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The Los Angeles Clippers snapped a seven-game losing streak with a 139-123 victory over the New Orleans Pelicans on Sunday, setting season highs in points and field-goal percentage. The post Clippers end seven-game skid with 139-point rout appeared first on TalkBasket.net .
Brooklyn guard Egor Demin will miss the Nets' Sunday game against the Dallas Mavericks and likely the back‑to‑back due to a right‑leg bone bruise suffered on Oct. 27 versus Boston. Coach Jordi Fernandez says Demin is progressing but won’t be cleared for Sunday, with another evaluation after the game. The 20‑year‑old rookie, a 2025 No. 8 pick who averaged 9.7 points, 2.7 rebounds and 3.0 assists in the first four contests, is a key offensive spark for a team ranked 25th in scoring. He could return when Brooklyn faces the New Orleans Pelicans on Wednesday, alongside fellow rookie Mikel Brown Jr., who also sits out Sunday.
Bill Simmons erupts in all‑caps on X after Stephen Curry leads the Golden State Warriors to a 126‑119 overtime win over the Orlando Magic. The 38‑year‑old guard drops 41 points on 19‑of‑25 shooting, hits five of ten threes, and goes perfect from the line, setting a new NBA record for the most 40‑point games by a player 35 or older. Curry’s resurgence fuels a seven‑game winning streak that has turned a 0‑3 start into a 7‑3 record. Rookie Yaxel Lendeborg adds 23 points, while Franz Wagner tallies 30 for Orlando. The Warriors aim for an eighth straight win against New Orleans on Monday.
Mavericks rookie Morez Johnson Jr. rebounds from shin‑splint woes with a career‑high 17 boards (10 offensive) and 13 points in a 12‑point win, capping it with a one‑handed lob dunk. Coach Dusty May says Johnson is finally healthy and ready for a regular role. Meanwhile, Spurs star Victor Wembanyama dazzles with a 52‑point, 24‑rebound, eight‑block effort despite playing through illness and rolling an ankle, earning praise for his body‑care regimen as San Antonio improves to 7‑2. New Pelicans coach Jamahl Mosley discusses his path to New Orleans and building chemistry with Zion Williamson as the team sits 4‑5, while Rockets send second‑rounder Bruce Thornton to the G League.
Brandon Ingram, the 29‑year‑old forward acquired in the Kawhi Leonard trade, is close to returning from a partial Achilles tear. The Clippers sit 1‑7, near the Western Conference bottom and rank 26th in scoring at 109.1 points per game. Ingram, fresh off a second All‑Star season and averaging 21.5 points last year, says he’ll simplify the offense and add scoring firepower. He’s now a game‑time decision and could debut against the New Orleans Pelicans on Sunday or the Phoenix Suns on Tuesday.
Angel Reese takes a break from basketball and turns heads at a Pelicans‑Timberwolves game on November 7, 2026, wearing a bold zebra‑print outfit while cheering her brother Julian, who plays for New Orleans. The Timberwolves edge the Pelicans 115‑109, and Reese draws more media buzz than Julian, who has seen limited minutes this season. Earlier in the week she was honored at an LSU Tigers game after the Dream’s loss in the WNBA Finals. The article also notes her plans to watch boyfriend Wendell Carter Jr. at an upcoming Magic game, highlighting her off‑season presence in the NBA spotlight.
Reese attended Julian's Pelicans game on Friday night.
The New Orleans Pelicans’ 115-109 loss to Minnesota exposed a glaring offensive flaw: Zion Williamson and Trey Murphy III combined for just 17 shots, despite being the team’s top scorers. Williamson managed 13 points on 10 attempts, taking only three shots before halftime, while Murphy added 10 points on seven tries. The imbalance left rookie Jeremiah Fears to carry the load with 24 points, and veteran Dejounte Murray went 3-for-11. Minnesota also seized 17 offensive rebounds, and New Orleans suffered when Herb Jones fouled out late, surrendering 38 points in the fourth. Coach Jamahl Mosley must find a way to involve his stars more consistently.
Ayo Dosunmu scored 26 points as the Minnesota Timberwolves held off the New Orleans Pelicans 115-109 on Friday night to remain unbeaten in NBA Cup play. The post Ball, Dosunmu lead Timberwolves past Pelicans appeared first on TalkBasket.net .
