Sochan Scores 24 in G League Debut
Jeremy Sochan scored 24 points in his first Texas Legends game after being selected first overall in their draft.
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Nike Brings Back KD 5 Elite in Two ColorwaysTwo new KD 5 Elite colorways are set to release in 2027, priced at $190 each.
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Houston Beats Cal 86-68 at Lake Tahoe ClassicDedan Thomas Jr. led No. 10 Houston with 20 points and eight assists, while transfer Chendall Weaver made his season debut.
November 9, 2026
Heat, Blazers, Kings Eye Kevin Porter Jr.Miami, Portland and Sacramento are each considering a move for the 26-year-old free agent guard waived by Milwaukee before the season.
November 9, 2026
UConn Retires Azzi Fudd's No. 35 JerseyGabby Williams wore a shirt referencing Fudd at the Huskies of Honor ceremony at Gampel Pavilion on Sunday.
November 9, 2026
Stalker Arrested Outside LeBron James's HomePolice arrested an unidentified man reportedly stalking the NBA star at his Los Angeles-area residence, and James says his family is safe.
November 9, 2026
South Carolina Leads North Carolina 34-17 at HalfNo. 1 South Carolina built a 17-point halftime lead over No. 12 North Carolina in Charlotte on Sunday.
November 9, 2026
Virginia Routes Arkansas 91-72 in Capital ShowcaseNo. 9 Virginia beat No. 12 Arkansas in Washington, D.C., as Coach John Calipari removed three pigeons from the court during play.
November 8, 2026
Towns Defends Rebounding's Value in Modern NBAKarl-Anthony Towns argues rebounding remains essential as three-point shooting dominates the league.
November 8, 2026
Lakers-Hornets Game to Air on NBC PrimetimeThe Lakers' Nov. 17 home game against Charlotte moves to NBC at 8 p.m. PT, replacing a Jazz-Clippers matchup.
November 8, 2026
Netflix Acquires Rights to Kennedy Ryan's Hoops SeriesThe streamer has optioned the sports romance book series, with a TV adaptation titled Hoops now in development.
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