Basketball NewsYesterday, Oct 5, 2026

Publisher:No Ceilings (Draft)Outlet infoOct 5, 12:01 PM ET

Analysis

After the punishments from the salary circumvention case, the Los Angeles Clippers enter a new era with their Top 5 pick. They have the makings for a unique rebuild.

Publisher:SLC DunkOutlet infoOct 5, 11:23 AM ET

After six long months of anticipation for Jazz basketball, fans finally caught a glimpse of in-game action on Sunday night when the Jazz faced off against the Denver Nuggets in their first of four preseason games this season. After the selection of Darryn Peterson in the NBA Draft, the trade of Walker Kessler, and a couple of miscellaneous additions here and there, one of the biggest questions fans have had about this Jazz roster has been, “who will the starting five be opening night?” Will H...

Publisher:Golden State of MindOutlet infoOct 5, 5:28 PM ET

Analysis

HONOLULU, HI - OCTOBER 4: Brandon Williams #12 of the Golden State Warriors drives to the basket during the game against the LA Clippers during the 2026 NBA Preseason game on October 4, 2026 at Bankoh Arena at Stan Sheriff Center in Honolulu, Hawaii. 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 2025 NBAE (Photo b...

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Publisher:Lakers NationOutlet infoOct 5, 1:40 PM ET

Official

Prior to every season, the NBA’s officials come out with some points of emphasis for the upcoming year, highlighting changes in how certain acts will be officiated going forward, usually targeting things that were major points of discussion the previous year. Every team has a meeting with the officials and the Los Angeles Lakers and […]

Publisher:Silver Screen and RollOutlet infoOct 6, 12:48 AM ET

SACRAMENTO, CALIFORNIA - OCTOBER 05: Cameron Carr #43 of the Los Angeles Lakers goes in for a slam dunk against the Sacramento Kings in the first half of the preseason game at Golden 1 Center on October 05, 2026 in Sacramento, California. 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 Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images) | Getty Images The Lake...

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Publisher:Posting and ToastingOutlet infoOct 5, 10:45 AM ET

A 4-month-old giant otter (Pteronura brasiliensis) swims at the Cali Zoo in Cali, Colombia on January 19, 2026. (Photo by Joaquín SARMIENTO / AFP via Getty Images) | AFP via Getty Images Last time I checked, we were celebrating. Turns out, we’re now back to watching games take place again! Not Knicks on Friday Night, but hey, the boys can only play when they tell them to, and I won’t complain. Links and things today, quotes (probably) tomorrow. Mike Brown is actively welcoming early-season ad...