https://www.cbssports.com/nba/news/bold-predictions-2026-nba-cup-new-champion/ 2026-10-30T12:26:05+00:00 CBS Sports en 2026-10-30T12:26:05+00:00 Five bold predictions for 2026 NBA Cup: A new champion, a record for futility, a surprising early exit NBA, Alperen Sengun, Paolo Banchero, Damian Lillard, Fred VanVleet, Kawhi Leonard, Ja Morant, Victor Wembanyama, Kevin Durant, Houston Rockets, Portland Trail Blazers, San Antonio Spurs, Orlando Magic, Toronto Raptors, New York Knicks, Sacramento Kings, Los Angeles Lakers, Boston Celtics, Milwaukee Bucks, Indiana Pacers, Washington Wizards, Detroit Pistons, Oklahoma City Thunder, Utah Jazz, Cleveland Cavaliers, Golden State Warriors, Miami Heat, Philadelphia 76ers, Los Angeles Clippers, Minnesota Timberwolves, Brooklyn Nets, Phoenix Suns, Atlanta Hawks, Dallas Mavericks, Charlotte Hornets, New Orleans Pelicans, Memphis Grizzlies, Chicago Bulls, Denver Nuggets https://sportshub.cbsistatic.com/i/r/2026/10/29/119c1bd9-6d0a-47c9-8a47-5ef32087fcf0/thumbnail/620x465/3f0a76533cf58cc2d6362840e1874636/nba-cup-lol-getty.png https://www.cbssports.com/nba/news/victor-wembanyama-60-minutes-interview-villain-label-nba-finals/ 2026-10-29T17:43:29+00:00 CBS Sports en 2026-10-29T17:43:29+00:00 Victor Wembanyama on 60 Minutes: Spurs star explains why 'villain' label didn't bother him during NBA Finals NBA, Victor Wembanyama, San Antonio Spurs https://sportshub.cbsistatic.com/i/r/2026/10/29/9e53645d-0385-4acb-b198-b65a944407a5/thumbnail/620x465/c81bf42dbd3c62309c268f0c54aa1b5c/wemby-60-minutes.png https://www.cbssports.com/nba/news/jaylen-brown-never-demanded-celtics-trade-false-allegations-brian-scalabrine/ 2026-10-29T14:01:59+00:00 CBS Sports en 2026-10-29T14:01:59+00:00 Jaylen Brown insists he never demanded Celtics trade, pushes back on 'false allegations' from Brian Scalabrine NBA, Jayson Tatum, Jaylen Brown, Paul George, Philadelphia 76ers, Boston Celtics https://sportshub.cbsistatic.com/i/r/2026/10/29/eddc78b5-5ce5-43bf-8da2-16e9bd9ee660/thumbnail/620x465/9f8b2c011278534e27337aef34baf79b/jaylen.jpg https://www.cbssports.com/nba/news/five-ways-nba-injury-outbreak-impact-trade-season-thunder-rockets/ 2026-10-29T13:51:12+00:00 CBS Sports en 2026-10-29T13:50:00+00:00 Five ways the NBA's injury outbreak could impact trade season: OKC has work to do, Rockets are in control NBA, Alex Caruso, Kevin Durant, Paolo Banchero, Anthony Edwards, Isaiah Hartenstein, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Spencer Jones, Cason Wallace, Donte DiVincenzo, Victor Wembanyama, Kawhi Leonard, Ajay Mitchell, Christian Braun, Jalen Williams, Rudy Gobert, Julius Randle, Desmond Bane, Michael Porter Jr., Franz Wagner, Anthony Black, Alperen Sengun, RJ Barrett, Jared McCain, Tyrese Haliburton, Peyton Watson, Jaren Jackson Jr., Paul George, Josh Giddey, Mikal Bridges, Oklahoma City Thunder, Orlando Magic, Minnesota Timberwolves, Denver Nuggets, Houston Rockets, Brooklyn Nets, Toronto Raptors, Indiana Pacers, San