Basketball NewsYesterday, Oct 13, 2026

Publisher:Bright Side of the SunOutlet infoOct 13, 8:00 PM ET

DETROIT, MICHIGAN - OCTOBER 05: Oso Ighodaro #11 of the Phoenix Suns plays against the Detroit Pistons during a pre season game at Little Caesars Arena on October 05, 2026 in Detroit, Michigan. 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 Gregory Shamus/Getty Images) | Getty Images Welcome to SB Nation Reacts, a survey of fans across the NB...

Publisher:ESPN NBAOutlet infoOct 13, 7:25 AM ET

Nearly 16 months ago, a torn Achilles cost Tyrese Haliburton -- and the Pacers -- the 2025-26 season. Now, he returns to help them reclaim their spot in the East.

Coverage from: ClutchPoints · Compare coverage

Publisher:Hoops RumorsOutlet infoOct 13, 2:59 PM ET

Jalen Duren has been making progress since reporting to camp late following a summer-long contract dispute, but coach J.B. Bickerstaff wouldn’t commit to playing him in Wednesday’s preseason game at Minnesota, per Hunter Patterson of The Athletic (Twitter link). If he’s not in the lineup then, Duren’s final chance to play in the preseason will […]

Publisher:ClutchPointsOutlet infoOct 13, 7:01 PM ET

Analysis

Ahead of the 2026-27 season, Oklahoma City Thunder GM Sam Presti selected two of his most promising first-round picks, Aday Mara and Bennett Stirtz, since drafting All-Star Chet Holmgren and Jalen Williams in 2022. Mara’s making his case for a rotation spot on one of the NBA’s deepest teams, with head coach Mark Daigneault guiding […] The post Thunder GM Sam Presti’s best first-round picks since 2022 continue to shine ahead of 2026-27 season appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Publisher:ClutchPointsOutlet infoOct 13, 6:41 PM ET

Julius Randle has proven he’s one of the NBA’s more efficient scorers over the last six seasons. However, Brooklyn Nets head coach Jordi Fernandez expects the three-time All-Star to have a career year in another area in 2026-27. “I think that this could be [Julius’] best playmaking year,” Fernandez said early in training camp. “He’s […] The post Nets’ Jordi Fernandez projects Julius Randle to make career-best improvement in key area appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Publisher:ClutchPointsOutlet infoOct 13, 6:16 PM ET

Analysis

The New Orleans Pelicans spent years talking about accountability, attention to detail, and establishing winning habits under Willie Green. Those messages rarely translated into sustained success, leaving a talented roster trapped in a familiar cycle of defensive breakdowns, inconsistent effort, and frustrating losses. New head coach Jamahl Mosley has no intention of repeating that process, […] The post How Jamahl Mosley is radically changing ways of doing Pelicans business from Willie Green’...