The Philadelphia 76ers announce Joel Embiid is out for Sunday’s 1 p.m. game against the Indiana Pacers due to plantar fasciitis, while LeBron James—who sat out the previous Raptors win for load‑management—returns to the active list. With Embiid, Dominick Barlow (back) and Adem Bona (neck) sidelined, James may log heavy minutes at center. Indiana also misses Tyrese Haliburton (hamstring) and deals with injuries to Ben Sheppard, Johnny Furphy, T.J. McConnell (probable) and Aaron Nesmith (questionable). The Sixers will then face the Brooklyn Nets on Monday.
Jake Fischer reports that the Nets could trade veterans like Michael Porter Jr. before the Feb. 11 deadline, despite lacking control of their June first‑round pick due to the 2021 Harden trade with Houston. The depressed trade market and new lottery rules may limit sellers, prompting Brooklyn to act. Porter Jr. earns $40.8 M this season and heads into unrestricted free agency. Meanwhile, the Pacers scout mid‑tier upgrades amid Tyrese Haliburton’s hamstring issue, the Clippers consider moving Max Strus, Kris Dunn, Derrick Jones Jr., and possibly Brandon Ingram to restore draft assets, and the Bucks face scrutiny over Gary Trent Jr.’s $64 M extension. Teams with losing records may prefer deals after Dec. 15 to maximize player value before the February deadline.
The Brooklyn Nets wrap up a grueling road trip with a showdown against the Memphis Grizzlies on Saturday night. The Nets (3-8) fresh off a 145-111 win over the Pelicans will need a dominant performance from Day’ron Sharpe on the boards to counter Memphis’s rebounding prowess (3rd in the NBA, 47.9 RPG). Rookie power forward Cameron Boozer continues to impress with 9.8 rebounds and a top‑10 assist rate among rookies, while Egor Demin looks to expand his inside game. Key injuries: Nets – Nolan Traore (questionable), Mikel Brown Jr (ill); Grizzlies – Zach Edey, Scotty Pippen Jr, Quinten Post out. Broadcast starts at 8 p.m. ET on YES Network.
Brooklyn Nets rookie Mikel Brown Jr., the 6th overall pick in the 2026 NBA Draft, launches "Mikel’s Crew," a mentorship program with the El Puente Beacon Leadership Center at M.S. 50. The initiative will start with a basketball clinic during the center’s Thanksgiving Potluck on Nov. 17, featuring Brown and Nets coaches teaching skills and teamwork to 75 middle‑school students, many of Puerto Rican, Dominican and African American heritage. Brown, who averages 12.9 points, 2.1 rebounds and 3.9 assists in his first seven games, hopes the program will provide the guidance he valued growing up.
The Lakers enter the weekend with several players on the mend: Quentin Grimes (right finger sprain) is set to play Sunday vs. the Suns, Luka Doncic is cleared after a scary fall, while Collin Sexton and Austin Reaves remain day‑to‑day. Elsewhere, Cavs big man Evan Mobley misses Friday’s game vs. the Heat due to a left great‑toe sprain but faces no long‑term issues, and the Nets expect Nolan Traore back for Saturday after calf soreness. The Pelicans’ Yves Missi is cleared for practice after a knee bruise, and Jimmy Butler continues rehab from an ACL tear, planning a stint with the Warriors’ G‑League affiliate before his NBA return.
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.
Grant Nelson seals a dramatic 117-116 victory for the Long Island Nets over the College Park Skyhawks with a buzzer‑beating three‑pointer on Nov. 13 at Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum. The win lifts Long Island to 3‑1 on the G League season after earlier wins over Greensboro and College Park. Rookie two‑way forward Tyler Bilodeau leads the team with 18 points, eight rebounds and three assists, while Ben Saraf adds 19 points and nine assists. Nelson finishes with 16 points, nine boards and the game‑winner, highlighting his health rebound after knee rehab. The thrilling finish underscores the Nets' development focus and early-season momentum.
An FAA nationwide ground stop on Friday afternoon disrupts travel for five NBA teams slated to fly to Saturday games. The Pistons beat the outage, arriving in Miami for their matchup with the Heat, but the Nets were grounded minutes before a flight to Memphis. The Cavaliers, Bulls, Grizzlies, Knicks and Spurs face uncertain departure plans, while the Nuggets and Mavericks have already reached their destinations. Referee travel may also be affected, and the league holds off on confirming any game cancellations until more details emerge.
