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INDIANAPOLIS, IN - OCTOBER 10: Onyeka Okongwu #17 of the Atlanta Hawks shoots the ball during the game against the Indiana Pacers during a preseason game on October 10, 2026 at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis, Indiana. 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 Luther Schlaifer/NBAE vi...

LeBron James debuted a new free throw routine against Brooklyn and converted all eight attempts in his first preseason appearance.

Debating top-10-star status has become a rite of passage for NBA fandom.

Angel Reese is making sure her Atlanta Dream teammates get to enjoy the rewards of a breakthrough season. Following Atlanta's semifinal sweep, Reese treated her teammates to a celebration dinner at Sei Less in New York City. The group had plenty to celebrate, and they apparently weren't in a hurry to call it a night.

Jemele Hill continues to call out fans for criticizing Angel Reese. The three-time All-Star helped lead the Atlanta Dream to their fourth WNBA Finals berth after sweeping the New York Liberty in the WNBA Semifinals. Reese relished the moment of clinching a Finals berth, saying she had manifested the achievement in a tweet she posted

WNBA legend Tina Charles raved about Angel Reese’s impact on the finals-bound Atlanta Dream. In a video released on Monday by NBC and Peacock’s WNBA X handle, Charles called Reese fearless and said her on-court traits were exactly what the Dream needed to advance.

BRIGHTON, MA - SEPTEMBER 28: Jayson Tatum #0 of the Boston Celtics poses for a portrait during NBA media day on September 28, 2026 at the Auerbach Center in Brighton, Massachusetts. 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 Brian Babineau/NBAE via Getty Images) | NBAE via Getty Images Inter...

Former NBA All-Star DeMarcus Cousins has discussed how changes in defensive strategies made life increasingly difficult for traditional centers, particularly when teams began switching defenders on nearly every possession. Cousins explained that the growing use of defensive switching forced big men to guard much quicker perimeter players, including some of the league’s most dangerous scorers. […] The post DeMarcus Cousins details why NBA’s defensive changes frustrated him appeared first on Ta...

Why Angel Reese’s fearless edge could swing the WNBA Finals for the Dream.

IOWA CITY, IOWA- MARCH 21: Head coach Maureen Magarity of the Holy Cross Crusaders during the first half against the UT Martin Skyhawks during their First Four match-up in the 2024 NCAA Division 1 Womens Basketball Championship at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on March 21, 2024 in Iowa City, Iowa. (Photo by Matthew Holst/Getty Images) | Getty Images It’s August 2024. Maureen Magarity and the Holy Cross Crusaders are coming off back-to-back Patriot League championships and NCAA Tournament appearances, ...

Tim Duncan of the San Antonio Spurs shouts instruction to teammates late in the game against the Seattle SuperSonics at the Alamodome in San Antonio, Texas 20 April 2002. The Spurs beat the Sonics 110-89 behind Duncan's triple-double in game one of their first-round Western Conference playoff series. AFP PHOTO/Paul BUCK (Photo by PAUL BUCK / AFP) (Photo credit should read PAUL BUCK/AFP via Getty Images) | AFP via Getty Images I found this cool graphic, but for some reason Instagram is not upl...

Mitchell’s next move could cost her everything.

A’ja Wilson has already been crowned the 2026 WNBA MVP, but it’s interesting to take a look at the prediction of NBA stars. Before A’ja Wilson officially claimed her historic fifth WNBA MVP title, the 2026 race was stacked with narratives across the league.

The Eastern Conference has spent years playing second fiddle to the West. That may be changing, and not everyone is going to enjoy the results. In fact, two teams with legitimate playoff expectations could find themselves fighting just to get into the postseason. That’s the outlook from longtime NBA insider John Hollinger, who offered his […] The post NBA Insider: Heat, Pacers headed for disappointment appeared first on Hoops Wire.

Now, the über-athletic Johnson is threatening to force his way from a two-way feel-good story into being more than that.

DALLAS, TEXAS - SEPTEMBER 25: Tobi Lawal #33 of the Dallas Mavericks poses for portraits during Mavericks Media Day at American Airlines Center on September 25, 2026 in Dallas, Texas. 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 GettyImages License Agreement. (Photo by Stacy Revere/Getty Images) | Getty Images When I think of the Mavericks’ impactful players in their 2024 Finals ru...

