Basketball News · LatestYesterday, Oct 15, 2026

Carmelo Anthony had some high praise for Philadelphia 76ers' wing Jaylen Brown during his 7PM in Brooklyn podcast this week.

The Georgian forward is flourishing in preseason

Here are five NBA players who have impressed during the 2026 preseason but could still get waived before opening night.

Carmelo Anthony reacted to the news that the New York Knicks were halting contract talks with Karl-Anthony Towns ahead of the 2026-27 NBA season.

While it appears that centerJames Wiseman will make the roster, the Knicks would be best served also using a two-way spot on an insurance big. Tyler Nickel, Kevin McCullar JR & Jaden Akins occupy the three two-way spots, but maneuvering can be done without affecting the cap sheet. It might be wise to bring Trey Jemison home. submitted by /u/Joeblowpublic [link] [comments]

Jim McCormick points out which late-round picks could be close to fantasy basketball stardom.

NEW YORK, NY - MARCH 18: James Dolan, L, Executive Chairman of Madison Square Garden, stands with Phil Jackson during the press conference to announce Jackson as President of the New York Knicks at Madison Square Garden on March 18, 2014 in New York City. (Photo by Maddie Meyer/Getty Images) | Getty Images The home stretch is here. In less than a week, the Knicks will raise their long-awaited third championship banner on national television at Madison Square Garden. It’s a day 53 years in the...

Warriors rookie Yaxel Lendeborg got a taste for how quickly things can change in the NBA.

After going unused for nearly 25 years, mutual options have quickly returned to the NBA landscape

The fantasy crew gets together for it's final mock draft before the NBA season tips off.

This is the third installment in our 2026 series examining players who are prime candidates for rookie scale contract extensions. This series will explore the player’s strengths and weaknesses, evaluating what a fair deal between the player and his team might look like. Background After four years of college basketball at UCLA, Jaime Jaquez Jr. […]

Kostya Medvedovsky, creator of DARKO, joins Nate to explain how his projections work, what we can learn from preseason, and where his team and player evaluations differ from conventional wisdom. They also explore aging curves for the NBA's veteran stars, the impact of tanking reform, and which player profiles translate best to the playoffs. 0:00 - Introducing Kostya Medvedovsky and DARKO's player projections and historical ratings. 4:17 - How DARKO weighs career history, recent performance, a...

Atlanta Dream star Angel Reese is just a few wins away from capturing her first WNBA championship. The 2026 Defensive Player of the Year played an integral role in helping Atlanta reach the WNBA Finals, as the Dream eliminated the Washington Mystics and the New York Liberty to advance to the Championship round. With the […]

Kessler believes missing most of 2025-26 could make him a better basketball player

The ACC enters the season with a clear group of championship favorites: Duke, Louisville and North Carolina The post 2026-27 ACC preview appeared first on The IX Sports.

The San Antonio Spurs are currently wrapping up their preseason slate as they get ready for the upcoming 2026-27 NBA season. The Spurs are looking to bounce back from their tough NBA Finals loss to the New York Knicks this past season, with Victor Wembanyama hoping to prove that his poor performance in that series […] The post Spurs’ Victor Wembanyama drops bar on being better than ‘best on planet’ appeared first on ClutchPoints.

The Clippers are trying to rebuild its relationship with the fanbase.

Kings forward Leaky Black has had his Exhibit 10 contract converted to a two-way deal, the team announced today in a press release (Twitter link via Marc Stein). Sacramento had an open two-way contract slot, so no corresponding roster move was necessary to convert Black. All three of the Kings’ two-way openings are now filled, […]

The NBA published its annual general manager survey, in which they posed 48 questions to the league's power brokers and tallied the data.

The Knicks waived three players on nonguaranteed contracts ahead of Thursday’s preseason finale, leaving two remaining for at least one roster spot.

Dallas could use these traits.

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Kessler’s offensive impact was sizable Tuesday night

From Anthony Davis to Daniel Gafford, these are the situations that could make for some interesting trades this season.

KOC shares five NBA preseason trends and talks hoops with Lethal Shooter.

After a wild offseason filled with impactful changes, the East is absolutely loaded

Our 9-cat H2H fantasy basketball mock draft reveals the biggest steals, reaches and ADP risers and fallers, from Kevin Durant to LeBron James, plus draft strategy tips.

Auriemma tried to play mind games with Clark by taking back his Bueckers praise ahead of their iconic 2024 Final Four duel.

Luka Doncic is entering his second full season with the Los Angeles Lakers since the blockbuster trade in Feb. 2025 and expectations could not be higher for him. After leading the league with 33.5 points per game last year and finishing fourth in MVP voting, many believe the best has yet to come for Doncic. […]

PORTLAND, OREGON - OCTOBER 12: Head coach Micah Nori of the Portland Trail Blazers claps from the sideline during the first half of the preseason game against the London Lions at Moda Center on October 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...