Basketball News · LatestYesterday, Oct 8, 2026

Although Vegas is on to the Spurs this year.

Chris DeMarco praised Marine Fauthoux after she scored 20 points and hit multiple clutch shots in New York's overtime loss to Atlanta.

Azzi Fudd will join the exclusive list on Nov. 8 against Iowa.

Longtime Michigan State coach Tom Izzo knows that some think his roster-building strategy is outdated in today's college basketball, but he applies another term to the approach.

Miami Heat star Giannis Antetokounmpo offered some insight into how he views himself historically while speaking to some young ballers at a basketball camp in South Florida.

Hammon: “All the experience, all the records, all the championships- they don’t carry over” The post Aces comeback falls short in Game 2 of the WNBA Semifinals appeared first on The IX Sports.

No WNBA backcourt has ever been, and may never be, as special as the Indiana Fever‘s Caitlin Clark and Kelsey Mitchell.Clark and Mitchell set records as a duo, with both averaging more than 20 points per game. They are also up as MVP candidates after their historic season together.After a disappointing first-round exit in the […] The post Caitlin Clark Sent Strong Kelsey Mitchell Offseason Message to Fever appeared first on HEAVY.

This preseason, the NBA and its officials released their Points of Emphasis for the 2026-27 season and one of the most-discussed sections was off-arm push-offs by offensive players. A move popularized by some of the league’s most dynamic offensive players, like Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Jaylen Brown, has become one of the more natural moves in modern basketball, as polarizing as it is. League officials are beginning to crack down on the space it creates and, most importantly, the disadvanta...

The New Orleans Pelicans have spent years searching for a defensive anchor who can turn the paint into a place opponents would rather avoid. Yves Missi might finally provide the answer, though the expectations surrounding the young center have grown considerably since starring for Cameroon this summer. Zion Williamson has experienced the difference firsthand during […] The post Why Zion Williamson, Pelicans believe Yves Missi can become next Hakeem Olajuwon-level DPOY appeared first on Clutch...

Caitlin Clark’s long-term future with the Indiana Fever has become one of the biggest talking points around the franchise. After averaging 22.

The Dream's Not Dead! The post Dream Scenario: How Atlanta Moved to Cusp of 2026 WNBA Finals appeared first on Ballislife.com.

Many of the NBA’s highest-paid players are on contracts considered maximum-salary deals, but the 2026/27 salaries for those players vary significantly depending on when the player signed his contract and how much NBA experience he has. That’s why, for example, Stephen Curry will earn nearly $22MM more than Tyrese Maxey in ’26/27 despite both players […]

Here is why Kel’el Ware’s hot preseason has him looking like an MIP candidate and a possible long-term starter for the rebuilding Bucks.

Angel Reese and Caitlin Clark have been inseparable throughout their careers. From their epic college rivalry to sharing the spotlight in the WNBA, their rivalry has rarely lacked spicy moments. Clark and Reese have made major strides early in their careers. Both have had productive seasons, establishing themselves as All-Stars and helping lead their teams […]

After a blockbuster summer for his team, 2026 NBA Draft pick Labaron Philon is eager to learn and prove himself in his rookie season for the Sixers.

She's making it very clear today.

Caitlin Clark said she will consider the Fever's roster before signing a new contract through the new EPIC provision in the latest collective bargaining agreement.

Austin Reaves knows how to get Luka Doncic fired up and he’s willing to go to extreme lengths to ensure the Lakers superstar plays well. Reaves has thought about hiring fans to talk trash to Doncic throughout games in order to awaken the Slovenian beast inside. Los Angeles Lakers guard Austin Reaves gestures as he...

The Los Angeles Lakers are going to look quite different during the 2026-27 season with LeBron James no longer on the roster and a number of new faces arriving.

SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA - OCTOBER 06: Adou Thiero #1 of the Los Angeles Lakers passes around Yaxel Lendeborg #1 of the Golden State Warriors during their preseason game at Chase Center on October 06, 2026 in San Francisco, 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 Ezra Shaw/Getty Images) | Getty Images Through two preseason...

The Dallas Mavericks made a huge move early in Masai Ujiri’s tenure as president of the team by getting rid of longtime head coach Jason Kidd. Now, Dallas Mavericks owner Patrick Dumont is weighing in on what occurred. In an interview with Christian Clark for The Athletic, Dumont backed Ujiri in his decision to part […] The post How Patrick Dumont responded to question about parting ways with Jason Kidd appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Oklahoma City Thunder All-Star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is entering his ninth season and says he’s better than he’s ever been, ahead of the upcoming season. With a deep 2026-27 Thunder roster poised to compete for another championship, Gilgeous-Alexander didn’t hesitate to address the ‘foul merchant’ moniker once again, a narrative that still follows him despite back-to-back MVP […] The post Thunder’s Shai Gilgeous-Alexander drops mic on foul merchant ‘social media narratives’ going hard after...

Strength and physicality haven’t been the Brooklyn Nets’ calling cards under general manager Sean Marks. That could change following the team’s 2026 offseason. The Nets added substantial size this summer, acquiring three-time All-Star Julius Randle (255 pounds), free agent center Moe Wagner (255 pounds) and No. 28 pick Joshua Jefferson (250 pounds). Day’Ron Sharpe (268 pounds) […] The post ‘Night and day’ roster shift could be game-changer for Nets this season appeared first on ClutchPoints.

They're making the argument.

New York will watch the Knicks play basketball inside the Garden for the first time since they waved them goodbye after the Game 4 win over the Spurs and before they hoisted the Larry O’B back in Texas. The MSG faithful will have to wait a couple of weeks for the unveiling of the banner(s?), […]

Angel Reese got away with one. At least, that’s what the broadcast announcer thought. In overtime Wednesday night, with the Atlanta Dream and New York Liberty duking it out all game, Breanna Stewart tried to make a move, and Reese appeared to hook her arm. The whistle never came, making that which was patently obvious […]

OKLAHOMA CITY, OKLAHOMA - MAY 30: Shai Gilgeous-Alexander #2 of the Oklahoma City Thunder handles the ball against Stephon Castle #5 of the San Antonio Spurs during Game Seven of the NBA Western Conference Finals at Paycom Center on May 30, 2026 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. 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 Christian Petersen/Gett...

BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS - SEPTEMBER 28: Jayson Tatum #0 and Paul George #13 of the Boston Celtics pose for photos during Boston Celtics Media Day at Auerbach Center on September 28, 2026 in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Maddie Meyer/Getty Images) | Getty Images Celtics basketball, how we’ve missed you. It’s been a long, strange offseason, so it feels good to turn the page and learn about a new team and, maybe more fittingly, a new era. I love preseason because it’s the first real look at whe...

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With their lease at American Airlines Center set to expire in 2031, the Mavericks would like to move into a new arena for the 2031/32 season, but there’s still no timeline for when construction might begin on a new building, writes Christian Clark of The Athletic. As the Mavs look into the former site of […]