The Minnesota Timberwolves rally from a two‑point fourth‑quarter deficit to beat the New Orleans Pelicans 115‑109 on Nov. 4, 2026. A late 8‑0 run, fueled by LaMelo Ball’s 54% shooting and timely threes from Ayo Dosunmu, turns the tide, while Jaden McDaniels’ block seals the win. Ball’s chemistry with rookie guard Jaylen Clark shines, and the small‑ball lineups find open layups, whereas Rudy Gobert sits out the final quarter. The article also notes the impact of recent trades, highlighting Ball’s value to the Wolves.
In the Timberwolves’ NBA Cup bout with the New Orleans Pelicans, big man Joan Beringer suffers a nasal fracture after an elbow to the face while shooting free throws. The injury forces him out after scoring just two points and grabbing three rebounds in seven minutes. Beringer, the Wolves’ primary backup to Rudy Gobert, averages 6.2 points and 6.9 rebounds over nine games. His absence could thin Minnesota’s frontcourt, likely prompting veteran Trey Lyles to step in, as the team heads into a home stretch starting Sunday against the Utah Jazz.
Atlanta Dream forward Angel Reese was in attendance for the New Orleans Pelicans' home game against the Minnesota Timberwolves on Friday evening in support of her brother, Pels forward Julian Reese.
The New Orleans Pelicans extend their four‑game win streak with a jaw‑dropping half‑court alley‑oop from Zion Williamson to Trey Murphy III against the Minnesota Timberwolves. Williamson, averaging 21.5 points and 61% shooting, delivered a perfect lead pass that set up Murphy’s thunderous dunk, boosting his assist total to three by halftime. While Murphy’s season average has dipped to 15 points amid injuries, the play highlights the Pelicans’ resurgence now that they’re at full strength.
In New Orleans, the Minnesota Timberwolves turned heads as Jaden McDaniels delivered a thunderous baseline dunk over Pelicans big man Derik Queen in the second quarter, sparking a 57-51 halftime edge. Coach Chris Finch relied on a multi‑guard rotation after Anthony Edwards sat out with a knee procedure, with McDaniels, LaMelo Ball and Ayo Dosunmu each posting double‑figures. New Orleans’ Zion Williamson managed only two points by halftime, while Trey Murphy III and Karlo Matkovic led the Pelicans. The Wolves' aggressive road performance highlights Finch's flexible lineup and McDaniels' rising star power.
Golden State Warriors forward Kristaps Porzingis announces he is stepping away from basketball to prioritize his health, ending a season that began with a two‑year, $40 million deal. After missing training camp and being listed ‘indefinitely’ out, Porzingis confirmed he is dealing with POTS, though the team and player have not publicly disclosed the diagnosis. The Warriors have stopped his salary payments, guaranteeing only $3 million for next season, and are now positioning him as a trade chip, fielding interest from the Bulls, Bucks, and Pelicans. Milwaukee’s Myles Turner and New Orleans’ Herb Jones are among the rumored targets.
The Dallas Mavericks (4-4) open a three‑game home stand Friday at 7:30 p.m. CST against the Utah Jazz (1-7) at the American Airlines Center. Both clubs are desperate for a win after recent losing streaks—the Mavericks dropped back‑to‑back games to the Kings and Spurs, while the Jazz have lost six straight, most recently in overtime to the Pelicans. Key injury updates: Santi Aldama and Kyrie Irving are listed as probable for Dallas, Max Christie returns from a hip issue, while Sergio De Larrea and Tarik Biberovic remain out. Utah will be without Jaren Jackson Jr. (MCL tear) and Jusuf Nurkic (plantar plate tear). The game presents a must‑win chance for the Mavericks to halt their slide.
After a 0-4 start, the New Orleans Pelicans have turned the tide with tighter late‑game play and a defensive boost from Herb Jones. Jamahl Mosley’s adjustments helped the team snap a losing streak, earning overtime wins over the Memphis Grizzlies (120‑119) and Utah Jazz (120‑113) and a 121‑99 rout of Atlanta. Jones, now playing starter minutes, posts a +85 plus‑minus and has lifted the Pelicans’ defensive rating from 23rd (118.2) to 13th (111.1). The squad climbs from last to 10th in the West and eyes a fifth straight win against Minnesota on Friday.
