What should we make of the Washington Wizards so far this season?
Washington is 4-6 despite significant shooting woes from the likes of Trae Young and others.
Washington is 4-6 despite significant shooting woes from the likes of Trae Young and others.
The Knicks have already existed in various states: The bad, the really bad and then, especially lately, the great.
When the Celtics and 76ers meet Tuesday in Philadelphia, the unmistakable tension between Brown and Tatum will command the spotlight.
Antetokounmpo said he was shocked when informed of his former coach's comments that he found it "difficult" and "not easy" to coach him.
Austin Reaves scored 43 points as the Los Angeles Lakers defeated the Detroit Pistons 121-116 on Sunday. Reaves went 14-of-27 from the field. He also shot 4-of-6 from three and 11-11 from the free throw line.
Will Richard has a torn ligament in his left thumb, according to the Golden State Warriors. The Warriors gave no timeline on Richard's return. The 23-year-old guard is averaging 5.1 points and 1.8 rebounds on the season.
The Golden State Warriors are looking to trade Kristaps Porzingis as soon as they can, according to Marc Stein and Jake Fischer of The Stein Line. Porzingis announced that he was stepping away from basketball last week. The team is currently withholding payment on his $20 million deal.
Don't expect to see Jaylen Brown and Jayson Tatum talking on Tuesday night at Xfinity Mobile Arena. Brown is still very much trying to just put his chapter with the Boston Celtics, and his ensuing rift with Tatum, behind him."It's nothing to talk about.
The NBA world will turn its eyes to Philadelphia on Tuesday when the 76ers host the Boston Celtics. This will be the first matchup between the two teams since Boston sent Jaylen Brown to Philadelphia in exchange for Paul George and draft capital.
Free agent guard Kevin Porter Jr. is drawing interest from several teams. Before Porter was waived by the Milwaukee Bucks, the Denver Nuggets and Sacramento Kings both showed interest in trading for the veteran combo guard.
The Sacramento Kings freed up additional wiggle room under the luxury tax line by trading Nique Clifford to the Oklahoma City Thunder on Sunday. Sacramento is now more than $6.4 million under the tax with two open standard roster spots.
Around-the-league notes on a Sunday?. On a Sunday that delivered a rare November trade in the NBA?. You expected anything less?. Let's get right to the Sunday Best notes and a slew of related topics after Oklahoma City made one of its typically proactive moves to counter its early season injury crisis by suddenly swinging a deal to acquire Sacramento's out-of-favor Nique Clifford.
The NBL’s Game Review Panel (GRP) has handed down its findings following a heated fourth-quarter altercation between the Adelaide 36ers and Illawarra Hawks on Saturday night, with three players charged and one facing a potential suspension.
Josh Giddey flaunted his passing game in his best performance for the season but the Chicago Bulls’ losing streak ended to seven at the hands of the Philadelphia 76ers.
Josh Giddey encouraged with a season-high 15 assists but still Chicago sank to a seventh successive loss, pushing pacesetters Philadelphia 127-121. LeBron James also had a season-high with 22 points for the 9-2 76ers - the Eastern Conference leaders - who are off to their best 11-game start since going 10-1 to open the 2000/01 NBA season.
The Charlotte Hornets have confirmed that forward Kon Knueppel and veteran guard Dennis Schröder will both miss time.
Round eight of the NBL saw several ongoing storylines take another controversial turn, with players and coaches continuing to clash with the league’s officials, while the court decal issue refuses to go away.
The Charlotte Hornets injury-ravaged start to the season took a turn for the worse this week. Kon Knueppel will be out for at least four weeks after re-aggravating a left hamstring strain. Dennis Schroder will also be out for at least two weeks due to a left hamstring strain.
A fiery Saturday night takes centre stage as Felix Von Hofe, Derek Rucker, Damon Lowery and Pete Hooley unpack the fallout from Makur Maker’s ejection, Justin Tatum’s post-game comments and Basketball Australia’s sanction on Cole Anthony.
The three players cited by the NBL’s Game Review Panel over Saturday’s incident between Adelaide and Illawarra have all accepted early guilty pleas. Following Monday’s sanctions, Adelaide’s Nick Rakocevic will be fined $1,165 for unsportsmanlike behaviour.
Veteran center Nic Claxton will make his debut for the Chicago Bulls this afternoon. The Bulls acquired Claxton from the Brooklyn Nets as part of a multi-team trade this past offseason. Claxton has been out while recovering from a left hamstring strain he suffered in the preseason.
Veteran center Nic Claxton will make his debut for the Chicago Bulls on Sunday afternoon. The Bulls acquired Claxton from the Brooklyn Nets as part of a multi-team trade this past offseason. Claxton has been out while recovering from a left hamstring strain he suffered in the preseason.
