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The Cavaliers have spent years trying to establish themselves among the Eastern Conference’s elite. And according to one longtime NBA insider, they should be right there again this season. But getting through the playoffs? Well, that’s another conversation. John Hollinger of The Athletic has released his predictions for the Eastern Conference’s top eight teams, and […] The post NBA Insider: Cavs, Knicks, Sixers have big expectations, bigger questions appeared first on Hoops Wire.

The Los Angeles Clippers are offering Cam Christie a chance to remain with the franchise if he agrees to shift to a two-way deal, according to Jake Fischer of The People's Insider. It was expected that the Clippers would waive Christie. The 21-year-old averaged 2.8 points and 1.4 rebounds last season with the Clippers.

The Memphis Grizzlies are exploring the trade market for GG Jackson and Walter Clayton Jr. as they look to open up roster space, sources told Jake Fischer of The People's Insider. The Grizzlies highly valued Clayton while negotiating the trade package for Jaren Jackson Jr. with the Jazz last February. The Warriors and Heat also reportedly valued Clayton ahead of the 2025 draft. Should the Grizzlies fail to make a deal, Micah Peavy is at risk to get waived before Monday's roster deadline.

The Sixers waived Saint Thomas and Duke Miles on Thursday, per RealGM’s log of official NBA transactions, then signed Cris Carroll and Taye Fields to take their spots on their roster, the team announced. Like Thomas and Miles, Carroll and Fields both received Exhibit 10 contracts from the 76ers, a source tells Chris Hine of […]

The longtime WNBA coach and Oklahoma native brings a different perspective to Baranczyk's staff.

Karl-Anthony Towns was facilitating like it was the 2026 playoffs.

After winning the Defensive Player of the Year award, Atlanta Dream star Angel Reese won another defensive accolade. Sure enough, Atlanta celebrated it.

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After reporting on Thursday morning that the Bucks and Lakers are among the teams gauging the trade market this fall, Jake Fischer of The Stein Line clarifies in his latest Substack post that the two clubs have held exploratory talks with each other about a potential deal. League sources tell The Stein Line that the […]

Indiana Fever star Aliyah Boston averaged a career-high in scoring during the 2026 season, and that's thanks in large part to her improved shooting.

The Toronto Raptors and New York Knicks ran it back on Thursday night for a preseason contest. In an earlier meeting in exhibition season, the Raptors demolished the shorthanded Knicks, 148-98, at home — with Kawhi Leonard making his second debut for the team following an offseason trade from the Los Angeles Clippers. Leonard was […] The post Knicks announcer takes subtle dig at Kawhi Leonard’s Clippers scandal during preseason game vs. Raptors appeared first on ClutchPoints.

The San Antonio Spurs took down the Oklahoma City Thunder in the Western Conference Finals, but fell short of their goal of winning an NBA Championship. Now, both teams have retooled their respective rosters in an attempt to reach the NBA Finals again. But other teams around the Western Conference have also retooled their rosters […] The post Reggie Miller’s dark horse team who can take down Spurs, Thunder appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Game Details Date Friday, October 16 Start Time 10.30 PM ET / 9.30 CT / 7.30 PM PT Location Crypto.com Arena, Los Angeles, LA How to Watch on TV Fans have both national and regional broadcasting options for tonight's game: National Broadcast ESPN Lakers Home Broadcast - Nuggets Away Broadcast - How to Live Stream If you are looking to stream the game live, you have a few digital platforms available depending on your location: Lakers fans in local market Spectrum SportsNet Nuggets fans in loca...

