AnalysisSaturday, Oct 31, 2026

Notre Dame rallied late to beat Villanova in the Eternal City Tip-Off, a season opening event played in Rome in front of Wildcats alum Pope Leo XIV.

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.

Behind a theatrical 31 points from Stephen Curry late Friday night, the Golden State Warriors roared from way back for a 112-95 win over the Los Angeles Lakers.

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

Austin Reaves had the perfect one-word summary about the Los Angeles Lakers blowing a 25-point lead to the Golden State Warriors in Friday's 112-95 loss to the Golden State Warriors.

Stephen Curry continued to climb up the NBA's all-time scoring list during the Golden State Warriors' clash with the Los Angeles Lakers on Friday night.

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

San Antonio Spurs star Victor Wembanyama has his sights set on winning the NBA MVP award this season.

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.

Angel Reese was confident in the Dream's future after a tough WNBA Finals loss, saying, "Just because we didn't win today doesn't mean we won't be champions in the future."

Luke Kornet was an overlooked part of the Spurs’ run to the NBA Finals last season, providing quality backup minutes behind Victor Wembanyama and starting 25 games. The veteran center has gotten off to a slow start this fall, prompting coach Mitch Johnson to come to his defense, Tom Orsborn of The San Antonio Express-News […]

NBA superstar Kevin Durant believes he belongs among basketball's greatest players of all time, but he does not consider it necessary to rank himself above legends such as Michael Jordan, Kobe Bryant or LeBron James. The post Kevin Durant addresses comparisons with Michael Jordan appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

The junior wing is primed for a big year on a Trojans team facing high expectations. The post Kennedy Smith embodies ‘dog’ mentality for USC appeared first on The IX Sports.

Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green believes NBA players who accept team-friendly contracts never truly recover the money they give up, even if they earn additional income elsewhere. The post Draymond Green explains why pay cuts hurt appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

Former NBA defensive specialist Tony Allen questioned whether Jaylen Brown belongs among the league's top defenders after Brandon Jennings mentioned the Boston Celtics star during a discussion about defensive players. The post Tony Allen doubts Jaylen Brown’s defensive credentials appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

Evan Mobley scored 27 points and Jarrett Allen added 25 as the Cleveland Cavaliers defeated the Milwaukee Bucks 136-111 on Saturday night at Fiserv Forum. The post Evan Mobley, Jarrett Allen power Cavaliers past Bucks appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

The Heat finally got the shooting performance they’ve been expecting from Klay Thompson in Friday’s win over Indiana, writes Eric Nehm of The Athletic. After connecting at 32.4% from behind the arc in Miami’s first five games, Thompson drilled seven three-pointers and finished with 25 points. He fulfilled a prediction by coach Erik Spoelstra, who […]

Max Kellerman believes Cooper Flagg lacks the single defining trait that makes some NBA superstars immediately recognizable, even as the Dallas Mavericks forward produces across multiple statistical categories. The post Max Kellerman explains why Cooper Flagg is hard to market appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

When Golden State launched, the owner said the team would win a title within five years. The Valkyries did it in two.

Double-digit comebacks are “taxing,” Hart said, and it’s not something they can rely on, even if improbable rallies were a defining part of their postseason run.

Yaxel Lendeborg said he was "absolutely" looking forward to the rematch with Luka Doncic, then he got absolutely pulverized.

The Dream and Valkyries will face off in the WNBA’s first Game 7. | NBAE via Getty Images On Saturday night in San Francisco, WNBA fans will witness the league’s first-ever Game 7, with the host Golden State Valkyries and visiting Atlanta Dream vying for a first championship in a winner-take-all conclusion to the 2026 WNBA Finals (8 p.m. ET, USA Network). It, however, will be the 14th time that the WNBA’s championship series has gone the distance. IT ALL COMES DOWN TO THIS 🚨 Saturday. A winn...

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...

Ballhalla on Pride Night. (Photo by Thearon W. Henderson) | Getty Images The Atlanta Dream have star power. The Golden State Valkyries have depth and all the intangibles needed in clutch time. The Dream have State Farm Arena, which proved to be a phenomenal home atmosphere—but that’s over now. The Valkyries have Ballhalla, and if all other strengths cancel out, the fact that Game 7 is there could give Golden State the advantage they need in Saturday’s winner-take-all contest (8 p.m. ET, USA N...

After the Heat started the season on a brutal 0-4 stretch, the team has now won the past two games, with the latest being a 145-125 win over the Indiana Pacers in the first NBA Cup group play game. As the Heat look to keep the winning streak going, a key piece to the success, […] The post Heat’s Davion Mitchell claps back at fan blasting his 2026-27 turnover stat appeared first on ClutchPoints.

The Chicago Bulls continue to struggle to find their footing early in the 2026-27 NBA season. Despite entering their NBA Cup match hoping to turn things around and build some momentum, the Bulls suffered another disappointing loss against the Boston Celtics on Friday night. However, rookie Caleb Wilson isn’t prepared to accept the team’s difficult […] The post Caleb Wilson refuses to accept being a loser amid Bulls’ early struggles appeared first on ClutchPoints.

After Washington Wizards’ top prospect AJ Dybantsa made his NBA debut, he talked about what he’s learned from Anthony Davis. Dybantsa finished with 19 points against the Cleveland Cavs. Then, he helped the Wizards beat the Charlotte Hornets 95-79 in his first NBA Cup matchup. After the win, Dybantsa revealed how Davis has influenced his […] The post Wizards’ AJ Dybantsa reveals biggest lesson he’s learned from Anthony Davis so far appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Kyrie Irving has seen plenty of talented players throughout his NBA career, and he can spot rare talent when he sees it. It was Cooper Flagg’s competitive drive that has already stood out to the Dallas Mavericks veteran. The 19-year-old showed that quality again Friday, helping Dallas hand the Houston Rockets their first loss of […] The post Mavericks’ Kyrie Irving reveals Cooper Flagg’s ‘ very rare’ trait after defeating Rockets appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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.

DAYTON, OHIO - MARCH 18: Evan Ipsaro #2 of the Miami (OH) Redhawks reacts to making a basket against the SMU Mustangs during the First Four round of the 2026 NCAA Men's Basketball tournament held at UD Arena on March 18, 2026 in Dayton, Ohio. (Photo by Ben Solomon/NCAA Photos via Getty Images) | NCAA Photos via Getty Images T-minus two days before the official start day of the college basketball season, and there are so many notable mid-major games to tip it off. The fans voted Miami (OH) at ...