The New Orleans Pelicans, amid a four-game losing streak and Dejounte Murray's trade request, are linked to a potential swap with the Phoenix Suns. Bill Simmons instantly proposes a Jalen Green‑for‑Murray deal, noting the Suns' $36 million contracts for Green and Miles Bridges as movable assets. The trade could satisfy both teams if the Pelicans are interested in Green, potentially ending Murray's sabotage accusations and revitalizing a struggling roster. Zion Williamson urges accountability after the latest loss to the Brooklyn Nets.
ClutchPoints revisits 20 pivotal ‘what‑if’ moments that could have reshaped NBA history. Highlights include the Lakers’ blocked 2012 three‑team trade for Chris Paul—voided by David Stern and costing Kobe Bryant additional rings—Boston’s tragic 1986 draft of Len Bias, whose death halted a Celtics dynasty and altered Michael Jordan’s rivalry, Dražen Petrović’s fatal crash that stalled the Nets’ rise and slowed international player integration, a 2009 draft slip that kept Stephen Curry in Minnesota instead of Golden State, and a 1996 trade that sent Kobe Bryant from Charlotte to Los Angeles, potentially changing the Hornets’ fortunes. Each scenario explores how a single decision or tragedy might have rewritten championships, player legacies, and league trends.
The Knicks’ 0‑3 start to their first title defense in over 50 years has turned into a defensive surge, but a stagnant offense (110.3 pts/game, 8th‑worst) and Mikal Bridges’ dismal 5.9 pts on 38% shooting are raising alarms. Still locked into a $115 M contract through 2029‑30, Bridges’ payroll burden blocks key extensions for players like Karl‑Anthony Towns and Josh Hart. analysts suggest the only viable exit could be a trade that reunites the Knicks with former star Julius Randle, whose contract mirrors Bridges’ and is expendable for Brooklyn. A Randle‑for‑Bridges swap would free cap space and could reshape New York’s roster while giving Bridges a chance to revive his value with the Nets.
The New Orleans Pelicans have dropped four straight games, including three double‑digit blowouts, conceding 422 points and a record 51‑point loss to Golden State. After a brief four‑game winning streak, defensive lapses have sent the team’s rating to 26th in the league, highlighted by an 83‑point first half against the Brooklyn Nets. Coach Jamahl Mosley cites a lack of will and consistency, while reports of center Derik Queen’s on‑court stroll and guard Dejounte Murray’s frustration suggest waning buy‑in. With a tough schedule ahead, the Pelicans must tighten defense and restore player commitment to avoid a lottery‑pick finish.
As the NBA trade deadline approaches on Feb. 11, front‑office insiders flag several likely sellers. The Brooklyn Nets, Sacramento Kings and Chicago Bulls are rebuilding and could move stars like Norman Powell, Julius Randle, Michael Porter Jr., and potentially Isaac Okoro. Sacramento’s Domantas Sabonis may also be on the block despite contract concerns. The LA Clippers and Milwaukee Bucks are expected to entertain offers for almost any roster piece, with Myles Turner and Kyle Kuzma already cited as targets. Meanwhile, the Warriors’ $20 million Kristaps Porzingis salary stands out as a trade‑exception asset, and new draft‑lottery rules are reshaping how teams value picks. The article previews the early-season chatter ahead of the Feb. 11 deadline.
New Orleans coach Jamahl Mosley highlights Zion Williamson’s leadership as the Pelicans stumble through a 4‑game losing streak and a 4‑8 start. Despite a 145‑111 blowout loss to Brooklyn and a franchise‑record 51‑point defeat to Golden State, Williamson scores 29 points and posts a career‑best 62.2% shooting, while leading the league in steals (2.0). Mosley praises Williamson’s aggression, rebounding, defense and willingness to shoulder responsibility, even as his per‑game stats dip from last season. The team now faces a tough homestand against contenders before a road swing, with the next stretch set to shape their season trajectory.
During the Pelicans’ 145-111 loss to the Nets on Nov. 12, a heated on‑court spat erupted between former Magic coach Jamahl Mosley and ex‑Magic big man Moe Wagner. Mosley received a technical after yelling at Wagner, who had just hit a three‑pointer and responded toward the New Orleans bench. Wagner, who scored 16 points (13 in the first half) for Brooklyn, downplayed the incident, saying there’s “nothing negative” from his side. The fight highlights the Pelicans’ defensive woes – they’ve now endured three straight 130‑plus point defeats and sit at a league‑worst 137.0 defensive rating.
