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Norman Powell scored 33 points, including nine in overtime, as the Chicago Bulls defeated the Atlanta Hawks 125-117 on Friday, November 13, snapping an eight-game losing streak. The post Norman Powell’s 33 points lift Bulls past Hawks in OT appeared first on TalkBasket.net .
Norman Powell says the Bulls' overtime win over the Hawks on Nov. 14 was fueled by laser‑focused effort. Powell leads with a game‑high 33 points (12‑for‑19 FG, 4‑for‑8 3‑pt) as Chicago snaps an eight‑game skid, beating Atlanta 125‑117. Josh Giddey dishes out a triple‑double, Jalen Smith and Isaac Okoro add 15 each, and Patrick Williams contributes 13 off the bench. Despite losing Caleb Wilson to a broken hand and Smith exiting with a hand injury in OT, the Bulls improve to 2‑9 before a road swing. Upcoming games include trips to Minnesota, Cleveland and Brooklyn.
The Chicago Bulls snap an eight‑game losing streak with a 125‑117 overtime win over the Atlanta Hawks, securing their first NBA Cup group‑stage victory. Veteran center Nic Claxton returns from a hamstring issue, while rookie Jalen Smith steps into the starting role and records a 15‑point, 12‑rebound double‑double. Smith, however, exits the game in the final minutes of overtime after a hard fall under the basket, clutching his wrist and heading to the locker room. The injury’s severity is unclear, but it comes on the heels of a recent hand injury. The Bulls now travel to face Minnesota, Cleveland, and Brooklyn next.
In an NBA Cup overtime thriller on Nov. 13, the Chicago Bulls edged the Atlanta Hawks 125‑117 at the United Center. After falling behind early, the Hawks rallied to cut the deficit to one point late in the third, but the Bulls seized momentum with an 11‑2 run to open the fourth. Key contributors included Bulls guard Normal Powell (10 points) and Hawks forward Jalen Johnson, who sparked the comeback with transition dunks and an and‑one. Atlanta’s starters struggled with turnovers, while the Bulls capitalized on three‑point shooting. Injuries were noted: Caleb Wilson (hand surgery) misses weeks for Chicago, while Kingston Fleming returns for Atlanta after a lumbar spasm.
Jalen Johnson electrified the NBA Cup Friday night with a thunderous dunk that tied the Atlanta Hawks with the Chicago Bulls at 110-110, forcing overtime. The 24‑year‑old posted a triple‑double—27 points, 11 rebounds, 10 assists—but the Hawks fell 125-117 as Chicago outscored them 15-7 in OT. Johnson, averaging 19.2 points, 8.6 rebounds and 7.2 assists, is on pace for a second All‑Star nod and helps the Hawks emerge as an Eastern Conference dark horse alongside CJ McCollum and Onyeka Okongwu. The loss snapped Atlanta’s four‑game streak, leaving them 7‑6 heading into a showdown with Milwaukee Sunday.
Buddy Hield becomes the NBA’s No. 14 all‑time three‑point maker, eclipsing Kyle Lowry with 2,210 threes as the Chicago Bulls face the Atlanta Hawks on Nov. 14, 2026. The move highlights Hield’s value after the Bulls acquired him in a three‑team trade; he’s averaging 5.8 points on 48.6% shooting and has already dropped seven points in the game, which sees Chicago leading 83‑79 late in the third quarter. The Bulls, sitting 1‑9 and missing Caleb Wilson with a broken hand, hope Hield’s sharpshooting can spark a turnaround.
The Chicago Bulls host the Atlanta Hawks for NBA Cup group play on Friday, Nov. 13 at 7 p.m. CT (United Center). Chicago airs the game on CHSN and streams via the CHSN app or FuboTV, while Atlanta viewers can watch on WANF (channel 46), Peachtree Sports Network, or Prime Video; NBA League Pass serves out‑of‑market fans. The Bulls (1‑9, 0‑4 at home) are without Caleb Wilson and Tobe Awaka, with Norman Powell and Dailyn Swain questionable. The Hawks (7‑5, 4‑2 on the road) miss Mouhamed Gueye, Keshon Gilbert, Asa Newell and Henri Veesaar, with Kingston Flemings doubtful. DraftKings lists Atlanta as 6.5‑point favorites at -264, Chicago +217, total 246.5.
The Atlanta Hawks (7‑5) face a rebuilding Chicago Bulls (1‑9) in an NBA Cup showdown Saturday night. With rookie star Caleb Wilson sidelined, the Hawks line up Kingston Flemings, Nickeil Alexander‑Walker, Dyson Daniels, Jalen Johnson and Onyeka Okongwu. The game kicks off at 8:00 PM EST at the United Center and airs on Peachtree TV (WPCH) and Atlanta News First (WANF), with radio on Sports Radio 92.9 the Game and streaming via Amazon Prime, NBA League Pass (out‑of‑market) and YouTube TV.
