<?xml version="1.0" encoding="utf-8"?><rss version="2.0" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom"><channel><title><![CDATA[Basketball - Newslocker]]></title><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/</link><atom:link rel="self" href="https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/rss/" /><atom:link rel="hub" href="http://pubsubhubbub.appspot.com" /><description><![CDATA[Find your latest Basketball news with just one click. Don't miss out on anything happening in your favorite sport!]]></description><language>en-us</language><copyright>Copyright (C) 2026 newslocker.com</copyright><lastBuildDate>Sun, 25 Oct 2026 17:54:00 +0100</lastBuildDate><item><title><![CDATA[Nikola Jokić says Nuggets fans who booed during comeback win over Pelicans are 'not welcome anymore']]></title><description><![CDATA[Denver's home fans shared their displeasure as the Nuggets fell behind by more than 20 points to the Pelicans]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/nikola-joki-says-nuggets-fans-who-booed-during-comeback-win-over-pelicans-are-not-welcome-anymore/</link><pubDate>Sun, 25 Oct 2026 17:54:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/nikola-joki-says-nuggets-fans-who-booed-during-comeback-win-over-pelicans-are-not-welcome-anymore/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How Paul George blew up the Knicks’ offense]]></title><description><![CDATA[BOSTON, MA - OCTOBER 23: Paul George #13 of the Boston Celtics goes up for the rebound during the game against the New York Knicks on October 23, 2026 at TD Garden in Boston, Massachusetts. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2026 NBAE (Photo by Brian Babineau/NBAE via Getty Images) | NBAE via Getty Images]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/how-paul-george-blew-up-the-knicks-offense/</link><pubDate>Sun, 25 Oct 2026 17:18:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/how-paul-george-blew-up-the-knicks-offense/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Week 1 Aftermath: Paolo Banchero and Cooper Flagg set to miss time, Ty Jerome&amp;#39;s hot start and more]]></title><description><![CDATA[The first week of the 2026-27 season had plenty of highlights and storylines. Unfortunately, it also didn't lack impactful injuries, with multiple teams watching key players go down. Some injuries have a day-to-day timeline, while others will require extended absences. Let's look back at Week 1 and the storylines that will impact fantasy basketball moving forward.Mavericks’ Cooper Flagg to miss games with mild left shoulder sprainHe was injured when he fell after being fouled on a breakaway du]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/week-1-aftermath-paolo-banchero-and-cooper-flagg-set-to-miss-time-ty-jeromeamp39s-hot-start-and-more/</link><pubDate>Sun, 25 Oct 2026 17:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/week-1-aftermath-paolo-banchero-and-cooper-flagg-set-to-miss-time-ty-jeromeamp39s-hot-start-and-more/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Raptors Rewind: I hope this legend isn’t forgotten]]></title><description><![CDATA[HOUSTON, TX - FEBRUARY 16: Terrence Ross of the Toronto Raptors celebrates after winning the Sprite Slam Dunk Contest part of 2013 NBA All-Star Weekend at the Toyota Center on February 16, 2013 in Houston, Texas. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images) | Getty Images	Everyone remembers the big names for the R]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/raptors-rewind-i-hope-this-legend-isnt-forgotten/</link><pubDate>Sun, 25 Oct 2026 17:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/raptors-rewind-i-hope-this-legend-isnt-forgotten/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fantasy Basketball Week Ahead: Paolo Banchero and Cooper Flagg set to miss time, Ty Jerome&amp;#39;s hot start, more]]></title><description><![CDATA[The first week of the 2026-27 season had plenty of highlights and storylines. Unfortunately, it also didn't lack impactful injuries, with multiple teams watching key players go down. Some injuries have a day-to-day timeline, while others will require extended absences. Let's look back at Week 1 and the storylines that will impact fantasy basketball moving forward.Mavericks’ Cooper Flagg to miss games with mild left shoulder sprainHe was