Basketball News · LatestYesterday, Oct 6, 2026

The NBA continues to inch closer to expansion, with recent news providing a big update about one of the two potential new teams.

Dan Dakich admits being a huge fan of four-time All-Star Kelsey Mitchell.

Caitlin Cooper of Basketball She Wrote joins to preview the Indiana Pacers, including Tyrese Haliburton's return, Ivica Zubac's fit, and Andrew Nembhard's development. They examine how Indiana's playing style could evolve, questions about the bench and health, and the path back to contention in the Eastern Conference. Read and support Caitlin's work at ⁠Basketball She Wrote⁠: 0:29 - Looking back at last season 3:09 - Andrew Nembhard's development and role alongside Haliburton 9:14 - Ivica Zub...

LAS VEGAS, NV - JULY 16: Sergio De Larrea #55 of the Dallas Mavericks looks on during the game against the Oklahoma City Thunder during the 2026 NBA Summer League game on July 16, 2026 at the Thomas & Mack Center 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/N...

How could the changes aimed at circumventing tanking likely affect on-court outcomes this season?

In a wide-open league, why not Boston?

BOULDER, COLORADO - OCTOBER 4: Lonnie Walker IV #4 of the Denver Nuggets is guarded by Blake Hinson #25 of the Utah Jazz in the second half in a preseason game at CU Event Center on October 4, 2026 in Boulder, Colorado. 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 Dustin Bradford/Getty Images) | Getty Images For the past 6 months, every con...

DETROIT, MI - APRIL 8: Ryan Rollins #13 of the Milwaukee Bucks handles the ball during the game against the Detroit Pistons on April 8, 2026 at Little Caesars Arena in Detroit, Michigan. 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 Brian Sevald/NBAE via Getty Images) | NBAE via Getty Images As...

The NBA could continue with the launch of NBA Europe even if its negotiations with EuroLeague fail to produce an agreement. While discussions with EuroLeague shareholders continue, preparations for the NBA’s new European competition are moving forward separately. NBA Europe is targeted for the 2027-28 season and is expected to feature 16 teams. Under the […] The post NBA Europe expected to proceed without EuroLeague agreement appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

Byron Scott challenged Luka Doncic to become a committed two-way player now that the Lakers unquestionably belong to him.

KAT and the Knicks are far apart on extension talks. ESPN insiders break down each side, plus project where this saga is headed.

Dan Dakich laughs at how black athletes like A’ja Wilson have a thin level of patience.

Raven Johnson's rookie season did not always go according to plan, but two of Indiana's biggest stars made sure she knew exactly how they felt.

Sophie Cunningham emerged as a legitimate Sixth Player of the Year candidate for Indiana, but the final voting wasn't remotely close.

Illinois is the favorite to win the Big Ten after reaching the Final Four for the first time since 2005 last season

WNBA Commissioner Cathy Engelbert is preparing to leave the league after more than seven years at the helm. Her tenure brought historic growth, higher salaries and major expansion, but also criticism from players over officiating, communication, safety and labor issues. Her successor will inherit both momentum and unresolved challenges.

When Jalen Duren finally agreed to the Detroit Pistons' five-year, $200 million offer, the 2026 offseason's final starting-caliber free agent was officially off the board.

There's no such thing as a risk-free NBA transaction. Every trade and free-agent acquisition comes with downsides, but a few deals from the 2026 offseason just have more disaster potential than others.

We've reached the point in the NBA offseason where attention shifts from tracking transactions to assessing how all those moves might change the balance of power in the league.

Atlanta Dream blame a short turnaround for closing seats, and fans are not buying it.

Luka Doncic felt great on his return and loved what he saw from his Lakers teammates in their preseason opener against the Kings.

This season, Royce White showed up to an Indiana Fever game while wearing a long blond wig. Enes Kanter Freedom, in a shirt that defined the word “Woman,” got into a yelling match with an opposing player at another Fever game. Indiana Attorney General Todd Rokita — not wearing a wig — and Riley Gaines posted a video together inside Gainbridge Fieldhouse, essentially rehearsing a political ad before taking in an Aug. 28 Fever game. They all showed up to be part of a circus, not to enjoy a WNBA ga

The Mohegan Tribe made the Sun the first Native American-owned franchise in pro sports. Fans say the team’s move to Houston echoes centuries of erasure and displacement

The New York Knicks played their first game since being crowned NBA Champions back in June. This game was of much lesser significance, but it is the start of the Knicks’ attempt at becoming the first back-to-back champions since the Golden State Warriors in 2017 and 2018. Up first on the docket, both in the […] The post Mike Brown shows LeBron James respect for making it to 24th NBA season appeared first on ClutchPoints.

The Fever superstar revealed that one fan actually approached her with a sonogram to sign.

Houston Rockets guard Reed Sheppard poses for a photo during Rockets Media Day in Houston, Tuesday, Sept. 22, 2026. (Photo by Brett Coomer/Houston Chronicle via Getty Images) Reed Sheppard was pretty good last year for the Houston Rockets, don’t get it twisted. Was he great on defense? Far from it. But the Rockets were better when Reed was on the floor, and the numbers back that up. Houston was 17-4 when Sheppard was in the starting lineup. That made them 35-26 when he wasn’t, which boils dow...

Doyel: Fever fans discuss Kelsey Mitchell, Colts fans discuss wins, Pacers fans discuss hope, but Purdue's Dick the Bruiser steals the show. As usual.

Ben Simmons could be on his way to becoming a starter for the Sacramento Kings after reportedly making a strong impression during training camp. Marc J. Spears said Monday that Simmons has been one of the standout performers in Sacramento and could move into the starting lineup within the first month of the season. “I’ve […] The post Ben Simmons could become Kings starter appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

Here's the full WNBA schedule for Oct. 4, including game times, TV channels, scores and how to stream.

Chicago Sky rookie Sydney Taylor will play more basketball in January after signing a multi-year deal with Unrivaled.