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Nov 4, 2026; New Orleans, Louisiana, USA; New Orleans Pelicans forward Saddiq Bey, second left, celebrates with teammates in overtime against the Utah Jazz at Smoothie King Center. Mandatory Credit: Matthew Hinton-Imagn Images

Herb Jones, Late-Game Execution Have Lifted Pelicans From Rock Bottom

Through the first week of the season, it looked like the Pelicans were on the same trajectory as last year. They lost each...

Connor DonnellyNovember 6, 2026

Nov 1, 2026; San Francisco, California, USA; Golden State Warriors forward Yaxel Lendeborg (1) during the second quarter against the LA Clippers at Chase Center. Mandatory Credit: Darren Yamashita-Imagn Images

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Yaxel Lendeborg Is Doing His Best “Robin” Impression

No rookie faces greater pressure than being expected to fill a superstar’s void. Shouldering the load as a franchise’s future while also amplifying...

Yasmeen HasanNovember 5, 2026

Nov 2, 2026; San Francisco, California, USA; Golden State Warriors center Charles Bassey (28) reacts after a play against the Phoenix Suns during the fourth quarter at Chase Center. Mandatory Credit: Kelley L Cox-Imagn Images

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Charles Bassey Is Quietly Boosting the Warriors Season

The Golden State Warriors’ biggest weakness has long been the center position. The benefits of having a lob threat or rim protector can...

Yasmeen HasanNovember 4, 2026

Apr 19, 2026; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Jalen Williams (8), guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2), and center Chet Holmgren (7) before the start of game one of the first round of the 2026 NBA Playoffs at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-Imagn Images

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Can the Oklahoma City Thunder Overcome Their Biggest Injury Setback Yet?

The Oklahoma City Thunder started the 2026-2027 season on fire. The Thunder beat fellow title contenders, the San Antonio Spurs and Denver Nuggets,...

Cooper LucasNovember 3, 2026

Oct 23, 2026; Salt Lake City, Utah, USA; Utah Jazz forward Jaren Jackson Jr. (20) holds the ball as New Orleans Pelicans forward Trey Murphy III (25) defends during the second half at Delta Center. Mandatory Credit: Rob Gray-Imagn Images

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Can the Utah Jazz Survive the Jaren Jackson Jr. Injury?

The 2026-27 season has not gone the way Utah Jazz fans expected. To start the season 1-5 hurts fans enough. The team either...

Easton StaufferNovember 2, 2026

Oct 30, 2026; San Francisco, California, USA; Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry (30) bring the ball down the court against the Los Angeles Lakers during the third quarter at Chase Center. Mandatory Credit: Kelley L Cox-Imagn Images

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Injuries in the West Leaves Door Open for the Warriors

In just the first two weeks of the season, the NBA has succumbed to the injury plague. Teams may not pray for their...

Yasmeen HasanNovember 2, 2026

Oct 31, 2026; Memphis, Tennessee, USA; Memphis Grizzlies center Carson Cooper (20) and forward Olivier-Maxence Prosper (18) defend as Sacramento Kings guard Daeqwon Plowden (29) shoots during the fourth quarter at FedExForum. Mandatory Credit: Petre Thomas-Imagn Images

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Hustle and Rebounding Are Fueling the Grizzlies’ Historic Start

The Memphis Grizzlies are off to their best start since 2014, and their early success is about more than scoring. Through their first...

Cole MurpheyNovember 2, 2026

Oct 28, 2026; Dallas, Texas, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Ajay Mitchell (25) reacts during the second half against the Dallas Mavericks at American Airlines Center. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Jairaj-Imagn Images

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Who Must Step Up for the Thunder Amid Injury-Plagued Season?

The worst-case scenario hit the Oklahoma City Thunder. Cason Wallace and Jalen Williams suffered long-term injuries against the Los Angeles Clippers that will...