Basketball News · LatestYesterday, Oct 14, 2026

No, the preseason results don’t actually matter. Knicks coach Mike Brown instead harps on the process. Whatever this process was, though, it was ugly.

PORTLAND, OREGON - APRIL 12: Toumani Camara #33 of the Portland Trail Blazers dunks the ball past Dylan Cardwell #32 of the Sacramento Kings during the first half at Moda Center on April 12, 2026 in Portland, Oregon. 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 Soobum Im/Getty Images) | Getty Images The Portland Trail Blazers will face off ...

Kawhi Leonard was dealt to the Raptors earlier this offseason once his scandal with the Clippers was settled with the league.

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.

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.

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.

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...

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 […]

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.

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

Candace Parker admitted she was wrong about Angel Reese after the Dream star won Defensive Player of the Year and reached the WNBA Finals.

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.

The Washington Wizards are about to begin a new era led by forward AJ Dybantsa, Trae Young and Anthony Davis. Capital One Arena, their home venue, is also nearly done with a major renovation. And fans want a rebrand of the franchise. When teams are not particularly great on the court, field, ice, etc., I […]

Game Date / Time TV / Stream Location 1 Sat, Oct. 17, 3:30 p.m. ET NBC, Peacock Chase Center, San Francisco, CA 2 Mon, Oct. 19, 8 p.m. ET USA Network, Peacock Chase Center, San Francisco, CA 3 Wed, Oct. 21, 8 p.m. ET USA Network, Peacock State Farm Arena, Atlanta, GA 4 Sat, Oct. 24, 1 p.m. ET NBC, Peacock State Farm Arena, Atlanta, GA 5* (if necessary) Mon, Oct. 26, 8 p.m. ET USA Network, Peacock Chase Center, San Francisco, CA 6* (if necessary) Thu, Oct. 29, 8 p.m. ET USA Network, Peacock TB...

Golden State Warriors veteran forward Draymond Green revealed that his viral conversation with Sacramento Kings rookie Darius Acuff Jr. during Saturday’s preseason matchup included a warning about teammates potentially “plotting against you” if the young guard dominates the ball too frequently. During Golden State’s 111-106 victory over Sacramento, Green was spotted offering advice to Acuff […] The post Warriors’ Draymond Green’s viral Darius Acuff Jr. conversation featured warning about ‘guy...

The annual in-season tournament will begin on Friday, Oct. 30.

The Atlanta Dream will play Games 3 and 4 of the WNBA Finals at State Farm Arena, the home of the Atlanta Hawks. The franchise announced the decision Tuesday morning and moved Game 3 up one day to Oct. 21 to accommodate the move. Game 4 stays on Oct. 24. The Dream and the Golden State Valkyries open the best-of-seven series on Saturday, with Golden State hosting the first two games. The Dream wanted a bigger venue than Gateway Center Arena at College Park. That arena has been the team's home ...

NEW YORK, NY - APRIL 10: Karl-Anthony Towns #32 of the New York Knicks drives to the basket during the game against the Toronto Raptors on April 10, 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. Butler/NBAE via Getty Images)...

Philadelphia 76ers star LeBron James praised the Miami Heat's pairing of Giannis Antetokounmpo and Bam Adebayo ahead of the start of the 2026-27 NBA season on Tuesday.

WASHINGTON, DC - SEPTEMBER 28: AJ Dybantsa #4 of the Washington Wizards poses for a portrait during Media Day at CareFirst Arena on September 28, 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 Scott Taetsch/Getty Images). | Getty Images The Washington Wizards are about to begin a new era led by forward AJ Dybantsa, Tra...

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.

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