Headlines Archives - Basketball Insiders | NBA Rumors And Basketball News Sat, 22 Nov 2025 01:07:02 +0000 en-US hourly 1 Chris DeMarco Leaves Warriors to Become New Liberty Head Coach https://www.basketballinsiders.org/news/chris-demarco-leaves-warriors-to-become-new-liberty-head-coach/ Sat, 22 Nov 2025 01:07:02 +0000 https://www.basketballinsiders.org/?p=365474 Golden State Warriors assistant coach Chris DeMarco is taking the next major step in his career. The four-time NBA champion is leaving the NBA to become the new head coach of the New York Liberty, giving him his first chance to lead a professional team. A Surprise Move After a Long Warriors Run The news […]

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]]> LaMelo Ball Shuts Down Trade Rumors After Yahoo Report https://www.basketballinsiders.org/news/lamelo-ball-shuts-down-trade-rumors-after-yahoo-report/ Sat, 22 Nov 2025 00:18:02 +0000 https://www.basketballinsiders.org/?p=365472 Ball Responds Quickly to Speculation LaMelo Ball met with reporters on Friday and directly addressed a report about his future in Charlotte. On Thursday, Yahoo Sports claimed the Hornets star was “open to being traded” during the team’s rough start. Ball rejected that idea almost immediately on social media. He then reinforced his position when […]

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]]> Raptors’ Early Surge Puts Two Major Awards in Play https://www.basketballinsiders.org/news/raptors-early-surge-puts-two-major-awards-in-play/ Fri, 21 Nov 2025 23:32:03 +0000 https://www.basketballinsiders.org/?p=365470 Rajaković Emerging as a Coach of the Year Contender The Toronto Raptors’ 10–5 start has reshaped expectations in the Eastern Conference. Sitting second behind Detroit, Toronto has looked deeper, more cohesive, and more disciplined than in previous seasons. Much of that turnaround points directly to head coach Darko Rajaković. Rajaković took over in the 2023 […]

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]]> Kings’ Sabonis Suffers Meniscus Tear, Out At Least 3-4 Weeks https://www.basketballinsiders.org/news/sacramento-kings-domantas-sabonis-suffers-meniscus-tear-out-at-least-3-4-weeks/ Fri, 21 Nov 2025 00:16:12 +0000 https://www.basketballinsiders.org/?p=365461 This Sacramento Kings season is going from bad to worse as it was revealed star center Domantas Sabonis suffered a meniscus tear in his left knee. The Lithuanian is expected to miss at least the next three to four weeks and will be re-evaluated after that. ESPN’s Shams Charania was first to report. Sacramento is […]

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]]> LaMelo Ball Frustrated, Open To Trade Away From Hornets https://www.basketballinsiders.org/news/lamelo-ball-frustrated-open-to-trade-away-from-charlotte-hornets/ Thu, 20 Nov 2025 23:49:41 +0000 https://www.basketballinsiders.org/?p=365454 LaMelo Ball is frustrated with the Charlotte Hornets’ 4-11 start to the 2025-26 season and is open to a trade. This is according to Yahoo Sports NBA reporter Kelly Iko. Ball was benched for the final 4:32 of the Hornets’ loss to the struggling Indiana Pacers on Wednesday. He shot just 5-for-21 from the field […]

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]]> NBA Opens Season With Biggest Viewership Surge in 15 Years https://www.basketballinsiders.org/news/nba-opens-season-with-biggest-viewership-surge-in-15-years/ Thu, 20 Nov 2025 23:02:42 +0000 https://www.basketballinsiders.org/?p=365457 Broadcast Numbers Reach New Heights The NBA’s first month delivered its strongest national viewership in 15 years. On Thursday, the league announced that national broadcasts on NBC/Peacock, Amazon Prime Video and ESPN have already drawn more than 60 million viewers. That figure excludes the 2011–12 season, which opened on Christmas Day. The new numbers land […]

