Basketball News · LatestSaturday, Sep 26, 2026

Indiana Fever star Aliyah Boston couldn't hide her excitement after Slam announced that Kelsey Mitchell is the cover athlete of its SLAM 264 issue.

Mavericks guard Kyrie Irving entered training camp with no restrictions from the ACL tear in his left knee that forced him to miss all of last season, according to an Associated Press story. Irving began Friday’s media day interview by calling the injury “probably the best thing that happened to me” because it provided time […]

Sept. 26, 2026 Magic: Ace Baldwin Jr., Ricky Council IV, Jarron Cumberland and Au’Diese Toney became free agents. Trail Blazers: Keylan Boone, Barry Dunning Jr. and Mark Sears became free agents. Jazz: Ibrahima Diallo and Justin Harmon became free agents. Timberwolves: Payton Sandfort and Nate Santos became free agents. Spurs: Miles Barnstable became a free […] The post NBA Transactions: Warriors, Kings, Suns, Magic, more appeared first on Hoops Wire.

DALLAS, TEXAS - OCTOBER 26: Dereck Lively II #2 of the Dallas Mavericks is defended by Jakob Poeltl #19 of the Toronto Raptors during the second half at American Airlines Center on October 26, 2025 in Dallas, Texas. 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 Stacy Revere/Getty Images) | Getty Images Dereck Lively II is tired of all the in...

The Wizards lost 196 games over three seasons in pursuit of this moment. They finally have their reward. AJ Dybantsa arrived as the No. 1 overall pick in June, giving Washington the type of young centerpiece that can change the direction of an entire organization. The Wizards also have Trae Young, Anthony Davis, Alex Sarr […] The post NBA Preview: Wizards finally have reasons to believe appeared first on Hoops Wire.

Luka Doncic is ready to take on a bigger leadership role for the Lakers.

The Denver Nuggets signed a trio of players to training camp contracts. Dane Goodwin, Coleman Hawkins and Emanuel Miller all signed Exhibit 10 deals with Denver. Goodwin appeared in 50 G League games for the Grand Rapids Gold last season. The 6-foot-6 guard averaged 15.4 points, 4.5 rebounds and 1.2 steals per game. Hawkins appeared in 48 G League games for the Grand Rapids Gold last season. The 6-foot-10 forward averaged 7.8 points, 7.1 rebounds, 5.8 assists, 1.5 steals and nearly a block pe...

The WNBA MVP debate has taken over timelines all week, and Caitlin Clark has been one of the most talked-about players once again. She is battling A’ja Wilson for the award once again, and her teammate Kelsey Mitchell as well.

As the 2026 WNBA playoffs get ready to begin on Sunday, Sept. 27, the MVP debate is also reaching its final stage.

With the start of the 2026-27 season just around the corner for the Los Angeles Lakers, one more roster move will need to be made by general manager Rob Pelinka. Currently, L.A. has 16 guaranteed contracts on their books and they need to cut a player before Opening Night against the Golden State Warriors to […]

Tyrese Haliburton is expected to enter Pacers training camp without restrictions after missing all of last season with a torn Achilles. “I think he’s going to be one-hundred percent full go,” general manager Chad Buchanan said at the Pacers Foundation Invitational, via Alex Golden of Pacers On SI. “We’re relying on our medical staff if […] The post Pacers GM on Tyrese Haliburton: ‘One-hundred percent full go’ appeared first on Hoops Wire.

Rockets center Alperen Sengun has been an All-Star the past two years, but his below-average three-point shooting remains an obvious weakness in an era of stretch fives. Sengun, who connected at 30.5% from beyond the arc last season, is working to improve that part of his game in training camp, writes Johnny Askounis of Eurohoops. […]

Get to know Vancouver Goldeneyes draft pick Jules Constantinople. The post 8 questions with Jules Constantinople appeared first on The IX Sports.

Getting Bold On The WNBA Bracket! The post A Bold Prediction for Every 2026 WNBA Playoff Team appeared first on Ballislife.com.

