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Derrick White is poised to improve his offensive efficiency this season. | NBAE via Getty Images There’s nothing quite like basketball season. Turning on the TV whenever we want and marveling as the best players in the world put on a show is a treat. Watching the Celtics play never gets old, and each season brings a new flavor. This year is particularly intriguing, for obvious reasons, as they enter a new era with Just the Jay. Here are 10 things I’m looking forward to as the action begins to...

Mobley’s outlook this season may have more to do with those around him.

Another solid early outing for the young Memphis star.

Oklahoma City got worse, and it still might not matter

CLEVELAND, OHIO - APRIL 08: Evan Mobley #4 celebrates with James Harden #1 of the Cleveland Cavaliers during player introductions before the game against the Atlanta Hawks at Rocket Arena on April 08, 2026 in Cleveland, Ohio. 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 Jason Miller/Getty Images) | Getty Images The Cleveland Cavaliers had o...

While Dalton Knecht's time with the Lakers seems to be coming to an end, two deadlines this month could serve as the deciding factors.

Congratulations to all the procrastinators waiting to name their fantasy basketball teams until just before the start of the 2026-27 NBA season. You have delayed your decision long enough to pull one from this list.

Life as an NBA player is a constant cycle of success and skepticism.

They have the comfort of winning a championship, forever immortalized no matter what happens this season.

Zaccharie Risacher told Fadeaway World that focusing on his game and blocking outside noise helps him manage enormous expectations.

Although it's only preseason, it appears that Kevin Durant and Ja Morant have already emerged as potential trade candidates.

I think I think some thoughts about Wizards rookie AJ Dybantsa. | Getty Images With a hat tip to OG NFL writer Peter King, and to Bill Simmons and the crew at Grantland and The Ringer, and to Zach Lowe, and to Eric Koreen, and to the legion of writers I’m ripping off with this format, here are 10 things I think I think about this year’s Washington Wizards: Trae Young will lead the NBA in assists per game for just the second time in his career. Young’s been a genius-level passer throughout his...

The NBA rarely stagnates for long, but the 2026 offseason produced the kind of movement that can redraw the league in a matter of weeks. Giannis Antetokounmpo is now in Miami, LeBron James and Jaylen Brown have joined Philadelphia, LaMelo Ball is running the show in Minnesota, and Ja Morant has landed in Portland. Those […] The post NBA Odds: 4 New-Look Teams to Watch in 2026-27 appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

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The Spurs suit up for their first preseason game.

Here's the full WNBA schedule for Oct. 7, including game times, TV channels, scores and how to stream.

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Braiden Bell’s attorney still wants the Trail Blazers to give him the broadcast job. He also has a message about what could happen if they don’t. Speaking with Craig Carton of OutKick, Arnie Herz said reinstatement remains his priority after Portland hired Bell as its television play-by-play announcer, then fired him hours later over offensive […] The post Braiden Bell’s attorney says Blazers firing could cost them ‘a boatload of money’ appeared first on Hoops Wire.

A fan recently went too far while talking to Minnesota Timberwolves star Jonathan Kuminga, giving the NBA player the NSFW nickname “Kumbucket.” He appeared to be leaving an arena when a fan yelled the nickname at him. Kuminga did not back down, directly saying, “Whoever said that, I’m gonna come find you and slap you,” […] The post Timberwolves’ Jonathan Kuminga threatens to slap fan for calling him NSFW nickname appeared first on ClutchPoints.

ATLANTA, GA - DECEMBER 19: Luke Kornet #7 of the San Antonio Spurs dunks the ball during the game against the Atlanta Hawks on December 19, 2025 at State Farm Arena in Atlanta, Georgia. 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 Adam Hagy/NBAE via Getty Images) | NBAE via Getty Images We are...

Blazers Damian Lillard’s scoring was encouraging. His ability to get past defenders may have been the better sign. That was among the observations from Elias Esquivel of Blazers on SI⁠ after Portland’s 123-118 preseason-opening win over the short-handed Warriors on Wednesday. Lillard scored 15 points, while Deni Avdija led the Blazers with 23 on 9-of-13 […] The post NBA Notes: Blazers, Deni Avdija, Warriors, Brandon Williams, Bulls appeared first on Hoops Wire.

Kyrie Irving says he was close to returning in December 2025 until an injury setback pushed back his timeline by eight weeks.

Atlanta Dream (30-14, 15-5 Eastern Conference) at New York Liberty (26-18, 13-7 Eastern Conference)New York; Friday, 7:30 p. EDTWNBA PLAYOFFS SEMIFINALS: Dream lead series 2-0BOTTOM LINE: The Atlanta Dream look to clinch the series over the New York Liberty in game three of the WNBA playoffs semifinals.

OKLAHOMA CITY — After an impressive NBA on the first leg of a back-to-back, Oklahoma City Thunder rookie Aday Mara finished with 22 points on a perfect 10-for-10 shooting against the Milwaukee Bucks. Mara continues to impress head coach Mark Daigneault, who pinpointed what stood out most in a 128-126 loss to the Bucks on […] The post Why Aday Mara’s perfect night is a sign of trust in Thunder rookie appeared first on ClutchPoints.

The Los Angeles Lakers overhauled their roster this offseason, as they got their first opportunity to fully build around Luka Doncic after their bombshell trade for him in February 2025. They lost four of their consistent starters last season in LeBron James, Marcus Smart, Rui Hachimura, and Deandre Ayton, so it will be interesting to […] The post 1 Lakers player in danger of losing starting job in 2026-27 training camp appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Forgive me for the early preview, but since this matchup between the Houston Rockets and Dallas Mavericks is tipping off at 7am CT, I figured it would be best to get this out there the day before. The game is starting at an ungodly hour for Central Time denizens because it’s taking place in Macau, […]

The Wolves’ second preseason game did not go as well as the first, as Minnesota fell to the Pacers

Baron Davis believes Jaylen Brown’s impressive Philadelphia 76ers debut showed that the veteran forward spent the offseason addressing the parts of his game that previously gave him problems in the playoffs. Brown made his Philadelphia debut Monday night after arriving from the Boston Celtics and led the 76ers to a 120-97 preseason victory over the […] The post Baron Davis says Jaylen Brown learned from playoff struggles appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

Veronica Burton hit a deep 3-pointer that put Golden State ahead with 41 seconds left and converted two free throws in the closing seconds, and the Valkyries held off the Las Vegas Aces 83-81 on Wednesday night for a 2-0 lead in the WNBA semifinal series.

The NBA’s proposed European competition continues attracting interest from potential investors, with some franchises expected to command valuations reaching $1 billion. Eric Menell, global co-head of sports at JPMorgan, discussed the financial expectations surrounding the project during Sportico’s Invest London event. “I have the highest degree of confidence we will hit $1 billion for franchises […] The post NBA Europe franchises could reach $1 billion valuations appeared first on TalkBasket....