Basketball News · LatestYesterday, Oct 13, 2026

A weekly look at rebounds, blocks and steals per 36 minutes offers one way to track Maluach’s defensive development.

Payton Pritchard took on a bigger job last season. The Celtics are giving him a bigger payday to go with it. Boston and Pritchard have agreed to a two-year, $44.2 million extension, according to ESPN. The deal includes one guaranteed season and a mutual option for 2029-30. Pritchard, 28, is coming off the best season […] The post Celtics, Payton Pritchard agree to two-year extension appeared first on Hoops Wire.

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With an NBA championship and Sixth Man of the Year Award already under his belt, Pritchard is set for an even bigger role in Boston this season

Pritchard was in the second year of his 4-year rookie extension signed ahead of the 2024-2025 season.

Celtics guard Payton Pritchard has agreed to a two-year, $44.2 million extension with a mutual option for the 2029-30 season.

Peacock is getting comfortable on NBA benches. This season, it plans to stay there every Monday night. NBC Sports is expanding its “On the Bench” format to every Monday NBA game on Peacock after using it for one game each week last season. The setup places an analyst beside each team’s bench, with the play-by-play […] The post Peacock makes courtside analysts a fixture of Monday NBA broadcasts appeared first on Hoops Wire.

The Celtics and guard Payton Pritchard have reached an agreement on a veteran contract extension, according to Shams Charania of ESPN (Twitter link), who hears from Pritchard’s agents at CAA that the two-year deal is worth $44.2MM. The contract includes one guaranteed year, with a mutual option (both a team and a player option) for […]

Payton Pritchard is reportedly staying with the only NBA team he has ever known for the foreseeable future.

Boston celtics great Paul Pierce turns 49 years old today. Celebrate The Truth's day with with the top 34 plays of his career:

PHILADELPHIA, PA - OCTOBER 10: The sneakers worn by Jayson Tatum #0 of the Boston Celtics during the game against the Philadelphia 76ers 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 I...

Jalen Duren has his new contract. His preseason debut is still pending. The Pistons center has been progressing since reporting late to training camp, but coach J.B. Bickerstaff wouldn’t commit to playing him Wednesday at Minnesota, according to Hunter Patterson of The Athletic. “We’re just being cautious and making sure we don’t put him in […] The post Pistons taking cautious approach with Jalen Duren after contract standoff appeared first on Hoops Wire.

We’re less than a week away from this year’s October 19 deadline for rookie scale extensions, so 2023 first-round picks like Brandon Miller, Cason Wallace, Anthony Black, Scoot Henderson, and Jaime Jaquez Jr. figure to be at the center of extension-related rumors over the next six days. There are also plenty of noteworthy players who […]

André Snellings looks at the rookie class and highlights which players to target in fantasy drafts this season.

BROOKLYN, NY - OCTOBER 8: LeBron James #23 of the Philadelphia 76ers Lebron James #23 of the Los Angeles Lakers throws chalk in the air before the game against the Brooklyn Nets on October 8, 2026 at Barclays Center in Brooklyn, 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 Jesse D. G...

Nneka Ogwumike is leaving the WNBA with one final award.

Caitlin Clark’s shoes have slowly started making their way into the NBA as well. The WNBA superstar officially released her sneakers, Caitlin Clark 1s, on October 1.

Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones preview the Southeast division and recap the WNBA semifinals.

The Los Angeles Lakers suit up on Tuesday night for their fourth of five preseason games, and the status of starting center Walker Kessler remains up in the air. Kessler (finger) is yet to take the court for the Lakers in the preseason, leaving the Lakers to lean on Kevon Looney and Sandro Mamukelashvili for […]

Jalen Duren has been making progress since reporting to camp late following a summer-long contract dispute, but coach J.B. Bickerstaff wouldn’t commit to playing him in Wednesday’s preseason game at Minnesota, per Hunter Patterson of The Athletic (Twitter link). If he’s not in the lineup then, Duren’s final chance to play in the preseason will […]

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Victor Wembanyama and Nikola Jokic are considered the two best players in the world, but who is better? We break it down to get the answer ahead of the 2026-27 NBA campaign.

The Cavaliers are giving Rocket Arena a fresh coat of wine and gold for the NBA Cup. Mostly wine, actually. Cleveland unveiled its new tournament court Tuesday, featuring a predominantly wine surface, gold trim along the sidelines and baselines, and the familiar “C” logo placed over the NBA Cup trophy at center court. Fans will […] The post Cavs unveil new wine-and-gold court for NBA Cup appeared first on Hoops Wire.

Wemby, ranked CBS Sports' No. 1 NBA player, is still growing, even after asserting himself as the best in the game

Feb 14, 2026; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Portland Trail Blazers guard Damian Lillard (0) competes in the three point contest during the 2026 NBA All Star Saturday Night at Intuit Dome. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images | Kirby Lee-Imagn Images It’s both incredible and surreal that Damian Lillard is about to suit up for a new season in a Portland Trail Blazers uniform. Can you imagine if someone told you three years ago after Dame was traded to the Milwaukee Bucks, that in 2026-27, Lillard w...

Brandin Podziemski signed a five-year, $110 million extension earlier this month, including a $25 million mutual option in the final season.

Jaylen Brown is using his Twitch stream to connect with his new Sixers teammates, starting with a visit from V.J. Edgecombe.

Irving had high praise for his young running mate, even comparing him to modern-day stars

The young, athletic wing is learning from his accomplished veteran teammate

Donald Trump stunned fans with his comments about WNBA star Sophie Cunningham during an Ohio rally, sparking controversy across women’s basketball. President Donald Trump has never been afraid to speak his mind, and his latest comments about WNBA star Sophie Cunningham are already causing a massive stir. During a political rally in Youngstown, Ohio, on…