2026-27 NBA season
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Victor Wembanyama scores career-high 52 points as Spurs edge Mavericks 112-111
Wembanyama is 22 years old.
Dylan Harper said that Wembanyama is basically Wilt Chamberlain.
Wembanyama said he was sick and had not been feeling great lately.
“The other team tries to do everything [to stop Wembanyama]. They throw out any adjustment, every adjustment. It’s hard to keep big fella out of the paint. He’s so dominant when he screens and rolls. He knows how to get to his spots. He’s great at the free throw line. So, for us, it’s just how do we get him the ball and how do we get the low man away from him?”
NBA sits out Election Day again
The 2026 midterms consisted of 36 gubernatorial races.
The NHL held 11 games on Election Day 2026.
The NBA has hosted games on Christmas Day for more than 75 years.
Golden State Warriors reportedly stop paying Kristaps Porzingis' $20 million salary
Kristaps Porzingis is reportedly dealing with recurring symptoms tied to Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome (POTS).
The NBA Players' Association has no plans to dispute the Warriors' cessation of payments to Porzingis.
Kristaps Porzingis stepped away from the Warriors the day before training camp began.
Giannis says Dončić could be best scorer of all time after 42-point game vs Heat
Giannis Antetokounmpo plays for the Heat.
Luka Dončić scored 42 points in the Lakers' 138-117 win over the Heat.
Dončić is 27 years old.
Sixers fan describes LeBron James drinking his wine mid-game
Troy Clemons said he threw the cup in the trash because he wanted a fresh drink.
LeBron James is 41 years old.
Troy Clemons was interviewed by ESPN's Kris Rhim.
Joe Lacob says Yaxel Lendeborg's development changed Warriors' outlook
Lendeborg is Golden State's No. 2 scorer behind Steph Curry.
Lacob said he was 100 percent sold that Lendeborg was the guy the Warriors wanted in the draft.
In eight games this season, Lendeborg is averaging 21.5 points, seven rebounds and 3.9 assists per game on 50-percent shooting from the field and 40 percent from 3-point range.
Draymond Green throws Suns player to floor in heated confrontation
This was Green's first ejection of the season and he had three technical fouls in the Warriors' first eight games.
The Warriors won the game 116-113 after trailing 67-57 in the third quarter.
Draymond Green has received 179 technical fouls and been ejected 23 times in his career.
Commentary on backlash to Cooper Flagg
Jeremy Lin said Cooper Flagg and Victor Wembanyama could become the NBA's next great rivalry.
Charlie Villanueva said he does not think a White dude could be the face of the NBA in 2026 because it is a Black league.
Stephen A. Smith claimed a team could not win a championship built around white players.
“There were defensive plays LeBron made at that age. He certainly would get into passing lanes, he certainly would block shots, he was a defensive playmaker, but Cooper is better defensively, empirically; I don’t think that’s debatable.”
NBA: Yaxel Lendeborg scores 37 as Warriors defeat Clippers
Flemings was ejected for the incident, which occurred late in the Hawks' 121-99 loss to the Pelicans on Saturday.
The Sacramento Kings are the only winless team in the NBA with an 0-6 record.
Lendeborg recorded six assists and four rebounds in the game.
Ex-NBA player criticizes LeBron James during national anthem
Jason Williams spent 12 seasons in the NBA with the Grizzlies, Kings, Heat, and Magic.
President Donald Trump criticized LeBron James for his anthem behavior.
Former NBA player Jason Williams said people should stand still during the national anthem.
Emirates NBA Cup first night of Group Play: live updates and highlights
The Warriors outscored the Lakers 38-15 in the second quarter.
Stephen Curry joins LeBron James as the only players aged 38 or older to record 30+ points, 5+ assists, and 8+ made three-pointers in a game.
Stephen Curry and the Golden State Warriors completed the biggest margin of victory for a team that trailed by 20+ points at the end of the first quarter in the shot clock era.
Thunder's Chet Holmgren out at least two months with knee injury
Jalen Williams sustained a broken left fibula and dislocated left ankle Sunday.
