Basketball News · LatestYesterday, Oct 9, 2026

Former Los Angeles Lakers guard Nick Young revealed that he tried to confront D’Angelo Russell after the controversial video leak involving his then-girlfriend, Iggy Azalea, in 2016. During an appearance on Shannon Sharpe’s “Club Shay Shay” podcast, Young explained that security prevented him from entering the Lakers’ arena to confront Russell. “I tried to get […] The post Nick Young admits trying to fight D’Angelo Russell appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

Giannis Antetokounmpo scored 18 points as the Miami Heat defeated the New Orleans Pelicans 128-118 at Kaseya Center on Thursday, October 8, to improve to 2-0 in the preseason. Miami overcame a third-quarter collapse and a late deficit before pulling away in the fourth quarter. The Heat outscored New Orleans 35-22 in the final period […] The post Giannis Antetokounmpo leads Heat to preseason win over Pelicans appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

Joel Embiid speaks on the viral story about LeBron James allegedly shouting at him for arriving late to the 76ers' practice.

Joel Embiid said a recent report about LeBron James getting on him about being late to practice "never happened" and caused him to wonder why he was targeted.

The 2026 WNBA MVP voting results show an interesting trend, particularly involving Caitlin Clark.

The Heat made a handful of minor transactions on Thursday night, per Anthony Chiang of The Miami Herald (Twitter links). After waiving Lester Quinones and J’Vonne Hadley, the Heat signed and immediately waived Dennis Smith Jr., then signed Gabe Madsen and Kylor Kelley. All five players are/were on Exhibit 10 contracts and could eventually be […]

Austin Reaves is back.

When the Nets used the No. 8 pick on Dëmin a year ago, many mocked the selection and accused them of fumbling their future.

The San Antonio Spurs opened their 2026 preseason with a 123-116 loss to the Atlanta Hawks on Thursday at Frost Bank Center, surrendering a 19-point first-quarter lead before Atlanta rallied for the road victory. San Antonio led 39-20 after the opening period, but the Hawks responded with a 42-point second quarter to cut the deficit […] The post Spurs fall to Hawks after blowing 19-point lead in preseason opener appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

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Joel Embiid made his preseason debut on Thursday, as the Philadelphia 76ers visited the Brooklyn Nets at Barclays Center. The 76ers won their first assignment against the New York Knicks at Xfinity Mobile Arena on Monday. There was a scary moment in the first quarter when Embiid fell to the floor after Mo Wagner pushed […] The post 76ers fans can breathe after scary Joel Embiid, Jaylen Brown collision appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Jordan Clarkson averaged a career-low 17.8 minutes per game with the Knicks last season and occasionally fell out of Mike Brown’s rotation, but the veteran guard didn’t take any meetings or field any offers from rival suitors as a free agent during the offseason, writes Stefan Bondy of The New York Post. “It was pretty […]

The Jazz have signed Mohamed Wague, the team announced in a press release. A Bronx native who started his college career playing juco ball in Pennsylvania, Wague had relatively modest roles with West Virginia, Alabama and Oklahoma from 2022-25. However, the 6’10” forward/center was a full-time starter for the Sooners as a senior last season, […]

Porzingis is still away from the team, with Kerr failing to shed much light.

AJ Dybantsa made his preseason debut with the Washington Wizards on Thursday, helping his new team secure a 111-109 road win over the defending champions New York Knicks at Madison Square Garden. The Wizards opened their preseason campaign with a victory, while the Knicks fell to 0-2. Washington built a late fourth-quarter cushion before holding […] The post AJ Dybantsa makes debut as Wizards edge Knicks appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

The Los Angeles Lakers moved to 2-1 this preseason with Thursday's 114-110 victory over the Sacramento Kings.

Matt Barnes told Steve Ballmer to change the Clippers’ name when he bought the team in 2014. Everybody laughed at Barnes, but he thinks the franchise is cursed and the idea might be worth revisiting following the salary cap scandal. Matt Barnes told Steve Ballmer to change the Clippers’ name when he bought the team...

Miami Heat head coach Erik Spoelstra remains confident in Klay Thompson’s shooting ability, emphasizing the defensive attention the veteran guard continues to command. Spoelstra discussed how Thompson and Giannis Antetokounmpo create different challenges for opposing defenses, pointing to their established reputations as two of the NBA’s most difficult players to guard. “You have two players […] The post Erik Spoelstra has no concerns about Klay Thompson appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

The Golden State Warriors still have no timetable for when Kristaps Porzingis will return to the lineup. "I'll reach out to KP today and check in with him, but nothing new to report," said coach Steve Kerr on Thursday. General manager Mike Dunleavy Jr. said last month that Porzingis will be out indefinitely due to a "health issue." Al Horford also reiterated Thursday that he has no updates on Porzingis' health. "We just don't have much information," Horford said. "So, I think for us it's just...

The 2026-27 NBA season hasn’t even begun yet, and there’s already trade rumors blowing. At the forefront of the rumors are the defending champion New York Knicks who might have some major decisions to make in the wake of potential contract extensions for Karl-Anthony Towns and Josh Hart. But are potential trade talks on the […] The post Knicks rumors: ClutchPoints insider clarifies all Karl-Anthony Towns, Josh Hart trade buzz appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Las Vegas Aces center A'ja Wilson has won a record fifth WNBA Most Valuable Player award for the 2026 season, becoming the first player in league history to win three straight MVPs.

Jeanie Buss’ agreement to remain in charge of the Lakers came with more protection than was previously known. A legal filing in the ongoing Buss family dispute revealed details of a side agreement Buss reached with Mark Walter when he acquired control of the franchise in 2025, according to Front Office Sports. Under the agreement, […] The post Jeanie Buss had five-year Lakers governor protection in side deal with Mark Walter appeared first on Hoops Wire.

LeBron James, who joined the 76ers this summer, had 10 points, five assists and four rebounds in the first half of his debut with Philadelphia.

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.

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.

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

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.

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The nine-time All-Star will return to the court more than 19 months tearing his left ACL — and some 10 months after a previously undisclosed calf strain.

Karl-Anthony Towns and the New York Knicks are still far apart on agreeing to a contract extension, according to Chris Haynes. Haynes said that Towns is willing to take less money to get an extension signed. Towns is currently eligible for a four-year, $276 million extension. "Karl-Anthony Towns is willing to take less, but they're nowhere close to that ... the Knicks have offered four years, $200 million. And Karl-Anthony Towns, his representation, they're not going for that right now. "So t...