […]

With the Philadelphia 76ers and Boston Celtics set to face each other for the first time this season on Tuesday, all eyes will be on the dynamic between Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown.

PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA - NOVEMBER 10: Joel Embiid #21 of the Philadelphia 76ers celebrates with LeBron James #23 against the Boston Celtics at Xfinity Mobile Arena on November 10, 2026 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The Celtics defeated the 76ers 123-101. 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 Mitchell Leff/Getty Images) | Getty I...

Luka Doncic has the Lakers scoring enough to win most nights. He’d also like them to make life a little harder on the other team. Despite a 10-2 start and six straight victories, Doncic sees plenty of room for improvement defensively. “I think we can be way better than 21st,” Doncic said after the win […] The post Lakers’ Luka Doncic sees room for defensive growth: ‘We can be way better’ appeared first on Hoops Wire.

The Los Angeles Lakers are better than expected, jumping out to a 10-2 start for an early hold on first place in the Western Conference.

PORTLAND, OREGON - NOVEMBER 07: Chris Youngblood #11 of the Portland Trail Blazers smiles during the first half against the San Antonio Spurs at Moda Center on November 07, 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 Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Soobum Im/Getty Images) | Getty Images Portland Trail Blazers two-way contract guard Chris Youngbl...