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Dwight D. Eisenhower famously had a slogan in his 1952 presidential campaign called “I Like Ike” (pronounced EYEK). While I wasn’t alive in that era, I can say I like a different Ike (pronounced EE-KAY). Beloved Gonzaga Bulldog and now professional rookie Graham Ike made his first NBA career start on October 23rd for the Golden State Warriors against the …

AJ Dybantsa, the No. 1 overall pick in the 2026 NBA Draft, made his Washington Wizards debut on Wednesday, Oct. 28, showing promising signs in a 121-111 road loss to the Cleveland Cavaliers. The versatile forward from Brigham Young led the Wizards with 19 points on 8-of-12 shooting (1-for-3 on 3-pointers) and added two assists and two rebounds in 27 …

AJ Dybantsa was worth the wait. The Wizards rookie made his delayed debut Wednesday night against the Cleveland Cavaliers after missing Washington’s first four games with a sprained ankle. Wizards fans surely liked what they saw. Advertisement Dybantsa made an immediate impression off the opening tip and led the Wizards with 19 points. Dyabntsa immediately sought to make an impact …

Karl-Anthony Towns suffered an apparent wrist injury in the New York Knicks’ matchup against the Chicago Bulls on Wednesday, Oct. 28. In the first quarter, Jalen Brunson brought the ball down the court for the defending champions. He passed the ball to Towns, who was just inside the arc. Noa Essengue was guarding Brunson and chased him around the perimeter, …

In need of center depth after an underwhelming start from Kevon Looney, the Lakers have gone the route of a two-way signing for potential help. According to Michael Scotto of HoopsHype, the Lakers have agreed to a two-way contract with Lawson Lovering, a big man who spent last season with the Grizzlies, splitting time with the parent club and their …

CLEVELAND — AJ Dybantsa, the No. 1 pick in the 2026 draft, will make his NBA debut against the Cleveland Cavaliers after missing the first four games with a sprained left ankle. Brian Keefe said Dybantsa will be on a minutes restriction. He wouldn’t reveal the exact minutes allocation. The 19-year-old forward hasn’t played since he injured his ankle on …

Ernie Johnson, the bow-tie-wearing, peace-keeping host of “Inside the NBA,” is leaving the show after 37 years. “It’s just time,” the 70-year-old broadcaster said in a video posted Wednesday on social media. Advertisement “So why now? Total honesty here. I’ve always prided myself on my preparation, the hours I put in every day getting ready for the next show. I’ve …

Oklahoma City Thunder forward Jalen Williams underwent surgery on Wednesday to repair injuries to his left leg and ankle. The Thunder announced the update Wednesday evening. Per the announcement, Williams will be re-evaluated before the end of the regular season, leaving hope that he could potentially return in time for the playoffs. Advertisement Williams’ surgery was to repair a fractured …

The NBA publishes injury reports every 15 minutes. It may seem excessive, but that provides the very latest updates to be processed, as teams file them to the league office. As of the one that went live Wednesday, Oct. 28 at 5 p.m. ET — about two hours before the day’s games tipped off — a staggering 108 players appeared …

CLEVELAND — The difference between good players and all-time great players often comes down to things that we on the outside don’t see. Cleveland Cavaliers guard James Harden is an all-time great player. He’s revolutionized how the sport is played, was a perennial MVP candidate in his prime, and has consistently played at an All-Star level for a decade and …

The injury bug is here, and it’s hungrier than ever. Roughly 15% of the league was on tonight’s injury report, with everyone from stars to role players going down. Cleveland Cavaliers head coach Kenny Atkinson shared his explanation for why the NBA has been hit with this recent wave: Advertisement “We as coaches are asking a lot about it,” said …

The Golden State Warriors wrap up their first road trip of the season with Wednesday night’s matchup against the Minnesota Timberwolves. Tip-off is scheduled for 5:00 PM PT in Minneapolis and can be watched on NBC Sports Bay Area. Previously with the Warriors: The Warriors finally broke into the win column Monday night, earning their first victory of the season …

