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Shooting at Magic City Classic leaves one dead, eight injured
After the Magic City Classic, a shooting occurred that resulted in one death and eight injuries, as reported by ESPN. In comments obtained by WRBC, Mayor Woodfin stated that the initial shooting occurred outside the perimeter of Legion Field and the tailgate area for the Magic City Classic, injuring six individuals. The mayor noted that […] The post Shooting at Magic City Classic leaves one dead, eight injured appeared first on ClutchPoints .
Michael Wilbon announces indefinite leave from ESPN due to ‘multiple health issues’
ESPN veteran Michael Wilbon announces an indefinite leave of absence from "Pardon the Interruption" and NBA duties to address multiple health issues, including past heart attack and Type 2 diabetes. Wilbon stresses it's not retirement and hopes for a short recovery, thanking co‑host Tony Kornheiser and colleagues. The 25‑year PTI partnership, still under contract through 2028, will continue with fill‑ins like Frank Isola, Pablo Torre and Mina Kimes, while a permanent replacement remains unknown.
Nigel James Is On The Naismith Trophy Preseason Watch List
Nigel James lands on the Naismith Trophy’s 50‑man preseason watch list, putting Marquette’s point guard in the national player‑of‑the‑year conversation for the first time since Butch Lee in 1978. James posted 16.4 points, 4.9 assists and 1.9 steals per game as a freshman, earning Big East Freshman of the Year, and joins three fellow Big East players on the shortlist. The article notes upcoming matchups against other POY candidates from Michigan, Mississippi State, Texas A&M and more, and highlights the season opener against Mercyhurst on Nov. 2 at 6:30 pm CT on ESPN+.
NBA Power Rankings: Rockets are legit, Knicks are hungover
Two weeks into the NBA season, injuries have already radically altered the competitive landscape. The Rockets and Knicks are trending in opposite directions.
Kyrie Irving trade from Mavericks becoming less likely
Kyrie Irving is reportedly very comfortable playing alongside Cooper Flagg in Dallas, making a trade before the NBA deadline increasingly unlikely, according to Tim MacMahon on The Hoop Collective podcast. The post Kyrie Irving trade from Mavericks becoming less likely appeared first on TalkBasket.net .
ESPN’s Michael Wilbon announces sad health news, immediate leave from ‘PTI’
The veteran host and NBA reporter is taking time off.
Spurs’ Victor Wembanyama allows himself to confess ‘most intense heartbreak moment of career’
Victor Wembanyama opens up about the "most intense heartbreak moment" of his career – the Spurs’ 29‑point collapse in Game 4 of the 2026 NBA Finals against the New York Knicks. The Knicks rallied to win 107‑106, snapping San Antonio’s lead and ultimately taking the series in five games. Wembanyama cites that loss, along with two Game 7 defeats in Oklahoma City, as the playoff memories that haunt him. He says the experience fuels his drive to improve offensively and chase another championship to erase the pain.
Game thread: St. John’s men’s basketball vs. Monmouth
The season‑opening showdown pits No. 13 St. John's Red Storm against the Monmouth Hawks on Monday, Nov. 2 at 6:30 p.m. in Queens' Carnesecca Arena, streamed on ESPN+. St. John's enters the game unbeaten in four past meetings, including an 88‑83 win in 2021, and KenPom gives them an 87‑65 edge with a 98% win probability. Key notes: five‑star recruit Malachi Jordan ranks the program among his top three, four‑star prospect Godson Okokoh visits this weekend, and three Red Storm players land on the Naismith preseason watch lists. Fans get a chance to win back‑to‑back Big East champion pennants, while injury updates list Kyle Cuffe, Jr. as a questionable. Follow live updates on @rumbleSBN and the SB Nation app.
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 likely keep them sidelined for the rest of the season. Additionally, Chet Holmgren will be out for 8-10 weeks with a patellar tendon tear. These three devastating injuries will have immense implications […] The post Who Must Step Up for the Thunder Amid Injury-Plagued Season? appeared first on The Lead .
3 Pistons whose stocks are up after 2 weeks
Who has been trending up in Detroit through the first six games of the season?
Victor Wembanyama likes some things about US, but he has 1 ‘shallow’ criticism
Victor Wembanyama is a larger-than-life figure. The French big man has put the San Antonio Spurs back on the map. On Sunday, Wembanyama was featured in a 60 Minutes profile. During the interview, he was asked about what he likes and doesn’t like about living in America. He gave an eye-opening answer about the one […] The post Victor Wembanyama likes some things about US, but he has 1 ‘shallow’ criticism appeared first on ClutchPoints .
Jazz rumors: Utah turns youngster into obvious trade candidate with contract decision
The Utah Jazz have decided to turn down their team option worth $4.99 million for Isaiah Collier for the 2027-28 season. The 22-year-old guard, selected as the No. 29 pick of the 2024 draft, has spent three seasons in Utah and is now expected to emerge as a coveted free agent, per HoopsHype. ClutchPoints’ Brett […] The post Jazz rumors: Utah turns youngster into obvious trade candidate with contract decision appeared first on ClutchPoints .
Domantas Sabonis wants out as Kings’ season unravels
Domantas Sabonis is unhappy in Sacramento and wants to leave the Kings, Tim MacMahon said on The Hoop Collective podcast with Brian Windhorst. The post Domantas Sabonis wants out as Kings’ season unravels appeared first on TalkBasket.net .
