The Chicago Bulls squandered a 22‑point lead and fell 124‑119 to the San Antonio Spurs on Wednesday, marking their eighth straight loss. Matas Buzelis, who scored 13 points on 5‑of‑12 shooting and hit three threes, also recorded a career‑high six turnovers, contributing to the team's 19 total miscues. After the game, Buzelis took responsibility, acknowledging the need to adapt to coach Tiago Splitter's fast‑tempo system and improve alongside teammate Josh Giddey. The Bulls next host the Atlanta Hawks on Friday.
Gabe Vincent - Atlanta's backup point guard from last season - may not be a free agent much longer.
The Atlanta Hawks are finally getting to regroup, and considering who they'll soon run into, it couldn't have come at a better time.
The 25-year old center is due for a big payday, and his recent play suggests the Hawks should act as soon as they can.
Rookie point guard Kingston Flemings, the No. 8 overall pick, finally breaks out for the Atlanta Hawks in his eighth NBA game. After a tentative start—shooting 33% and posting a 1.54:1 assist‑to‑turnover ratio in his first four outings—he surged over the next seven games, shooting 58% overall, 50% from three, and improving to a 2.1:1 ratio with 31 assists. His quick first step and high release are creating early advantages, and he now leads the Hawks in potential assists per 36 minutes (13.0) while still posting the most turnovers per 36 (3.7). Coach Quin Snyder’s lineup tweak, moving CJ McCollum to the bench, seems to have unlocked Flemings’ playmaking and scoring, making him a key emerging talent for Atlanta.
Nike Basketball launches three new performance categories—Flight, Force and Uptempo—tailored to how players move on the court. Flight, built for explosive lifts, powers the G.T. Flight with Zoom Strobel and Cushlon 3.0 foam and is linked to LeBron James and Ja Morant. Force targets sustained power and stability, featuring ZoomX 3.0 foam, synthetic armor upper and is associated with A’ja Wilson and Giannis Antetokounmpo. Uptempo emphasizes reactive speed and court feel, using ZoomX 3.0, Air Zoom Strobel and a low‑profile design, and is paired with Devin Booker, Caitlin Clark, Kevin Durant and Sabrina Ionescu. The categories will shape all Nike basketball shoes, helping consumers pick a model that matches their play style.
The Chicago Bulls fell 124-119 to the San Antonio Spurs on Nov. 12, 2026, snapping a 22‑point lead and extending their losing streak to eight games (1‑9). Coach Tiago Splitter pinpoints 19 turnovers—seven by Josh Giddey and six by Matas Buzelis—as the decisive factor, while the Spurs committed just six. Jalen Smith led Chicago with 23 points, and Caleb Wilson exited early with a hand injury. The Bulls aim to rebound against the Atlanta Hawks on Nov. 13.
The Sacramento Kings, sitting 1-10, add veteran center Mason Plumlee on a short‑term deal and are reportedly in talks with free‑agent guard Gabe Vincent. Plumlee, 36, will back up Domantas Sabonis, Precious Achiuwa and Dylan Cardwell, bringing experience and leadership. Vincent, 30, posted modest numbers with the Lakers (4.8 PPG, 1.3 APG) and Hawks last season and previously averaged 9.4 points, 2.1 rebounds and 2.5 assists with the Miami Heat. With a thin backcourt behind Darius Aüff Jr., Zach LaVine and Malik Monk, Vincent could provide a two‑way spark off the bench. The Kings are also linked to Kevin Porter Jr.
Coach Tiago Splitter predicts guard Norman Powell will rejoin the Chicago Bulls’ starting lineup on Friday night against the Atlanta Hawks, saying Powell is about 70% recovered from lower‑back spasms that kept him out of the Wednesday game versus the San Antonio Spurs. Powell, averaging 19.3 points and 2.5 rebounds in eight Bulls games, last played on Nov. 4, scoring 12 points in a 135‑105 loss to the Knicks. The Bulls sit 1‑8 on the season and are enduring a seven‑game skid. Powell, a 33‑year‑old veteran who signed a two‑year, $45 million deal in July, brings scoring and playoff experience from his stints with Miami, Toronto, Portland and the Clippers.
Eight years removed from the Atlanta Hawks trading away Doncic on draft night, neither side has forgotten.
The Atlanta Hawks have been their own worst enemy this season, making a crucial rotation mistake against the Los Angeles Lakers.
