AnalysisFriday, Oct 30, 2026

Philadelphia 76ers veteran forward Jaylen Brown will be out of Friday's NBA Cup game against the New York Knicks with a left knee patella injury, the team announced.

Golden State Warriors rookie Yaxel Lendeborg is getting into the Halloween spirit ahead of his rematch with Luka Dončić and the Los Angeles Lakers.

The teenage phenom might make it look awfully bright in Memphis, sooner rather than later.

Golden State Warriors head coach Steve Kerr admitted that the team was surprised by Kristaps Porziņģis' absence to begin training camp.

New York Knicks guard Jalen Brunson was named the Philadelphia Sports Writers Association's Professional Athlete of the Year for 2026 on Friday.

Coaches explain how they've prepared while unsure who will be on their rosters when NCAA basketball games start.

Teams will dominate, players will breakout and at least one storyline will define each conference this season.

Relive some of the most dynamic duos in March Madness men's history since 1982 including Michael Jordan and James Worthy, Carmelo Anthony and Gerry McNamara, and John Wall and DeMarcus Cousins.

Dan Titus takes you through who he's picking for his Perfect 5 lineup for Friday's Prime doubleheader.

Here are the all-time starting lineups in Villanova and Notre Dame's men's basketball history.

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

LeBron James doesn't feel he has yet hit his peak with the Philadelphia 76ers.

After the most acrimonious exit of his career, Durant reveals how much he appreciates Oklahoma City.

New York Knicks star Jalen Brunson apparently isn't surprised to hear his teammate Josh Hart is talking about tiredness six games into the defense of their 2026 NBA title.

The Knicks, to no surprise, need Towns on the court and out of foul trouble.

Michael Cooper believes the Los Angeles Lakers should retire LeBron James’ jersey and eventually honor him with a statue outside Crypto.com Arena, telling Brandon “Scoop B” Robinson in an exclusive interview. Cooper, a five-time NBA champion with the Showtime Lakers, said James’ 2020 championship with Los Angeles makes him deserving of both honors. James is […] The post Michael Cooper says Lakers should retire LeBron James’ jersey appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

Former NBA All-Star Gilbert Arenas revealed that Allen Iverson was the one player from his era he never wanted to defend, citing the former Philadelphia 76ers star’s relentless energy and offensive ability. Arenas, who faced some of the league’s best scorers during his career, explained that guarding Iverson presented a different challenge compared to defending […] The post Gilbert Arenas names hardest opponent to defend appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

A first look at the field of 76 teams for the 2027 NCAA tournament

But the general mood somehow feels a little less electric than it ought to be, right?

Richard Jefferson believes Shaquille O’Neal would have forced the Golden State Warriors to abandon their small-ball approach if they had faced the Los Angeles Lakers during O’Neal’s prime. Speaking with former NBA guard Jeff Teague, Jefferson discussed the challenges of playing against the Lakers, who swept his New Jersey Nets in the 2002 NBA Finals. […] The post Richard Jefferson explains why Shaq would’ve dominated Warriors appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

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.

Your long wait is over. The 2026 NBA Cup has officially arrived. We tip things off on Friday at Xfinity Mobile Arena in an opening-night rematch between the Philadelphia 76ers and New York Knicks.

Former NBA star Gilbert Arenas explained why many retired basketball players experience financial difficulties, pointing to the substantial expenses that often continue long after their playing careers have ended. According to Arenas, financial problems among former players are not always the result of irresponsible spending. Instead, many struggle to adjust to life without the large […] The post Gilbert Arenas warns NBA players about retirement appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

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)...

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...

Will one of the Lakers' veteran forwards get more playing time moving forward?

Nobody can deny that Lakers star guard Luka Dončić is one of the NBA’s best offensive players. Dončić’s defense doesn’t earn the same acclaim. Luka Doncic of the Los Angeles Lakers reacts during a game against the Portland Trail Blazers in Los Angeles on Tuesday, Oct. 27, 2026. Max Kellerman did not mince words about...

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.