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Deandre Ayton out vs. Heat with back spasms

After missing the second half of Friday’s game against the Grizzlies, Deandre Ayton will remain out for the Lakers on Sunday against the Heat. On the initial injury report on Saturday, Ayton was listed as probable. Hours before the game, he was downgraded to questionable before being ruled out just ahead of the game. Fortunately, […]

Knicks 128, Bulls 116: Sweet revenge and a return to .500

On Friday, the Knicks (3-3) lost by ten in Chicago to finish a three-game, three-loss road trip. Tonight, they opened a seven-game homestand with a rematch versus those same Bulls (5-1). Once again, the visitors pushed the pace, but the home team countered with blistering shooting (13-of-21 3PT), a 19-point first-quarter from Jalen Brunson, and […]

NBA GAMETHREAD: Miami Heat (3-2) @ Los Angeles Lakers (4-2)

The Miami Heat continue their four-game road-trip Sunday evening against the Los Angeles Lakers inside Crypto.com Arena at 9:30 p.m. EST! This is our GAMETHREAD: Chat live about the game here! Miami Heat Injury Report: Los Angeles Lakers Injury Report: Miami Heat Starting 5: Los Angeles Lakers Starting 5: Broadcast Info: *** To check out […] The post NBA GAMETHREAD: Miami Heat (3-2) @ Los Angeles Lakers (4-2) appeared first on Hot Hot Hoops - Miami HEAT NBA Blog .

Dylan Harper exits game against Suns with calf injury

The already short-handed San Antonio Spurs suffered another blow on Sunday. Dylan Harper left the game with an apparent calf injury in the second quarter of the Spurs’ game against the Phoenix Suns. He was ruled out for the rest of the game. Further details on the injury have yet to be disclosed. Harper came […]

Utah Jazz vs. Charlotte Hornets: Recap and Final Score

The Utah Jazz dropped their third-straight game in a loss against Charlotte Hornets, with a final score of 103-126. Here are the biggest takeaways from the night: Makkanen and whose army? Lauri Markkanen’s four game streak of 30+ point games snapped tonight. It was the longest 30-point scoring streak of his career. Tonight, he finished […]

Hansen Recalled, Sharpe Probable For Lakers

The Portland Trail Blazers are getting one player back, but are losing a few more. Rookie center Yang Hansen has been recalled by the Blazers after a brief practice stint for the Blazers’ G League affiliate, the Rip City Remix. The Remix’s season begins November 7. After news that Blake Wesley fractured his right foot […]

Player Grades: Cavs vs Hawks – Jaylon Tyson makes the difference

The Cleveland Cavaliers narrowly beat the Atlanta Hawks after 48 minutes of tight competition. It took some surprising heroes for Cleveland to get this one. Grades are based on our usual expectations for each player. Donovan Mitchell 37 points (12-21 shooting), 5 assists, 2 rebounds, 2 steals, 1 block, 3 turnovers Mitchell, for most of […]

Nuggets Coach On Wrap Up: “We Will Definitely Do That”

In the waning moments of the Portland Trail Blazers’ recent close win against the Denver Nuggets, Blazers forward Toumani Camara wrapped up Nuggets center Nikola Jokic from behind… and forced a jump ball. The play was decisive. The Nuggets, out of challenges, could do nothing but stare. And the NBA’s last two minute report confirmed […]

Toronto Raptors’ big three shows out against Memphis

If you decided to cure the Sunday scaries and post-Jays loss blues by watching the Toronto Raptors, you may have been able to tell they were at an immediate advantage tonight against the Memphis Grizzlies. That’s because Ja Morant, the Grizzlies’ frontman, had been suspended for one game earlier in the weekend, and this was […]

Preview: Utah Jazz (2-4) at Boston Celtics (3-4) Game #8 11/3/25

  at Utah Jazz (2-4) at Boston Celtics (3-4) Monday, November 3, 2025 7:30 PM ET TV: NBCSB, KJZZ, NBA-LP Radio: 98.5 Sports Hub, 1280 AM The Zone, Sirius XM Regular Season Game #8 Home Game #4 TD Garden  The Celtics host the Utah Jazz for the first of 2 meetings between these two teams this season. They will meet again in Utah on December 30. The Celtics won the series 2-0 last season winning at home and on the road. The Celtics are 63-46 against the Jazz overall, all time. They ...