Justin Larson has loved the Washington Wizards his entire life. Watching the team’s games remains one of his favorite pastimes. But over the past six months, he has developed a related hobby that he considers a passion project. Larson has designed new Wizards uniforms in the hope that team officials will rebrand the franchise. He shares his designs on X, and he attempts to catch the attention of some players and team executives by including their social media handles in his posts. Larson rega...

Another solid play from young Boozer

Angel Reese was working her last college handshake line when she stopped briefly to whisper something in Caitlin Clark’s right ear. “Keep elevating the game and go win it,” Reese told her rival after Iowa beat the defending champ, Louisiana State, in the NCAA Tournament’s Elite Eight. Clark did not win it in 2024, falling to South Carolina in the final, one year after falling to LSU in the final. To punctuate that Tigers triumph, Reese famously taunted her Iowa counterpart by mimicking John Cena

Two of last year's Eastern Conference playoff teams will meet on Peacock and NBCSN.

The rules surrounding NBA team building are loose. You’re supposed to commit to a “timeline”. The average age of your roster is supposed to be comparable. The rules may be loose, but that’s not to say they’re arbitrary. Many teams have tried the whole “two timelines” thing, and few have succeeded. The idea is that, by some kind of osmosis process, the veterans will usher the young guys into title contention, as if Amen Thompson can somehow absorb Kevin Durant’s shot-making ability. There are ...

After Clark's rookie season, WNBA social media views climbed 436% to 1.96 billion views. "That's telling. People are fascinated by Clark."

Miami Heat legend Dwyane Wade has praised longtime head coach Erik Spoelstra, recalling their relationship and the dedication that helped Spoelstra become one of the NBA’s most successful coaches. Speaking during a visit to the Philippines, Wade discussed Spoelstra’s early years with the Heat organization and how their relationship developed before he became the team’s […] The post Dwyane Wade says Erik Spoelstra is one of NBA’s greatest coaches appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

New York Knicks head coach Mike Brown emphasized defensive execution, offensive decision-making and the importance of the learning process after his team suffered a 122-104 preseason loss to the Minnesota Timberwolves on Monday, October 12, at Madison Square Garden. The defeat dropped the defending NBA champions to 0-3 in preseason, while Minnesota improved to 3-1. […] The post Mike Brown calls Andre Drummond’s defensive communication ‘unbelievable’ appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

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Philadelphia 76ers star LeBron James wants his new team to play at a faster pace and take advantage of scoring opportunities before opposing defenses have time to organize. The four-time NBA champion has already begun influencing Philadelphia’s offensive approach as the franchise prepares for the 2026-27 NBA season. During his preseason debut last week, James […] The post LeBron James explains how Sixers should approach offense appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

The San Antonio Spurs are still searching for their first preseason win, but rookie Tarris Reed Jr. is giving head coach Mitch Johnson plenty to like. San Antonio fell 119-109 to the Utah Jazz on Monday at the Delta Center, dropping to 0-3 in exhibition play. The Spurs sat nine players, including Victor Wembanyama, De’Aaron […] The post Spurs HC Mitch Johnson gives rookie his flowers for unreal effort in loss to Jazz appeared first on ClutchPoints.

What's at stake for the Lakers and Warriors in the second of four matchups between the teams in October?

Minnesota Timberwolves head coach Chris Finch has praised the Miami Heat and their new star Giannis Antetokounmpo, describing the team as a dangerous opponent with the ability to compete at the highest level. Finch believes Miami has assembled a strong roster around the Greek superstar, combining shooting, speed and players capable of creating difficult matchups […] The post Chris Finch explains why Giannis Antetokounmpo-led Heat look dangerous appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

Kendrick Perkins believes the Denver Nuggets need to consider breaking up the Nikola Jokic–Jamal Murray partnership if they want to maximize the remainder of Jokic’s prime and return to championship contention. “The Denver Nuggets can’t continue to afford to waste Jokic’s greatness. At some point, they have to do what’s right by him. They have […] The post Kendrick Perkins says Nikola Jokic–Jamal Murray duo has run its course appeared first on TalkBasket.net.