The Los Angeles Lakers have downgraded Luka Dončić to out for Sunday's game against the Detroit Pistons due to lower back tightness. The Lakers announced his status hours before Sunday's scheduled 6 p.m. ET tip in D.
Luka Dončić missed Sunday's Los Angeles Lakers game against the Detroit Pistons due to lower back tightness. The Lakers prevailed without him thanks to a big game from Austin Reaves. Reaves paced the Lakers with 43 points, 5 rebounds and 4 assists as the No.
Luka Dončić missed Sunday's Los Angeles Lakers game against the Detroit Pistons due to lower back tightness. The Lakers prevailed without him thanks to a big game from Austin Reaves, who also shared some words with a courtside fan in Detroit.
The Oklahoma City Thunder are acquiring wing Nique Clifford from the Sacramento Kings in exchange for two future second-round picks. The Thunder will need to clear a roster spot for Clifford, which likely result in recently-signed Dalen Terry being waived.
The Oklahoma City Thunder have acquired second-year guard Nique Clifford from the Sacramento Kings for two second-round draft picks, ESPN's Shams Charania reports. The Thunder make the deal amid a spate of injuries that have created need up and down the roster.
The Minnesota Timberwolves had high hopes that Jonathan Kuminga would step in and fill the starting power forward spot. Thus far, Kuminga has exceed those hopes.
Kendric Davis and Torrey Craig grab the headlines, but two quieter contributors are just as big a reason the Sydney Kings sit on top of the ladder.
Four straight losses and six straight games conceding 99 points or more: the Perth Wildcats’ defence has become a serious problem. Round 8 of the Hungry Jack’s NBL27 Season brought losses to both Brisbane and Cairns, leaving John Rillie’s side seventh with a 5-6 record.
The Detroit Pistons provided an update on center Jalen Duren's hamstring injury on Sunday, stating they'll re-evaluate him in another two weeks, though he has been cleared for on-court basketball activity. If Detroit sticks to that timeline, it would be Sunday, Nov.
By Damon Lowery.Round 8 Edition. Author’s note: These opinions are mine and mine alone.
The Detroit Pistons gave an update on the status of starting center Jalen Duren on Sunday morning. The Pistons say Duren has begun on-court activities as he returns from a strained right hamstring. Detroit said Duren's status will be updated again in two weeks.
After being sunk by late-game situations last season, Houston is seeing history repeat itself in the early stages of this one.
The Game Review Panel (GRP) has made determinations on three players following the on-court incident in the fourth quarter during the Round 8 Adelaide v Illawarra game on Saturday, November 7.Adelaide (ADL).
Round 8 saw heavyweights Sydney, Tasmania and Melbourne continue their rise, while alarm bells ring louder than ever for the Phoenix and Wildcats. Pete Hooley looks at some key talking points from the round just gone.
South East Melbourne raced out to a 21-point lead in Sydney on Sunday, then shot themselves out of it. Now NBL great Derek Rucker says the Phoenix need to take a long, hard look at themselves.
The pressure is mounting on Skylar Mays, but for South East Melbourne Phoenix coach Josh King, the bigger picture is a bench that needs to give him more and a defence still searching for its identity. He needs answers quickly. It all looked so promising in Sydney on Sunday.
Jack McVeigh and Jaylon Brown supplied the fireworks, but it was the leadership of veterans Shaun Bruce and Jonah Bolden that steadied the Cairns Taipans in Perth, and gave Next Star Luke Paul a front-row lesson in how to close out a game.
Chaos in Adelaide, Cole Anthony putting on a show and the contenders making their move - Round 8 delivered plenty to unpack!. Derek Rucker and Matt Hickey break down the biggest talking points on Moments that Mattered, presented by Mitsubishi Motors.
Matthew Dellavedova is back on court and his steadying influence was a welcome return for the Sydney Kings reeling in a 21-point deficit.
The Golden State Warriors began their season with the first 0-3 start of Stephen Curry's career. They are now 7-3.Curry led the Warriors to their seventh straight win on Saturday, dropping 41 points to beat the Orlando Magic 126-119 in overtime.
Dyson Daniels has backed up his impressive performance yesterday with another monster game, helping the Atlanta Hawks secure a thrilling 124-121 victory over the Brooklyn Nets.
The Cleveland Cavaliers continued their shuffling of two-way players by bringing back a familiar face. The Cavs re-signed forward Riley Minix, just two day after waiving him to bring in Norchad Omier.
Zylan Cheatham dropped 21 points, 12 rebounds, and 11 assists in the Adelaide 36ers’ win to the Illawarra Hawks to record the first triple-double of NBL27.
