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LeBron James gives honest review of the Indiana Pacers following Tyrese Haliburton's comeback.

Lakers center Walker Kessler made a strong first impression in his preseason debut Tuesday, finishing with 11 points on 4-for-6 shooting, nine rebounds, one block and one steal while playing only in the first half.

The Mavericks kept their final preseason roster spot busy Tuesday, cycling through several players before finishing with big man Jorge Diaz Graham. Dallas confirmed Monday’s signing of Matt Cross, then waived him to sign Darin Green Jr. Green was waived for Chris Mantis, who was then waived for Diaz Graham. Got all that? There won’t […] The post NBA Moves: Mavericks, Clippers, Jazz appeared first on Hoops Wire.

With Kristaps Porzingis out indefinitely, Warriors coach Steve Kerr revealed his potential starting lineup for opening night of the regular season. Kerr said he’s “leaning toward” starting Steph Curry, Draymond...

The No. 2 pick in the 2020 draft, he is no longer the exciting youngster whose potential had the Warriors and their fans dreaming of stardom.

Jalen Smith, 30, was charged with rigging college basketball games as part of a point-fixing scheme and sentenced to six years in federal prison.

DETROIT, MICHIGAN - OCTOBER 05: Oso Ighodaro #11 of the Phoenix Suns plays against the Detroit Pistons during a pre season game at Little Caesars Arena on October 05, 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 Images) | Getty Images Welcome to SB Nation Reacts, a survey of fans across the NB...

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Pelle Larsson signed a four-year extension with the Heat last month. However, training camp hasn’t gone as smoothly. Larsson has been dealing with a persistent illness, according to the Miami Herald’s Anthony Chiang. He tried to play in the Heat’s third exhibition game against Minnesota on Saturday but left early because he was still feeling […]

Two Lakers role players have been on the trade block for "over a year" as Rob Pelinka wants to offload their contracts.

Let's break down what to like and be concerned about, a lineup to watch and a reasonable range for each team to finish in the standings.

The three newest Cavaliers have each shown something different in preseason.

CLEVELAND, OHIO - OCTOBER 08: Gabe McGlothan #41 of the Boston Celtics guards Meleek Thomas #15 of the Cleveland Cavaliers during the fourth quarter of the preseason game 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/Getty Images)...

The New Orleans Pelicans spent years talking about accountability, attention to detail, and establishing winning habits under Willie Green. Those messages rarely translated into sustained success, leaving a talented roster trapped in a familiar cycle of defensive breakdowns, inconsistent effort, and frustrating losses. New head coach Jamahl Mosley has no intention of repeating that process, […] The post How Jamahl Mosley is radically changing ways of doing Pelicans business from Willie Green’...

Julius Randle has proven he’s one of the NBA’s more efficient scorers over the last six seasons. However, Brooklyn Nets head coach Jordi Fernandez expects the three-time All-Star to have a career year in another area in 2026-27. “I think that this could be [Julius’] best playmaking year,” Fernandez said early in training camp. “He’s […] The post Nets’ Jordi Fernandez projects Julius Randle to make career-best improvement in key area appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Ahead of the 2026-27 season, Oklahoma City Thunder GM Sam Presti selected two of his most promising first-round picks, Aday Mara and Bennett Stirtz, since drafting All-Star Chet Holmgren and Jalen Williams in 2022. Mara’s making his case for a rotation spot on one of the NBA’s deepest teams, with head coach Mark Daigneault guiding […] The post Thunder GM Sam Presti’s best first-round picks since 2022 continue to shine ahead of 2026-27 season appeared first on ClutchPoints.

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Moments after helping the Golden State Valkyries rally to beat the defending champion Aces and earn a trip to the WNBA Finals, Gabby Williams stopped on her way back to the locker room in Las Vegas and shared a little celebratory shake with coach Natalie Nakase.Face to face, they squatted, cheered and used their hands as if eating while the Valkyries star beamed.

- Memphis men's basketball coach Penny Hardaway says he's willing to pay up to $2.6 million this year toward the program's revenue-sharing total in order to field a competitive team.

We’re almost there, y’all. A mere two preseason games stand between us and the start of the NBA regular season. There have been some great storylines thus far that have made all of these preseason games worth watching, and our Minnesota Timberwolves are getting their identities and rotations firmly established as the team looks to start the year strong. On deck this Wednesday we have the Detroit Pistons, who are due to give their starting players some burn as the team has only played in two o...

Welcome to SB Nation Reacts, a survey of fans across the NBA. Throughout the year we ask questions of the most plugged-in Nets fans and fans across the country. The Nets are pulling out all the stops on their uniforms this season. On Monday, the Nets unveiled their ABA-inspired Classic Edition uniforms and commemorative court ahead of the franchise’s 60th season. Both the new threads and court design are set to debut on Wednesday, October 21, when Brooklyn hosts the Charlotte Hornets. The NBA...

The youngest player on the NBA’s youngest team, the 20-year-old Traore has already found himself marginalized when the Nets took Mikel Brown Jr.

The Sixers have a few lingering injury questions as the days tick down toward their regular-season opener.

Kings center Dylan Cardwell is suffering from a left calf strain and he’ll be sidelined at least two weeks, beat writer Jason Anderson tweets. The diagnosis was announced by the team after Cardwell underwent an MRI. He’ll miss at least the start of the regular season. That leaves Sacramento thin in the middle with its […]

Duke is the consensus favorite to win the ACC again this season after earning back-to-back No. 1 seeds in the NCAA Tournament

Journalist and podcaster Pablo Torre says he is "looking into" a contract between Philadelphia 76ers star LeBron James and Fanatics that reportedly includes on-demand helicopter travel.

Golden State Warriors center Kristaps Porzingis will be evaluated by team medical staff.

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Golden State Warriors forward Yaxel Lendeborg (1) drives down the court against Los Angeles Lakers guard Adou Thiero (1) in the first half in a pre-season game at Chase Center in San Francisco on Tuesday, October 6, 2026. The Warriors defeated the Lakers 124 - 98. (Photo by Yalonda M. James/San Francisco Chronicle via Getty Images) The Golden State Warriors will play their fifth game of the preseason with Tuesday night’s matchup against the Los Angeles Lakers. Tip-off is set for 7:00 PM PT in...

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A while ago, former ESPN anchor Elle Duncan publicly complained about how the WNBA reporting space is "toxic."