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Spurs rout Jazz as Dylan Harper leads balanced attack

Dylan Harper scored 17 points and Victor Wembanyama recorded 12 points, 11 rebounds and three blocks as the San Antonio Spurs defeated the Utah Jazz 119-97 on Monday night. The post Spurs rout Jazz as Dylan Harper leads balanced attack appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

Ty Jerome scores 40 as Pelicans end Grizzlies’ unbeaten start in OT

Ty Jerome erupts for 40 points as the New Orleans Pelicans snap the Memphis Grizzlies' perfect start, edging a 135‑134 overtime win at the FedExForum on Nov. 3, 2026. The thriller marks the Grizzlies' first loss of the 2026‑27 season, highlighting Jerome's clutch shooting and the Pelicans' resilience in a game that went beyond regulation.

Knicks rout Nets with 25-5 fourth-quarter run

The New York Knicks outscored the Brooklyn Nets 28-11 in the fourth quarter to secure a 103-90 victory at Madison Square Garden on Monday night. The post Knicks rout Nets with 25-5 fourth-quarter run appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

Kings end winless start with victory over Mavericks

The Sacramento Kings earned their first victory of the 2026-27 season on Monday night, beating the Dallas Mavericks 115-100 at American Airlines Center. The post Kings end winless start with victory over Mavericks appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

Nickeil Alexander-Walker scores 34 as Hawks survive Pacers

Nickeil Alexander-Walker scored 34 points, including nine three-pointers, as the Atlanta Hawks held off the depleted Indiana Pacers 108-104 on Monday night at Gainbridge Fieldhouse. The post Nickeil Alexander-Walker scores 34 as Hawks survive Pacers appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

Tyrese Maxey, Jaylen Brown lead 76ers past Bulls

The Philadelphia 76ers extended their winning streak to four games with a 126-107 victory over the Chicago Bulls on Monday night at Xfinity Mobile Arena. The post Tyrese Maxey, Jaylen Brown lead 76ers past Bulls appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

SGA drops 43 to lift Thunder to a 117- 112 win over Cavs

The Oklahoma City Thunder survived the Cleveland Cavaliers as Shai Gilgeous-Alexander made a go-ahead three-pointer with 32.6 seconds left on Monday night. The post SGA drops 43 to lift Thunder to a 117- 112 win over Cavs appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

EuroLeague fines Partizan €49,000, Crvena Zvezda €115,000

EuroLeague has fined Partizan Mozzart Bet Belgrade €49,000 and Crvena Zvezda Meridianbet Belgrade €115,000 following incidents during their Round 7 matchup in the 2026-27 regular season. The post EuroLeague fines Partizan €49,000, Crvena Zvezda €115,000 appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

Yaxel Lendeborg credits Steph Curry for newfound confidence

Golden State Warriors rookie Yaxel Lendeborg admits he struggled with confidence early in his stint beside Stephen Curry and Draymond Green, often hesitating to shoot. He says both veterans, especially Curry, encouraged him and helped spark his newfound belief on the court. The interview, published Nov. 2, 2026 on TalkBasket.net, highlights how veteran mentorship is shaping Lendeborg’s transition to the NBA.

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 .

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 .

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 .

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 .

Kendrick Perkins doubts Luka Doncic’s MVP chances

ESPN analyst and former NBA star Kendrick Perkins questions Luka Doncic’s MVP odds, saying the Dallas Mavericks’ path is blocked by the Los Angeles Lakers’ dominance, which he believes will keep the Mavericks from climbing high enough in the Western Conference standings to secure the award.

Gilbert Arenas ranks LeBron James above Michael Jordan

Former NBA guard Gilbert Arenas defended his decision to rank LeBron James ahead of Michael Jordan on his all-time NBA list, acknowledging that placing Jordan second would likely draw criticism from basketball fans. The post Gilbert Arenas ranks LeBron James above Michael Jordan appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

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Charles Barkley mocks Shaquille O’Neal’s billionaire claims

NBA legend Charles Barkley made fun of Shaquille O’Neal for claiming to be a billionaire, saying he had researched Shaq's finances and found that his net worth was closer to $700 million. The post Charles Barkley mocks Shaquille O’Neal’s billionaire claims appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

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Michael Porter Jr. criticizes billionaires working nonstop

NBA forward Michael Porter Jr. questioned why some billionaires continue working long hours and dealing with stress despite already having more money than they could ever need. The post Michael Porter Jr. criticizes billionaires working nonstop appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

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Andre Igoudala says he once rejected a $60M offer

Former NBA player Andre Iguodala revealed that he once turned down a $60 million contract extension because he believed his statistical production justified a deal worth at least $80 million. The post Andre Igoudala says he once rejected a $60M offer appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

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Kevin Garnett explains why he never tired

NBA legend Kevin Garnett explained how running several miles every day helped him maintain his conditioning throughout games, giving him a physical and psychological advantage over opposing players. The post Kevin Garnett explains why he never tired appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

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JJ Redick reveals his top 5 shooters of all time

Lakers coach JJ Redick reveals his personal list of the NBA’s five greatest shooters, ranking Stephen Curry as his top choice. Redick highlights shot difficulty and three‑point volume as key criteria, offering insight into the elite marksmen shaping modern basketball.