Basketball NewsYesterday, Oct 9, 2026

Publisher:ESPN College BasketballOutlet infoOct 9, 6:35 AM ET

The preseason all-stars -- elite returners and young guns -- who will become the faces of men's college hoops.

Publisher:ESPN College BasketballOutlet infoOct 9, 6:35 AM ET

Everything to know about the 2027 men's NCAA tournament, from Selection Sunday to the Final Four and championship game.

Publisher:ClutchPointsOutlet infoOct 9, 6:31 PM ET

The New Orleans Pelicans have no shortage of above-the-rim athletes, but determining the team’s best dunker is apparently a more complicated debate than simply picking Zion Williamson. From Yves Missi’s rim-rattling finishes to Trey Murphy III’s creativity and Karlo Matkovic’s surprising explosiveness, the Pelicans have several candidates capable of stealing the show in a hypothetical […] The post Derik Queen shares Pelicans dunk contest rankings after training camp appeared first on ClutchPo...

Publisher:ClutchPointsOutlet infoOct 9, 6:17 PM ET

The New York Knicks have kicked off pre-season games, most recently dropping a game 111-109 to the Washington Wizards. Pre-season games are obviously about far more than the end result. But presently, the Knicks have even more to worry about than what they see from reserves and finalizing their rotation. The Knicks have to come […] The post Karl-Anthony Towns’ Knicks contract frustrations highlight NBA’s major 2nd apron problem appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Publisher:ClutchPointsOutlet infoOct 9, 7:25 PM ET

The Chicago Bulls’ preseason largely hinges on Caleb Wilson. That’s understandable given his stature as the No. 4 pick. That said, other young players are making waves early, including Dailyn Swain. Swain, the No. 15 pick out of Texas, had a standout performance Wednesday in the first preseason game against the Phoenix Suns. Altogether, Swain finished […] The post Bulls coach Tiago Spliter urges Dailyn Swain to ‘be himself’ in greater preseason role appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Publisher:Bleacher Report NBAOutlet infoOct 9, 10:29 AM ET

Before finally resolving their contract standoff with Jalen Duren, the Detroit Pistons were trying to make a huge splash in the trade market this offseason to upgrade their roster around Cade Cunningham.