AnalysisThursday, Oct 29, 2026

When Golden State and Atlanta play Thursday, a champion will be crowned or the WNBA Finals will be forced to Game 7.

Lakers star Luka Doncic (back) and starter Ziaire Williams (foot) will not play in Wednesday's game vs. the Clippers, who will be without Rui Hachimura (quad).

The fantasy basketball experts go over what hasn't gone as planned during the opening week of the NBA season.

The 2026-27 men’s college basketball season tips off with everything from a historic opener in Rome to midnight games and a shifting national landscape that shows just how different college basketball will look this year.

FOX Sports’ Ben Portnoy tells the story behind a once-in-an-eternity college basketball doubleheader between Villanova and Notre Dame in Rome.

CBS Sports' annual span of college hoops country offers a map of the sport's top program in every state for the next five months

Here's a look at the coaching changes that could have a major impact on the 2026-27 men's college basketball season.

Philadelphia 76ers star Jaylen Brown explained how he manages outside noise without letting it affect him.

We have a matchup of unbeatens in the NBA on Thursday as Memphis visits Portland and Ja Morant

Rudy Gobert isn't worried about an interaction with LaMelo Ball that turned some heads during Wednesday's loss to the Golden State Warriors.

On the heels of Tuesday’s 136-129 loss to Portland, the Lakers acknowledged that they need to be better defensively, writes Thuc Nhi Nguyen of The Los Angeles Times. Starting center Walker Kessler, who took responsibility for the team’s struggles on that end of the floor (Twitter video link via Khobi Price of The California Post), […]

The Knicks needed a spark, and assistant coach Rick Brunson pointed to Tyler Kolek.

Jaylen Brown has criticized the way NBA awards are determined, arguing that the voting process is subjective and that players should not depend on individual recognition for their happiness. Brown questioned the standards used to select award winners, suggesting that media members sometimes favor particular players or narratives rather than applying consistent criteria. He explained […] The post Jaylen Brown criticizes NBA awards voting process appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

Stephen Curry acknowledged that the Golden State Warriors’ championship era is approaching its conclusion, telling The Athletic that the team is “close to the end” while emphasizing the importance of making the most of the time remaining. “You acknowledge that this will end at some point,” Curry said. “Of course, you have it in the […] The post Stephen Curry says Warriors dynasty is nearing its end appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

NBA legend Carmelo Anthony believes Paul George has always been comfortable playing a secondary role, arguing that his early experiences in the league helped shape his approach throughout his career. Anthony discussed George’s ability to play alongside other stars, suggesting that the veteran forward developed the mentality of a second option during his first years […] The post Carmelo Anthony says Paul George prefers secondary role appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

NBA legend Carmelo Anthony has pushed back against the perception that players from his generation were too friendly with one another and lacked competitiveness on the court. Anthony addressed the idea that personal relationships between NBA stars prevented them from developing intense rivalries, arguing that friendships had little influence on how players approached games. The […] The post Carmelo Anthony rejects claims his generation lacked rivalries appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

Here’s New Orleans Pelicans head coach Jamahl Mosley on the locker room vibes following Wednesday’s 104-91 home loss vs. the Denver Nuggets. (via New Orleans Pelicans): “Guys aren’t happy. I’m not happy. Nobody wants to be 0-4. And in that same breath, you understand it’s a part of a process of growing and getting better. […] The post Jamahl Mosley: The players and I aren’t happy about 0-4 start appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

Whatever they’re doing and recommending to maintain health, it’s clearly working.

Former NBA player Charlie Villanueva has sparked a debate about whether Dallas Mavericks star Cooper Flagg can become the face of the NBA, suggesting that the young forward’s race could affect his chances of taking on that role. During a discussion with several former NBA players, Villanueva questioned whether a white American player could become […] The post Charlie Villanueva questions Cooper Flagg’s NBA potential appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

Dallas Mavericks star Kyrie Irving has opened up about the process of regaining his confidence and rhythm on the basketball court following an extended absence from NBA action. The veteran guard acknowledged that returning to competitive basketball requires both physical preparation and mental adjustment, even for a player with his experience. Irving explained that there […] The post Kyrie Irving discusses challenges of NBA return appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

Tyrese Maxey scored 27 points and hit two crucial three-pointers in the final 90 seconds as the Philadelphia 76ers rallied from a 13-point deficit to beat the Indiana Pacers 114-109 on Wednesday night. Joel Embiid and Jaylen Brown each recorded a double-double as Philadelphia improved to 4-1 with its second consecutive road win. Maxey’s late […] The post Tyrese Maxey’s late 3-pointers lift 76ers past Pacers after comeback appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

The Phoenix Suns’ locker room is experiencing growing frustration over the team’s lack of a true point guard, Chris Haynes reported on Oct. 29, as Phoenix opened the season with a 1-2 record. “There’s some growing frustration within that locker room for the simple fact that that roster does not have a point guard that […] The post Suns players frustrated by lack of true point guard appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

The full 60 Minutes interview with Wembanyama will air this Sunday (Nov. 1) on CBS

Here are three numbers the Valkyries need to flip in order to bring home their first championship.

Here's what you need to know for the league's annual in-season tournament.

Austin Reaves didn’t know what to think of Luka Dončić when he first met him.  After the Mavericks stunningly traded Dončić to the Lakers in February 2025, the Slovenian superstar mostly kept to himself.  Reaves acknowledged he didn’t even think they would become friends.  “I wasn’t joking,” Reaves told the California Post in an exclusive interview....

Brian Scalabrine took another apparent shot at Jaylen Brown during Boston’s overtime win over Brooklyn, pointing to the former Celtics star’s league-leading turnover total from last season while praising Jayson Tatum for protecting the ball. During Tuesday’s, October 27, broadcast, Scalabrine highlighted Tatum’s performance before joking about how he could use Brown’s turnover numbers to […] The post Brian Scalabrine takes another jab at Jaylen Brown amid Celtics fallout appeared first on Tal...

The Warriors sent the “Inside the NBA” crew personalized jerseys — Charles Barkley’s was extra special. Barkley went viral after an “Inside the NBA” segment of “Who He Play For?” because of the Hall of Famer’s inability to accurately pinpoint where players landed in the offseason. From Moe Wagner to Taurean Prince, Barkley went 0-for-5...

For a team that’s trying to change the direction of a franchise that knows tanking all too well — and lost its first seven games a year ago — they know the results have to change.

Jarred Vanderbilt finally got his shot at being in the Lakers' rotation.