Wallace will be evaluated again before the end of the regular season.
The Thunder said Williams would be evaluated again before the end of the regular season after his surgery.
Warriors and Steph Curry defeat Luka Doncic and Lakers
Doncic shot 5-for-15 with no assists and two turnovers in the final three quarters.
Lendeborg is 24 years old.
Luka Doncic scored 21 points in the first quarter.
Cameron Boozer tallies first triple-double, Grizzlies remain unbeaten
Ja Morant had 14 points and three assists in 23 minutes for Portland.
The game was tied at 58 at halftime.
The Memphis Grizzlies defeated the Portland Trail Blazers 124-103 on the road.
Luka Doncic brings motivation to Lakers vs Warriors NBA Cup clash
The Lakers beat the Warriors by 22 points earlier in the season.
Luka Doncic is now the primary player for the Lakers, with LeBron James no longer on the team.
The Lakers and Warriors game is part of NBA Cup Group Play.
Washington Wizards vs Charlotte Hornets NBA preview
The Hornets' games against the Heat and Wizards were in Charlotte.
This game is an NBA Cup game.
The Charlotte Hornets have beaten the Nets, Heat, and Wizards this season.
Victor Wembanyama discusses competitive edge after NBA playoff lessons
Victor Wembanyama won his first Defensive Player of the Year award.
Victor Wembanyama said last season's playoff run taught him where to draw the line between playing with a competitive edge and going too far.
The San Antonio Spurs lost the Finals to the New York Knicks in five games.
Ernie Johnson to step away from Inside the NBA at end of season
Charles Barkley has said he will retire from the show at the end of this season.
In 2025, Inside the NBA moved from Turner networks to ABC and ESPN.
In 2003, Johnson was diagnosed with non-Hodgkins lymphoma.
Anthony Edwards to undergo knee surgery, out up to two months
Edwards missed 19 out of a possible 400 games in his first five NBA seasons.
Edwards was listed as questionable for the game against Golden State on Wednesday.
Edwards appeared to aggravate his right knee during a dunk in the win over Toronto on Sunday.
Anthony Edwards to undergo knee surgery
Edwards was averaging 33.3 points, 4.8 rebounds, 3.5 assists and two steals.
Edwards averaged 48.1 percent shooting across 33.8 minutes per night during the Wolves' 3-1 start to the season.
The setback is expected to sideline Edwards for more than two months.
Thunder lose Jalen Williams and Cason Wallace to season-threatening injuries
Cason Wallace signed a five-year extension worth $139 million before the year began.
Jalen Williams delivered a thumbs-up to the crowd to acknowledge their support.
Thunder GM Sam Presti announced Cason Wallace will need surgery to repair a torn labrum in his left shoulder.
Thunder's Jalen Williams suffers gruesome left leg injury
The Thunder started the season 3-0.
The injury occurred with 1:14 left in the game.
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 34 points in the game.
NBA enters prediction markets with Kalshi and Polymarket partnerships
CNBC and Kalshi have a commercial relationship that includes customer acquisition and a minority investment.
Kalshi and Polymarket received rights to use NBA intellectual property along with marketing and licensing rights.
The NBA signed a memorandum of understanding with the Commodity Futures Trading Commission.
Nikola Jokić and Nuggets rally to beat Pelicans
Jokić recorded his 199th career regular-season triple-double.
The Denver Nuggets beat the New Orleans Pelicans 141-135.
Nikola Jokić said fans who booed the Nuggets are not welcome anymore.
Chicago Bulls beat Milwaukee Bucks in NBA
Jalen Smith had 14 points and 13 rebounds for the Bulls.
Caleb Wilson made two free throws to put the Bulls ahead 124-123 with 1:16 left.
The Bulls suffered a 43-point loss to the Toronto Raptors on Wednesday.
Mavericks star Cooper Flagg exits game after hard foul sparks shoving match
Aaron Nesmith was assessed a flagrant foul.
Pacers assistant coach Jenny Boucek entered the altercation to retrieve Aaron Nesmith.
