Basketball News · LatestYesterday, Oct 5, 2026

The Magic have signed Mike Sharavjamts, the team announced Monday (Twitter link). It’s an Exhibit 10 deal, according to Jason Beede of The Orlando Sentinel, who reports (via Twitter) that Sharavjamts will be waived later in the day. If Sharavjamts spends at least 60 days with Orlando’s G League team, the Osceola Magic, he’d be […]

Prior to every season, the NBA’s officials come out with some points of emphasis for the upcoming year, highlighting changes in how certain acts will be officiated going forward, usually targeting things that were major points of discussion the previous year. Every team has a meeting with the officials and the Los Angeles Lakers and […]

The Golden State Valkyries got on the board first. On Sunday, they picked up a commanding 71-60 victory over the Las Vegas Aces to take Game 1 of the WNBA Semifinals and a 1-0 series lead. The Aces stumbled offensively despite a 24-point performance from A’ja Wilson, struggling to find their rhythm against the Valkyries’ […]

Here is what Bronny James could actually bring back in a trade after rival teams reportedly showed interest in the Lakers' young guard.

LeBron James' endorsement deal with Fanatics includes on-demand helicopter service, according to Front Office Sports' Daniel Roberts and TMZ Sports.

The Toronto Raptors signed forward Tyson Degenhart to an Exhibit 10 deal. The Raptors waived guard Andre Jackson Jr. in a corresponding move. The Raptors signed the 23-year-old to an Exhibit 10 contract last month before waiving him shortly afterward. Degenhart spent last season with Raptors 905 in the NBA G League. He averaged 8.5 points, 3 rebounds and 1.3 assists in 21 minutes over 50 games. Degenhart shot 54.7% from the field and 38.9% from 3-point range. The Spokane, Washington, native p...

Roto leagues work differently than head-to-head leagues, requiring a shift in draft strategy.

Tyler Herro didn’t merely welcome his trade to the Bucks. He wanted it. Herro said he was “kind of pushing” for a move to Milwaukee because he wanted a “fresh start” and a chance to “come home” to Wisconsin, according to Barry Jackson of the Miami Herald. Herro made the comments during a SiriusXM interview […] The post Tyler Herro: Bucks ‘will surprise people’ appeared first on Hoops Wire.

Four NBA players have signed rookie scale extensions so far in 2026, but if recent history is any indication, that number should at least double by October 19, which is the deadline for those deals to be completed. In each of the past seven offseasons from 2019-25, at least nine rookie scale extensions have been […]

Eric Karabell highlights the players to fade at their current average draft position in fantasy basketball drafts.

When people discussed the WNBA Coach of the Year, they focused on the coaches who led their teams to the best records. This season, that conversation included Cheryl Reeve, Natalie Nakase, and Becky Hammon. While those names were in the top tier, Washington Mystics head coach Sydney Johnson rightfully deserved more attention. Coming into the season, […] The post Sydney Johnson Deserved More Coach of the Year Consideration appeared first on The Lead.

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Giannis Antetokounmpo was troubled by multiple lower-limb injuries during the last stretch of his time with the Milwaukee Bucks. Critics are particularly skeptical about how he would sustain long-term on the Miami Heat’s roster. Despite the skepticism, head coach Erik Spoelstra is not planning to treat Antetokounmpo with kid gloves, even as the Heat remain […] The post Heat’s Erik Spoelstra shows no fear with Dwyane Wade challenge to Giannis Antetokounmpo amid injury concerns appeared first o...

MINNEAPOLIS — Anthony Edwards met with the media on Saturday and voiced his seemingly contagious excitement about the Timberwolves’ outlook going into the season, particularly on the defensive end. “I like it — We’re sharing the ball a lot,” Edwards said to reporters on Saturday. “I think defensively we can really be a super team […] The post How Timberwolves can fulfill Anthony Edwards’ ‘superteam’ declaration appeared first on ClutchPoints.

The Denver Nuggets recently got their preseason underway as they prepare for the upcoming 2026-27 campaign. The Nuggets made relatively few moves this offseason, although they did add former All-Star DeMar DeRozan to the mix in free agency following his departure from the Sacramento Kings. Now, fans have gotten more information about the Nuggets’ usage […] The post David Adelman confirms Nuggets’ DeMar DeRozan plan that’s a throwback to rookie season appeared first on ClutchPoints.

The Detroit Pistons overcame a 19-point deficit to defeat the Phoenix Suns 109-107 in their preseason opener on Monday, with newly extended center Jalen Duren sitting out. Duren, who recently signed a five-year, $200 million extension with Detroit following lengthy negotiations, did not play after missing the start of the Pistons’ training camp. The tensions […] The post Pistons complete comeback against Suns without Jalen Duren appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

SAN ANTONIO, TX - MAY 6: The Minnesota Timberwolves huddle before the game against the San Antonio Spurs during Round Two Game Two on May 6, 2026 at the Frost Bank Center in San Antonio, 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 (Photos by David Sherman/NBAE via Getty Images) | NBAE via Getty ...

Day'Ron Sharpe leads a group of eight players that are ready to vault their dynasty value forward.

Three-time All-Star Ben Simmons should suit up for the Sacramento Kings this week as they tip off the NBA preseason, according to Andscape's Marc J. Spears.

Jalen Duren is 22, an All-NBA center and now $200 million richer. But Detroit's biggest question about him remains unanswered.

Firepower offenses took their star turn in the regular season. Now it’s the defenses standing strongest to start the WNBA semifinals.

Numbers never lie, and Sabrina Ionescu knows that better than most — she scored 27 points in Game 1 of the WNBA semifinals against Angel Reese and the Atlanta Dream. But she had one assist. After the New York Liberty blew a three-point halftime lead and lost 92-82 to Atlanta, Ionescu wasn’t interested in talking […]

Caitlin Clark made sure to let Raven Johnson know that she's "so proud" of her. Sophie Cunningham, for her part, showed her support for the Indiana Fever guard.

They don't want to hear it.

After a season of ups and downs, the Indiana Fever saw their season end at the hands of the Las Vegas Aces. With controversy off-court seeming to boil over, Caitlin Clark and co.

On Sept. 16, Ryan Glasspiegel and Ben Horney of Front Office Sports reported that LeBron James' endorsement deal with controversial prediction market Polymarket is reportedly worth $15 million a year, far more than he'll be making with the Philadelphia 76ers this season ($3.8 million).

Last time I checked, we were celebrating. Turns out, we’re now back to watching games take place again! Not Knicks on Friday Night, but hey, the boys can only play when they tell them to, and I won’t complain. Links and things today, quotes (probably) tomorrow. “Simply put, I want to do something to keep […]

There remains a significant gap in contract talks between the Knicks and star center Karl-Anthony Towns, writes James L. Edwards III of The Athletic. Speaking to reporters after shootaround on Monday morning, Towns expressed skepticism about signing an extension before the 2026/27 season begins. “It don’t look good,” Towns said. ESPN reported a couple weeks […]

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Sophie Cunningham says A'ja Wilson avoided a suspension for her fan altercation because she's "the LeBron James" of the WNBA.