Jack McVeigh and Jaylon Brown combined for 58 points and 14 three-pointers but it was a standout all-round performance from the Cairns Taipans as they inflicted a fourth straight defeat on the Perth Wildcats with the 100-92 win.
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The South East Melbourne Phoenix made a scintillating start with 30 points and seven threes in the first five minutes, but the Sydney Kings took control from there to reclaim NBL top spot with the 110-99 home Sunday victory.
Dyson Daniels has played a key role as the Atlanta Hawks overcame a stiff challenge from the visiting Brooklyn Nets to claim a nail-biting 124-121 NBA win.
The Memphis Grizzlies are signing 2026 second-round pick Richie Saunders to a two-way contract.
The Sydney Kings have received a huge boost ahead of Sunday’s Round 8 clash with South East Melbourne at Afterpay Arena, with Matthew Dellavedova passing a game-day fitness test and cleared to return.
The NBL Game Review Panel (GRP) has received a request for review from the NBL General Manager Referees in relation to the following players, following an on-court incident during the Adelaide v Illawarra Round 8 game on Saturday, November 7 (fourth quarter, 3:51 remaining):. Both Adelaide and Illawarra have been notified and have until 8pm AEDT on Sunday, November 8, to submit any player submissions.
LA Clippers forward Brandon Ingram is into the ramping up process as he closes in on making his debut with his new team. Ingram has been recovering from a partially torn Achilles' tendon, which he suffered last season while with the Toronto Raptors.
In a recent appearance on KSL Sports in Salt Lake City, Utah Jazz governor Ryan Smith was asked about his team's struggles. Smith expressed full sport for his front office and coaches. "Will's our guy.
D’Shawn Schwartz is enjoying an impressive debut season with South East Melbourne, but his NBL journey could have started years earlier. Speaking on The Phoenix Files podcast, the import revealed he almost joined the League straight out of college, after stints at Colorado and George Mason.
In a recent appearance on ESPN LA, NBA insider Brian Windhorst gave an update on where things stand with Anthony Davis and the Washington Wizards.
Denver Nuggets forward Spencer Jones is set to make his season debut on Saturday against the Indiana Pacers in the NBA's Mexico City Game. Jones has been out since the preseason with a hamstring injury. Jones became a key rotation player for the Nuggets last season.
The Memphis Grizzlies are going to be shorthanded within their bench units for a period of time. Point guard Scotty Pippen Jr. is dealing with a back injury, while big man Isaiah Stewart II has a knee injury.
Saturday marks the 35th NBA game in Mexico and the league's first international spot of the 2026-27 regular season. Here's how to watch.
A brilliant triple-double to Zylan Cheatham and a stunning third quarter from Bryce Cotton propelled the Adelaide 36ers to a commanding 28-point win in an at-times spiteful contest against the Illawarra Hawks on Saturday night.
All eyes were on Cole Anthony on Saturday night, and he put on a show.
Zylan Cheatham grabbed the headlines with the first triple-double of NBL27, but the bigger story in Adelaide was a front court partnership that could be the 36ers’ answer to life after Isaac Humphries’ retirement.
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Brandon Miller left the Charlotte Hornets' 119-80 loss to the Boston Celtics with right groin soreness in the second quarter. Miller will be re-evaluated over the weekend. Miller is averaging 20.6 points and 5.0 rebounds this season for the Hornets, who are 3-7 to start the year.
Jusuf Nurkic is starting to participate in on-court activities as he recovers from a toe injury, the Utah Jazz announced on Friday. Nurkic, who suffered the injury during preseason, will be re-evaluated in two weeks. The Jazz are 1-8 to start the season.
Angus Glover once wondered whether he’d ever play a single NBL game. On Sunday, he will play his 200th. The South East Melbourne guard will bring up the milestone back on the court where he won two championships with the Kings, adding another layer to the occasion.
Giannis Antetokounmpo and the Miami Heat have endured a difficult start to the NBA season, but it is the comments from his former coach Doc Rivers that have now put the two-time MVP firmly in the spotlight.
As Dončić fell out of bounds near the end of a frustrating quarter, he threw the ball back off of an official's leg.
As Dončić fell out of bounds near the end of a frustrating quarter, he threw the ball back off of an official's leg.
East Group B figures to be one of the most competitive groups in the 2026 NBA Cup. The Cleveland Cavaliers just gave themselves a major leg up on that leaderboard.
Luka Dončić's MVP case got another boost in NBA Cup action on Friday.
With Golden State center Kristaps Porziņģis unexpectedly taking a step away from basketball due to health issues, Warriors veteran Draymond Green says the team is not dwelling on his exit.