injured when he fell after being fouled on a breakaway du]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/fantasy-basketball-week-ahead-paolo-banchero-and-cooper-flagg-set-to-miss-time-ty-jeromeamp39s-hot-start-more/</link><pubDate>Sun, 25 Oct 2026 17:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/fantasy-basketball-week-ahead-paolo-banchero-and-cooper-flagg-set-to-miss-time-ty-jeromeamp39s-hot-start-more/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Joe Mazzulla reacts to latest Jayson Tatum, Jaylen Brown comments]]></title><description><![CDATA[BOSTON, MA - JUNE 6: Head Coach Joe Mazzulla, Jayson Tatum, and Jaylen Brown #7 of the Boston Celtics looks on during the game against the Dallas Mavericks during Game 1 of the 2024 NBA Finals on June 6, 2024 at the TD Garden in Boston, Massachusetts. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2024 NBAE (Photo by]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/joe-mazzulla-reacts-to-latest-jayson-tatum-jaylen-brown-comments/</link><pubDate>Sun, 25 Oct 2026 16:59:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/joe-mazzulla-reacts-to-latest-jayson-tatum-jaylen-brown-comments/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pistons&amp;#39; center Jalen Duren suffers right hamstring strain, out at least two weeks]]></title><description><![CDATA[Jalen Duren, the Pistons' All-NBA center and anchor in the middle on both ends of the court, will miss at least two weeks with a strained right hamstring, the team announced on Sunday.The @DetroitPistons today announced the following medical update on center Jalen Duren: pic.twitter.com/fZjGu5eLgc— Pistons PR (@Pistons_PR) October 25, 2026Duren left Detroit's game against Miami in the second quarter, after a drive to the rim against Giannis Antetokounmpo where he instantly grabbed at the back]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/pistonsamp39-center-jalen-duren-suffers-right-hamstring-strain-out-at-least-two-weeks/</link><pubDate>Sun, 25 Oct 2026 16:52:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/pistonsamp39-center-jalen-duren-suffers-right-hamstring-strain-out-at-least-two-weeks/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pistons C Jalen Duren strains hamstring, will be re-evaluated in 2 weeks]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Detroit Pistons announced that center Jalen Duren is dealing with a right hamstring strain. The center will be re-evaluated in two weeks, according to the team.Duren picked up the injury in the second quarter of Friday night’s win over the Miami Heat. The Detroit center is averaging 13.0 points, 7.5 rebounds, and 2.0 assists per game early in the 2026-2027 NBA season.Without Duren in the lineup, Detroit could move Paul Reed from the bench to a starting spot. The Pistons could also move Joh]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/pistons-c-jalen-duren-strains-hamstring-will-be-re-evaluated-in-2-weeks/</link><pubDate>Sun, 25 Oct 2026 16:18:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/pistons-c-jalen-duren-strains-hamstring-will-be-re-evaluated-in-2-weeks/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Even after triple-double, Embiid believes he has more to give]]></title><description><![CDATA[Oct 24, 2026; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid (21) dunks the ball against the Milwaukee Bucks during the fourth quarter at Xfinity Mobile Arena. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-Imagn Images | IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect	Through three games, Joel Embiid has been healthy and available.That wouldn’t be notable for most players, but Embiid didn’t play all three of the first three games of the 2024-25 or 2025-2026 seasons.While he’s not likely to pla]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/even-after-triple-double-embiid-believes-he-has-more-to-give/</link><pubDate>Sun, 25 Oct 2026 16:17:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/even-after-triple-double-embiid-believes-he-has-more-to-give/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jaylen Brown refuses to let this Jayson Tatum 'lamb chop' die, and it could end up getting seriously juicy]]></title><description><![CDATA[Brown says he has 'no beef' with former Celtics teammate Jayson Tatum, but how about a 'lamb chop?']]