Cooper Flagg did not return to the game after leaving.
Opinion: LaMelo Ball and diaper duty
The hereditary prince of Liechtenstein used his veto for the first time to kill a bill that would have eased the country's abortion laws.
JD Vance said he is disgusted by fellow Republicans who criticized the attack ad featuring Amy Acton's estranged mother.
Sportscaster Ernie Johnson Jr asked Ball if he is a diaper changer during an ESPN interview on Wednesday.
LeBron James home debut win for Philadelphia 76ers, shrugs off Trump criticism
LeBron James left the Los Angeles Lakers after eight seasons.
The 76ers outscored the Cavaliers 60-37 in the second half.
The comeback was the 76ers' biggest of the play-by-play era, which started in 1996.
“I think it’s great to know, deep down, we’re not going to have that quit mentality. You never want to look around and say guys gave up.”
Knicks coaches await rings; staffers hit by phishing email
New York Knicks staffers were hit by a phishing email.
New York Knicks assistant coaches did not receive their championship rings during Tuesday's title ceremony.
Tyrese Haliburton emotional after return from Achilles injury
The Pacers host the Dallas Mavericks on Friday for their home opener.
Tyrese Haliburton scored 23 points in his return game.
Tyrese Haliburton suffered his Achilles injury during Game 7 of the 2025 NBA Finals.
“We've got a lot to pick up, the second quarter wasn't good. But, we're battle-tested so we finished this game the right way. Just really proud of this group.”
NBA's Irving praises Al-Shaair after Hind Rajab fine paid
Al-Shaair wore the name of Wafa Akila, an eight-year-old killed with her father in an Israeli attack in western Gaza.
Al-Shaair wore the names of sisters Lana and Bana Ahmad, aged 12 and 8, who were killed with their family in an Israeli air attack in September.
Al-Shaair has worn the names of slain Palestinian children on his eye black every Sunday for at least five consecutive weeks.
Rookie Lendeborg trash-talks Dončić
Dončić said Lendeborg was talking crazy but that he was not trying to talk back because he is trying to avoid technical fouls this season.
Lendeborg said he had largely been exposed to the NBA through highlights before turning professional.
Lendeborg said he lost all respect for Dončić because of his whining and complaining during the game.
LaMelo Ball opens Timberwolves career with 21 points and 6 assists
LaMelo Ball scored 21 points in his Timberwolves debut.
Giannis Antetokounmpo scored 35 points in the game.
The game was Giannis Antetokounmpo's Miami debut.
Kristaps Porzingis weighs NBA future amid recurring POTS symptoms
Golden State Warriors center Kristaps Porzingis is away from the team indefinitely and weighing whether he has a future in basketball.
The Golden State Warriors are reportedly exploring trade options for Kristaps Porzingis.
Kristaps Porzingis posted on X on Oct. 14 that he is working with doctors and experts to figure out how to be fully back to good health.
Roundup: Lakers beat Warriors on opening night and other top stories
The Lakers beat the Warriors on their opening night.
Starbucks unveiled its 2026 Halloween menu.
Luka Dončić clashed with Warriors rookie Yaxel Lendeborg during the Lakers' win.
Anthony Edwards scores 45 as Timberwolves spoil Giannis Antetokounmpo's Heat debut
Edwards shot 9-for-17 from three-point range.
Bam Adebayo had 15 points.
Giannis Antetokounmpo scored 35 points in the game.
Paul George reflects on health after 76ers stint and Celtics debut
Paul George said the last time he felt as healthy as he does now was toward the end of his tenure with the Los Angeles Clippers.
Paul George scored 38 points in his Celtics debut.
The Boston Celtics lost 121-113 to the Detroit Pistons in the NBA opener on Tuesday.
Luka Doncic buys out parking lot to give Lakers fans free parking for season opener
Luka Doncic bought out an entire parking lot outside Crypto.com Arena to give fans free parking for the season opener.
The Lakers' season opener was on Wednesday night against the Golden State Warriors.