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]]> Bronny James Returns to South Bay as Lakers Adjust Rotation https://www.basketballinsiders.org/news/bronny-james-returns-to-south-bay-as-lakers-adjust-rotation/ Thu, 20 Nov 2025 22:33:13 +0000 https://www.basketballinsiders.org/?p=365453 Assignment Marks Another Step in His Development Bronny James has been assigned to the G League’s South Bay Lakers, the Los Angeles Lakers announced on Thursday. The decision continues a pattern from last season, when the rookie guard split time between the NBA roster and South Bay. The organization has used the G League to […]

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]]> Steve Kerr is ‘very concerned’ with injuries to star players rising due to the pace of the modern NBA https://www.basketballinsiders.org/news/steve-kerr-is-very-concerned-with-injuries-to-star-players-rising-due-to-the-pace-of-the-modern-nba/ Thu, 20 Nov 2025 18:46:55 +0000 https://www.basketballinsiders.org/?p=365448 After a 110-96 loss to the Heat on Wednesday, the Warriors fell to 9-8 in 2025-26. That is currently eighth in the Western Conference. Speaking with the media, head coach Steve Kerr shared some concerns.  The long-time Warriors head coach explained that he is “very concerned” with injuries to star players on the rise in […]

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]]> The Pacers are waiving Monte Morris to sign Jeremiah Robinson-Earl to a standard contract https://www.basketballinsiders.org/news/the-pacers-are-waiving-monte-morris-to-sign-jeremiah-robinson-earl-to-a-standard-contract/ Thu, 20 Nov 2025 16:28:44 +0000 https://www.basketballinsiders.org/?p=365436 Pascal Siakam and the Pacers were home on Wednesday to face the Hornets. Injuries have been a major storyline for Indiana early in the 2025-26 season.  Notable starters and role players are missing significant time due to injury. Despite that, the Pacers picked up their second win of the 2025-26 season on Wednesday. They beat […]

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]]> Portland’s Deni Avdija had a career-high 11 assists in his third-ever triple-double https://www.basketballinsiders.org/news/portlands-deni-avdija-had-a-career-high-11-assists-in-his-third-ever-triple-double/ Thu, 20 Nov 2025 15:48:33 +0000 https://www.basketballinsiders.org/?p=365432 The Trail Blazers were home on Wednesday evening to face the Bulls. Portland was down by as many as 21 points in the fourth quarter. However, the team continued to fight and made a comeback.  It was spoiled by Chicago’s Nikola Vucevic hitting a game-winning three-pointer as time expired. The Trail Blazers lost 122-121 to […]

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]]> Cade Cunningham is the 5th player this century with 25 points and 10 assists in five consecutive games https://www.basketballinsiders.org/news/cade-cunningham-is-the-5th-player-this-century-with-25-points-and-10-assists-in-five-consecutive-games/ Thu, 20 Nov 2025 15:13:43 +0000 https://www.basketballinsiders.org/?p=365424 On Tuesday, the Pistons extended their win streak to 11 games. Detroit beat Atlanta 120-112 to improve its record to 13-2 in 2025-26. That is the top record in the Eastern Conference.  In their win on Tuesday evening, Pistons’ all-star PG Cade Cunningham led the team offensively with 25 points and 10 assists. For the […]

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]]> Bulls’ Nikola Vucevic has hit two game-winning shots in November 2025 https://www.basketballinsiders.org/news/bulls-nikola-vucevic-has-hit-two-game-winning-shots-in-november-2025/ Thu, 20 Nov 2025 14:36:30 +0000 https://www.basketballinsiders.org/?p=365418 At the start of the fourth quarter on Wednesday, the Bulls had a 98-82 lead vs. the Trail Blazers. However, the lead quickly diminished, and Chicago found itself down in the fourth quarter.  Coby White nailed a massive three-pointer late in the fourth, cutting Portland’s lead to one point. Chicago immediately fouled and sent the […]

