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Reigning WNBA Defensive Player of the Year Angel Reese shared her thoughts on the Atlanta Dream returning to the WNBA Finals after a 13-year absence. The Dream have made it to the WNBA Finals stage four times in the franchise’s history, but have lost all four instances, with the last Finals loss coming at the hands of the Minnesota Lynx in 2013.

The Dallas Mavericks signed Jorge Diaz-Graham to an Exhibit 10 contract on Tuesday. Diaz-Graham started three games for the Mavs during Summer League. The team also waived Chris Mantis and Darin Green Jr. The Mavs previously signed Matt Cross to a training camp deal on Monday.

The Denver Nuggets signed-and-waived Pedro Bradshaw on Tuesday, reported Keith Smith of Spotrac. Bradshaw played with the Maine Celtics last season. The move is designed to get Bradshaw to the Grand Rapids Gold for the upcoming season.

The San Antonio Spurs waived RJ Davis on Tuesday. Davis opened training camp with the team. Davis, who was on an Exhibit 10 deal, is likely to join the Austin Spurs in the G League.

We know Jayson Tatum is The Man, but who is Robin to his Batman?

Naz Hillmon: "Everybody here is just really special. We're bought in" The post The Atlanta Dream are cool, calm ahead of WNBA Finals appeared first on The IX Sports.

Indiana Fever GM Amber Cox acknowledged the roster's need for more frontcourt depth and defense to help Caitlin Clark, Aliyah Boston and the rest of the team.

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Shawn Marion played alongside LeBron James and Kyrie Irving when the Cavaliers were trying to put all that talent together in 2014-15. He knows having big names is a good start. Getting everything to work takes a little more. Now he’s watching his former teammates face different challenges, with James in Philadelphia and Irving working […] The post Shawn Marion has questions about LeBron’s Sixers, hopes for Kyrie’s return to form appeared first on Hoops Wire.

The Golden State Warriors earned a 101-89 victory over the Los Angeles Lakers in a preseason game played at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas on Tuesday night.

The Toronto Raptors are entering the 2026-27 season as a dark-horse contender after trading for Kawhi Leonard and essentially rescuing him from a sinking Los Angeles Clippers ship. Leonard gives the Raptors a legitimate number one option on offense, and his history of being an elite defender makes him a perfect fit for what Toronto […] The post Raptors’ Kawhi Leonard highlights valuable Scottie Barnes, Collin Murray-Boyles trait appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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The Los Angeles Lakers disappointingly fell to the Golden State Warriors despite a 28-point, 7-assist outing from Austin Reaves.

A cheat sheet for one of the most electric pre-season games in Toronto Raptors history.

Boston, MA - October 10: Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum, guard Derrick White and forward Paul George watch from the bench in the fourth quarter. The Boston Celtics played the Philadelphia 76ers in a preseason game at TD Garden on October 10, 2026. (Photo by Barry Chin/The Boston Globe via Getty Images) | Boston Globe via Getty Images Welcome to SB Nation Reacts, a survey of fans across the NBA. Throughout the year we ask questions of the most plugged-in Celtics fans and fans across the c...

The Los Angeles Lakers made their annual trip to the desert on Tuesday night, hosting the Golden State Warriors in their penultimate preseason game at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas. While the Lakers’ rotation players looked great in this one, leading by as many as 20, the Warriors came back against the end of the […]

Lexie Hull showed her love for Aliyah Boston, who had a tremendous campaign with the Indiana Fever in 2026.

David Adelman knows DeMar DeRozan will be part of the Nuggets’ second unit. Figuring out who belongs alongside him is taking a little more work. Denver’s coach is still sorting through his bench combinations, with two preseason games remaining and a preference to let the reserves handle their own minutes. “The starters will be fine. […] The post David Adelman admits he’s still figuring Nuggets’ bench bunch appeared first on Hoops Wire.

Los Angeles Clippers newcomer Brandon Ingram is taking his time to recover before returning to full action. Head coach Tyronn Lue discussed the situation of the swingman not being ready yet to be back on the floor soon. “He’s been increasing, he’s been ramping up, He’s doing a lot more, so just seeing him on […] The post Brandon Ingram’s return remains uncertain after Tyronn Lue’s update appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

Thunder rookie guard Otega Oweh suffered an apparent serious leg injury during overtime of Oklahoma City’s preseason victory over the Pacers on Tuesday night, according to Justin Martinez of The Oklahoman. Oweh, the 41st pick of this year’s draft, dropped to the court during a non-contact injury. He was unable to put any weight on […]

The Spurs have waived former North Carolina guard RJ Davis, who was on an Exhibit 10 contract, The Spot Up Shot’s Paul Garcia tweets. Davis signed his contract in September as the last player invited to San Antonio’s camp. Davis signed an Exhibit 10 contract with the Lakers last July after going undrafted out of […]

Tyrese Haliburton must not have very fond memories of the last time he stepped foot at Paycom Center. After all, this is where he ruptured his Achilles in Game 7 of the 2025 NBA Finals, being unable to help the Indiana Pacers get over the hump and win their first NBA title in a hard-fought […] The post Pacers’ Tyrese Haliburton is all the way back after monster first half vs. Thunder appeared first on ClutchPoints.

SACRAMENTO, CA - APRIL 10: Kristaps Porzingis #7 of the Golden State Warriors looks on during the game against the Sacramento Kings on April 10, 2026 at Golden 1 Center in Sacramento, California. 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 Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2026 NBAE (Photo by Rocky Widner/NBAE via Getty Images) | NBAE via Getty Images T...

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.