HighlightsFriday, Oct 23, 2026

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander's historic streak of 20-point games ended Thursday night when he finished with 17 in a 96-84 win over the Nuggets.

Here is what we've learned about Duke, Tennessee, Michigan State, UConn, Auburn, Alabama, Kansas and Louisville after a four-pack of exhibition games

Tiffany Hayes has been one of the most impressive players in the postseason so far, averaging 12.3 points, 3.1 rebounds, 2.4 assists, and 1.3 stocks off the bench for the Golden State Valkyries on their quest for a championship. The veteran guard has been an explosive force for the No. 2 seed, scoring when they… The post Run it Back: Tip Hayes’ journey from retirement to the Finals appeared first on Winsidr.

Charles Barkley delivered one of the most memorable—and painful—performances in the history of ESPN’s long-running “Who He Play For?” bit this week. Seated at the studio desk alongside Kenny Smith, Ernie Johnson, and the rest of the panel, he went 0-for-5 on the first pass through the players. He showed only modest improvement on two […] The post Charles Barkley struggles badly in latest “Who He Play For?” segment appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

The Lakers made sure Rui Hachimura knew they appreciated his contributions to the franchise.

"This talented, creative gentleman got booed a big portion of his act."

The Boston Celtics stumbled out of the gates on Tuesday afternoon with an ugly road loss to the Detroit Pistons, blowing a 22-point lead in the process. Jayson Tatum’s rough performance drew the majority of the headlines in this one, but he wasn’t the only Celtics player who struggled to make things happen, as it […] The post Celtics’ Mitchell Robinson ethers his ‘trash’ performance vs. Pistons, and he’s absolutely right appeared first on ClutchPoints.

SAN ANTONIO, TX - NOVEMBER 7: Victor Wembanyama #1 of the San Antonio Spurs and Kevin Durant #7 of the Houston Rockets looks on during the 2025-26 Emirates Cup on November 7, 2025 at the Frost Bank Center in San Antonio, 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 2025 NBAE (Photos by Michael Gonzales/NBA...

SACRAMENTO, CA - OCTOBER 13: Ja Morant #1 of the Portland Trail Blazers drives to the basket during the game against the Sacramento Kings during a 2026 NBA Preseason game on October 13, 2026 at Golden 1 Center in Sacramento, 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 the Getty Images Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2026 NBAE (Photo by Rocky Widner/NBAE vi...

TORONTO, CANADA - OCTOBER 21: Kawhi Leonard #2 of the Toronto Raptors drives to the basket against Leonard Miller #11 of the Chicago Bulls in the first half of their NBA game at Scotiabank Arena on October 21, 2026 in Toronto, Canada. 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 Cole Burston/Getty Images) | Getty Images “Here we go,” said D...

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...

PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA - OCTOBER 22: Tyrese Maxey #0 and LeBron James #23 of the Philadelphia 76ers react against the Cleveland Cavaliers at Xfinity Mobile Arena on October 22, 2026 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. 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 Mitchell Leff/Getty Images) | Getty Images It was 50 years ago Thursday that Jul...

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - OCTOBER 20: Head coach Mike Brown of the New York Knicks looks on with Chris Jent and Rick Brunson during the Ring Ceremony prior to the game against the Philadelphia 76ers at Madison Square Garden on October 20, 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...

SAN ANTONIO, TX -MARCH 8: Victor Wembanyama #1 of the San Antonio Spurs reacts during the game against the Houston Rockets in the first half at Frost Bank Center on March 8, 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) | Getty Images The San Antonio Spurs will do anything to fly under the ...

LOS ANGELES, CA - DECEMBER 20 Los Angeles Lakers forward/guard Luka Doncic (77) dribbles the ball on Los Angeles Clippers guard Kris Dunn (8) during the Los Angeles Lakers vs Los Angeles Clippers game on December 20, 2025, at Intuit Dome in Inglewood, CA. (Photo by Jevone Moore/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images) | Icon Sportswire via Getty Images After kicking off the season with a dominant victory against the Golden State Warriors, the Lakers (1-0) will take on the L.A. Clippers (1-0) on Frid...

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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...

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...

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...

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

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

Two-time WNBA All-Star Chiney Ogwumike has been speaking very highly of Angel Reese when appearing on First Take this week. Reese has had a fantastic WNBA Finals so far, helping her team take a 2-1 series lead into Game 4 this weekend.

ATLANTA (AP) — Angel Reese has always exuded confidence on and off the basketball court. In her first season with Atlanta, she's already become the team's emotional leader and now has the Dream two wins away from the first WNBA championship in franchise history.

The Atlanta Dream are making a strong push in the 2026 WNBA Finals, and Angel Reese has played a major role in their success. However, a recent comparison involving the young forward and some of Atlanta’s biggest sporting legends has not gone down well with OutKick founder Clay Travis.

Caitlin Clark had a great 2026 season in the WNBA and she is now looking ahead to next year’s campaign. Clark ended the regular season with the most total points created per game of any player in the league.

She was outstanding.