INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Jalen Johnson scored 22 points and had 13 rebounds, Nickeil Alexander-Walker scored 21 points, and the Atlanta Hawks beat Indiana 128-108 in NBA Cup group play on Friday night to keep the Pacers winless this season. Pascal Siakam finished with 18 points and five assists while Jarace Walker added 17 points for the 0-5 Pacers, who are dealing with a rash of … [Read more...] about Jalen Johnson scores 22 as Hawks beat Pacers 128-108 to keep Indiana winless
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Pacers' Obi Toppin to have surgery on right foot
INDIANAPOLIS — The Indiana Pacers are off to a winless 0-4 start, and now they are facing another loss: fan favorite forward Obi Toppin is set to undergo surgery on his right foot. The Pacers announced on Friday that Toppin has been diagnosed with a partial stress fracture of the fifth metatarsal in his right foot. According to Sports Illustrated, Pacers head coach Rick … [Read more...] about Pacers' Obi Toppin to have surgery on right foot
Central Notes: Rollins, Green, Turner, Jones, LaVine, Buzelis
After waiving Chris Livingston and Tyler Smith prior to the start of the 2025/26 season, the Bucks have now gone 11 consecutive draft classes without signing one of their picks to a second contract, according to ESPN’s Brian Windhorst. As Windhorst acknowledges, Milwaukee has traded away several picks during that time – either before or after using them – but the last player … [Read more...] about Central Notes: Rollins, Green, Turner, Jones, LaVine, Buzelis
Fantasy Basketball Weekend Start/Sit Decisions: Nickeil Alexander-Walker set to start
Nickeil Alexander-Walker is a must-start to wrap up Week 2 of the NBA season. … [Read more...] about Fantasy Basketball Weekend Start/Sit Decisions: Nickeil Alexander-Walker set to start
Albertie’s 2026 NBA Lottery Mock Draft (Halloween Edition)
Only a few days remain before the tip-off of the 2025-26 NCAA men’s basketball season. In preparation for one of the most highly anticipated seasons in NCAA history, Last Word on Sports has prepared a mock 2026 NBA Draft (lottery only). Important to note, though the 2025-26 NBA season has already begun, the order of this mock draft isn’t based on current standings. Instead, it … [Read more...] about Albertie’s 2026 NBA Lottery Mock Draft (Halloween Edition)