Basketball News · LatestYesterday, Oct 16, 2026

Here’s what the NBA Sixth Man of the Year race will look like.

We’re finally back with our first edition of Canis Pulsus this season. We had 40 participants in our predictions edition, so let’s take a look at the results and how previous season takes have panned out. What record to you think the Timberwolves will finish the season with? 50-32 (17.5%) Last prediction: 52-30 (W: 49-33) 2024 prediction: 54-28 / 52-30 (W: 49-33) 2023 prediction: 50-32 (W: 56-26) 2022 prediction: 52-30 (W: 42-40) 2021 prediction: 44-38 (W: 23-49) 2020 prediction: 36-36 / 30-4...

Don't go into the NBA season without knowing which bet to make for every team.

What storylines dominated preseason? Brian Windhorst shares intel on Seattle expansion, extension drama in New York and a potential trade decision in Orlando.

ATLANTA, GEORGIA - OCTOBER 12: Asa Newell #14 of the Atlanta Hawks reacts against the Oklahoma City Thunder during a game at State Farm Arena on October 12, 2026 in Atlanta, Georgia. 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 Jonathan Bachman/Getty Images) | Getty Images Asa Newell is coming into Year 2 of his career, and there’s a good c...

Here’s Houston Rockets head coach Ime Udoka on wanting the team to play faster this season. (via Rocket Fuel-A Houston Rockets show): “The quicker the better. The pace that we want to play at, it’s advantageous for us and we really emphasize getting out and running, kick-aheads, and taking the first quality shot. And so, […] The post Ime Udoka: We want to increase our pace/hunt shots earlier in the clock appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

CJ McCollum just silenced Hawks critics with one bold statement.

SAN ANTONIO - MARCH 10: Manu Ginobili #20 of the San Antonio Spurs wears his "Los Spurs" jersey as part of the NBA's first-ever, fully integrated Hispanic marketing campaign, Noche Latina (Latin Night), during the game against the New York Knicks on March 10, 2010 at the AT&T Center in San Antonio, Texas. 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. ...

One of the NBA’s longest running saga’s finally ended, with Giannis exiting Milwaukee. How do they start the next era?

Debating top-10-star status has become a rite of passage for NBA fandom.

The Indiana Fever have some of the top players in the WNBA right now but their 2026 season ended in disappointing fashion. Indiana ended up finishing sixth in the regular season with a record of 28-16, which saw them put against the Las Vegas Aces in the first round of this year’s playoffs.

DALLAS, TEXAS - NOVEMBER 22: Santi Aldama #7 of the Memphis Grizzlies shoots the ball as Cooper Flagg #32 of the Dallas Mavericks defends during the first half at American Airlines Center on November 22, 2025 in Dallas, Texas. 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 Ron Jenkins/Getty Images) | Getty Images I just want to put this out t...

“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.