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]]> Mavs head coach Jason Kidd said he was ‘never thinking’ about leaving Dallas for New York https://www.basketballinsiders.org/news/mavs-head-coach-jason-kidd-said-he-was-never-thinking-about-leaving-dallas-for-new-york/ Thu, 20 Nov 2025 13:40:11 +0000 https://www.basketballinsiders.org/?p=365410 With a controversial loss to the Knicks on Wednesday, the Mavericks dropped to 4-12 in 2025-26. The team is 2-8 in their last 10 games and has lost two straight.  It has been a tough start to the season for Dallas. They’ve been without some of their top players to begin the year. Additionally, the […]

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]]> McDaniels Sidelined as Wolves Adjust Without Locked-In Star https://www.basketballinsiders.org/news/mcdaniels-sidelined-as-wolves-adjust-without-locked-in-star/ Thu, 20 Nov 2025 04:36:52 +0000 https://www.basketballinsiders.org/?p=365404 Unexpected Absence The Minnesota Timberwolves will play without forward Jaden McDaniels on Wednesday due to a sprained left wrist. ESPN and The Washington Post reported that this marks his first game missed since December 2023. McDaniels exited Monday’s 120-96 win over the Dallas Mavericks early, logging just 23 minutes before sitting out completely late in […]

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]]> LeBron’s Return Comes With a Symbolic Torch-Passing to Dončić https://www.basketballinsiders.org/news/lebrons-return-comes-with-a-symbolic-torch-passing-to-doncic/ Thu, 20 Nov 2025 04:19:00 +0000 https://www.basketballinsiders.org/?p=365401 LeBron James returned to the court Tuesday night and made history once again. The Los Angeles Lakers star became the first player ever to appear in an NBA 23rd season during the team’s 140–126 win over the Utah Jazz. After missing the first month of the season with sciatica, James finally stepped back onto the […]

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]]> Cooper Flagg to Miss First NBA Game vs. Knicks https://www.basketballinsiders.org/news/cooper-flagg-to-miss-first-nba-game-vs-knicks/ Thu, 20 Nov 2025 04:05:17 +0000 https://www.basketballinsiders.org/?p=365398 The Dallas Mavericks will be without rookie standout Cooper Flagg for the first time this season. ESPN’s Shams Charania reported Wednesday that Flagg will sit out the nationally televised matchup against the New York Knicks, scheduled for 8:30 p.m. ET on ESPN. The No. 1 pick had played in all 15 games leading into the […]

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]]> One NBA insider said Kyrie Irving could miss the entire 2025-26 season because of ‘other reasons’ https://www.basketballinsiders.org/news/one-nba-insider-said-kyrie-irving-could-miss-the-entire-2025-26-season-because-of-other-reasons/ Wed, 19 Nov 2025 18:36:38 +0000 https://www.basketballinsiders.org/?p=365391 In their first 15 games of the 2025-26 season, the Mavericks are 4-11. The team is 2-8 in their last 10 games and are currently 13th of 15 teams in the Western Conference.  Injuries have been a major factor for Dallas early on. Anthony Davis has missed the last 10 consecutive games for the Mavericks […]

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]]> Butler Snaps at Hield After Costly Turnover vs. Magic https://www.basketballinsiders.org/news/butler-snaps-at-hield-after-costly-turnover-vs-magic/ Wed, 19 Nov 2025 18:30:28 +0000 https://www.basketballinsiders.org/?p=365394 Golden State’s 121–113 loss to the Magic on Tuesday night delivered a rare moment of real tension between Jimmy Butler and Buddy Hield. The Warriors struggled throughout the game, but one sequence late in the first quarter stood out and sparked a heated exchange between the two veterans. The play unfolded when Butler lofted a […]

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]]> Hawks’ Surge Without Trae Young Sparks Major Trade Talk https://www.basketballinsiders.org/news/hawks-surge-without-trae-young-sparks-major-trade-talk/ Wed, 19 Nov 2025 18:15:39 +0000 https://www.basketballinsiders.org/?p=365389 The Atlanta Hawks have entered a surprising stretch of winning basketball without their franchise star, Trae Young. Atlanta has won seven of its past 10 games and now sits one game out of second place in the Eastern Conference. The most eye-opening development has been the defense. Since Young went down, the Hawks have produced […]

