NBA News · LatestYesterday, Oct 6, 2026

The 76ers' thin frontcourt took a big blow Tuesday after an MRI confirmed backup center Ariel Hukporti suffered a torn right Achilles.

With the NBA season right around the corner, and the Utah Jazz presumably being competitive for the first time in far too long, everyone is right to place the majority of the responsibility on the shoulders of our biggest names. We just drafted Darryn Peterson #2 overall in the NBA Draft, we just signed Keyonte George to a contract extension, and we just traded away a massive amount of draft capital (not to mention we’re paying him $50 million a year) to acquire Jaren Jackson Jr. These guys w...

LaMelo Ball did not waste time showing off his signature skillset with a remarkable 3-point shot in the Minnesota Timberwolves’ preseason opener against the Milwaukee Bucks on Monday night. Ball has been playing in the NBA since 2020, preparing for his first season with the Timberwolves. He represented the Charlotte Hornets as their top star […] The post LaMelo Ball takes most LaMelo Ball 1st shot ever in Timberwolves’ preseason debut appeared first on ClutchPoints.

PHILADELPHIA — The last time we saw the New York Knicks, they were leaving San Antonio as NBA champions. Their title defense unofficially began Monday night, with a preseason showdown against the new-look Philadelphia 76ers. New York, which was only missing backup guard Jose Alvarado, who was sidelined with a knee contusion, played its starters regular first-half minutes against a 76ers team that was without LeBron James, Tyrese Maxey, Joel Embiid and others. Preseason basketball, baby! New Y...

Jaylen Brown made a strong first impression with the Philadelphia 76ers as they opened the preseason with a 120-97 victory over the New York Knicks on Monday at Xfinity Mobile Arena. Making his Philadelphia debut after arriving from the Boston Celtics in the offseason, Brown led the 76ers with 22 points in just 17 minutes. […] The post Jaylen Brown powers 76ers past Knicks in preseason opener appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

Darius Garland is embracing the opportunity to take on a larger leadership role with the Los Angeles Clippers after a turbulent period that included his departure from Cleveland and the trade of Kawhi Leonard. Speaking with Marc J. Spears, Garland said the motivation that followed his departure from the Cavaliers remains intact as he enters […] The post Darius Garland wants to be the face of Clippers appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

Which Lakers aren’t playing in the team’s preseason opener against the Kings?

It took less than five minutes for Brooks to rediscover his villainous ways, and for Collins to endear himself to the Pistons faithful.

Cameron Boozer made his Memphis Grizzlies debut in impressive fashion as Memphis defeated the Atlanta Hawks 132-123 in Monday’s preseason matchup at State Farm Arena. Selected by Memphis with the No. 3 overall pick, Boozer started alongside Cedric Coward, Jaylen Wells, Quinten Post and Ty Jerome in his first appearance for the Grizzlies. The rookie […] The post Cameron Boozer makes impressive Grizzlies debut vs. Hawks appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

Los Angeles Clippers forward Max Strus was diagnosed with a partial tear of the plantar fascia in his right foot, sources told Shams Charania of ESPN on Monday. Strus will be re-evaluated in four weeks. Strus suffered the noncontact injury during Sunday's preseason opener in Hawaii. Brandon Ingram, Bradley Beal, and Yanic Konan Niederhauser are also currently out for the Clippers. The Clippers open their season on October 21 against the Kings.

What has Adou Thiero shown during the Lakers’ training camp?

Jordan Hawkins and the Chicago Bulls have agreed to a Two-Way contract. Hawkins recently became a free agent after he agreed to a buyout with the Memphis Grizzlies. Bryson Graham is the lead executive of the Bulls and was in the front office of the New Orleans Pelicans when Hawkins was the 14th overall pick in the 2023 NBA draft. The Bulls were one of the only teams in the NBA with an open Two-Way spot.

Hornets guard Coby White suffered a left calf strain during training camp and will miss the remainder of preseason, the team announced Monday.

After 11 seasons with the Oklahoma City Thunder, the place once called home will always be home for Russell Westbrook. Meanwhile, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, who came after being traded by the Los Angeles Clippers, applauded the city’s first icon for an amazing career. “Russ is like Oklahoma’s baby. So I don’t think there will ever be […] The post Shai Gilgeous-Alexander praises Russell Westbrook as a Thunder icon appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

Jason Kidd's next job in the basketball world reportedly could be on television.

It hasn't been much of a secret that Joel Embiid showed up to the Philadelphia 76ers' training camp looking far slimmer than in years past after finally being healthy enough in the offseason to focus on training and conditioning rather than injury rehab.

The New York Knicks have maintained their desire to remain under the second tax apron, but it could cost them two of their best players.

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.

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.

Giannis Antetokounmpo has quickly embraced the culture surrounding the Miami Heat, describing the experience of joining the organization as something that has made him feel “alive again.” In an exclusive interview with The Athletic’s Eric Nehm, Antetokounmpo explained what has stood out to him since arriving in Miami, pointing specifically to the team’s togetherness, communication […] The post Giannis Antetokounmpo: “It’s almost like being alive again” appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

Just five minutes into the preseason opener against the Knicks on Monday, 76ers backup center Ariel Hukporti suffered a right leg injury, causing him to leave the game.

SACRAMENTO, CALIFORNIA - OCTOBER 05: Cameron Carr #43 of the Los Angeles Lakers goes in for a slam dunk against the Sacramento Kings in the first half of the preseason game at Golden 1 Center on October 05, 2026 in Sacramento, 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 Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images) | Getty Images The Lake...