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/jaylen-brown-refuses-to-let-this-jayson-tatum-lamb-chop-die-and-it-could-end-up-getting-seriously-juicy/</link><pubDate>Sun, 25 Oct 2026 15:38:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/jaylen-brown-refuses-to-let-this-jayson-tatum-lamb-chop-die-and-it-could-end-up-getting-seriously-juicy/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Embiid and Walker out for Sixers vs. Pistons to finish back-to-back]]></title><description><![CDATA[Embiid and Walker out for Sixers vs. Pistons to finish back-to-back  originally appeared on NBC Sports PhiladelphiaThe Sixers on Sunday afternoon ruled Joel Embiid and Jabari Walker out for the last leg of their back-to-back. Embiid’s official injury report listing was “right plantar fasciitis injury management” and Walker’s was “left knee soreness.” The 3-0 Sixers will host the 2-0 Pistons on Sunday at 7:30 p.m. ET at Xfinity Mobile Arena.Embiid and Walker join Dominick Barlow (lo]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/embiid-and-walker-out-for-sixers-vs-pistons-to-finish-back-to-back/</link><pubDate>Sun, 25 Oct 2026 15:32:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/embiid-and-walker-out-for-sixers-vs-pistons-to-finish-back-to-back/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sixers face Pistons without Jalen Duren for chance to stay undefeated]]></title><description><![CDATA[PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA - APRIL 04: Tyrese Maxey #0 of the Philadelphia 76ers drives to the basket against Paul Reed #7 of the Detroit Pistons during the first half at Xfinity Mobile Arena on April 04, 2026 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Emilee Chinn/Getty Images) | Getty Images	The Sixers are ri]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/sixers-face-pistons-without-jalen-duren-for-chance-to-stay-undefeated/</link><pubDate>Sun, 25 Oct 2026 15:31:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/sixers-face-pistons-without-jalen-duren-for-chance-to-stay-undefeated/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nikola Jokic fumes at Nuggets fans who booed during home opener: ‘They are not welcome anymore’]]></title><description><![CDATA[Nikola Jokic #15 of the Denver Nuggets puts up a shot over DeAndre Jordan #6 of the New Orleans Pelicans during the third quarter at Ball Arena in Denver, Colorado, Saturday, Oct. 24, 2026.Having completed a remarkable comeback to knock off the Pelicans on Saturday night, Nikola Jokić shifted his attention toward his unexpected next opponent: Nuggets fans who had booed the team.The superstar center heard the jeers of an unhappy, home crowd at Ball Arena, who witnessed the Nuggets getting stompe]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/nikola-jokic-fumes-at-nuggets-fans-who-booed-during-home-opener-they-are-not-welcome-anymore/</link><pubDate>Sun, 25 Oct 2026 15:30:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/nikola-jokic-fumes-at-nuggets-fans-who-booed-during-home-opener-they-are-not-welcome-anymore/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bucks Reacts Survey Results: Half of fans’ feelings about the team have changed, half haven’t]]></title><description><![CDATA[WASHINGTON, DC -  OCTOBER 21: Tyler Herro #11 of the Milwaukee Bucks drives to the basket during the game against the Washington Wizards on October 21, 2026 at Capital One Arena in Washington, DC. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2026 NBAE (Photo by Kenny Giarla/NBAE via Getty Images) | NBAE via Getty I]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/bucks-reacts-survey-results-half-of-fans-feelings-about-the-team-have-changed-half-havent/</link><pubDate>Sun, 25 Oct 2026 15:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/bucks-reacts-survey-results-half-of-fans-feelings-about-the-team-have-changed-half-havent/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Raptors clash against Timberwolves as both seek to preserve winning streaks]]></title><description><![CDATA[Basketball: Minnesota Timberwolves LaMelo Ball (1) and Anthony Edwards (5) high five each other following game vs Miami Heat at the Kaseya Center. Miami, FL 10/21/2026CREDIT: Erick W. Rasco (Photo by Erick W. Rasco/Sports Illustrated via Getty Images) (Set Number: X164967 TK1)	The Toronto Raptors are off to a hot