Basketball News · LatestYesterday, Oct 15, 2026

Detroit addressed its biggest weakness after last season ended in disappointment.

Welcome back to Mavs Moneyball Mailbag, where we answer all of your questions relating to the Dallas Mavericks. Take a look in our Feed where you can post your questions. We will also pick up questions from our social media and even face-to-face as the case may be. As always, thanks for participating! Please spread the word; we’re always happy to talk all things Mavericks! “Which new addition to the team is most likely to exceed expectations and earn a lot of minutes?” CDubss asks a good one,...

MILWAUKEE, WI - OCTOBER 19: Jrue Holiday #21, Khris Middleton #22, and Giannis Antetokounmpo #34 of the Milwaukee Bucks receive the 2021 NBA Championship ring before the game against the Brooklyn Nets on October 19, 2021 at the Fiserv Forum Center in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. 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: Copyri...

Discourse surrounding LeBron James’s use of a Fanatics helicopter as a new member of the Philadelphia 76ers has drawn attention for various reasons. Now, journalist Pablo Torre of Pablo Torre Finds Out is questioning the helicopter’s use after owners across the league have started asking questions. Torre isn’t alleging that James and the Philadelphia 76ers circumvented […] The post 76ers rumors: Pablo Torre’s NBA sources are just asking questions about Michael Rubin ‘flipping’ LeBron James at...

The Bulls are finally rebuilding and have an exciting rookie in Caleb Wilson.

What can Donovan Mitchell and James Harden do with a full season together?

Can a healthy Tyrese Haliburton lead the Pacers back into title contention?

One of DeWanna Bonner's favorite trips of her 18-year career came just a month ago with her new team, the Finals-bound Dream.

Angel Reese has never had an issue attracting attention. Now she’s giving the Atlanta Dream something even more valuable: a postseason, MVP-caliber run that has put the franchise within reach of its first WNBA championship. The LSU legend is averaging 18.0 points, 8.4 rebounds, 2.0 assists, 1.6 steals and 2.2 blocks through Atlanta’s first five […]

The post-Giannis era begins in Milwaukee, where player development will be key.

Can Jalen Brunson and Co. repeat as champions?

Expectations are high with the arrival of LeBron James and Jaylen Brown.

Can Kawhi Leonard lift Toronto to another title?

It could be another long season in Brooklyn.

The Golden State Warriors have struggled to make the playoffs in recent seasons. Would they fare any better in the East? Geographically, only the Portland...

The Celtics are now Jayson Tatum's team.

submitted by /u/Papermariosays [link] [comments]

5. New York Knicks (48-34) Let me cut to the chase and then work backward: I would probably give the Knicks the best odds of any of the East’s 15 teams to make it to the finals. It’s just not clear to me that they’ll have the best record in the 82 games that precede the ones that matter. It’s plausible that any of my top seven teams finish the year with the conference’s top seed — including New York — and unpredictable factors such as injuries and close-game luck may end up tipping the scale....

#1 deserves to happen. #2 is crazy submitted by /u/bobcondo420 [link] [comments]

Pritchard tallied 11 assists and 0 turnovers in the Celtics’ preseason win over the Charlotte Hornets; it’s the latest indication he could be on the verge of an improvement in his playmaking.

Consistently, the Indiana Fever have denied any issues with their fanbase, even when the complaints are coming from their own players.

The San Antonio Spurs made a series of waivers as they started the process of setting up their regular season roster. San Antonio waived guard Taelon Peter, wing Terry Taylor and center Malik Williams. Peter, Taylor and Williams had all been signed to Exhibit 10 contracts earlier in the offseason. Peter, Taylor and Williams are all expected to join the Austin Spurs for the upcoming G League season.

Will Pope be on the hot seat? Will Izzo retire? Which mid-major darling will get the call up? Our predictions.

Stephen Gillaspie dives into international waters to provide insight into the prospects playing overseas in the 2027 NBA Draft cycle.

After 53 years largely defined by disappointments, doubts, and setbacks, the New York Knicks ended their title drought with one of the most impressive postseason runs in recent history. With the 2026-2027 regular season less than a week away, Knicks head coach Mike Brown recently took a moment to make sure his team was on […] The post 4 New York Knicks bold predictions for NBA championship repeat quest appeared first on ClutchPoints.

One of the most important things for the Los Angeles Lakers this preseason was to build and develop chemistry amongst a roster with a number of new players. Making things more difficult for JJ Redick and the coaching staff is that players have been in and out of the lineup so far this preseason. Walker […]

PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA - OCTOBER 5: Jaylen Brown #7 of the Philadelphia 76ers dribbles the ball against Jalen Brunson #11 of the New York Knicks in the first quarter during the preseason game at Xfinity Mobile Arena on October 5, 2026 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The 76ers defeated the Knicks 120-97. 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....

Rui Hachimura swapped the LA Lakers for the LA Clippers in the offseason after three seasons in purple and gold. In the offseason, Rui Hachimura...

Sophie Cunningham is putting past on-court tension aside to recognize the Atlanta Dream’s strengths ahead of the 2026 WNBA Finals. The Indiana Fever guard praised DeWanna Bonner’s veteran leadership and Jordin Canada’s impact as Atlanta prepares to face the Golden State Valkyries in pursuit of its first championship.

Washington Wizards rookie AJ Dybantsa, the No. 1 pick in the 2026 NBA draft, is not shy in admitting he has high expectations for his career.