The Bulls enter a back‑to‑back stretch without Caleb Swanigan as they finalize their roster, adding training‑camp signee Orlando Robinson to fill the newly opened 15th spot. The move, explained by The Athletic’s Joel Lorenzi, allows two‑way players 50 games before conversion, and Chicago plans to rely more on those contracts. However, big‑man two‑way Tobe Awaka is sidelined with an injury, and forwards Powell and Swain are listed as questionable for the upcoming games against the Hawks on Friday and the Wolves on Saturday.
The Atlanta Hawks got exactly what they needed on draft night, as Flemings has been performing exactly as intended.
Dejounte Murray has asked the New Orleans Pelicans to explore a trade, with his agent Rich Paul opening talks. ESPN’s Shams Charania reports the Phoenix Suns are among the clubs showing interest, seeking a point‑guard upgrade. Murray, a 30‑year‑old guard acquired from Atlanta in the 2024 offseason, is averaging 13.4 points, 4.6 rebounds, 4.4 assists and 1.6 steals in nine games this season after missing last year with a torn Achilles. He holds a $30.8 million player option for 2027‑28, adding a contract bite to any deal.
A Bleacher Report scenario proposes trading five assets from the Phoenix Suns – CJ McCollum, Kingston Flemings, Dorian Finney‑Smith, Corey Kispert and a protected 2028 first‑round pick – to the Atlanta Hawks for five‑time All‑Star Devin Booker. The Hawks, fresh from a 46‑36 2025‑26 season, could pair Booker’s 25.1 ppg with Jalen Johnson for a deeper playoff run, while Phoenix could shed Booker’s $252.6 M contract, gain veteran scoring, defensive versatility and a promising rookie guard in Flemings. The article weighs both teams' timelines and roster needs without confirming any active negotiations.
Dyson Daniels declared Luka Dončić the "hardest guy to guard" after the Lakers beat the Hawks 124‑114 on Nov. 9, 2026. Dončić posted 32 points, 10 assists, eight rebounds, five steals and two blocks, while the Lakers posted a 120.4 offensive rating. Daniels, the league’s former steals leader, praised Dončić’s scoring and passing despite Atlanta’s defensive schemes. The article notes Dončić’s season averages—38.6 points, 7.6 assists, 58.7% FG, 40.8% from three—and the Lakers’ league‑top offense as they chase an eight‑game win streak against Phoenix.
The Lakers enter the season 11-2, riding a seven‑game win streak despite a grueling early schedule that included three back‑to‑backs and multiple three‑games‑in‑four‑nights stretches. Key players Luka Dončić and Austin Reaves returned from the first road trip battered, yet the team secured wins over Detroit, Atlanta, Portland and Toronto and survived without its stars in several games. After a three‑day break, they face the Phoenix Suns before a home stretch against the Hornets, Utah and Sacramento, followed by a tough three‑game road gauntlet against San Antonio, Memphis and Houston – all before Thanksgiving. If they keep this pace, Los Angeles could match a 16‑2 record, a feat not seen since their 2019‑20 championship run.
The Atlanta Hawks won't be getting Gueye back soon, but it shouldn't prevent them from improving their rim protection.
The Chicago Bulls confirmed rookie forward Caleb Wilson will miss 4–6 weeks after undergoing surgery on a broken right hand suffered against the San Antonio Spurs. Wilson posted a brief "back soon" from his hospital bed, offering encouragement to fans. Before the injury, he logged 15 points in 15 minutes, averaging 18.9 points and 6.2 rebounds, and had dazzled in the Summer League (23.5/7.3/2.5) and preseason. The Bulls, coming off an eighth straight loss (124-119), face the Atlanta Hawks without him as the NBA Cup begins.
The Atlanta Hawks head to Chicago for Friday's NBA Cup showdown, but the game is marred by injuries. Rookie Caleb Wilson, the Bulls' fourth‑overall pick who’s been averaging 18.9 points and 6.2 rebounds, is out with a right‑hand fracture and will miss four to six weeks. Atlanta’s Kingston Flemings is listed as questionable after a lumbar spasm, while the Hawks also lose Keshon Gilbert, Mouhamed Gueye, Asa Newell, and Henri Veesaar to various injuries. The Bulls hope Matas Buzelis can step up as they try to snap an eight‑game skid.