Indiana Pacers All-Star point guard Tyrese Haliburton has suffered a mild left hamstring strain and will miss at least two weeks recovering, head coach Rick Carlisle said on Wednesday afternoon. Haliburton is being considered week-to-week, though an update isn’t expected for at least two weeks. A clearer timeline for his return is not yet known. Advertisement Haliburton has had issues …

Big game coming up tonight Dub Nation, as the Minnesota Timberwolves welcome the Golden State Warriors to Minneapolis. The Warriors started off 0-3 for the season before punching the Denver Nuggets in the mouth for their first win. Their reward is a flight to Minnesota to see a revamped Wolves team that added LaMelo Ball and GSW’s former #7 overall …

Midway through the fourth quarter of the Los Angeles Lakers’ 136-129 loss to the Portland Trail Blazers Tuesday night, three flopping technicals were doled out in a 90-second span. The first culprit was Toumani Camara while he guarded Luka Dončić on an inbounds play. Then, Ja Morant ricocheted off of Austin Reaves as he recovered around a screen. Thirteen seconds …

Los Angeles Lakers star Luka Dončić has been ruled out for Wednesday’s game against the L.A. Clippers. Doncic led the Lakers scoring in a 136-129 loss to the Portland Trail Blazers at home on Tuesday, Oct. 27. Advertisement The point guard nearly produced a double-double with 41 points, nine assists and five rebounds in 39 minutes played against Portland. It …

Just when I thought we were hunting for the No. 1 overall pick in the 2027 NBA Draft… …Mike Brown and the lads decided to get their excrement together and remind us the Knicks are actually a title contender. Advertisement Here’s the latest before we turn the page quickly to this evening’s affair against the Chicago Oxen. On facing the …

Former NBA player Malik Beasley has agreed to a plea deal months after initially pleading not guilty to federal charges tied to his alleged involvement in a gambling ring. Beasley is expected to enter a guilty plea during a Dec. 9 hearing, a spokesperson for the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of New York confirmed in an email …

The Cleveland Cavaliers will look to extend their winning streak to 17 games against the Washington Wizards. The last time the Wizards defeated the Cavs, Kevin Pangos started at point guard, and Kevin Love put up 24 points. 2021 was a while ago. This Wizards team will look a little different than the ones that the Cavs have consistently beaten …

The Indiana Pacers could be without star Tyrese Haliburton again and the NBA might have lost another star player to an injury. The 26-year-old Haliburton is listed as questionable with “left hamstring tightness/soreness” on the team’s latest injury report and Pacers coach Rick Carlisle said that Haliburton will meet with an outside specialist before Indiana hosts the Philadelphia 76ers on …

Before the Detroit Pistons took on the New York Knicks at Madison Square Garden on Tuesday night, Pistons head coach J.B. Bickerstaff talked about the team’s dedication to playing “Pistons basketball.” Then, seated in the same folding chair only a few hours later, after the Pistons fell to the Knicks 111-97, Bickerstaff wondered if the NBA was unfairly penalizing the …

It was working. The whole idea behind the Minnesota Timberwolves’ massive summertime pivot — out go Julius Randle and Naz Reid, in comes LaMelo Ball — was to find a way to reduce the ball-handling and shot-creation workload on Anthony Edwards, and allow the four-time All-Star to do what he does best: put the ball in the basket, again and …

Pacers star point guard Tyrese Haliburton is joining a frighteningly long list of NBA stars missing time with injuries in the first week of the season. Haliburton has suffered a left hamstring strain and will miss time, a story first reported by ESPN’s Shams Charania. How much time will depend on the severity of the strain. Pacers coach Rick Carlisle …

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Indiana Pacers All-Star point guard Tyrese Haliburton has suffered a left hamstring strain and will miss an as-yet undetermined amount of time, according to ESPN’s Shams Charania. Haliburton, 26, who missed all of the 2025-26 regular season after rupturing his right Achilles tendon during Game 7 of the 2025 NBA Finals, had played in the Pacers’ first four games, averaging …