The Brooklyn Nets are prepared to listen to trade offers for every player on their roster, with Michael Porter Jr. and Julius Randle attracting interest from contenders.
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Having lost eight of 11 games to start the 2026-27 season, the Brooklyn Nets are keeping the door open to trade any of their veteran players on big contracts.
After a 145-111 loss to the Brooklyn Nets, New Orleans Pelicans guard Dejounte Murray sparks a locker‑room firestorm by claiming “the sabotage is real” in a now‑deleted social‑media post. Murray highlighted the team’s 1‑8 record when he plays versus 3‑0 when he sits, and later accused teammates of scapegoating after a turnover to Saddiq Bey. The criticism follows a 138-87 defeat by Golden State and reports of tension with coach Jamahl Mosley. Zion Williamson also called the effort “unacceptable,” underscoring growing discord in a 4‑8 Pelicans start.
After a 145-111 defeat to the Brooklyn Nets—its fourth straight loss and the follow‑up to a franchise‑worst 51‑point drubbing by the Golden State Warriors—Pelicans head coach Jamahl Mosley publicly critiques his team's defense. He points to three consecutive games allowing 130+ points, a league‑worst 137.0 defensive rating and opponents shooting over 52% from the field. Zion Williamson echoes the frustration, calling the effort “unacceptable” and demanding personal accountability. Mosley blames a lack of mental toughness and cohesion, urging more film study, walk‑throughs and collective responsibility to reverse the skid. The article details the Nets’ 83 first‑half points and six players hitting 15+, underscoring the defensive crisis.
Even though Kyrie Irving would seem less likely now to be moved before the NBA trade deadline in February with the Dallas Mavericks off to a strong start, that won't stop opposing clubs from at least kicking the tires to see if something can happen.
After the Pelicans' historic 145‑point loss to the Brooklyn Nets—the franchise’s worst three‑game point differential—Zion Williamson still earns an “excellent” grade. The 26‑year‑old posted a game‑high 29 points, 4 rebounds and 2 assists while taking full responsibility and stressing accountability. Coach Jamahl Mosley highlights Williamson’s evolving role as a play‑maker, noting his increased floor‑spacing, free‑throw draws and defensive effort. Despite the team’s third straight 138+ point concession, Williamson’s willingness to adapt and lead offers a rare silver lining for a club at the bottom of the standings.
Joel Embiid suits up for the Philadelphia 76ers against Toronto but exits early in the first quarter after colliding with guard Ja’Kobi Walter and pointing to his right knee. Medical staff check him, but he returns later, finishing the half with seven points and three rebounds. The 17.7‑point, 9.3‑rebounds star is still shooting only 37% this season, coming off a 2‑of‑9 night in a 123‑101 loss to Boston. The Sixers face back‑to‑back games vs. Indiana and Brooklyn, and may rest Embiid depending on his knee’s condition.
Coach Jamahl Mosley warned the New Orleans Pelicans that negative body language could sabotage their season after a four‑game losing streak, urging players to channel frustration into encouragement. The warning came just before guard Dejounte Murray posted—then deleted—accusations of "sabotage" amid a historic 145‑111 loss to the Brooklyn Nets and a 1‑8 record when he plays. Murray, now averaging 13.4 points, 4.6 rebounds and 4.4 assists, criticized the team’s film study and play design, sparking rumors of tension with Mosley. The article explores how Mosley’s leadership message may affect locker‑room chemistry.
Through the early stages of the 2026-27 NBA campaign, top teams have started to reveal themselves while teams destined to miss the playoffs are also starting to become clear.
After missing six games with a leg injury, Brooklyn Nets guard Egor Demin delivered his season‑best performance, scoring 22 points on 5‑of‑8 shooting in a 145‑111 win over the New Orleans Pelicans on Nov. 12, 2026. Demin credited his teammates and the game plan for his comfort on the court. The rookie, who began the season struggling at 9.7 points per game, showed improved shooting (4‑of‑6 from three) and helped the Nets, now 24th in offensive rating, aim for a first winning streak against the Memphis Grizzlies.