Basketball NewsYesterday, Oct 6, 2026

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ATLANTA, GEORGIA - SEPTEMBER 28: Nickeil Alexander-Walker #7 of the Atlanta Hawks poses for a portrait during media day at PC&E Atlanta on September 28, 2026 in Atlanta, Georgia. 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 GettyImages License Agreement. (Photo by Todd Kirkland/Getty Images) | Getty Images Nickeil Alexander-Walker’s debut season with the Atlanta Hawks was one that ...

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Here are five NBA players who improved their stock the most on Monday night, from standout rookies to young players making strong cases.

Publisher:Yahoo Sports NBAOutlet infoOct 6, 10:15 AM ET

The New York Knicks officially unofficially played basketball yesterday, and I can’t be happier about an opponent’s win. As Russell said in his Scenes, we’ll give them belt when it counts, but for now, all I needed was some Orange and Blue hoops in my screen. Here’s the latest from NYK world coming off Monday’s […]

Publisher:Yahoo Sports NBAOutlet infoOct 6, 10:16 AM ET

It’s time to watch (and dissect) some hoops!

Publisher:Yahoo Sports WNBAOutlet infoOct 6, 1:22 PM ET

The WNBA will soon have a new commissioner after Cathy Engelbert announced that she will retire from the position at the end of 2026. Engelbert became the league’s first commissioner in 2019 and has overseen a period of major growth for the WNBA.

Publisher:Yahoo Sports WNBAOutlet infoOct 6, 6:04 PM ET

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Napheesa Collier had a particularly late start to her eighth season with the Minnesota Lynx, following surgery on both ankles that delayed her 2026 debut until just before the All-Star break.After an abruptly disappointing finish for the Lynx in the WNBA playoffs, the smooth-shooting and defensively tough forward the team has tried to build a title contender around is uncertain to return.