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Preseason overreaction’s are dumb — most of the time. But the Celtics have earned it.

Raptors with Kawhi/Scottie/CMB on the court together through 3 quarters: +14 in 6.5 minutes (Knicks: 22% FG) The rest of the time: -22 in 29.5 minutes (Knicks: 51% FG) Also from Lewenberg: Raptors outscored the Knicks 21-7 in 6:36 with Kawhi/Scottie/CMB on the floor today. Held NY to 2-9 FG, blocked 2 shots, forced 3 turnovers. The trio is +20 (39-19) in 11:35 this preseason. submitted by /u/shangalang69 [link] [comments]

The Philadelphia 76ers could consider Dallas Mavericks center Moussa Cisse as they look to address a frontcourt need following Ariel Hukporti’s season-ending Achilles injury, according to Jake Fischer of The Stein Line. “The Mavericks’ Moussa Cisse is another name to potentially file away for the Sixers after the loss to Ariel Hukporti to a season-ending […] The post 76ers could target Moussa Cisse appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

Time is running out, and Jon Horst is working the phones.

As members of the same draft class and longtime star rivals, Reese has now reached the WNBA's biggest stage before Clark.

Which Valkyries and Dream players have played the best so far in the postseason heading into the WNBA Finals?

Atlanta Dream star Rhyne Howard is relishing the opportunity to compete for a WNBA Championship after helping the franchise reach the WNBA Finals. With one week remaining before the start of the best-of-seven series, Howard reflected on what this achievement meant to a team that has worked for years to reach it. "It didn't hit

The NBA’s final roster decisions aren’t always about the last player invited to camp. Sometimes, keeping a veteran means reconsidering a recent draft pick. That’s part of the picture in Memphis, Charlotte and Dallas, where teams are weighing trades and cuts ahead of opening night, according to Jake Fischer of The Stein Line. Grizzlies Memphis […] The post NBA Rumors: Grizzlies, GG Jackson, Hornets, Mavericks appeared first on Hoops Wire.

Here are the top 10 plays from around the National Basketball Association from yesterday's action.

Here is Episode 1 of Jayson Tatum's summer docuseries.

Highlights from the Celtics win over the Hornets in Boston on Wednesday to close out the preseason.

Here are the top 5 plays from around the National Basketball Association from yesterday's action.

Here is Episode 2 of Jayson Tatum's summer docuseries.

As the WNBA reaches a crescendo to its historic 30th season, the 2026 WNBA Finals get underway on Saturday with Game 1 at Chase Center in the Bay Area.

Boston, MA - October 10: Boston Celtics head coach Joe Mazzulla in the second 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 Jumping the gun after three games can be a bit over the top, especially when those games are preseason exhibitions. But the Boston Celtics are earning every bit of the hype and anticipation surrounding them after a near...

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.