Kristaps Porzinges announces he is stepping away from basketball to focus on his health, citing a chronic nervous‑system disorder (POTS) that erupted after a 2025 virus. The 31‑year‑old 7'2" center, who posted the statement on social media, says he isn’t physically ready to compete at his expected level and will work with the Golden State Warriors to find a trade solution. Golden State continues to explore deals with the Bucks, Bulls and Pelicans, hoping to offload his $20 million expiring contract within the next 30‑40 days. Porzingis, a former Celtics champion, has averaged 19.5 points, 7.6 rebounds and 1.8 blocks over his career.
The week’s NBA roundup highlights shifting fortunes across the league. The Memphis Grizzlies and Houston Rockets see their perfect starts stumble, while the Brooklyn Nets and Sacramento Kings secure their first wins. The Philadelphia 76ers sit atop the East at 8‑1 and the Portland Trail Blazers lead the West at 6‑1. Golden State and San Antonio each post a six‑game streak, and the New Orleans Pelicans rebound to 4‑4 after an 0‑4 start. standout narratives include Luka Dončić and Victor Wembanyama’s historic runs, Steph Curry’s rivalry with Klay Thompson, and Giannis Antetokounmpo’s surprising trade request from the Bucks.
The NBA rolls out a new 3‑2‑1 draft lottery for the 2026‑27 season, expanding the pool from 14 to 16 teams and flattening odds to curb tanking. The three worst teams receive only two lottery balls each and cannot fall below the 12th pick, while teams ranked 4th‑10th get three balls and can land as high as No. 1. Play‑in losers get one or two balls. Additional anti‑tank measures ban consecutive No. 1 picks, restrict protected pick trades, and impose fines or odds penalties. With the worst‑record teams now holding a 5.4% chance at the top pick versus an 8.1% chance for the 4th‑10th worst, franchises like the Wizards, Jazz, Nets, Kings and Pelicans may rethink rebuilding strategies.
The Golden State Warriors have reached out to the New Orleans Pelicans, Chicago Bulls and Milwaukee Bucks about a trade involving Kristaps Porzingis' contract, according to ClutchPoints reporter Brett Siegel. With Porzingis likely heading toward retirement and a possible $6‑8 million buyout of his $20 million salary, the Warriors hope to flip his contract for trade exception space before the deadline. The Bulls are the most plausible partner, as the Warriors have also eyed their center Jalen Smith—who is posting career highs (11.0 points, 7.8 rebounds) this season—but Chicago says it will wait for the deadline or draft compensation. The Bucks and Pelicans remain low‑key prospects, and any deal would have to fit within the Warriors’ limited second‑round pick assets.
NBA insider Brett Siegel tells Clutch Scoops that despite New Orleans' four‑game winning streak with Herb Jones now in the starting lineup, the Pelicans remain open to trade offers for him. While they claim to want to keep Jones, they haven’t shut the door on deals, and Siegel predicts the deadline could finally see him moved. Jones earned the starter role after Dejounte Murray’s absence, and his defensive impact has helped the Pelicans snap back to .500. Meanwhile, players like Jeremiah Fears, Saddiq Bey, Derik Queen and Bennedict Mathurin are off‑limits, and interested contenders are watching for the right price.
After an 0‑3 start, Stephen Curry says head coach Steve Kerr’s “stick with the process” talk sparked Golden State’s turnaround. Kerr reminded the team of film insights and the close margins in early losses, like the final minutes against Memphis. The Warriors have since racked up six straight wins, including a 120‑100 victory over Miami, with Curry scoring 29 points and rookie Yaxel Lendeborg adding 17. Wins over Denver, Minnesota, the Lakers, Clippers, Suns and Heat lift the squad to 6‑3 as they prepare to host Orlando and New Orleans.
The New Orleans Pelicans have won four straight games after inserting defender Herb Jones into the starting lineup, but insider Brett Siegel warns a trade is likely. With Jones praised as a premier wing defender and a low‑usage offensive player, the Pelicans remain open to offers while targeting a high return. Siegel predicts the upcoming deadline could see Jones dealt to contenders like the Warriors or Thunder, especially if New Orleans falls out of playoff range. The article outlines the team's recent resurgence, Jones' impact, and the trade speculation surrounding his future.
Herb Jones trade is imminent as insiders suspect Pelicans move.