Doncic's 2025-26 season was cut short by a hamstring injury.
Paul George hit with flopping fine after 38-point Celtics debut ends in collapse
Paul George made contact with Detroit guard Duncan Robinson before collapsing to the floor.
Under NBA regulations, postgame flopping penalties begin at $2,000 on an escalating scale.
On-court officials did not call a foul in real time on the play.
NBA opening night: 76ers impress, Thunder beat Spurs
Victor Wembanyama recorded six blocked shots against the Thunder.
Victor Wembanyama shot 1-for-13 for the game against the Thunder.
De'Aaron Fox had 14 points, seven rebounds, and seven assists for the Spurs in the opener.
LeBron James's 76ers beat Knicks on NBA opening night at MSG
The Detroit Pistons beat the Celtics 121-113 in the first game of the NBA's opening day.
Joel Embiid scored 13 points and grabbed 11 rebounds for the 76ers.
Paul George scored 38 points in his Celtics debut.
“But for us, I think it was more like we’re just happy to be back. It’s a longer summer when you don’t win, and we felt that this summer.”
Timberwolves vs Heat preview
The Timberwolves traded away Naz Reid in the deal for LaMelo Ball.
Giannis Antetokounmpo joined the Miami Heat in the offseason.
Klay Thompson is on the Miami Heat roster.
New York Knicks raise NBA championship banner and distribute rings
LeBron James and the Philadelphia 76ers were in attendance for the Knicks' season opener.
Jalen Brunson delivered a speech thanking fans for not leaving Game 4.
Jalen Brunson, OG Anunoby, and Karl-Anthony Towns were introduced as championship heroes before receiving their rings.
76ers vs Knicks NBA Opening Day clash
During the preseason, the 76ers tried to keep at least two of James, Brown, Embiid, and Maxey on the floor at all times.
The Philadelphia 76ers are favored to win the Eastern Conference this season.
Andre Drummond is the backup to Karl-Anthony Towns on the Knicks.
NBA has no issue with LeBron James' helicopter commute
LeBron James set his primary residence in New York City after signing with the 76ers.
Fanatics is covering the costs of transporting LeBron James by helicopter.
Michael Rubin sold his estimated 10% stake in the 76ers in 2022.
Draymond Green says he wants to play another year even if he leaves Warriors
Green was drafted by the Warriors in 2012.
Green signed a one-year deal with the Warriors in July.
Last season, Green averaged 8.4 points, 5.5 rebounds and 5.5 assists per game.
“I would love to retire a Golden State Warrior. However, I'm also not Steph Curry, right? So I don't have every luxury that Steph Curry has, and that's okay,”
Carmelo Anthony says Knicks are 'team to beat' following NBA title win
Carmelo Anthony has a partnership with DraftKings ahead of the 2026-27 NBA season.
The Knicks won Game 4 of the NBA Finals against the San Antonio Spurs on an OG Anunoby tip-in.
The Philadelphia 76ers will have LeBron James and Jaylen Brown playing in their first regular-season game at Madison Square Garden on Tuesday night.
“So, I started to turn that part of my brain off and operating that way. To be a fan of basketball and the New York Knicks and of the players that were out there representing. It’s a beautiful thing, because as a former player, I love those moments. I live for those moments. The tip-in was like – ah! That was a moment! Jalen Brunson’s three was a moment. So, I understand what the Garden feels like in those moments, but that moment right there was special.”
NBA 2026-27 season predictions
Jaylen Brown and LeBron James went to the Philadelphia 76ers.
The New York Knicks swept the conference semifinals and finals on the way to 13 straight wins.
Myles Turner is no longer on the Indiana Pacers, while Ivica Zubac and Kelly Oubre Jr. are.
NBA opening night: LeBron and Sixers spoil Knicks' banner night, Pistons stun Celtics
Giveaway T-shirts at Madison Square Garden were misprinted with the text '2026-27 Champions Night' instead of referencing the 2025-26 title.
The Knicks also hung their NBA Cup banner on opening night.
