AnalysisFriday, Oct 23, 2026

Oct 21, 2026; Portland, Oregon, USA; Portland Trail Blazers center Donovan Clingan (23) and Phoenix Suns forward Miles Bridges (22) battle for control of the ball during the first half at Moda Center. Mandatory Credit: Troy Wayrynen-Imagn Images | IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect It’s been nearly 48 hours since the Phoenix Suns tipped off their season, and boy did that opener get a reaction out of me. It wasn’t what we wanted, it certainly wasn’t what we expected, and it was absolutely cause ...

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - OCTOBER 08: Anthony Davis #23 of the Washington Wizards reacts during the first half against the New York Knicks at Madison Square Garden on October 08, 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 Sarah Stier/Getty Images) | Getty Images The Washington Wizards play the Chicago Bulls tomorrow. Let...

PORTLAND, OREGON - OCTOBER 21: Deni Avdija #8, Ja Morant #1 and Damian Lillard #0 of the Portland Trail Blazers react during the first half against the Phoenix Suns at Moda Center on October 21, 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 Steph Chambers/Getty Images) | Getty Images Fresh off a dominant season-open...

Both the Pistons and the Heat enter this game on opposite-outcomes on Opening Night. For the Pistons, they overcame a 22-point second half deficit against the Boston Celtics to pull off a thrilling win. For the Heat, it was a 25-point loss against the Timberwolves in which they were pretty much only in the game in the first quarter. The Timberwolves seem like a very bad matchup for the Heat with their high-level guard play that the Heat have to counter with a couple of star bigs, but not nece...

Houston Rockets vs. San Antonio Spurs October 23, 2026 Location: Moody Center, Austin, TX Time: 8:30 PM CST TV: Space City Home Network Radio:KBME Sports Talk 790 / KLTN 102.9 (en español) Probable Starters Rockets: Fred VanVleet, Amen Thompson, Jabari Smith Jr., Kevin Durant, Alperen Sengun Spurs: Dylan Harper, Stephon Castle, Devin Vassell, Julian Champagnie, Victor Wembanyama The Rockets face the Spurs in a Texas Death Match. Join us at TDS or on the SB Nation app to talk game all night.

SAN ANTONIO, TX - OCTOBER 20: After a flagrant foul by De'Aaron Fox #4 of the San Antonio Spurs on Chet Holmgren #7 of the Oklahoma City Thunder an official had to separate the players In the second half at Frost Bank Center on October 20, 2026 in San Antonio, Texas. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Ronald Cortes/Getty Images) | Get...

ATLANTA, GA - SEPTEMBER 28: Corey Kispert #24 of the Atlanta Hawks poses for a portrait during NBA Media Day on September 28 2026 at PC&E in Atlanta, Georgia. 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 Adam Hagy/NBAE via Getty Images) | NBAE via Getty Images Corey Kispert was a mid-season additi...

MILWAUKEE, WISCONSIN - OCTOBER 14: Kasparas Jakucionis #25 of the Milwaukee Bucks dribbles the ball against Noa Essengue #2 of the Chicago Bulls in the fourth quarter during the preseason NBA game at Fiserv Forum on October 14, 2026 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Patrick McDermott/Getty Images) | Getty Ima...

WASHINGTON, DC - OCTOBER 12: AJ Dybantsa #4 of the Washington Wizards dunks against the Brooklyn Nets during the first half of a preseason game at Capital One Arena on October 12, 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 Okay guys. I’m just as happy as all of you with th...

MEMPHIS, TN - OCTOBER 21: Keyonte George #3 and Jaren Jackson Jr. #20 of the Utah Jazz high five during the game against the Memphis Grizzlies on October 21, 2026 at FedExForum in Memphis, Tennessee. 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 Joe Murphy/NBAE via Getty Images) | NBAE via Gett...

"For the most part, most of his looks... I mean, he had three or four wide open threes. And we want them to make half of them if they're open," head coach Mike Brown said of Bridges after the loss. "But he's got to keep shooting them. And hopefully, they'll eventually go in sooner than later, but he's getting the looks that he needs to get. He's just gotta knock them down now." "He's got to make sure that he's physical on the defensive end," Brown continued on Bridges. "And he, as well as eve...

Even after just one NBA game, Hall of Fame big man Kevin Garnett already is impressed by Golden State Warriors rookie Yaxel Lendeborg.

Kevin Garnett would take the championship all day over the MVP award.

Grifters and pundits have a nasty habit of painting Angel Reese as the villain in Caitlin Clark’s origin story, but Reese has been the Atlanta Dream’s hero in the WNBA Finals, and Nick Wright implored sports media to cover that story. “Sports media needs to decide whether it wants to cover the WNBA or not,” Wright…

New footage comes to light on what led to Luka Doncic and Yaxel Lendeborg's on-court beef.

After a horrible game one, showing signs of the same ole same ole, vote for which outcome you want to see happen to the team/staff at the poll above submitted by /u/_StoRmz411_ [link] [comments]

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Yaxel Lendeborg continues to catch flak for talking trash to Luka Doncic.

Haliburton’s long awaited home return figures to make a tough spot for the Mavs

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Every team in the NBA has made its debut in the 2026-27 season after the Denver Nuggets and Cleveland Cavaliers both played for the first time on Thursday night. The regular season is genuinely eternal with 82 games on the calendar for each franchise before the playoffs start, but it’s our right as sports fans […]

The Mavericks try to get their first win of the season against the Pacers.

It was a nice season for Caitlin Clark, Kelsey Mitchell, Aliyah Boston, and the Indiana Fever. The Fever finished 28-16, third in the Eastern Conference and sixth overall, and were eliminated by the Las Vegas Aces in three games in the first round of the WNBA playoffs.

The Lakers look to hand the Clippers their first loss on Friday.

Angel Reese is the Finals MVP favorite, and two more Dream wins would turn the odds into a trophy.

The usually reserved Slovenian superstar has always been a vocal leader on the court, but as he's matured he has built chemistry with teammates off it.

Caitlin Clark's fans are taking some heat.

The Indiana Fever lost their first-round playoff series with the Las Vegas Aces in three games. Despite the early finish, superstar point guard Caitlin Clark hit her stride mid-season and put together her most complete campaign in three years as a professional. However, Clark isn’t the only young star in the WNBA. Her biggest rival…

Dallas Wings guard Paige Bueckers reacted to a Team USA announcement during the 2026 WNBA Finals as the offseason approaches.

Atlanta Dream forward DeWanna Bonner had strong words about Phoenix Mercury star Alyssa Thomas' exchange with Angel Reese during the WNBA Finals.