AnalysisMonday, Nov 2, 2026

Luka Doncic scored 45 points Sunday in the Lakers' 131-125 win over the Raptors, but it was his defensive impact that drew the most praise.

San Antonio Spurs superstar Victor Wembanyama appeared on 60 Minutes Sunday night and passed along an important lesson he learned from legendary former head coach Gregg Popovich.

Las Vegas' 2023 title team topped our rankings two years ago. Where do the 2026 Valkyries fit in?

Our experts have picks for all of college basketball's best games on opening night of the 2026-27 season

Hoops 360 host Caroline Fenton and women's basketball writer Cassandra Negley break down the Golden State Valkyries' historic 2026 WNBA championship and the key factors that fueled their title run. They highlight the team culture that set the foundation for success, Natalie Nakase's ability to make critical adjustments, Gabby Williams' star power and Kiah Stokes' defensive impact in slowing down Angel Reese.

Jeremy Fears Jr. is looking to become the first player in Michigan State history to win the Wooden Award. See the odds as the season tips off.

The 2026-27 college basketball season begins for most teams Monday

The Heat started the season with an 0-4 record but have won their past two games to move to 2-4. While perennial All-Defensive center Bam Adebayo struggled on offense during that initial stretch, he was also one of the driving forces behind the two-game winning streak, writes Anthony Chiang of The Miami Herald. Adebayo says […]

The elite team chemistry that carried the Knicks to a championship has been absent in the first six games of the new season, writes Jared Schwartz of The New York Post. Togetherness is a quality that has to be rebuilt rather than carried over, and coach Mike Brown compares it to mountain climbing. “We’re climbing […]

Golden State Warriors rookie Yaxel Lendeborg revealed that he initially struggled with confidence while playing alongside Stephen Curry and Draymond Green, admitting that he was hesitant to take shots before receiving encouragement from both veterans. The post Yaxel Lendeborg credits Steph Curry for newfound confidence appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

This week on The IX Sports Podcast College Basketball Edition, Melissa Triebwasser and Michael Waterloo celebrate the return of college basketball with a final preseason ranking of players and programs. The post The IX Sports Podcast College Basketball Edition: College basketball tips off! appeared first on The IX Sports.

NBA legend Kevin Garnett explained how running several miles every day helped him maintain his conditioning throughout games, giving him a physical and psychological advantage over opposing players. The post Kevin Garnett explains why he never tired appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

Former NBA guard Iman Shumpert named Jamal Crawford, Dwyane Wade, and Derrick Rose as the three toughest ball handlers he faced during his career, while placing Kyrie Irving in a separate category because of his exceptional dribbling ability. The post Iman Shumpert names toughest NBA ball handlers appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

Former Boston Celtics guard Evan Turner dismissed claims that Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown were never friends, explaining that the two stars always showed respect for each other during his time with the team. The post Evan Turner dismisses Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown feud appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

New South Carolina Gamecock Jordan Lee. | Getty Images While No. 13 Notre Dame’s 99-75 victory over Villanova in Rome technically served as the official tip off of the 2026-27 women’s college basketball season (all with an extra dose of Catholicism), today is the real opening day, with tons of teams taking a first step towards a national championship, an NCAA Tournament bid, a better finish in conference play or, at minimum, a few more wins than last season. The most high-profile action will,...

Victor Wembanyama discussed his ambitions, personal development, training methods and outlook on life in a 60 Minutes interview, saying he believes he should win the NBA MVP award in the 2026-27 season. The post Victor Wembanyama: “I should win MVP this year” appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

Paul George said winning an NBA championship is his only priority in his 17th season after the Boston Celtics beat the Orlando Magic 108-97 on Sunday, November 1. The post Paul George makes championship goal clear: “It’s all I care about” appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

Kentavious Caldwell-Pope believes the Denver Nuggets team that won the 2023 NBA championship would defeat the 2026 New York Knicks in a hypothetical playoff series, predicting a 4-2 victory for his former team. The post Kentavious Caldwell-Pope favors Nikola Jokic over Karl-Anthony Towns appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

Spurs star Victor Wembanyama didn't sugarcoat his feelings about San Antonio's loss to the Knicks in the 2026 NBA Finals.

The Brooklyn Nets outlasted the Indiana Pacers 98-90 to get their first win of the season on Sunday night. The post Porter, Randle lead Nets rout short-handed Pacers 98-90 appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

The Boston Celtics dethroned the Orlando Magic 108-97 to obtain their fifth straight victory on Sunday. The post Tatum, George lift Celtics outlast Magic 108-97 appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

Los Angeles Lakers center Walker Kessler praised Luka Doncic’s defensive impact after the guard recorded 45 points, 15 rebounds, six assists and five steals in Sunday’s 131-125 victory over the Toronto Raptors. The post Walker Kessler: “Luka doesn’t get enough credit for his defense” appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

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LOS ANGELES – To say Los Angeles Lakers star Luka Doncic is on a hot streak would be an understatement. The early MVP candidate has been averaging 39.6 points in his last five games. That includes games of 52, 45 and 41 points. The Lakers have gotten off to a 5-2 start to the season […] The post Luka Doncic drops incredibly humble reaction to recent scoring blitz appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Yaxel Lendeborg is on an impressive run amid his rookie season with the Golden State Warriors. After a handful of seve games in the NBA, he’s earning high praise from teammates and analysts. Recently, sports media personality Bill Simmons endorsed the star forward as an All-Star with the Bay Area team. The rookie has already […] The post Bill Simmons makes bold All-Star prediction about Warriors’ Yaxel Lendeborg appeared first on ClutchPoints.

It comes after a turbulent season for Cunningham.

He's making it clear where he stands.

SAN FRANCISCO, CA - NOVEMBER 1: Gradey Dick #9 of the LA Clippers drives to the basket during the game against the Golden State Warriors on November 1, 2026 at Chase Center in San Francisco, California. 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 Noah Graham/NBAE via Getty Images) | NBAE via Gett...

HOUSTON, TX - NOVEMBER 2: Jayson Tatum #0 of the Boston Celtics drives to the basket during the game against the Houston Rockets on November 2, 2026 at the Toyota Center in Houston, Texas. 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 Logan Riely/NBAE via Getty Images) | NBAE via Getty Images T...

PHOENIX, ARIZONA - OCTOBER 24: Devin Booker #15 of the Phoenix Suns drives to the basket against Georges Niang #32 of the Golden State Warriors during the first half at Mortgage Matchup Center on October 24, 2026 in Phoenix, Arizona. 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 Chris Coduto/Getty Images) | Getty Images Who: Phoenix Suns (1-...