Antonio Spurs, Los Angeles Lakers, New Orleans Pelicans, Los Angeles Clippers, Sacramento Kings, Milwaukee Bucks https://sportshub.cbsistatic.com/i/r/2026/10/29/35fc9ca5-4a4b-4682-831a-17c6d91bac90/thumbnail/620x465/e59100f599ae0fc10ac40ea4ad6ce4ea/williams-edwards-getty.png https://www.cbssports.com/nba/news/tyrese-haliburton-injury-update-timeline-pacers/ 2026-10-28T21:45:51+00:00 CBS Sports en 2026-10-28T21:42:00+00:00 Tyrese Haliburton becomes latest injured NBA star: Pacers guard 'week-to-week' with hamstring strain NBA, Ivica Zubac, T.J. McConnell, Tyrese Haliburton, Pascal Siakam, Andrew Nembhard, Obi Toppin, Indiana Pacers https://sportshub.cbsistatic.com/i/r/2026/10/28/d9ddf028-ebbd-46e5-b1ba-76987f3ab6d8/thumbnail/620x465/75d14a0466f2f16c964820a74146f8f0/hali.jpg https://www.cbssports.com/nba/news/thunder-injuries-trade-targets-nba-rumors/ 2026-10-28T21:37:54+00:00 CBS Sports en 2026-10-28T21:37:54+00:00 NBA rumors: Injury-plagued Thunder eyeing player 'they've already had,' and one surging star makes most sense NBA, Alex Caruso, Al Horford, Cason Wallace, Isaiah Hartenstein, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Mike Conley, Domantas Sabonis, Jerami Grant, Kevin Durant, Chet Holmgren, Steven Adams, Ajay Mitchell, Jalen Williams, Victor Oladipo, Chris Paul, James Harden, Russell Westbrook, Isaiah Joe, Aaron Wiggins, Christian Anderson, Oklahoma City Thunder https://sportshub.cbsistatic.com/i/r/2026/10/28/9fc308eb-51c5-41c5-bc77-a0ea0491951f/thumbnail/620x465/bac13db4cce45015040dc8a0c805a285/thunder-bench-getty.png https://www.cbssports.com/nba/news/ernie-johnson-inside-the-nba-retirement-charles-barkley/ 2026-10-28T18:51:30+00:00 CBS Sports en 2026-10-28T18:50:00+00:00 Ernie Johnson says he's stepping away from 'Inside the NBA' following the 2026-27 season NBA https://sportshub.cbsistatic.com/i/r/2026/10/28/d5075874-9b2c-4265-9c15-bce7ac943f20/thumbnail/620x465/13399ada58f04e5317cdedc23ac58ae9/untitled-design-39.png https://www.cbssports.com/nba/news/celtics-jayson-tatum-feel-like-my-old-self-game-winner/ 2026-10-28T16:24:48+00:00 CBS Sports en 2026-10-28T14:38:00+00:00 Celtics star Jayson Tatum says he's 'starting to feel like my old self' again after hitting game-winner NBA, Jayson Tatum, Boston Celtics https://sportshub.cbsistatic.com/i/r/2026/10/28/de038ce5-c472-4fa9-bea5-ba815c743f43/thumbnail/620x465/669dcd9e4f5460054e1912b02aeebd59/tatum-getty-11.png https://www.cbssports.com/nba/news/nba-one-week-overreactions-luka-doncic-mvp-most-trouble/ 2026-10-28T16:03:37+00:00 CBS Sports en 2026-10-28T16:03:00+00:00 NBA one-week overreactions: Luka Dončić as the MVP frontrunner? Who's in the most trouble? NBA, Luka Doncic, Golden State Warriors, Los Angeles Lakers, New York Knicks, Philadelphia 76ers, Miami Heat, Oklahoma City Thunder, Denver Nuggets https://sportshub.cbsistatic.com/i/r/2026/10/28/13a478bf-e818-478c-b82c-0813fa7557a8/thumbnail/620x465/8c58981ac718888c408819ece5d1ba78/luka-getty-13.png