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]]> Knicks’ Jalen Brunson (ankle) was upgraded to questionable on Wednesday vs. Dallas https://www.basketballinsiders.org/news/knicks-jalen-brunson-ankle-was-upgraded-to-questionable-on-wednesday-vs-dallas/ Wed, 19 Nov 2025 16:23:32 +0000 https://www.basketballinsiders.org/?p=365377 The Knicks are 8-5 through their first 13 games of the 2025-26 season. New York is 6-4 in their last 10 and is currently fourth in the Eastern Conference.  Roughly one month into the season, the Knicks are one of two teams without a win on the road. However, New York has a chance to […]

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]]> Brooklyn and Washington remain the only teams without a home win in 2025-26 https://www.basketballinsiders.org/news/brooklyn-and-washington-remain-the-only-teams-without-a-home-win-in-2025-26/ Wed, 19 Nov 2025 15:05:21 +0000 https://www.basketballinsiders.org/?p=365367 Tuesday, October 21, was opening night for the NBA’s 2025-26 season. This Friday will be exactly one month into the league’s 80th year. Roughly one month in, the bottom of the Eastern Conference is about as bad as it gets. Two teams have just one win this season. That includes the Pacers and Wizards. Brooklyn […]

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]]> Warriors’ Steph Curry (ankle) could miss the second game of a back-to-back on Wednesday https://www.basketballinsiders.org/news/warriors-steph-curry-ankle-could-miss-the-second-game-of-a-back-to-back-on-wednesday/ Wed, 19 Nov 2025 14:28:53 +0000 https://www.basketballinsiders.org/?p=365361 Steph Curry and the Warriors were on the road for a fifth consecutive game on Tuesday night. They had a matchup vs. the Orlando Magic. Despite Curry scoring 34 points, the Warriors lost 121-113. Golden State is 9-7 this season, currently 8th in the Western Conference. In the first half against the Magic, Curry tweaked […]

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]]> Kansas’ Darryn Peterson is projected to be the first overall pick in ESPN’s first 2026 mock draft https://www.basketballinsiders.org/news/kansas-darryn-peterson-is-projected-to-be-the-first-overall-pick-in-espns-first-2026-mock-draft/ Wed, 19 Nov 2025 13:44:30 +0000 https://www.basketballinsiders.org/?p=365352 On Tuesday evening, the Kansas Jayhawks had a neutral-site game vs. the Blue Devils. Kansas was down 41-33 at halftime and lost the game, 78-66. The Jayhawks are 3-2 this season under head coach Bill Self.  Against Duke on Tuesday. Kansas was without its top player and one of the best in the country. Freshman […]

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]]> Steve Kerr Calls Warriors’ Early Schedule the Toughest of His NBA Career https://www.basketballinsiders.org/news/steve-kerr-calls-warriors-early-schedule-the-toughest-of-his-nba-career/ Tue, 18 Nov 2025 20:36:59 +0000 https://www.basketballinsiders.org/?p=365338 Warriors Navigate Heavy Travel to Open Season The Golden State Warriors have dealt with one of the most demanding starts to the 2025–26 season. By the time they finish their back-to-back in Florida this week, the team will have played 17 games in 29 days. Even more challenging, 12 of those 17 will have taken […]

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]]> Raptors Weigh Options With Valuable 2026 First-Round Pick https://www.basketballinsiders.org/news/raptors-weigh-options-with-valuable-2026-first-round-pick/ Tue, 18 Nov 2025 19:22:42 +0000 https://www.basketballinsiders.org/?p=365324 Strong Start Raises New Possibilities The Toronto Raptors have opened the season with momentum, winning nine of their first 14 games. Their strong play has sparked early questions about how the front office will approach the trade deadline, especially with a valuable first-round pick in the loaded 2026 NBA Draft. ESPN’s Jeremy Woo currently projects […]

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