start so far this season, with two double-digit wins, albeit against opponents of…let’s say “uncertain” quality. Still, they’ve been more or less as advertised, especially on]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/raptors-clash-against-timberwolves-as-both-seek-to-preserve-winning-streaks/</link><pubDate>Sun, 25 Oct 2026 14:30:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/raptors-clash-against-timberwolves-as-both-seek-to-preserve-winning-streaks/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Highlights: Spurs drill Mavs in the fourth to earn season’s first win]]></title><description><![CDATA[DALLAS, TX - OCTOBER 24: Stephon Castle #5 of the San Antonio Spurs looks to shoot the ball during the game against the Dallas Mavericks on October 24, 2026 at American Airlines Center in Dallas, Texas. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2026 NBAE (Photo by Cooper Neill/NBAE via Getty Images) | NBAE via Ge]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/highlights-spurs-drill-mavs-in-the-fourth-to-earn-seasons-first-win/</link><pubDate>Sun, 25 Oct 2026 14:03:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/highlights-spurs-drill-mavs-in-the-fourth-to-earn-seasons-first-win/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Winners &amp; Sinners: Week 1]]></title><description><![CDATA[PHILADELPHIA, PA - OCTOBER 24: Jaime Jaquez Jr. #24 of the Milwaukee Bucks looks on during the game against the Philadelphia 76ers on October 24, 2026 at Xfinity Mobile Arena in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2026 NBAE (Photo by Jesse D. Garrabrant/NBAE via Getty Images) | NB]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/winners-amp-sinners-week-1/</link><pubDate>Sun, 25 Oct 2026 14:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/winners-amp-sinners-week-1/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wizards stave off Bulls comeback for second win]]></title><description><![CDATA[The game turned out to be more of an adventure than seemed likely when the Wizards took a 21-point lead early in the fourth quarter, but they prevailed in the end, outlasting the Chicago Bulls, 124-120, for their first road win of the season.The Wizards built that lead with a heady third quarter blitz in which they outscored the Bulls 40-20. After falling behind by 21, the Bulls cut into Washington’s lead, but the Wizards maintained what seemed to be a comfortable double-digit advantage. Chica]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/wizards-stave-off-bulls-comeback-for-second-win/</link><pubDate>Sun, 25 Oct 2026 13:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/wizards-stave-off-bulls-comeback-for-second-win/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[What-If Wolves: Dancing is Forbidden!]]></title><description><![CDATA[CONTINUATION OF THE “WHAT IF” WOLVES SERIES. IN THIS SERIES, I PLAY THE ROLE OF TIMBERWOLVES OVERLORD AND GO BACK IN TIME AND RIGHT SOME OF THE WRONGS OF OUR FAVORITE FRANCHISE. SINCE THIS IS THE TIMBERWOLVES, THERE ARE A LOT OF WRONGS. THIS SERIES MAY GO ON FOREVER.“What If” Wolves Volume 5: From no playoff success to title favorites. This one crushed me.With the addition of LaMelo Ball to the Minnesota Timberwolves, my fandom has gone to another level. A level that I have not experienc]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/what-if-wolves-dancing-is-forbidden/</link><pubDate>Sun, 25 Oct 2026 13:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/what-if-wolves-dancing-is-forbidden/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Suns overcome defensive lapses to win home opener against Warriors]]></title><description><![CDATA[PHOENIX, ARIZONA - OCTOBER 24: Will Richard #3 of the Golden State Warriors pressures Devin Booker #15 of the Phoenix Suns during the second half at Mortgage Matchup Center on October 24, 2026 in Phoenix, Arizona. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Chris Coduto/Getty Images) | Getty Images	A win is a win, and in the NBA, they can be]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/suns-overcome-defensive-lapses-to-win-home-opener-against-warriors/</link><pubDate>Sun, 25 Oct 2026 13:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/basketball/suns-overcome-defensive-lapses-to-win-home-opener-against-warriors/</guid></item></channel></rss>