MEMPHIS, TENNESSEE - JANUARY 21: Ja Morant #12 of the Memphis Grizzlies goes to the basket against Nickeil Alexander-Walker #7 of the Atlanta Hawks during the second half at FedExForum on January 21, 2026 in Memphis, Tennessee. 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 Justin Ford/Getty Images) | Getty Images The only tangible, rotation-...

The Post’s Stefan Bondy breaks down the Knicks roster ahead of training camp:

Kyrie Irving expressed love for his city but came short of saying he expects to retire a Dallas Maverick amid trade rumors surrounding him ahead of the 2026-27 NBA season.

The Lynx opened the 2025 campaign with a 28-5 mark and had the look of the clear best team in the WNBA. Their net rating through 33 games was 14.3 – double that of the second-best team. They finished the regular season 6-4 and were bounced in the semifinals by Phoenix. In contrast, when Minnesota reached the WNBA Finals in 2024, it closed the regular season with 14 wins in its final 16 games ...

Here's the latest on Atlanta Dream star Angel Reese's face injury ahead of the 2026 WNBA playoffs.

LAS VEGAS, NV - JULY 17: The sneakers worn by Oumar Ballo #85 of the Miami Heat during the game against the Detroit Pistons during the 2025 NBA Summer League game on July 17, 2025 at the Pavilion in Las Vegas, Nevada. 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 2025 NBAE (Photo by Candice Ward/NBAE via Getty Ima...

An anonymous NBA scout has raised concerns about Ja Morant’s physical condition, shooting and defensive fit alongside Damian Lillard as the Portland Trail Blazers prepare for the 2026-27 season. Sports Illustrated reported the scout’s assessment with the guard’s health and conditioning among the biggest issues highlighted. “He’s got a bad knee, doesn’t really work on […] The post NBA scout has serious concerns about Ja Morant appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

Fever guard Ty Harris will miss the rest of the 2026 season after breaking a bone in her lower left leg, the team announced Saturday.

Jordi Fernández is going into his third training camp in Brooklyn, and for the first time, he finally will get to coach. That’s not to imply he has been sitting around doing nothing through his first two seasons with the Nets. But with them overtly tanking, it’s been far more teaching than coaching. That should...

Two rival NBA assistant coaches spoke to Fadeaway World on why they think Victor Wembanyama will win his first NBA championship and regular-season MVP in the 2026-27 campaign.

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - MAY 11: Dillon Brooks attends Game Four of the Second Round of the NBA Western Conference Playoffs between the Los Angeles Lakers and the Oklahoma City Thunder at Crypto.com Arena on May 11, 2026 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. (Photo by Allen Berezovsky/Getty Images) | Getty Images E...

NEW YORK, NY - NOVEMBER 01: General view of the Barclay Center during the Miami Heat vs Brooklyn Nets game at Barclays Center on November 1, 2013 in the Brooklyn borough of New York City. (Photo by Jerritt Clark/Getty Images) | Getty Images Another summer has come and gone with another Nets season about to begin under the harvest moon. Media Day is on Monday and Training Camp begins on Tuesday. The Nets ought to hope the seeds planted in the dark over this long rebuild are finally ready to be...

Relive the Knicks’ title run as Mets, Jets, Giants and Yankees woes pile up, and see why New York fans can savor June a little longer.

The Golden State Warriors added talent to their team during the offseason that they believe will help them compete and get back into the playoffs after missing last season. In the draft, they selected Yaxel Lendeborg with their first-round pick, and ever since he stepped into the building, it’s been nothing but good things said […] The post Warriors’ Draymond Green impressed by Yaxel Lendeborg’s ability to back up ‘s**t talking’ appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Former lottery pick Kira Lewis Jr. is the latest roster addition for the Grizzlies, who have made several changes to their 21st spot on Saturday (All Twitter links). Brendan Hausen, who was signed on Friday after D’Angelo Russell was waived, was cut on Saturday morning to make room for former Warriors guard Yuri Collins. Collins […]

Here are the NBA players still remaining from every draft class between 2003 and 2025, showing how some generations have almost disappeared.