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BOSTON, MA - MAY 2: Neemias Queta #88 of the Boston Celtics dunks the ball during the game against the Philadelphia 76ers during Round One Game Seven of the 2026 NBA Playoffs on May 2, 2026 at TD Garden in Boston, Massachusetts. 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 Jesse D. Garrabrant/...

Golden State Warriors guard Gary Payton II spoke to Fadeaway World about the team's NBA title chances, Stephen Curry's recent extension, Yaxel Lendeborg's potential and more.

Here's the full WNBA schedule for Oct. 1, including game times, TV channels, scores and how to stream.

Here's everything you need to know about Aces vs. Fever today, including TV channel and streaming options for the WNBA Playoff matchup.

HOUSTON, TX - FEBRUARY 4: Neemias Queta #88 and Payton Pritchard #11 of the Boston Celtics high five during the game against the Houston Rockets on February 4, 2026 at the Toyota Center in Houston, 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. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2026 NBAE (Photo by Logan Riely/NBAE via Getty Images) | NBAE vi...

Paul George’s contract could still hold significant value around the NBA despite the veteran no longer being the player he was earlier in his career, according to an anonymous executive cited by Sean Deveney of Heavy.com. “He is not the player he was 10 years ago, but he still has that rare skillset and if […] The post Paul George’s contract is valuable, executive says appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

Wellp we did it Dub Nation, we took a look at the entire Atlantic divison to start the season. And we end it with the champions. The Golden State Warriors went 1-1 against the New York Knicks last season, winning 126-113 at home in January and dropping a 110-107 game at the Garden in March. […]

There is palpable excitement around the Dallas Mavericks heading into their second full season of the post-Luka Doncic era. After all, Cooper Flagg averaged 21.0 points, 6.7 rebounds, and 4.5 assists per contest in his rookie campaign, and the Mavs are about to address their roster’s biggest weakness last season (point guard) with the returning […] The post 1 Mavericks player in danger of losing starting job in 2026-27 training camp appeared first on ClutchPoints.

The New Orleans Pelicans made a good move in the offseason by signing Bennedict Mathurin, who was coming off a strong campaign with the Los Angeles Clippers, to a two-year, $16 million contract. The Pelicans added a two-way weapon in Mathurin. He has steadily improved since arriving in the NBA as the No. 6 pick […] The post Did Pelicans’ Bennedict Mathurin just take a shot at his former teams with intriguing statement? appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Contract negotiations between the Detroit Pistons and star center Jalen Duren have reached a tense standstill, and NBA legend Carmelo Anthony is sounding the alarm. As Detroit hesitates to commit top dollar to its standout big man, Anthony warned the front office against jeopardizing the franchise’s trajectory over financial hesitation. Speaking on the situation, Anthony […] The post Carmelo Anthony’s ominous warning to Pistons amid Jalen Duren saga appeared first on ClutchPoints.

MIAMI, FLORIDA - SEPTEMBER 28: Klay Thompson #11 of the Miami Heat speaks to the media during Miami Heat Media Day at Kaseya Center on September 28, 2026 in Miami, Florida. 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 Megan Briggs/Getty Images) | Getty Images Let’s check out the Southeast Division Dub Nation, a spicy part of the NBA this ye...

Penny Hardaway believes Shai Gilgeous-Alexander’s game resembles a combination of his own style and that of Allen Iverson. Speaking with Brandon “Scoop B” Robinson, Hardaway discussed several topics from his playing career, including his relationship with Shaquille O’Neal, his influence on Tracy McGrady and how he views the Oklahoma City Thunder star. Robinson compared Gilgeous-Alexander […] The post Penny Hardaway compares Shai Gilgeous-Alexander to himself and Allen Iverson appeared first o...

Ja Morant is embracing a different role with the Portland Trail Blazers, saying playing alongside Damian Lillard has allowed him to become less ball-dominant and unlock new ways to create offense. Morant spoke to reporters Wednesday after the second day of Portland’s training camp and discussed his early chemistry with Lillard and the rest of […] The post Ja Morant enjoying less ball-dominant role alongside Damian Lillard appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

A Michael Jordan jersey from his 'Last Dance' season sells for $12.3m, a record for a piece of Jordan memorabilia.