Kyrie Irving is making it harder for the Mavericks to trade him with every game
Kyrie Irving's hot start is making it harder for the Dallas Mavericks to justify trading him. While it once seemed like it would make sense for the Mavericks to consider moving Irving, Irving and Cooper Flagg have helped Dallas look like a playoff team.
Donte DiVincenzo’s doctor gives off optimistic vibes on Timberwolves star’s injury return this season
Minnesota Timberwolves guard Donte DiVincenzo is on track to return this season after rupturing his right Achilles in the April playoff series against the Denver Nuggets. Orthopedic surgeon Dr. Martin O’Malley told the 29‑year‑old he is "on schedule, if not ahead of schedule," confirming the team's goal of a 2026‑27 comeback. DiVincenzo says the doctor’s optimism matches his own feeling, boosting his confidence. Before the injury he started all 82 games last year, averaging 12.2 points, 4.1 rebounds and 3.8 assists.
Lakers beat Raptors 131-125 behind Doncic’s 45 points
Luka Doncic powers the Lakers to a 131‑125 win over the Raptors, dropping 45 points, 15 rebounds and six assists at Crypto.com Arena. Los Angeles builds a 26‑point third‑quarter lead, shooting 54% from the field, while Toronto’s Scottie Barnes tallies 29 points in a losing effort. The Raptors rally with a 43‑27 fourth quarter but fall short. The victory lifts the Lakers to 5‑2, first in the Pacific, and drops the Raptors to 3‑3 in the Atlantic. Key contributions also come from Austin Reaves (19 points) and Walker Kessler (16 points, 15 rebounds).
Warriors Beat Clippers 124-112 as Lendeborg Scores 37
The Golden State Warriors rally past the LA Clippers 124-112 at Chase Center, propelled by Yaxel Lendeborg’s career‑high 37 points on 13‑of‑19 shooting. After trailing 37-26 early, the Warriors dominate the second quarter, eventually building a 22‑point lead. Bench stars De’Anthony Melton (21) and Brandin Podziemski (17, eight assists, eight rebounds) boost a 53% field‑goal and 45% three‑point showing. The Clippers, now 1-5, struggle despite Rui Hachimura’s 24 points, shooting just 36% from deep and being outrebounded 44-42. Turnovers and paint scoring swing the margin, with Golden State scoring 44 points inside and limiting its own turnovers to 15.
Jazz exercise $9.98 million option on Ace Bailey
The Utah Jazz have exercised their $9.98 million rookie-scale team option on Ace Bailey for the 2027-28 season, Michael Scotto reported Monday, November 2, citing league sources. The post Jazz exercise $9.98 million option on Ace Bailey appeared first on TalkBasket.net .
Domantas Sabonis' reported frustration gives Raptors an opening they can't miss
With Domantas Sabonis' frustration in Sacramento nearing a boiling point, the Raptors need to jump at the chance to trade for him.
Jazz decline Isaiah Collier’s $4.99 million option
The Utah Jazz will decline their $4.99 million team option on Isaiah Collier for the 2027-28 season, Michael Scotto reported Monday, November 2, citing league sources. The post Jazz decline Isaiah Collier’s $4.99 million option appeared first on TalkBasket.net .
Timberwolves' upcoming schedule gives them ample opportunities to stack up wins
The Timberwolves have four very winnable games among their next six outings, starting Monday against the Bucks.
New assistant coaches add ‘fresh prespective’ to Michigan Basketball
Michigan men’s basketball adds two veteran assistants—Mike Martin, former Brown head coach, and Dylan Murphy, ex‑Osceola Magic (G League) coach—to revamp Mike Boynton Jr.’s inaugural season. Their hires follow departures of Dusty May to the Dallas Mavericks and assistants Justin Joyner and Drew Williamson. Boynton praises the fresh perspective and diverse experience they bring, noting Murphy’s role in designing an alley‑oop that sparked an Eastern Michigan exhibition win. Both coaches cite their NBA‑G League backgrounds and highlight a commitment‑first approach as the program seeks to build on last year’s success.
Wake Forest Basketball Tips Off Today with Double-Header
Wake Forest’s basketball season kicks off tonight with a double‑header at the LJVM Coliseum: the women’s team opens against USC Upstate at 5 p.m., followed by the men’s squad facing Maryland Eastern Shore at 8 p.m. Both programs arrive under a cloud of recent disappointment— the men posted their worst record since Steve Forbes arrived in 2020, and the women haven’t earned five ACC wins in three seasons. With the school receiving only $5‑7 million for its ACC roster—well below peer institutions—and top scorers Juke Harris (21.4 ppg) and Grace Oliver (14.3 ppg) exiting via the transfer portal, the Deacs face a make‑or‑break year. The blog argues that without major financial and structural changes, expectations remain modest.
Knicks Bulletin: ‘If you skip steps doing that, you’re going to die’
Coach Mike Brown warns the Knicks that rebuilding chemistry after their championship is a step‑by‑step grind, saying skipping any part will "kill" the team. He highlighted early‑season woes: poor first‑half dribble‑drive control, turnovers, and difficulty defending the paint against Philadelphia. Brown confirmed Jose Alvarado’s status is still unknown, while Tyler Kolek will stay in the lineup until Alvarado returns. Emphasizing the need for incremental growth, Brown likened the process to climbing a mountain and stressed that the Knicks must endure growing pains to avoid a 2‑4 slump derailing their title hopes.
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