The Washington Wizards host the Charlotte Hornets on Oct. 30 at 7 p.m. ET for the NBA Cup group‑stage opener at Capital One Arena. Both teams are dealing with injuries—Wizards missing Tre Johnson, Justin Champagnie, Tristan Vukcevic and Jamir Watkins; Hornets out Coby White, Kon Knueppel, Grant Williams and Kylan Boswell. After a surprising loss to Charlotte earlier in the week, the Wizards aim to reverse the result and test the chemistry of their new All‑Star‑laden, youth‑heavy roster. Key storylines include the Wizards’ defensive lapses, Anthony Davis’s flash of former All‑Star form, and whether Tre Young can return to full strength.
The Cleveland Cavaliers lose a 111-114 game to the Atlanta Hawks on October 29, 2026, ending their streak at three wins. James Harden scores 24 points and Donovan Mitchell adds 22, but Atlanta’s Onyeka Okongwu (27 points, 10 rebounds) and Nickeil Alexander‑Walker (25) spark a comeback, outshooting Cleveland 44% overall and 40% from three. After building a 15‑point lead in the second quarter, the Cavs slump, shooting just 31% from deep and 6‑for‑24 collectively from key bench players, and fail to protect the lead in the fourth. The loss highlights the Cavs’ need to hold leads on back‑to‑back nights.
Los Angeles Kings 6, Ottawa Senators 5 FINAL – Overtime Game Preview WATCH: ABTV, DAZN LISTEN: ESPN LA 710, 830 AM KLAA, ESPN LA App, LA Kings App SOG: LAK – 38 OTT – 23 PP: LAK – 2/5 OTT – 1/2 First Period 1. OTT – Tyler Kleven (1) – (Fabian Zetterlund, Tim Stützle) […]
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Updated injury report provides clarity on player availability for Lakers-Warriors showdown.
Much is being made of Collin Gillespie starting to fix the Suns' now public point guard woes, but Jordan Goodwin might be the actual solution.
Jimmy Butler is still on the sidelines recovering from injury, but he might be the biggest winner from Yaxel Lendeborg's rise at the Golden State Warriors.
Joel Embiid played for nearly 40 minutes in the Philadelphia 76ers' win over the Indiana Pacers.
The Sacramento Kings have hit a slow start to the 2026 NBA season. But NBA Draft find Darius Acuff Jr. is rising as an early highlight. Now he’s added a monster tomahawk throwdown to his reel, coming against the New Orleans Pelicans. Acuff took flight in transition, then put Trey Murphy III on a poster. […]
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Lakers The Lakers found a way to win without Luka Doncic on Wednesday. They’ll gladly try the next one with him. Doncic has been cleared to return Friday against the Warriors after missing the Clippers game with back tightness, according to Ryan Ward of Lakers On SI. Ziaire Williams is questionable after sitting out with […]
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Golden State Warriors head coach Steve Kerr’s reputation as a successful coach who guided his team to the NBA’s most recent dynasty is synonymous with winning. Therefore, it came as no surprise that tennis legend Roger Federer was thrilled to see who he thought was the four-time champion head coach. As Kerr enters the final […]
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Stephen Curry praised rookie Yaxel Lendeborg’s composure and versatility after the former Michigan star posted 31 points, 12 rebounds and six assists in a win at Denver and followed with 26 points and nine boards in Minnesota. Curry also logged 24 points on Monday and a season‑high 44 on Wednesday. Meanwhile, Suns’ Devin Booker turns 30, prompting discussions of his next career phase, and rookie big man Khaman Maluach’s erratic three starts spark debate over lineup choices. Clippers coach Tyronn Lue highlights Gradey Dick’s hustle, keeping the former lottery pick in the rotation as he heads toward restricted free agency.
The Golden State Valkyries walked into Game 6 looking to close the door and secure the very first championship in franchise history. But the Atlanta Dream absolutely flipped the script, blitzing Golden State with a huge 80-69 victory to keep their season alive and force a Game 7. The game started at an unusual time […]
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AJ Dybantsa did not disappoint in his long-awaited debut, although the Washington Wizards lost to the Cleveland Cavaliers, 121-111, at Rocket Arena on Wednesday. Dybantsa, the No. 1 pick, was efficient with 19 points, two rebounds, and two assists in 27 minutes. He shot 8-of-12 from the field. The Wizards, however, got outscored in the […]
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Trayce Jackson-Davis’ strong performance against Orlando gives Toronto more reason to rethink its center rotation as Jakob Poeltl’s struggles persist.
