Basketball News · LatestYesterday, Oct 17, 2026

DALLAS — So much about the Dallas Mavericks is new. In the last six months, they hired a new lead basketball executive, Masai Ujiri, who, in one of his first big decisions, decided the franchise needed a new coach. Dallas poached Dusty May from Michigan, and of the seven assistants on May’s staff, none are holdovers. Dallas’ supporting cast around its two stars — Cooper Flagg and Kyrie Irving — is also filled with new faces. Six of the 15 players the Mavericks have signed to standard contract...

Today’s game has the largest swath of young players

There is only one team every year that can repeat as champions, and this year it’s the Knicks’ turn to try. And this team is equipped to do it.

Friday night marked Jaylen Brown's first time going up against the Boston Celtics in his NBA career following the offseason trade that sent him to the Philadelphia 76ers.

It’s only preseason, but… The perennial caveat. It’s tiring. We know it’s preseason. We all know. Bogdan Bogdanovic looks good, doesn’t he? The man whose last name is his first name with more letters after it (which is how I learned to stop calling him Bojan Bogdanovic, or vice versa) is hitting 41.2% of his 5.7 threes per game. He’s hitting them above the break, off the catch, etc. Marcus Smart looks like Marcus Smart, too. It doesn’t look like 2026-27 will be his “this guy is officially pas...

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The Mavs biggest swing this offseason was Zac Risacher. Will it work?

Linda Cohn strongly disagrees that Angel Reese is the lone reason behind the 2026 WNBA Finals’ ticket sales. The 2026 WNBA Finals will be played between Angel Reese’s Atlanta Dream and the Golden State Valkyries.

Game 1 of the WNBA Finals tips off Saturday!

MILWAUKEE, WISCONSIN - OCTOBER 05: Kyle Kuzma #18 of the Milwaukee Bucks looks on against the Minnesota Timberwolves during the preseason NBA game at Fiserv Forum on October 05, 2026 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. 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 Patrick McDermott/Getty Images) | Getty Images The question that’s stuck on everyone’s lips l...

The last mock draft before the start of the 2026-27 NBA and college basketball season locks in the predictions before evaluations change and team needs evolve

ATLANTA, GEORGIA - SEPTEMBER 28: Luguentz Dort #0 of the Atlanta Hawks poses for a portrait during media day at PC&E Atlanta on September 28, 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 GettyImages License Agreement. (Photo by Todd Kirkland/Getty Images) | Getty Images The Atlanta Hawks made several additions to their team during the offseason, but there ...

The Memphis Grizzlies are exploring potential trades as they work to resolve their roster crunch ahead of the October 19 deadline to reduce their standard roster to 15 players. According to Jake Fischer, Memphis has been examining trade possibilities involving GG Jackson II and Walter Clayton Jr. Per Jake Fischer of The Stein Line, the […] The post NBA rumors: Warriors, Heat name dropped by insider amid Grizzlies’ surprise trade exploration appeared first on ClutchPoints.

The Sixers’ projected starting five spans 20 years and would be just the fourth opening-night lineup in 30 seasons with at least four top-three picks.

Kevin Garnett makes a surprising claim about LeBron James and JJ Redick's relationship.

Was Friday a breakthrough night for Evans?

The Knicks went 53 years without a title. And they’ll defend it in a much deeper conference.

The NBA doesn't crown a champion or hand out awards for preseason play, but dismissing exhibition games as meaningless is a mistake.

SAN ANTONIO, TX - NOVEMBER 15: LeBron James #23 of the Los Angeles Lakers speaks with Stephon Castle #5 of the San Antonio Spurs after the NBA Cup game on NOVEMBER 15, 2024 at the Frost Bank 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. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2024 NBAE (Photos by Michael Gonzales/NBAE via G...

MACAO, CHINA - OCTOBER 11: Zaccharie Risacher #10 of the Dallas Mavericks dribbles the ball during the game against the Houston Rockets as part of 2026 NBA China Games on October 11, 2026 in Macao, China at Venetian Arena. 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 Juan Ocampo/NBAE via Getty...

Rhyne Howard attempts to finish around Tiffany Hayes. | Getty Images Tip off of Game 1 of the 2026 WNBA Finals demands a flashback to 2008 WNBA Finals. To win the franchise’s third title, the Detroit Shock swept the San Antonio Silver Stars, 3-0, in the Finals, with Katie Smith, the Shock’s best player, capturing Finals MVP honors. That’s significant to 2026, as Smith is the last best player on championship team to never become a regular-season MVP. The highest she ever finished in MVP voting...

Klay Thompson shot the ball dreadfully for the Heat in preseason.

Even today, coaches could learn a tremendous amount from Red Auerbach

WNBA legend Sheryl Swoopes has urged fans to tune in to the finals because of Angel Reese alone. Swoopes endorsed Reese because of the hate and criticism she faced during the first two seasons of her career.

Atlanta Dream star Angel Reese had a message for Delta Air Lines after the WNBA's official airline commented on her latest achievement.

Here's a fresh weekend open thread, just for you.

Here's the full WNBA schedule for Oct. 17, including game times, TV channels, scores and how to stream.

Dream coach Karl Smesko was optimistic forward Allisha Gray would return from a finger injury to play in Game 1 of the WNBA Finals against the Valkyries.

Bring on the season.

Los Angeles Lakers head coach JJ Redick believes Walker Kessler is ready to embrace the pressure that comes with playing center for one of the NBA’s most scrutinized franchises. Speaking after the Lakers’ 121-106 preseason loss to the Denver Nuggets on Saturday, October 16, Redick discussed the expectations facing Kessler following his arrival in Los […] The post JJ Redick addresses pressure on Walker Kessler with Lakers appeared first on TalkBasket.net.