The Milwaukee Bucks have weighed potential trades involving guard Kevin Porter Jr. and Caris LeVert, Jake Fischer reported for The Stein Line on Thursday, Oct. 15. Fischer’s sources said the aim is to “avoid simply releasing players under contract.” Porter, 26, is in the final year of a two-year, $10.5 million contract. He averaged 17.4 […] The post Bucks weigh trading Kevin Porter Jr. and Caris LeVert appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

The Houston Rockets defeated the Oklahoma City Thunder 116-89 at Toyota Center on Thursday, October 15, to close their preseason schedule with a convincing victory. Houston built a 27-15 lead in the first quarter and pulled away again after halftime, outscoring Oklahoma City 62-42 in the second half. Alperen Sengun led the Rockets with 14 […] The post Rockets dominate Thunder in preseason finale appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

The San Antonio Spurs signed wing Kendall Brown to an Exhibit 10 contract. San Antonio also waived guard Jon Elmore from his Exhibit 10 deal. Brown played in 43 games for the Maine Celtics of the G League last season. The 6-foot-6 wing averaged 15.4 points, 4.9 rebounds and 1.3 steals per game. Brown and Elmore are both expected to play for the Austin Spurs during the upcoming G League season.

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - OCTOBER 15: Karl-Anthony Towns #32 of the New York Knicks reacts during the second quarter against the Toronto Raptors at Madison Square Garden on October 15, 2026 in New York City. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Caleb Bowlin/Getty Images) | Getty Images Tonight at Madison Square Garden, the Knicks played thei...

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The New York Knicks closed their preseason schedule with a 122-120 win over the Toronto Raptors at Madison Square Garden on Thursday, October 15. Tyler Kolek hit a go-ahead three-pointer with 53.2 seconds remaining, helping New York hold on for a two-point victory. Jalen Brunson led the Knicks with 20 points and seven assists, while […] The post Knicks close preseason by edging Raptors appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

Jalen Williams’ hamstring injury in the 2026 Playoffs meant that Ajay Mitchell stepped into the starting lineup for the Oklahoma City Thunder’s series against the Los Angeles Lakers. Mitchell responded by averaging 22.5 points, six assists and three rebounds per game and produced a playoff career-high of 28 points in Game 4 to complete the […] The post Thunder’s Jalen Williams loved scrollmaxxing when Ajay Mitchell cooked Lakers in playoffs appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Maybe it’s in the surname. San Antonio Spurs forward Carter Bryant drew inspiration from NBA legend Kobe Bryant in the summer, hoping to make a big leap in his sophomore year. Bryant showed promise in his rookie season with his energy and athleticism. The learning curve is still high, and the 20-year-old upstart knows he […] The post Spurs’ Carter Bryant reveals Kobe Bryant-inspired workout that sounds wild appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Sophie Cunningham has a message for teams defending Angel Reese in the playoffs. The Indiana Fever guard believes opponents cannot afford to keep giving Reese wide-open looks from beyond the arc, even if the forward is not yet known as a “knockdown shooter.

The Los Angeles Lakers have discussed trading Dalton Knecht to the Milwaukee Bucks in exchange for center Jericho Sims, according to NBA insider Jake Fischer.

The Miami Heat spent the offseason reshaping their roster around Giannis Antetokounmpo and Bam Adebayo, but one former Heat head coach is not buying the hype. Stan Van Gundy, who led Miami from 2003 to 2005, offered a skeptical preview of the team and singled out Adebayo. “I’m not as high on Miami as a […] The post Heat star Bam Adebayo draws ‘overrated’ claim from former Miami coach appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Anfernee Simons and Bona will remain sidelined for the Sixers' final game of the preseason.

Allisha Gray, who has been out after injuring her left ring finger, said the final decision would be made by the medical staff.

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After waiving him from his two-way contract in August, the Pelicans have officially re-signed center Hunter Dickinson, the team announced in a press release. It’s a non-guaranteed training camp deal for the former Michigan and Kansas star, confirms Paul Garcia of Spot Up Shot (via Twitter), which indicates Dickinson’s new contract features Exhibit 10 language. […]

The Knicks are trying to defend a championship and stay below the second tax apron. Pacome Dadiet could get caught between those priorities. New York is actively exploring trade talks involving the 21-year-old forward, according to Brett Siegel of ClutchPoints, as relayed by Heavy. The discussions come as the Knicks weigh how to finish their […] The post Knicks reportedly exploring Pacome Dadiet trade appeared first on Hoops Wire.

In an ideal world, by now the Lakers would’ve already gotten at least one look at what their team would look like with close to their full roster available. But that’s not the situation the Lakers find themselves in entering Friday’s preseason finale against the Nuggets at Crypto.com Arena. It’s also not a matter that...