Basketball News · LatestYesterday, Oct 16, 2026

“Knicks in 5” hasn’t stopped the doubters in the NBA.

How to watch the entire 2026-27 NBA season.

Pelicans Jordan Poole’s first season in New Orleans didn’t give either side much to celebrate. A new coaching staff offers a chance to change the conversation. New Pelicans coach Jamahl Mosley has liked Poole’s work during camp and preseason, according to Rod Walker of NOLA.com. Poole sounds equally encouraged by what Mosley is asking of […] The post NBA Notes: Pelicans, Jordan Poole, Suns, Grizzlies, Zach Edey appeared first on Hoops Wire.

Top rookie. Historic defender. Still left off the list.

In many ways, the 2026 WNBA Finals presents a matchup of contrasts. The Bay vs. The South. A two-year-old franchise under NBA ownership against one of the last remaining independent owners in the WNBA. Strength in numbers versus a team headlined by a No. 1 pick and a megawatt star. A 5-foot-2 coach who has traversed professional leagues all across the world pitted against one who had the same job for 22 years before coming to the WNBA. But the Golden State Valkyries and the Atlanta Dream also ha

Allen Iverson said he would give up his MVP award, All-Star selections and place among the NBA’s 75 greatest players to win an NBA championship, reflecting on his career during an appearance on Underground Lounge. “I would give my MVP trophy back. All-Stars and first team, all that, man, I would give it back for […] The post Allen Iverson would trade MVP and All-Star honors for NBA title appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

A Spanish basketball team is challenging Thunder rookie Aday Mara's eligibility to play in the NBA this season, saying he's still under contract with the team.

The Los Angeles Lakers genuinely believe in Bronny James as a player, with the franchise attracted to his athleticism, length and work ethic, Dan Woike reported in a Reddit question-and-answer session on Thursday, October 15. Woike said the Lakers understood that drafting Bronny would make his father, LeBron James, happy, but emphasized that the organization […] The post Lakers genuinely believe in Bronny James appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry remains one of the biggest draws in the NBA. Curry’s star has not dimmed entering his 18th season, although various injuries have hampered him in recent years. At 38 years old, the veteran guard will still be tasked with carrying the heaviest load on the Warriors. He has looked […] The post Warriors’ Steve Kerr drops hard truth about Stephen Curry that fans must hear appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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.