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Marine Johannès said she does not know whether she will return to New York after the Liberty were swept by Atlanta in the semifinals.

NEW YORK, NY - OCTOBER 8: AJ Dybantsa #4 of the Washington Wizards drives to the basket during the game against the New York Knicks during a 2026 NBA Preseason game on October 8, 2026 at Madison Square Garden in New York City, New York. 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 2026 NBAE (Photo by Nathaniel S....

French guard Marine Fauthoux made the most of her opportunities in the Liberty’s semifinal series against the Dream.

The Celtics defeated the Cavaliers 124-113 in their preseason opener in Cleveland on Thursday night. Despite Boston resting eight of their primary rotation players, including Jayson Tatum, Derrick White, and Paul George, the shorthanded Celtics relied on their bench depth and absolute dominance on the glass to hand the Cavaliers a loss. Here are the extended highlights and Celtics box score:

VJ Edgecombe looks strong and Jabari Walker continues his effective play.

Philadelphia 76ers star Joel Embiid shared a lighthearted moment with Tack Fall after two towering basketball players compared their hand sizes. The amusing interaction caught attention on social media, giving NBA fans something to laugh about. The post showed Embiid and Fall measuring their hands against each other, turning a single comparison into an entertaining […] The post Watch 76ers’ Joel Embiid hilariously compare hand sizes with Tacko Fall appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Lakers coach JJ Redick raised eyebrows ahead of media day when he said the Lakers could become a championship-level team this season. Well, the franchise’s superstar echoes that sentiment. When...

It was a bloodbath but the second-year guard and rookie guard were bright spots.

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Angel Reese has never been known for her outside shooting, but the Atlanta Dream star is starting to give defenders a reason to think twice before leaving her wide open. Her improvement has come at an important time, with Atlanta preparing for its first WNBA Finals appearance since 2013.

MIAMI, FL - OCTOBER 10: Bones Hyland #8 of the Minnesota Timberwolves moves the ball during the game against the Miami Heat on October 10, 2026 at Kaseya Center in Miami, Florida. 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 2026 NBAE (Photo by Issac Baldizon/NBAE via Getty Images) | NBAE via Getty Images With th...

The Phoenix Suns defeated the San Antonio Spurs 102-98 at Mortgage Matchup Center on Saturday, October 10, earning their first home victory of the preseason. Phoenix improved to 1-2 in exhibition play and 1-0 at home, while San Antonio fell to 0-2 overall and 0-1 on the road. Luke Kennard led the Suns with 20 […] The post Suns edge Spurs in preseason matchup appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

Atlanta Dream star Angel Reese has 100% trust and confidence in her coach.

Playing alongside Caitlin Clark has its perks, but the spotlight surrounding the Indiana Fever star also comes at a cost. Kelsey Mitchell knows that firsthand, as the 5-foot-8 guard recently opened up about the “flak” players face simply for being her teammates.

As Breanna Stewart walked off the Barclays Center court for the final time this season, she looked out into the crowd and was overcome with emotion.

The Warriors are off to an encouraging start this preseason, and their young rookie is leading the way.

After a year away, Ben Simmons returned to the hardwood on Saturday.

Kings center Maxime Raynaud may have suffered a serious injury to his right knee in Saturday’s preseason game with Golden State, writes Anthony Slater of ESPN. Raynaud was setting a screen on Stephen Curry in an attempt to free up Darius Acuff Jr. late in the second quarter when several players collided (Twitter video link […]

Kings second-year center Maxime Raynaud suffered what appeared to be a serious right knee injury in Saturday's preseason game against the Warriors.

76ers weren't even close in their loss to the Celtics, but they still showed some positive signs of a bright future.

AJ Dybantsa made his second career preseason appearance as the Washington Wizards secured a 114-108 win over the Detroit Pistons in overtime on Saturday night.

PHILADELPHIA, PA - OCTOBER 10: VJ Edgecombe #77 of the Philadelphia 76ers drives to the basket during the game against the Boston Celtics on October 10, 2026 at the Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 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 2026 NBAE (Photo by Jesse D. Garrabrant/NBAE via Getty ...

SAN ANTONIO, TX -MARCH 19: Victor Wembanyama #1 of the San Antonio Spurs is surrounded by teammates after his game winning shot against Phoenix Suns at Frost Bank Center on March 19, 2026 in San Antonio, Texas. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Ronald Cortes/Getty Images) | Getty Images Welcome to the Game Thread. Veterans of the Gam...

Washington Wizards point guard Trae Young and Detroit Pistons guard Daniss Jenkins were both ejected during a preseason clash between the two teams on Saturday night.

LOS ANGELES – While the Los Angeles Lakers are still juggling their rotation in the midst of preseason and training camp, one player who has locked down his spot is sixth-year forward Sandro Mamukelashvili. The Georgian native shined bright during the team’s preseason victory against the Sacramento Kings this past Thursday, showing his versatility and […] The post Why new Lakers forward can’t contain excitement playing with Luka Doncic, Austin Reaves appeared first on ClutchPoints.

The Boston Celtics overwhelmed the Philadelphia 76ers 144-106 at TD Garden on Saturday, October 10, as Paul George made his debut for Boston following his trade from Philadelphia in a deal involving Jaylen Brown. The result came with Philadelphia missing several notable players, including LeBron James, Jaylen Brown and Joel Embiid. Kentavious Caldwell-Pope and Anfernee […] The post Celtics crush 76ers in Paul George’s debut appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

The Atlanta Hawks defeated the Indiana Pacers 119-117 in a preseason game at Gainbridge Fieldhouse on Saturday, October 10, earning a narrow road victory after holding off a late Indiana comeback. Atlanta improved to 2-1 in the preseason and 2-0 away from home, while Indiana fell to 1-1 overall. The Hawks built their advantage through […] The post Hawks edge Pacers in preseason thriller appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

Jayson Tatum is looking forward to building strong chemistry with Paul George as they help the Boston Celtics get through the preseason slate ahead of the 2026-27 NBA season. Tatum is gearing up for the 10th season of his NBA career with the Celtics. He shines as one of the best players in the league, […] The post Celtics’ Jayson Tatum is ‘looking forward’ to playing with Paul George this season appeared first on ClutchPoints.

It remains to be seen whether Walker Kessler (jammed finger) will make his preseason debut for the Lakers on Tuesday. “I would say we’re not committed to that,” Lakers coach JJ Redick said at Lakers practice on Saturday. The Lakers’ new franchise center has missed all three exhibition games after jamming his finger against the...

Jazz big man Kyle Filipowski underwent surgery over the summer to address a herniated disc in his back, president of basketball operations Austin Ainge said at media day on September 28 (Twitter link via team podcaster JP Chunga). Ainge added at the time that Filipowski had been cleared to participate in training camp. “I’m back […]