Blake Wesley Fractures Right Foot, Timeline for Return TBD

Portland Trail Blazers reserve guard Blake Wesley sustained a fracture to the fifth metatarsal of his right foot during Portland’s 109-107 win over the Denver Nuggets, the organization announced on Sunday. His timeline for return will be determined at a later date. Wesley, 22, injured the foot during the second quarter of Friday’s win at […]

Donovan Mitchell’s 37 points lead Cavs to 117-109 victory over Hawks

It wasn’t pretty. Neither the Cleveland Cavaliers nor the Atlanta Hawks could establish any kind of offensive rhythm. But in the end, the Cavs had Donovan Mitchell playing at an All-NBA level, and the Hawks didn’t. That was enough to get them over the finish line on Sunday evening. Things started well for the short-handed […]

It’s time for Basketball: Spurs at Phoenix Suns

Welcome to the Game Thread. Veterans of the Game Thread know how we do things around here, but for all you newbies we have a few rules. Our community guidelines apply and basically say be cool, no personal attacks, don’t troll and don’t swear too much. Undefeated. What a beautiful word. It probably won’t last forever, but […]

Sixers-Nets: Second Half Thread

Game Details When: Sunday, November 2, 6:00 p.m. ETWhere: Barclays Center, Brooklyn, NYWatch: NBC Sports PhiladelphiaRadio: 97.5 The FanaticFollow: @LibertyBallers

Game Thread: Knicks vs Bulls, Nov. 2, 2025

The Knicks (2–3) return to the Garden for a rematch against the Bulls (5–0). Our heroes hope to erase a three-game losing streak and the sting of Friday’s defeat in Chicago. In that one, Josh Giddey plastered them for a career-high of points, while New York’s bench squad could barely tie their sneakers. Tonight, expect […]

Chicago Bulls Injury Update: Ayo Dosunmu’s Status Changed vs. Knicks

The Chicago Bulls will be without their second unit leader on Sunday night. Facing off against the New York Knicks for the second consecutive game, the team has officially ruled out Ayo Dosunmu . The guard is dealing with a quad contusion and is said to be day-to-day, per The Athletic’s Joel Lorenzi. Dosumu is fresh off scoring a season-high 22 points with 9 assists on 8-10 shooting from the field in the team’s Halloween victory over the Knicks. Dosunmu’s next chance to play will be ...

Pre-Gamin’: Bulls at Knicks (6:00 CT) – Projected Lineups, How to Watch, More

Can the Bulls make it a 6-0 start with a second straight win over the Knicks? Game Info Chicago Bulls (5-0) at New York Knicks (2-3) – 6:00 p.m. CT on Chicago Sports Network (TV) and  670 The Score  (Radio) Projected Lineups Chicago Bulls Josh Giddey Tre Young Isaac Okoro Matas Buzelis Nikola Vucevic New York Knicks Jalen Brunson OG Anunoby Mikal Bridges Karl-Anthony Towns Mitchell Robinson Oct 31, 202...

Game Preview #7 – Timberwolves at Nets

Minnesota Timberwolves at Brooklyn NetsDate: November 3rd, 2025Time: 6:00 PM CSTLocation: Barclays CenterTelevision Coverage: FanDuel Sports Network – NorthRadio Coverage: Wolves App, iHeart Radio The Minnesota Timberwolves finally showed signs of life in Charlotte, or at least remembered they’re an NBA team and not a rec-league group trying to figure out what a closeout is. […]

Sixers-Nets: First Half Thread

Game Details When: Sunday, November 2, 6:00 p.m. ETWhere: Barclays Center, Brooklyn, NYWatch: NBC Sports PhiladelphiaRadio: 97.5 The FanaticFollow: @LibertyBallers

LIVE DISCUSSION: Philadelphia 76ers at Brooklyn Nets, 6:00 PM ET

Maybe this will be the one, but it won’t be easy. The Philadelphia 76ers are off to a 4-1 start with rookie V.J. Edgecombe averaging 21-5-5. Enjoy Sunday hoops! KEY INFO WHO: Brooklyn Nets (0-5) at Philadelphia 76ers (4-1) WHEN: 6:00 PM ET WATCH: YES NETWORK/GOTHAM SPORTS APP The Game This is the first night […]