Basketball News · LatestTuesday, Sep 22, 2026

Jayson Tatum MVP? A Derrick White All-Star nod? Check out our bold predictions.

Olden Polynice acknowledged Tracy McGrady’s Hall of Fame talent but bluntly told him he never reached Kobe Bryant’s level.

The Dallas Wings’ momentum witnessed a sudden drop on Monday night as the Phoenix Mercury put up a frantic, fourth-quarter rally to secure an 87-86 victory, snapping the Wings’ six-game winning streak. After the game, the fans could not help but express concern that Paige Bueckers’ record-setting effort went in vain as her team suffered an embarrassing collapse.

The Minnesota Timberwolves made a splash late in the offseason by signing former Golden State Warriors and Atlanta Hawks forward Jonathan Kuminga to a two-year deal worth $12.4 million. Kuminga has a player option for the 2027-28 season and is expected to be the team’s starting power forward going into the year. The Wolves needed a power forward after trading Julius Randle to the Brooklyn Nets and Naz Reid to the Charlotte Hornets earlier in the offseason. That glaring need for a power forwar...

Apr 22, 2026; Detroit, Michigan, USA; Detroit Pistons center Jalen Duren (0) reacts during the second half against the Orlando Magic during game two of the first round of the 2026 NBA Playoffs at Little Caesars Arena. Mandatory Credit: Rick Osentoski-Imagn Images | Rick Osentoski-Imagn Images If this offseason for the Detroit Pistons was a plane ride, you’d call it an eventful one. There has been turbulence, with the front office missing out on players they thought could fit the team’s presen...

Here is a full 2026-27 76ers season preview, from their loaded starting five and deep bench to the strengths, weaknesses, and Finals expectations.

LOS ANGELES, CA - MAY 19: LeBron James #23 and Kentavious Caldwell-Pope #1 of the Los Angeles Lakers high five during the 2021 NBA Play-In Tournament on May 19, 2021 at STAPLES Center in Los Angeles, 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. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2021 NBAE (Photo by Adam Pantozzi/NBAE via Getty Images) ...

Is Miles the BEST Rookie Ever? The post Olivia Miles Breaks Caitlin Clark’s WNBA Rookie Scoring Record, But Who Has the Highest Scoring Average? appeared first on Ballislife.com.

One of the most popular debates among NBA fans is who is the greatest player of all time with Michael Jordan and LeBron James often being the two names mentioned most. However, former NBA forward Bonzi Wells believes another Los Angeles Lakers legend in Kobe Bryant deserves more consideration in the GOAT conversation. He pointed […]

Read our Los Angeles Sparks vs. Las Vegas Aces prediction, pick, and WNBA odds for Tuesday, September 22.

DENVER, CO - JANUARY 17: Bub Carrington #7 and Kyshawn George #18 of the Washington Wizards celebrates during the game against the Denver Nuggets on January 17, 2026 at Ball Arena in Denver, Colorado. 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 C. Morgan Engel/NBAE via Getty Images) | NBAE vi...

Duren and the Pistons remain in a contract stalemate as a new season approaches ... so would Detroit trade its All-NBA center?

What are the biggest lineup questions and position battles to know as college basketball practices begin this week?

Luke Kennard led the NBA in three-point percentage a season ago. Can we get an encore in Phoenix?

A mix of realistic, strange, and silly lineup combinations for the 2026-27 Minnesota Timberwolves.

The young Lithuanian will get his shot in Milwaukee.

The Austrian Hammer is a big cog in the Raptors’ machine, but with injury concerns, how far can it go?

Dallas has a narrow path forward after a one-point loss in Phoenix.

UConn’s incoming freshman Colben Landrew could cement himself as a lottery pick this season.

While analyzing how media narratives have changed, Draymond Green highlighted how Michael Jordan's accomplishments are celebrated while LeBron James is criticized.

Raptors forward RJ Barrett, who was traded from New York to Toronto during the 2023/24 season, admitted in an interview with Donnovan Bennett of CBC Sports (YouTube link) that he felt “a little salty” watching his old team win a championship last season. However, Barrett stressed that he’s happy for his former Knicks teammates. “If […]

Your regularly scheduled reminder that Pop is indeed the GOAT

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Napheesa Collier attempts a shot vs. the Fever. | NBAE via Getty Images It’s the unexpected that makes sports special. Any team can beat another, no matter the perceived gap between the two. Except, it seems, in the WNBA in September. Before the season paused for the FIBA World Cup break, all eight playoff spots were claimed. Since play resumed, only one non-playoff team, finally, defeated a playoff team, with Kahleah Copper putting on her cape on Monday night, scoring 31 points and the go-ah...

The Los Angeles Lakers have invested heavily in their roster for the coming season, both in contracts (Austin Reaves, Walker Kessler, Quentin Grimes, Sandro Mamukelashvili) and in draft compensation to acquire Kessler from the Utah Jazz (multiple first-round picks).

Caitlin Clark said that Indiana Fever star Kelsey Mitchell is "a better human than she is a basketball player."

DeMarcus Cousins called out Jayson Tatum for not supporting Jaylen Brown when he was facing media scrutiny.

Read our Minnesota Lynx vs. Indiana Fever prediction, pick, and WNBA odds for Tuesday, September 22.

The Toronto Tempo (11-31) and Chicago Sky (15-27) meet in the WNBA tonight. Tipoff is set for 8:00 p.m. EDT at Wintrust Arena in Chicago, Ill. The game