Basketball News · LatestYesterday, Oct 16, 2026

It doesn’t look like Quentin Grimes will start for the Lakers in the team’s regular-season opener against the Warriors next week. Who will be the Lakers starters for their regular-season opener against the Warriors?

MINNEAPOLIS, MN - OCTOBER 29: Jaden McDaniels #3 and Naz Reid #11 of the Minnesota Timberwolves play defense during the game against the Los Angeles Lakers on October 29, 2025 at Target Center in Minneapolis, Minnesota. 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. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2025 NBAE (Photo by David Sherman/NBAE via Getty ...

Rookie Mikel Brown Jr.’s preseason debut left the Nets impressed.

The Thunder have signed forward Dariq Whitehead and guards Lamar Wilkerson and Nate Johnson to non-guaranteed Exhibit 10 contracts, the team announced today. Oklahoma City’s agreements with Wilkerson and Johnson were first reported back in June, shortly after both players went undrafted. Whitehead, a 2023 first-round pick, spent most of last season in the G […]

The Spurs conclude the preseason with a dress rehearsal against the Kings

The Spurs will start guards De'Aaron Fox, Stephon Castle and Dylan Harper alongside Devin Vassell and Victor Wembanyama when they face the Thunder in Tuesday's season opener.

James may be the biggest name on the 76ers. But as Friday's performance showed, he probably isn't the team's star.

LeBron James gave a sellout crowd a glimpse of his "connection" with new teammate Tyrese Maxey when he threw down an alley-oop jam in his Sixers home debut.

The Magic emerged victorious in their fourth and final preseason tune-up on Friday. However, they did not escape unscathed. As Jason Beede of The Orlando Sentinel writes, star forward Franz Wagner (right shoulder soreness) and second-year reserves Noah Penda (right hamstring tightness) and Jase Richardson (sore low back) all exited the win over Miami due […]

Wizards face the defending Oklahoma City Thunder at home.

PORTLAND, OREGON - OCTOBER 07: Ja Morant #1 of the Portland Trail Blazers goes to the basket defended by Brandon Williams #12 of the Golden State Warriors during the second half of the preseason game at Moda Center on October 07, 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 Th...

The Memphis Grizzlies have gotten a good look at first-round pick Cameron Boozer throughout the offseason, as the club prepares for the 2026-27 campaign. Going into the preseason finale, head coach Tuomas Iisalo broke down exactly what makes Boozer so special. While talking with media members on Friday, Iisalo credited the 19-year-old forward for being […] The post Grizzlies’ Tuomas Iisalo reveals Cam Boozer’s superpower amid strong preseason start appeared first on ClutchPoints.

The Chicago Bulls had to go through the preseason without Nic Claxton. The newly acquired big man has been out with a hamstring injury sustained during practice. As a result, the team placed him on a 2-week evaluation. On Friday, the Bulls will close out the preseason against the Minnesota Timberwolves before the regular season […] The post Bulls’ Tiago Splitter throws cold water on preseason Nic Claxton return appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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James will start in Friday's preseason finale against the Grizzlies. Visit RotoWire.com for more analysis on this update.

Indiana Fever guard Sophie Cunningham made a request to the WNBA over a money issue.

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During some of those lean and depressing years — roughly 14 to 4 B.B. (Before Brunson) — LeBron James was the only answer.

Jalen Brunson helped deliver the Knicks their first NBA championship in 53 years, but he still hasn't quite gotten around to one part of the celebration.

There will be plenty of excitement among Philadelphia 76ers fans considering the current offseason has left them with a roster that looks set to take the NBA by storm next season. However, the front office is still looking to further improve their chances to emerge as one of the league’s top teams next season, and […] The post 76ers rumors: 2 names to keep in back pocket to replace injured Joel Embiid backup appeared first on ClutchPoints.

The Minnesota Timberwolves are hoping for a big season after trading for LaMelo Ball to pair alongside Anthony Edwards. Additionally, the Wolves announced a big night coming on February 28, 2027, when the franchise will be retiring the jersey of former superstar Kevin Garnett. “Minnesota is home,” Garnett said in a statement back on August […] The post Kevin Garnett blasts Minnesota with NSFW quip prolonging jersey retirement appeared first on ClutchPoints.

The Chicago Bulls are itching to get the rebuilding process going. So far, the Bulls are performing decently in the preseason, starting 2-2. They will close out the preseason at home on Friday against the Minnesota Timberwolves. Then they kick off the regular season on the road against the Toronto Raptors on Wednesday, October 21. […] The post Tiago Splitter looks forward to ‘loaded’ early Bulls schedule appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Jaylen Brown and Jayson Tatum haven't really spoken since the Boston Celtics traded Brown to the Philadelphia 76ers last July, per ESPN's Malika Andrews (7:45 mark).

Angel Reese has had her fair share of detractors, but she’s drawn support from some big names as well. During NBC’s Finals preview on Thursday, Naismith Basketball Hall of Famer Cheryl Miller talked about the criticism that has been hurled at Reese and how the critics could now be scrambling to find new material.

“Prop Queen” Ariel Epstein slammed Netflix’s Elle Duncan for suggesting Caitlin Clark and Sophie Cunningham’s fan bases have brought toxicity to the WNBA. Epstein believes Duncan and others complaining about Clark’s and Cunningham’s fans haven’t embraced them, and that’s what has led to the toxicity.

Though the Indiana Fever are out of the playoffs, they are not out of the conversation, as fans noticed an Aliyah Boston detail after a recent health update. The center underwent knee surgery to repair her lateral meniscus after allegedly playing the entire 2026 season in pain.

Hall of Fame forward Cliff Hagan, a five-time All-Star who spent his entire NBA career with the St. Louis Hawks, has died at age 94.

Four-star shooting guard Devin Cleveland has committed to Missouri, he announced. The 6-foot-3 senior out of La Lumiere School (IN) ultimately chose the Tigers over Michigan and TCU. He also received offers from Alabama, Arkansas, Marquette, Syracuse, and more. [ $19.99 gets you a FULL year of On3 | Rivals national coverage ] Cleveland, a Chicago […]

INDIANAPOLIS, IN - OCTOBER 10: Luguentz Dort #0 of the Atlanta Hawks shoots a free throw during the game against the Indiana Pacers on October 10, 2026 at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis, Indiana. 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. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2026 NBAE (Photo by A.J. Mast/NBAE via Getty Images) | NBAE via Ge...