Cole Anthony and Josh Oduro combined for another 60 points, 17 rebounds and seven assists on 24/29 shooting as Melbourne United made it four straight wins with the 120-92 home thrashing of Brisbane Bullets.
The Charlotte Hornets' season doesn't appear to be getting any better.The team's leading scorer Brandon Miller abruptly exited Charlotte’s NBA Cup opener against the Boston Celtics with an apparent injury in the second quarter.
The validity of Taylor Swift's New York Knicks fandom is again up for debate. The team itself is taking her side, in response to its own players.
In his first time back to Cleveland since turning the Cavs down in free agency, James received applause from fans but had a slow night.
Aussie Dyson Daniels has produced a monster performance for the Atlanta Hawks in a thrilling win over the Wizards.
Things fired up late but the Adelaide 36ers had already set up a huge win by then with the season's first triple-double from Zylan Cheatham, 17 third-quarter points from Bryce Cotton and the eventual 106-78 win over the Illawarra Hawks.
At six wins and six losses, the Adelaide 36ers aren’t where they want to be. They lost just 10 games across the entire NBL26 regular season, and it’s fair to say they haven’t gone near those lofty standards so far in NBL27. But help looks like it’s on the way.
As the Golden State Warriors withhold his salary, the Latvian big man says he is not healthy enough to play up to his standards.
Gun defender Dyson Daniels has helped spoil Trae Young’s return to play against the Atlanta Hawks. It was the Hawks’ first home game against their former kingpin since four-time All-Star Young was traded to Washington in January after seven years in Atlanta.
Kristaps Porzingis has announced he is stepping away from basketball. The Golden State Warriors are currently withholding payments on his $20 million contract as Porzingis remains away from the team.
Kristaps Porziņģis is stepping away from the NBA while dealing with ongoing health issues, the veteran center announced Friday.In a statement on social media, Porziņģis said he was not able to play at the level he hoped and has decided to focus on his health.
Bad takes. It’s become a buzzphrase for a while now, as analysts are asked to spout predictions faster than ever. Undoubtedly, in the process, we’ll be wrong.
Melbourne United star Cole Anthony has accepted a sanction for "conduct unbecoming" in the club's wins over Cairns and New Zealand. The sanction was handed down by Basketball Australia's Integrity Unit on Saturday.
Davis would be the fourth current or former NBA player to plead guilty as part of the federal government’s illegal gambling investigation.
Giannis Antetokounmpo skipped his media availability after the Miami Heat's loss to the Golden State Warriors on Thursday. The defeat followed a rough trip, as plane issues kept the Heat from reaching their hotel until around 3 a.m., league sources told The A.
Giannis Antetokounmpo's old coach had several criticisms for his former star's style of play and the manner in which he left Milwaukee.
METAIRIE, La. – A frustrated and fatigued Jamahl Mosley looked like he could use several cups of café au lait on the morning of Oct. 22, following a nail-biting, season-opening loss for his New Orleans Pelicans.
Subscribe to The Dunker SpotApple Podcasts | Spotify | YouTubeWe have a jam-packed episode of The Dunker Spot coming your way!On the NBA side, Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones talk about this year's rookie class! They share their early observations of Cam Boozer (MEM), Yaxel Lendeborg (GSW), AJ Dybantsa (WAS), Caleb Wilson (CHI), Darius Acuff Jr.
Thompson has a starting role again in a place he loves. Curry's Warriors may be onto something. Thursday, both seemed at ease.
Doc Rivers has offered a candid look at Giannis Antetokounmpo's exit from the Milwaukee Bucks. Rivers said on "The Bill Simmons Podcast" that Antetokounmpo kept "yo-yoing" by not publicly requesting a trade before he was dealt to the Miami Heat. "Giannis wanted out, but he was a Buck," said Rivers.
LeBron James and Nick Nurse have quickly formed a productive partnership with the Philadelphia 76ers. League insiders have taken notice of the working relationship between the 41-year-old star and his new coach.
Tyrese Maxey has become the Philadelphia 76ers' closer as they have begun a new phase following the offseason acquisitions of LeBron James and Jaylen Brown. Maxey is the least decorated of the team's four All-Stars, but he has emerged as the clear No.
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Thursday was one of those vintage Stephen Curry nights as he dropped 29 points during the Golden State Warriors' 120-100 win over the Miami Heat.
NBA title contenders have often looked to the buyout market as a way to add talent for the stretch run and postseason. That's become important in recent years, as apron-related restrictions and hard caps often make it more difficult for some of the best teams to make trades.
The LA Clippers have lost seven games in a row to open the season 1-7. The struggles to find any traction have some already looking towards how the Clippers might handle trade season. Many front office personnel around the NBA view LA as being a likely seller ahead of the trade deadline.