Basketball News · LatestYesterday, Oct 9, 2026

The Indiana Fever ended one of their most thrilling rides in recent memory with a 3-game loss to the Las Vegas Aces. Where do they go from here?

Here is a blockbuster trade idea that sends Karl-Anthony Towns to the Pelicans while the Knicks land a huge package of players and picks.

WASHINGTON, DC - MARCH 19: Alex Sarr #20 of the Washington Wizards handles the ball against the Detroit Pistons at Capital One Arena on March 19, 2026 in Washington, DC. 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 G Fiume/Getty Images) | Getty Images WASHINGTON — Less than 14 hours after a 111-109 win over the New York Knicks to open prese...

Like the Brooklyn Nets, whose preseason tipped off on Tuesday, the Long Island Nets’ roster is filling up ahead of training camp later this month; and also like the big club, Long Island’s frontcourt includes something the organization values in its development: positional size “I do think positional size is a factor we look at,” Nets general manager Sean Marks said at Media Day. “Sometimes size can make up for some other deficiencies.” That “factor” has quietly become just as big on Long Isl...

Kessler is yet to suit up, but that should change soon.

Tyrese Haliburton says he wishes his relationship with Damian Lillard could be repaired after the Pacers star stole Lillard's Dame Time celebration during the 2023 in-season tournament.

Can Donovan Mitchell be the best player on a championship team?

The NBA is pushing back on reports that the second-apron cap rules are having a negative impact on the non-superstar players.

Stephen A. Smith predicts LeBron James will win his fifth championship with Philadelphia but still rank behind Michael Jordan.

The Lakers’ best interest no longer involve Jeanie Buss. But she doesn’t seem to care.

DETROIT, MICHIGAN - MAY 17: Donovan Mitchell #45 of the Cleveland Cavaliers reacts during the fourth quarter against the Detroit Pistons in Game Seven of the Second Round of the NBA Eastern Conference Playoffs at Little Caesars Arena on May 17, 2026 in Detroit, Michigan. 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 Gregory Shamus/Getty Imag...

Joel Embiid has one simple question: Why me?

CLEVELAND, OHIO - OCTOBER 08: Assistant coach D.J. MacLeay of the Boston Celtics signals to his players during the second half of their preseason game against the Cleveland Cavaliers at Rocket Arena on October 08, 2026 in Cleveland, Ohio. The Celtics defeated the Cavaliers 124-113. 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/G...

Dallas Mavericks star Kyrie Irving is excited to begin playing alongside Cooper Flagg ahead of the 2026-27 season.

JJ Redick could have walked back the championship talk. Instead, the Lakers coach doubled down. Redick said before training camp that he believed Los Angeles could develop into a “championship-level” team this season and that, for the first time in his tenure, the roster pieces truly fit together. Speaking with Sam Amick of The Athletic, […] The post JJ Redick doubles down on Lakers as ‘championship-level’ team appeared first on Hoops Wire.

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NBA commissioner Adam Silver says the proposed NBA Europe competition is attracting substantial interest from potential investors, including established basketball organizations and major European soccer clubs. The NBA is working toward creating a new professional basketball league in Europe, with several of the continent’s largest cities considered potential franchise markets. During an interview with CNBC, […] The post Adam Silver reveals massive financial interest in NBA Europe franchises ...

The NBA’s proposed European basketball competition could face a delay if negotiations with EuroLeague fail to produce an agreement. According to Donatas Urbonas of BasketNews, NBA Europe could begin operating in 2028 rather than 2027 if the NBA ultimately decides to establish an entirely separate competition. The league continues targeting a 2027 launch, but the […] The post NBA Europe launch could be pushed back to 2028 appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

Angel Reese continues to prove her doubters wrong, bringing elite defense, relentless energy, and star power to the Atlanta Dream. Angel Reese might be one of the most criticized players in basketball, but at some point, her haters are going to have to give her credit. The Atlanta Dream star has become one of the…

NBA commissioner Adam Silver remains optimistic that the league can reach an agreement with EuroLeague despite recent disagreements over the future of European basketball. Speaking to CNBC in Macao, where the Houston Rockets and Dallas Mavericks opened the 2026 NBA China Games, Silver dismissed suggestions that negotiations had reached a particularly difficult stage. “It’s like […] The post Adam Silver confident NBA will reach agreement with EuroLeague appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

The Detroit Pistons reportedly could have their sights set on adding a dynamic and accomplished guard to play alongside Cade Cunningham.

Put Antetokounmpo on the team that played at the fastest pace in the league last season and good things will happen.

With their season on the line Friday night, the Liberty are moving past the controversial end to their Game 2 overtime loss to the Dream.

Chiney Ogwumike believes the Indiana Fever have something special in Caitlin Clark and Kelsey Mitchell. Her message to the front office is simple: keep them together and build a better team around them. The former WNBA star, now an ESPN analyst, made the case during a conversation with Malika Andrews, calling Clark and Mitchell the […]

Here are five reasons the Lakers should be worried despite their 2-1 preseason record, with big problems already showing up before the season.

Duke's Dame Sarr and Alabama's Brandon Garrison were also among the players who stood out. Here is what you need to know from Thursday's exhibition games

The Los Angeles Lakers honored legendary public-address announcer Lawrence Tanter

Houston Rockets star Kevin Durant was apparently taken by surprise when his former teammate Russell Westbrook announced his retirement from the NBA this August.

With a growing demand for more physical gameplay in the league, players are adding significant muscle mass to their bodies. Last season, it was Victor Wembanyama. This year, it is Tyrese Haliburton. The Indiana Pacers guard is back on the basketball court after missing an entire season, and he has used his recovery time to […] The post Haliburton’s 25-pound transformation since Achilles injury has him super jacked for Pacers now appeared first on ClutchPoints.

As the Dallas Mavericks opened their 2026-27 NBA preseason with a 135-117 loss to the Houston Rockets on Friday in China, star guard Kyrie Irving’s recent comments about Cooper Flagg may have provided some clarity regarding his future with the franchise amid potential trade speculation. Speaking with Grant Afseth of Dallas Sports Journal, Irving praised […] The post Did Kyrie Irving shut down all Mavericks trade rumors with latest Cooper Flagg take? appeared first on ClutchPoints.