Basketball News · LatestFriday, Oct 2, 2026

Cameron Boozer leads the rookie class, but who rounds out the Top 10?

Here are our projected 2026-27 stat lines for the NBA's 10 oldest players, led by LeBron James, Al Horford, Stephen Curry, and Kevin Durant.

With dozens of new players entering the NBA every season as part of that year’s rookie class, there aren’t enough roster spots to go around for all of the veterans who become free agents in a given offseason. Some of those vets left on the outside looking in will retire. But many of the NBA’s […]

Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones preview the NBA Southwest Division, recap the electric Round 1 of the WNBA playoffs and preview the semifinal matchups.

submitted by /u/moutheatsbrains [link] [comments]

Welcome to the 2026-27 fantasy basketball draft kit! We've got all the analysis you need to get ready for the season.

Will the Indiana Fever retain Kelsey Mitchell for the 2027 season? That'll be a very popular question this WNBA offseason, make no mistake about it.

Sacramento Kings center Domantas Sabonis explained that it wasn't difficult for him to ignore the trade rumors that surrounded him during the 2026 offseason.

Dan Titus highlights players with more value in Yahoo High Score fantasy basketball for the 2026-27 season.

The Suns need a starting center while Mark Williams is sidelined. Jordan Ott isn’t particularly interested in picking one yet. Instead, Phoenix’s coach intends to let Khaman Maluach and Oso Ighodaro settle the matter on the floor. Ott told reporters that he plans to “let the preseason play out” before choosing a starter, likely making […] The post Suns letting Khaman Maluach, Oso Ighodaro battle for starting center job appeared first on Hoops Wire.

Who is your guess for who shows up tonight in Rupp Arena?

SAN ANTONIO, TX - NOVEMBER 20: De'Aaron Fox #4 of the San Antonio Spurs talks with Harrison Barnes #40 during game against the Atlanta Hawks in the second half at Frost Bank Center on November 20, 2025 in San Antonio, Texas. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Ronald Cortes/Getty Images) | Getty Images Since Kawhi Leonard and Tony Park...

submitted by /u/Tofu4070 [link] [comments]

30 Burning Questions! The post Biggest Question Facing Every NBA Team Entering the 2026-27 Season appeared first on Ballislife.com.

Do you think so?

Here is a dream Raptors trade that turns RJ Barrett and five picks into Donovan Clingan and injured young scorer Shaedon Sharpe.

Stephen Curry says his family was fully involved in his decision to accept a smaller contract extension with the Golden State Warriors, prioritizing his long-term future with the franchise over maximizing his earnings. The four-time NBA champion recently committed to a two-year, $116 million agreement that includes a player option for the 2028-29 season. Although […] The post Steph Curry explains leaving $20 million behind appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

Master your fantasy basketball points league draft with expert strategy, counting stats analysis, and key players to target and fade like Paolo Banchero and Julius Randle.

To many modern fans, the Karl-Anthony Towns trade was a pivot point of their fandom. I can speak to this myself as well. It’s hard for me to move on from a player who defined the era of Minnesota Timberwolves basketball to which I felt the most connected. I watched KAT battle with the reputation that Jimmy Butler had assigned to him, trying so hard to prove that he was, in fact, a winning, capable player who deserved the money he had just signed for. I celebrated when he was reunited with dra...

Rhyne Howard. (Photo by Adam Hagy) | NBAE via Getty Images Who could forget Dre’una Edwards’ dramatic 3 with 4.2 seconds left to lift Kentucky past eventual national champion South Carolina in the 2022 SEC Tournament championship game? The Wildcats weren’t even slated to make the NCAA Tournament before their improbable run through the conference tourney earned them a No. 6 seed in the Big Dance and the confidence that they could make a deep run. But it wasn’t in the cards for Kentucky senior ...

The league is looking to catapult back after UConn salvaged the worst regular-season in conference history

Big names made big moves this summer, but which ones will have a meaningful, positive impact?

Is she wrong?

2026 just wasn’t the Indiana Fever‘s year, as they were eliminated from the WNBA playoffs after a 94-83 Game 3 loss to the Las Vegas Aces.Fever guard Kelsey Mitchell, an MVP candidate all season, had an up-and-down game for Indiana. Mitchell finished with a team-high 23 points, 2 rebounds, 2 assists, and 1 steal. She […] The post Kelsey Mitchell Subtly Hinted at Future Fever Decision After Playoff Loss appeared first on HEAVY.

The NBA may delay the start of its Las Vegas expansion team until the 2029-30 season, one season later than its initial target. The NBA originally hoped expansion teams in Las Vegas and Seattle would debut in 2028-29. The later start remains only a discussion. Three groups are vying for the league's first expansion franchise since 2004. Walmart heir Nancy Walton Laurie and husband Bill Laurie lead one bid. Vegas Golden Knights owner Bill Foley heads another with Hall of Famer Jerry Colangelo ...

Brandin Podziemski made a strong impression during the Golden State Warriors’ third day of training camp. The star shooting guard earned praise from head coach Steve Kerr ahead of Sunday’s preseason opener against the Los Angeles Clippers. Podziemski was the standout offensive player during Thursday’s scrimmage as the Warriors continued installing their new offensive system. […] The post Warriors’ Brandin Podziemski gets ‘crucial’ label from Steve Kerr amid training camp success appeared firs...

MINNEAPOLIS — While much has been made of the addition of LaMelo Ball and how he will add several dimensions to the team’s offense that may have once seemed foreign, none may be more important than the potential pick-and-roll combination between himself and Rudy Gobert. “We want to mimic some of the things that (LaMelo) […] The post Why LaMelo Ball, Rudy Gobert pairing could become Timberwolves’ secret weapon appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Former NBA head coach Mike D’Antoni pushed back against the notion that Cleveland Cavaliers star James Harden is “done” as the veteran guard prepares for his first full season with the organization. D’Antoni, who coached Harden during some of his most productive seasons with the Houston Rockets, remains confident that the 37-year-old can perform at […] The post Mike D’Antoni fires back at notion Cavaliers’ James Harden is ‘done’ appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Former New York Knicks head coach Mike D’Antoni believes the defending NBA champions have the pieces to remain among the league’s best teams, but he acknowledged the difficulty of winning back-to-back titles. With the Knicks in training camp preparing for their title defense ahead of the 2026-27 season, D’Antoni discussed New York’s chances of repeating […] The post Mike D’Antoni gets real on Knicks chances of repeating as NBA champions appeared first on ClutchPoints.

The Chicago Bulls hit the ground running this week to kick off their preseason practice. One of those who were ready to get in on the action was newly acquired shooter Buddy Hield. In practice, Hield put on a clinic, going 23-for-25 from the 3-point line. Before hitting the floor, Hield was given a threshold […] The post Buddy Hield’s light out performance in practice gives fans glimmer of hope appeared first on ClutchPoints.