Atlanta is moving on, and Dream fans are already looking ahead to a much bigger test. After sweeping the Washington Mystics 2-0, the Dream will face the New York Liberty in the semifinals, setting up a highly anticipated matchup between Angel Reese and Breanna Stewart.

Tyronn Lue believes the Los Angeles Clippers’ offensive execution, physicality and ability to play with pace will be central to their success as they enter the 2026-27 season. Speaking during training camp Wednesday, September 30, Lue reflected on the team’s first practices and explained what he wants to see improve before the regular season begins. […] The post Tyronn Lue outlines Clippers’ approach to new season appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

Kris Dunn has been impressed by rookie Keaton Wagler early in Los Angeles Clippers training camp, highlighting the fifth overall pick’s basketball IQ, shooting and ability to make plays on both ends of the floor. Dunn spoke about Wagler during his media availability Wednesday, September 30, and said the young guard has quickly stood out […] The post Kris Dunn praises Keaton Wagler’s intelligence and play appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

Steve Kerr reveals his thoughts on the impact of his new coaching approaches on Stephen Curry and Draymond Green, influence of Frank Vogel on training camp and the competition for the Warriors' starter roles.

Are the Miami Heat in title or bust mode yet? Perhaps not, not even after pulling off a blockbuster trade for Giannis Antetokounmpo earlier this offseason. It’s hard to integrate this many moving parts, and for as good as Antetokounmpo is, it’s rare for a team that underwent such a massive overhaul to get over […] The post 3 Heat on hottest trade candidate seats entering 2026-27 NBA training camp appeared first on ClutchPoints.

LOS ANGELES – The Los Angeles Lakers began training camp this week with a new look roster centered around Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves. It’s too early to put any labels on this Lakers’ team and their potential, but during a preseason press conference last week, Lakers head coach JJ Redick admitted his belief that […] The post JJ Redick‘s 3 demands for Lakers training camp, revealed appeared first on ClutchPoints.

It looked like the Houston Rockets were destined for bigger and better things prior to the 2025-26 season when they traded for Kevin Durant to complement their fast-rising young core. However, an injury to Fred VanVleet before the season even began seemed to cap the Rockets’ potential. The Rockets went through the 2025-26 campaign with […] The post 1 Rockets player in danger of losing starting job in 2026-27 training camp appeared first on ClutchPoints.

With the 2026-27 NBA MVP award months away, Anthony Edwards has an avid supporter for him even before the regular season kicks in. Kendrick Perkins thinks the Minnesota Timberwolves superstar shooting guard will confidently win the accolade when the season winds down. His expectations for Edwards have increased after the Wolves added LaMelo Ball to […] The post Kendrick Perkins is feeling confident about his NBA MVP pick for 2026-27 appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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For the first time since 2018, the Atlanta Dream are heading to the semifinals. Angel Reese & Co.

SALT LAKE CITY, UT - SEPTEMBER 28: Darryn Peterson #22 of the Utah Jazz poses for a portrait during NBA media day on September 28, 2026 at Delta Center in Salt Lake City, Utah. 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 Melissa Majchrzak/NBAE via Getty Images) | NBAE via Getty Images It’s no...

What position does Ben Simmons play for the Kings? Well, all of them, it seems. Sacramento has spent the opening days of training camp experimenting with Simmons in different roles, with the 6-foot-10 former All-Star handling the ball on offense and defending bigger players at the other end, as Brenden Nunes of Sactown Sports writes. […] The post Kings may have decided Ben Simmons doesn’t really need a position appeared first on Hoops Wire.

Karl-Anthony Towns is eligible for a four-year, $276 million extension from the Knicks. The Knicks seem to have another number in mind. A much smaller one. New York is “far more interested” in an extension closer to four years and $200 million, according to Jake Fischer of Bleacher Report, as relayed by RealGM. That leaves […] The post Knicks apparently have $76 million problem with Karl-Anthony Towns appeared first on Hoops Wire.

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