Basketball News · LatestYesterday, Oct 8, 2026

The Los Angeles Lakers got their first look at some of their new players this week amid back-to-back preseason games against the Sacramento Kings and Golden State Warriors, their first post-LeBron James roster. And back before training camp began, Lakers head coach JJ Redick made headlines when he suggested that this specific roster fit the […] The post JJ Redick clarifies bold ‘fit’ comment that seemed like shot at LeBron James appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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.

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

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 […]

Tyrese Haliburton played his first game in more than 16 months Wednesday night, helping the Indiana Pacers beat the Minnesota Timberwolves 123-112 in a preseason opener at Iowa State. Haliburton had seven points on 3-of-8 shooting, six assists, two blocks and one steal in 16 minutes. He had been out since tearing his right Achilles in Game 7 of the 2025 NBA Finals. "It's the first game, but it's got to slow down," said Haliburton. "There was just a lot of adrenaline. I was hyped to be out the...

Courtney Williams questioned the discourse after Kelsey Mitchell’s comments about the flak players get for playing on Caitlin Clark’s team. Mitchell made the remarks in her exit interview after the Indiana Fever lost 2-1 to the Las Vegas Aces in the first round.

Altman has decided to retire effective immediately after coaching the Ducks for 16 seasons

After scoring a game-high 17 points on Tuesday, Yaxel Lendeborg credited advice he received from Stephen Curry and Draymond Green, writes Dan Dempster of NBC Sports Bay Area. The rookie forward attacked the paint repeatedly as the Warriors soundly defeated the Lakers for their first preseason victory. “After last game, I texted Steph and Draymond […]

Angel Reese, a ref and the fan reaction that followed the Dream's Game 2 win.

Kyrie Irving hasn’t seen competitive action on a basketball court since he suffered a torn left ACL in March 2025.

The Las Vegas Aces are not expected to have guard Jewell Loyd for Game 2 of the WNBA semifinals against the Golden State Valkyries on Wednesday.