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5 min read • 28 Oct 2026

Mikel Brown Jr. vows to learn from costly mistakes that spoiled his breakout Nets performance

Brooklyn Nets' Mikel Brown Jr. (0) drives to the basket against Boston Celtics' Hugo Gonzalez (28) during the first quarter of an NBA basketball game at TD Garden in Boston, Tuesday, Oct. 27, 2026.With Mikel Brow...

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1 min read • 28 Oct 2026

Hornets bench Reid at half for not meeting 'our standards'

Hornets newly acquired forward Naz Reid was benched at halftime of Wednesday's loss to the Pistons for not meeting the team's standards....

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1 min read • 28 Oct 2026

Giannis wins first with Heat behind 24-18 night; Bam sets rebounding mark

Giannis Antetokounmpo had 24 points and 18 rebounds in his first victory with the Heat, who watched Bam Adebayo become the franchise's rebounding leader....

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1 min read • 28 Oct 2026

Jokic notches 200th career triple-double, now 10 behind Westbrook for NBA lead

Denver's Nikola Jokic had 21 points, 13 rebounds and 10 assists for his 200th career triple-double Wednesday night as the Nuggets beat the Pelicans. He needs 10 more to supplant the retired Russell Westbrook as the NBA l...

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5 min read • 28 Oct 2026

Ernie Johnson to exit 'Inside the NBA.' 'Thank you for being our leader,' an emotional Barkley says

Ernie Johnson interviews the New York Knicks' Josh Hart, left, and Mikal Bridges after Game 5 of the 2026 NBA Finals. Johnson announced Wednesday that he was leaving "Inside the NBA" after decades as the ic...

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3 min read • 28 Oct 2026

What Ernie Johnson’s ‘Inside the NBA’ retirement means for Charles Barkley

Charles Barkley, left, and Ernie Johnson Jr. attend the 2018 NBA Awards at Barker Hangar on Monday, June 25, 2018, in Santa Monica, Calif.Ernie Johnson’s time as the host of the beloved “Inside the NBA” is coming t...

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2 min read • 28 Oct 2026

Lakers make move to address glaring big-man problem

The Lakers are addressing their need for improved big man depth.The team is signing Lawson Lovering to a two-way contract, and will waive AK Okereke to create a roster spot for the 7-footer.The Lakers needed to address t...

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2 min read • 28 Oct 2026

Warriors rookie Yaxel Lendeborg WILL play against Wolves

SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA - OCTOBER 23: Yaxel Lendeborg #1 of the Golden State Warriors reacts against the Memphis Grizzlies at Chase Center on October 23, 2026 in San Francisco, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly ...

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2 min read • 28 Oct 2026

Game Discussion Thread: Knicks at Bulls, October 28, 2026

CHICAGO, ILLINOIS - FEBRUARY 22: Mikal Bridges #25 of the New York Knicks drives past Jalen Smith #25 of the Chicago Bulls during the second half at the United Center on February 22, 2026 in Chicago, Illinois. NOTE TO US...

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2 min read • 28 Oct 2026

Thunder's Jalen Williams has surgery on ankle, fractured fibula, will be re-evaluated before end of season

Oklahoma City Thunder forward Jalen Williams underwent surgery on Wednesday to repair injuries to his left leg and ankle. The Thunder announced the update Wednesday evening. Per the announcement, Williams will be re-eval...

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2 min read • 28 Oct 2026

Pistons vs. Hornets Discussion: Game Time, TV, Odds, and More

MIAMI, FL - OCTOBER 23: Ausar Thompson #9 of the Detroit Pistons dribbles the ball during the game against the Miami Heat on October 23, 2026 at Kaseya Center in Miami, Florida. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges ...

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5 min read • 28 Oct 2026

Injuries are wrecking the NBA season already: Which teams can survive star absences?

The NBA publishes injury reports every 15 minutes.It may seem excessive, but that provides the very latest updates to be processed, as teams file them to the league office.As of the one that went live Wednesday, Oct. 28 ...

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