Basketball News · LatestYesterday, Oct 7, 2026

Wherever LeBron James goes, drama follows.

Three biggest storylines for the two WNBA Playoff Semifinal matchups.

Atlanta Dream star Jordin Canada played in three NCAA tournaments with UCLA under coach Cori Close. Watch her full March Madness highlights from 2016-18 here.

The 2025-26 NBA season delivered fans with plenty of storylines, especially with a highly talented rookie class featuring future stars like Cooper Flagg, Dylan Harper, and VJ Edgecombe. As the NBA prepares for the start of the 2026-27 season on October 20, the spotlight is on talents like Harper and Edgecombe taking the next step […] The post Dylan Harper, VJ Edgecombe among breakout candidates who could swing 2026-27 NBA title race appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Los Angeles Lakers head coach JJ Redick made some preseason headlines with commentary about the roster at his opening press conference. His quote suggested that this is the first time in his three seasons as the head coach that the roster actually fits together, seemingly a shot at the previous two rosters built by general […]

Hardy believes Dončić ‘has always been a great leader’ but is even better this year

LeBron James pushed back on Mike Breen's story about him and Joel Embiid on social media.

Another controversy seems to be brewing in the WNBA, as Kelsey Mitchell’s latest statement about the Fever fanbase continues to swirl on social media. The Indiana Fever guard has completed her one-year deal with the franchise and is now an unrestricted free agent.

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Ball security, free throws, and the center rotation headline what to watch as Phoenix continues its preseason.

The Indiana Fever’s season is over. The Las Vegas Aces knocked them out of the playoffs in three games, and that ended a run Fever fans hoped would last longer.

After Oklahoma City Thunder head coach Mark Daigneault highlighted rookie Aday Mara’s growth ahead of their preseason opener against the New Orleans Pelicans, fellow first-round pick Bennett Stirtz thrived in Tuesday’s 116-110 loss. Stirtz led the shorthanded Thunder, playing without most of their starters and members of Daigneault’s rotation, with a team-high 15 points on […] The post How Mark Daigneault identified Thunder rookie’s ‘best day’ after preseason debut appeared first on ClutchPoi...

Technically, the New Orleans Pelicans opened the Jamahl Mosley era with a preseason win. Nothing except the lack of quit in the comeback win (116-110) should have made anyone comfortable. Well, maybe those Zion Williamson three-pointers should be a talking point, but the halftime score (67-52) against the Oklahoma City Thunder reserves received the most […] The post Early Pelicans overreactions signal need to make trade to avoid Western Conference basement fate appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Washington Wizards forward Anthony Davis is on the last year of his current contract. While it was known that serious negotiations wouldn’t begin until after the 2026-27 season, it’s also likely that he will not get a maximum contract, according to David Aldridge and Joshua Robbins of The Athletic. Here is a snippet from their […]

Obviously it’s just an open practice and a very small sample, but Hezonja looked pretty lively in the clips from the Cavs’ scrimmage. SI thinks he could already have a real rotation role, possibly around 15-20 minutes a night, because he gives Cleveland a bigger wing who can actually create some offense and play both forward spots. he hasn’t played an NBA game since 2019-20. submitted by /u/Left_Dance_8954 [link] [comments]

With Kristaps Porzingis sidelined indefinitely by a health issue, Warriors coach Steve Kerr is looking at lineups with projected backup center Al Horford in a starting role. Alternatively, he’s looked at smaller lineups with Draymond Green in the middle. However, Kerr would prefer to keep Horford on the second unit while also limiting Green’s minutes […]

NBA commissioner Adam Silver is still aiming to bring a new league to Europe in the near future.

Is Tony Stubblefield a candidate for Oregon's head coach opening? Here's what to know of the interim coach after Dana Altman's retirement:

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Philadelphia 76ers coach Nick Nurse suggested LeBron James could see some time at the 5 to help compensate for Ariel Hukporti's season-ending Achilles tear.

Relive Duke's 2025 March Madness run with every single Cooper Flagg shot from the tournament. Flagg led the Blue Devils to the Final Four, averaging 19.5 points, 7.8 rebounds, and 4.8 assists per game over 5 appearances.

Here is a Suns-Bucks trade idea swapping Tyler Herro for Jalen Green, but one side should be much quicker to say yes.

The New York Liberty will look for answers after falling 92-82 to the Atlanta Dream in Game 1 of their WNBA playoff semifinal series. The Dream’s defense suffocated the Liberty throughout the game, forcing 21 turnovers that Atlanta turned into 32 points. The third quarter was particularly rough for Liberty, who coughed up nine turnovers […]

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The Chicago Bulls are ready to start anew. They get their first chance to begin their rebuilding stage on Wednesday against the Phoenix Suns in their first preseason game at the United Center. In anticipation, the team put out a hype video encouraging fans to bring their friends. Tell a friend Bulls basketball is back […] The post Bulls coach Tiago Splitter challenges young players while predicting plenty of ‘mistakes’ appeared first on ClutchPoints.

After San Antonio Spurs All-Star Victor Wembanyama addressed his stance on sports betting endorsements, he’s allegedly refusing to give exclusive interviews to any American outlet outside of 60 Minutes. Wembanyama reportedly doesn’t want to talk about losing to the New York Knicks in the 2026 NBA Finals. After addressing the disappointing loss at media, he’s […] The post Spurs’ Victor Wembanyama’s alleged blackball of US media besides 60 Minutes has ESPN insider rolling eyes appeared first on...

The Chicago Bulls kick things off with their first preseason game against the Phoenix Suns on Wednesday. It’s also the coming-out party for Caleb Wilson, the rookie sensation expected to carry the Bulls back from the brink. Before tip-off, Wilson took time out to post a simple message on social media. A message that will […] The post Caleb Wilson shares message that will get Bulls fans hyped for preseason appeared first on ClutchPoints.

On Wednesday evening, the Indiana Pacers will hit the floor for their first preseason game of the upcoming season against the Minnesota Timberwolves. This game will mark the return of point guard Tyrese Haliburton to the lineup for his first game action since tearing his Achilles in Game 7 of the NBA Finals in 2025. […] The post Pacers star Tyrese Haliburton’s awesome gesture ahead of first game in almost 16 months appeared first on ClutchPoints.

To say that new Portland Trail Blazers owner Tom Dundon’s tenure has been off to a rocky start would be a bit of an understatement. The latest source of contention amongst the fanbase stems from the ongoing drama regarding renovations and a new lease for the Blazers home arena, the Moda Center. In a recent […] The post Blazers owner Tom Dundon called out for alleged AI letter to season ticket holders amid Moda Center drama appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Take-Two’s NBA title has yet again raised consumer backlash. But will anything change for the better?