The Sacramento Kings have placed a standing contract offer on veteran guard Gabe Vincent as they search for a seasoned backup to steady a 1‑10 roster. Vincent, 30, met with team officials Wednesday and is weighing the deal after previously declining interest from the Knicks and Hawks. A Sacramento native who started with the Stockton Kings and later starred for the Heat in the 2023 Finals, Vincent's recent production dipped to 4.4 points and 1.4 assists per game with a 34.1% three‑point rate. The Kings hope his experience can mentor rookie Darius Acuff Jr. and provide reliable minutes off the bench.
The Sacramento Kings have extended a standing contract offer to veteran guard Gabe Vincent, according to Marc Stein of The Stein Line. Vincent, who turned down a roster spot in New York and an early return to Atlanta, met with Kings officials on Wednesday. The non‑guaranteed deal would add depth behind rookie No. 7 pick Darius Acuff Jr., as Sacramento struggles with a 1‑10 record. Vincent, a Stockton native and former Stockton Kings player, averages 6.7 points, 1.9 assists and 1.5 rebounds over seven seasons and last posted 4.4 PPG in 53 games between the Lakers and Hawks. The offer reflects the team’s need for a reliable defensive backup.
Trae Young saves the Washington Wizards from a 121‑121 tie with a 3‑pointer in the final 1.8 seconds, sending the game into overtime against the Detroit Pistons on Nov. 13, 2026. Despite Young’s 37 points, perfect 17‑for‑17 free throws and 14 assists, the Wizards fall 144‑140 in double overtime to Cade Cunningham’s Pistons, extending Washington’s losing streak to six games (4‑9). The clutch shot highlights Young’s continued role as a late‑game threat after his Atlanta Hawks tenure.
The Atlanta Hawks announce that forward/center Mouhamed Gueye will remain out for at least four more weeks as he continues rehabilitation from a fractured left foot sustained in an offseason workout. Gueye, the 24‑year‑old 6’11” rookie who was a regular rotation player in 2025/26 (4.4 points, 3.6 rebounds in 77 games), is slated for a reevaluation in about a month. His non‑guaranteed $2.4 million contract runs through 2026/27, and while the team could waive him before the January guarantee date, they appear likely to keep him.
Prime Video announces that Atlanta Hawks guard CJ McCollum will serve as a player contributor on NBA on Prime for the 2026‑27 season. He debuts Friday on NBA Nightcap after the Emirates NBA Cup double‑header featuring the Knicks vs. Pacers and Warriors vs. Spurs. McCollum, a journalism graduate, will share insider locker‑room insight while still playing. The move follows Amazon’s similar hires of Kyle Lowry and WNBA guard Kelsey Plum. McCollum’s media work began with his C.J.’s Press Pass program and a multi‑year ESPN analyst deal, positioning him for a post‑playing career.
A hypothetical trade explored by Siddhant Gupta of Fadeaway World would send Anthony Davis from the Wizards to the Hawks. Atlanta would receive Davis, while Washington would get CJ McCollum, Onyeka Okongwu, Dorian Finney‑Smith, a 2028 first‑round pick from Utah/Cavs and a 2029 first‑round pick. Davis is averaging 25.2 points and 10 rebounds in 10 games, promising a major boost alongside Jalen Johnson. The Wizards would gain scoring depth, a young big, and valuable picks, but must weigh losing Davis after only a short stint with Trae Young. Atlanta faces concerns over depth loss, Davis’s injury history, and future contract demands.
Amid a 7-5 start to the season and a dip in shooting efficiency, Atlanta Hawks guard CJ McCollum adds a new role as an in‑studio analyst for Amazon’s NBA coverage. Reported by The Athletic, McCollum will appear on select Prime studio segments despite the logistical challenge of playing on the East Coast while the broadcasts originate from Los Angeles. While fans hope his on‑court production rebounds after a solid playoff run, the Hawks head to Chicago Friday at 8 p.m. ET for their next game.
ClutchPoints highlights 15 overseas talents poised to become the NBA’s next global icons. Leading the pack is Turkey’s Alperen Sengun, averaging 21.3 points, 9 rebounds and 7.8 assists as the Houston Rockets climb to an 8‑3 start, earning the nickname “Baby Jokic.” The Bahamas’ V.J. Edgecombe fuels a 9‑2 Philadelphia 76ers run with 13.2 points, 6.5 rebounds and strong two‑way play. Germany’s Franz Wagner posts 20.8 points, 6.3 rebounds and 8.8 assists for the struggling Orlando Magic, while Australia’s Josh Giddey and Dyson Daniels showcase triple‑double potential and elite defense for the Bulls and Hawks. The article mixes stats, recent starts, and the international wave driving the league’s future.