Basketball NewsYesterday, Oct 16, 2026

Publisher:Celtics BlogOutlet infoOct 16, 4:17 PM ET

BOSTON, MA - APRIL 28: The sneakers worn by Neemias Queta #88 of the Boston Celtics during the game against the Philadelphia 76ers during Round One Game Five of the 2026 NBA Playoffs on April 28, 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 Jesse D. ...

Publisher:Raptors HQOutlet infoOct 16, 3:58 PM ET

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TORONTO, CANADA - JANUARY 15: Jayson Tatum #0 of the Boston Celtics reacts to a team basket against the Toronto Raptors during the first half of their NBA game at Scotiabank Arena on January 15, 2024 in Toronto, Canada. 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 Cole Burston/Getty Images) | Getty Images Overreacting to preseason games is ...

Publisher:Yahoo Sports WNBAOutlet infoOct 16, 8:39 PM ET

Indiana Fever star Sophie Cunningham returned to her alma mater.

Publisher:HoopsWireOutlet infoOct 16, 3:47 PM ET

Knicks James Wiseman looks like he has a job with the Knicks. New York would like to find a way to keep Bruce Brown, too. There’s “strong support” within the organization for retaining Brown, according to Ian Begley of SNY, who views Wiseman as a lock for the regular-season roster following Thursday’s cuts. The Knicks […] The post NBA Notes: Knicks, Bruce Brown, Warriors, Stephen Curry, Thunder, Aday Mara appeared first on Hoops Wire.

Publisher:Ball Is LifeOutlet infoOct 16, 4:40 PM ET

Who Will Control The Northwest?! The post 2026-27 NBA Preview: Northwest Division appeared first on Ballislife.com.

Publisher:Blazers EdgeOutlet infoOct 16, 3:36 PM ET

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Remember the oft-used marketing slogan the Portland Trail Blazers once used, “Rise With Us?” Over the years the slogan has been amalgamated to convey the same thing, such as, Rip City Rising. We Rise Together, etc. The franchise has often leaned hard into selling the potential of an underdog in the midst of its development. Like waiting for a cake to bake one might infer. The fans have to be patient through those growing pains, while rooting for what they hope is a young group of talent that ...