Ben Simmons opens up about his conversation with the Warriors' head coach Steve Kerr after Golden State reportedly passed on the Kings guard this summer, despite training camp interest.
After Minnesota Timberwolves coach Chris Finch called out Rudy Gobert for his finesse plays during a combined 0-for-13 stretch, the starting center questioned his finishes as well. Amid a two-game skid, the Timberwolves lost Anthony Edwards to a knee injury that will keep him out for at least two months. As Minnesota will look to find […]
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The Utah Jazz head into a home clash with the Portland Trail Blazers while nursing injuries to veterans Lauri Markkanen and Jaren Jackson Jr., both ruled out after early-season mishaps. After dropping four of five games, the Jazz have leaned heavily on point guard Keyonte George, who recently poured a season‑high 31 points but saw the offense sputter in overtime. Meanwhile, the Blazers sit unbeaten at 3‑0, fueled by Damian Lillard’s 21.4 points per game (43% from three) and former Grizzlies star Ja Morant shooting 44.4% from beyond the arc. The matchup tests a depleted Jazz squad against a high‑powered, balanced Portland roster.
The 76ers are off to a great start this season, but they might not be as good as their record suggests right now.
LOS ANGELES – New Los Angeles Lakers forward Ziaire Williams missed his first game of the season during the team’s 103-87 win against the LA Clippers on Wednesday due to a left foot injury. Ahead of the game, Lakers head coach JJ Redick acknowledged that the injury wasn’t expected to be anything serious and that […]
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After the Knicks’ 38-point, 7‑assist win over the Bulls (2‑3 season start) at the United Center, Jalen Brunson honored late Bulls analyst and former champion Stacey King, who died in June at 59. Brunson, a Stevenson High alumnus, recalled King’s support for the local program and expressed his thoughts and prayers for King’s family. The piece also recaps King’s three‑title Bulls career, his 20‑year broadcast legacy, and the rotating analyst lineup filling his booth.
In the Oct. 29 "Depot After Dark" roundup, Steelers.com highlights DK Metcalf’s comments on handling pressure after his blockbuster trade, a Cavs player’s praise for the Steelers, Aaron Rodgers’ recent interview, and Cam Jordan’s latest injury update. The segment packs quick insights into Metcalf’s role, cross‑sport admiration, and roster news for fans who want the essential takeaways without a full article.
The Portland Trail Blazers (3-0) host unbeaten Memphis Grizzlies (4-0) on Thursday, Oct. 29 at 7 pm PT in a matchup that features Ja Morant versus former teammate Jerami Grant after their summer trade. Blazers center Robert Williams III is sidelined with left‑knee soreness, joining Shaedon Sharpe, Jayson Kent and Chris Youngblood on the injury list. Fans can catch the game on Rip City Television, stream via BlazerVision (OR/WA) or League Pass, and listen on Rip City Radio 620 AM. The post also outlines game‑day thread rules for respectful discussion.
Giannis Antetokounmpo finally has his first win in a Miami Heat jersey, and Bam Adebayo made some franchise history along the way. After losing their first four games since acquiring Antetokounmpo from Milwaukee, the Heat secured a 129-117 victory over the Atlanta Hawks on Wednesday night. Antetokounmpo finished with 24 points and 18 rebounds, bringing […]
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Nikola Jokic is now just nine triple-doubles away from equalling Russell Westbrook’s all-time NBA record after reaching another major career milestone. The Denver Nuggets superstar recorded his 200th career triple-double on Wednesday night, finishing with 21 points, 13 rebounds and 10 assists in a 104-91 victory over the New Orleans Pelicans. Jokic shot eight of […]
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Austin Reaves has earned some serious praise from Los Angeles Clippers head coach Ty Lue, who believes the Lakers guard has developed into an elite NBA player. Ahead of Wednesday’s matchup between the two Los Angeles rivals, Lue spoke about Reaves’ continued improvement and the problems he presents for opposing defenses. “I actually had a […]
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