Johnson is struggling to display a similar impact to what he showed last season, and it's hurting the Hawks.
The Hawks have been hot and cold offensively this season, but Friday's matchup against the Bulls is the perfect time to hit their stride.
The Mavericks coach discussed Risacher's defense, his development, and what Atlanta Hawks coach Quin Snyder told him after the July trade.
Magic Johnson praised the Los Angeles Lakers after their 124-114 win over the Atlanta Hawks, noting the team is both mentally and physically tougher than last season. The Lakers have improved to a 10-2 start in 2026-27, highlighted by a back‑to‑back victory that included a win over the Detroit Pistons despite Luka Doncic’s absence earlier in the week. Johnson credited offseason roster additions—young, athletic players like Walker Kessler, Collin Sexton, Ziaire Williams, Quentin Grimes and Jake LaRavia—for the faster, more resilient style that contrasts with last year’s slower, veteran‑heavy lineup.
At 7‑5, the Atlanta Hawks boast a young core—Jalen Johnson, Dyson Daniels, Nickeil Alexander‑Walker and Onyeka Okongwu—plus promising rookies Kingston Flemings and Zuby Ejiofor, but they still need a true upgrade to become serious Eastern contenders. Analyst Jackson Caudell lists veterans CJ McCollum, Lu Dort, Jock Landale and Dorian Finney‑Smith as trade assets that could lure a top‑level talent, even hypothetically targeting Devin Booker despite Phoenix’s reluctance. He also notes the appeal of a high‑caliber big man, though draft pick compensation and cost‑benefit calculations make any blockbuster trade complex. The piece outlines the Hawks’ assets and the difficulty of finding a game‑changing addition.
The Heat, Wizards, Hornets and Magic are all struggling to begin the year, giving the Hawks all they need to gain momentum on the season.
Collin Sexton is emerging as a key spark for the Los Angeles Lakers after a calf strain delayed his start to the 2026‑27 season. In back‑to‑back wins over Detroit (17 points, 5‑of‑10) and Atlanta (18 points, 6‑of‑11, six assists), he boosted his average to 17.5 points on 52.4% shooting and 50% from three, up from 8.7 points and 40% over his first nine games. Sexton says patience is his focus as he regains rhythm, and coach JJ Redick views him as the bench’s primary scorer and initiator, helping the second unit stay organized during a 124‑point victory. The guard feels a “right direction” and expects to be fully back within two weeks.
The Lakers clinched back‑to‑back road wins over Eastern Conference powerhouses Detroit (Sunday) and Atlanta (Monday) despite missing Luka Dončić and Austin Reaves. Reaves dropped 43 points on Sunday, while Dončić posted a 32‑point, 10‑assist double‑double on Monday, but coach JJ Redick praised the “next‑guy‑up” effort of role players. Collin Sexton attacked the paint, Sandro Mamukelashvili scored 23, and Walker Kessler contributed 16.5 points, 13 rebounds and 4 assists across both games. With a 10‑2 start, the Lakers aim to stretch the streak to seven and stay unbeaten on the road against the Milwaukee Bucks on Wednesday.
Nearly a decade on, trading Luka Dončić's draft rights continues to haunt the Atlanta Hawks.
Dyson Daniels and the Atlanta Hawks did a fine job defending Luka Doncic Monday night. They weren't ready for others to step up.
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After a calf injury sidelined him early in the season, Collin Sexton credits Lakers coach JJ Redick’s simple mantra—patience—for his recent bounce‑back. The guard helped Los Angeles secure a road win over the Atlanta Hawks on Monday, stepping up in the absence of Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves and embracing new ball‑handling duties. Sexton says Redick’s trust lets him play freely and aggressively, a shift that’s boosting his confidence and rhythm. The performance was especially meaningful as he played in front of family in his hometown of Atlanta.
Luka Doncic powers the Los Angeles Lakers to a 124‑114 win over the Atlanta Hawks, boosting the Lakers to a league‑best 10‑2 record. Doncic tallies 32 points, eight rebounds and 10 assists while taunting Hawks fans, reminding them they traded him for Trae Young in the 2018 draft. He quips, “You all wish you would have had me,” sparking a heated exchange captured on social media. The piece contrasts the Hawks’ stalled trajectory with Young’s decline against Doncic’s rise—from Dallas to leading the Lakers—highlighting his status as the franchise “one that got away.”