The Knicks hung a banner marking their first championship in 53 years.
Joe Ingles interview on NBA, Australia, and 1,500 days without drinking
LeBron James signed an endorsement deal with prediction market Polymarket.
Jontay Porter was banned for life from the NBA for disclosing confidential information to sports bettors and wagering on games.
Joe Ingles gave up alcohol in 2022 after suffering a serious knee injury.
Kawhi Leonard returns to Toronto Raptors
Leonard has earned $375 million in salary over his career.
Leonard won his first Finals MVP with the San Antonio Spurs when they won the title in 2014.
The Raptors traded DeMar DeRozan to acquire Leonard.
Brandon Miller agrees to $209 million extension with Hornets
Brandon Miller averaged 20.2 points, 4.9 rebounds and 3.3 assists per game last season.
Brandon Miller was never charged with a crime in connection with the shooting.
Victor Wembanyama was selected by the San Antonio Spurs in the 2023 NBA Draft ahead of Brandon Miller.
Ben Simmons tears Achilles tendon in practice, NBA comeback derailed
Ben Simmons signed a one-year deal with the Sacramento Kings.
Ben Simmons played 26 minutes in Sacramento's pre-season loss to San Antonio.
Blake Griffin praised Ben Simmons' talent at the NBA on Prime launch in New York.
Joel Embiid rejects 76ers role concerns before NBA season
Tyrese Maxey and Joel Embiid have spent their entire NBA careers in Philadelphia.
LeBron James chose the Sixers in free agency after considering several teams.
Jaylen Brown arrived in Philadelphia as the centerpiece of a blockbuster trade.
Jalen Brunson and his NBA championship hat
Jalen Brunson said his NBA championship hat is unwashed, packed in a bag, and he is afraid to open it.
Jalen Brunson is a star player for the New York Knicks.
The New York Knicks won their first NBA title in decades in June.
NBA tightens betting rules and develops AI to flag suspicious wagers
In March 2024, a bettor placed an $80,000 parlay on six of Jontay Porter's statistical unders with a potential payout of roughly $1.1 million.
The NBA is banning bets on opening tip winners.
Terry Rozier has pleaded not guilty and denied wrongdoing.
“For us, whether it's called a prediction market, whether it's sports betting, it's the same issues for our league, and I think for all the leagues,”
Phoenix Suns owner Mat Ishbia predicts playoff series win
The Phoenix Mercury made the WNBA Finals in 2025 but had a 16-28 record the following year.
Justin Ishbia will take over as controlling owner of the White Sox in the coming years.
Mat Ishbia predicts the Phoenix Suns will make the playoffs and win their first playoff series this season.
“Considering Hunterbrook's history of publishing inaccurate allegations that have spawned multiple litigation matters, many of the claims have been resolved in UWM's favor, it is difficult to view this inquiry as a legitimate journalistic exercise,”
Kristaps Porzingis addresses health absence, denies HIV/AIDS
Kristaps Porzingis played 34 games last season with the Atlanta Hawks and Warriors.
Kristaps Porzingis stated that he does not have HIV or AIDS.
Kristaps Porzingis has been in contact with Warriors head coach Steve Kerr and director of sports medicine and performance Rick Celebrini.
“It has definitely been frustrating dealing with some health stuff that you can’t exactly pinpoint, on top of injuries throughout my career, so it has added up for sure, but we will get through it.”
Nuggets and Rockets identified as best long-shot value in NBA championship futures
LeBron James joined the 76ers.
The Knicks won the NBA championship last season.
The Rockets are identified as a long-shot championship pick at +5000 odds.
Ranking NBA teams' ABA-style uniforms for 50th anniversary of merger
The Nets are scheduled to debut the retro uniforms on October 21, 2026 against the Charlotte Hornets.
The Indiana Pacers 2026-27 Classic Edition uniform replicates the team's 1971-74 road design.
The Brooklyn Nets, Denver Nuggets, Indiana Pacers and San Antonio Spurs unveiled new Classic Edition uniforms to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the 1976 NBA-ABA merger.