NBA NewsYesterday, Oct 31, 2026

MIAMI – With the Miami Heat surging after a 145-125 win over the Indiana Pacers, marking their second straight victory after the brutal 0-4 start to the season, there’s no doubt that immense improvements have taken place. As the Heat’s dynamic duo in Giannis Antetokounmpo and Bam Adebayo continue to find their groove together, the […] The post Why Giannis Antetokounmpo was actually grateful for Heat’s brutal 0-4 start to season appeared first on ClutchPoints.

This season is a crucial one for the Rockets. However, it does seem that they have put last year behind.

The Cavaliers appear close to getting their rookie spark back. With Jaylon Tyson unavailable, the timing would help. Meleek Thomas has been upgraded to probable for Saturday’s visit to the Bucks after missing Thursday’s loss in Atlanta with right foot soreness. Tyson is out with a right ankle sprain. Tipoff is scheduled for 8 p.m. […] The post Cavs likely getting Meleek Thomas back, and bench could use him appeared first on Hoops Wire.

Knicks The Knicks brought back continuity, chemistry and a championship. Getting their legs underneath them has taken a little longer. “We all feel the fatigue,” Josh Hart said after Friday’s 98-93 loss to the Sixers, via Stefan Bondy of the New York Post. “Six games in, we have to find a way to make sure […] The post NBA Notes: Knicks, Josh Hart, Lakers, Austin Reaves, Nets appeared first on Hoops Wire.

The Memphis Grizzlies could be without several key contributors when they host the Sacramento Kings on Saturday night, with guards Ty Jerome and Scotty Pippen Jr. listed as questionable and center Quinten Post considered doubtful. Memphis (5-0) will look to maintain its undefeated start against Sacramento (0-5) at 8 p.m. ET in the opener of […] The post Grizzlies get multiple injury updates for Kings clash appeared first on ClutchPoints.

BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS - OCTOBER 26: The shoes of Paul George #13 of the Boston Celtics during the second half at TD Garden on October 26, 2026 in Boston, Massachusetts. 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 Maddie Meyer/Getty Images) | Getty Images Herald ‘Best version’ of Payton Pritchard leads Celtics past Bulls in NBA Cup opener G...

The Los Angeles Lakers are a week into the Luka Doncic era, with hopes of being an NBA title-contending team again. But according to one former champion, Doncic might not ever be the guy to bring an NBA title to a team. Channing Frye appeared on his podcast, “Road Trippin’ Show,” and said, “I love...

WASHINGTON, DC - OCTOBER 30: AJ Dybantsa #4 of the Washington Wizards reacts to a play against the Charlotte Hornets during the first half of the NBA Cup game at Capital One Arena on October 30, 2026 in Washington, DC. 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 Scott Taetsch/Getty Images) | Getty Images The Washington Wizards won 95-79 la...

Pistons Paul Reed was already headed for more work after the Pistons traded Isaiah Stewart. Jalen Duren’s hamstring injury added to the assignment, and Reed has handled it well. As Omari Sankofa II of the Detroit Free Press writes, Reed has become more willing to take jumpers when defenders give him room. Through the games […] The post NBA Notes: Pistons, Paul Reed, Thunder, Bulls, Isaac Okoro appeared first on Hoops Wire.

The Golden State Warriors erased a 23-point first-quarter deficit to beat the Los Angeles Lakers 112-95 on Friday, October 30, as the Emirates NBA Cup group stage opened with 10 games. The post NBA Cup roundup: Curry leads Warriors’ historic comeback appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

MILWAUKEE, WISCONSIN - MARCH 17: Donovan Mitchell #45 of the Cleveland Cavaliers reacts during the fourth quarter against the Milwaukee Bucks at Fiserv Forum on March 17, 2026 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. 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 Patrick McDermott/Getty Images) | Getty Images The Cleveland Cavaliers will look to move on from...

The Cavaliers have spent years waiting for Evan Mobley to become more of an offensive force. Well, he’s giving them something to think about. Mobley has made 12 of his first 21 three-point attempts this season. That’s 57.1 percent, for those keeping track. And no, he isn’t going to shoot that well all year. But […] The post Cavs Notes: Evan Mobley, Koby Altman, Meleek Thomas, Bucks appeared first on Hoops Wire.