Basketball News · LatestYesterday, Oct 17, 2026

The 76ers, dealing with injuries in the frontcourt, have converted center Tacko Fall to a two-way contract.

As NBA teams finalize their rosters with the regular season starting next week, the Philadelphia 76ers are keeping Tacko Fall on a two-way contract.

Here's a blockbuster trade idea that could send Karl-Anthony Towns to the Warriors while helping the Knicks with their financial issues.

The uncles at the Golden State Warriors' core -- Steph Curry, Draymond Green and Al Horford -- were vibrant Friday night at Chase Center.

Golden State Warriors head coach Steve Kerr appeared to do a double take after spotting a fan who closely resembled him during Saturday’s preseason game against the Portland Trail Blazers. A roughly 40-second video shared by @TedBuddy8 captured the moment, showing Kerr standing near the Warriors’ bench before the footage cut to a spectator with […] The post Steve Kerr reacts after spotting his doppelganger in the stands appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

SACRAMENTO, CALIFORNIA - OCTOBER 05: Luka Doncic #77 of the Los Angeles Lakers reacts after getting fouled by Dylan Cardwell #32 of the Sacramento Kings in the first half of the preseason game at Golden 1 Center on October 05, 2026 in Sacramento, California. 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 Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images) | G...

Walker Kessler said facing Nikola Jokic in the Los Angeles Lakers’ preseason game against the Denver Nuggets helped him prepare for the regular season, describing the matchup as a valuable test against one of the NBA’s best players. “It knocked off a lot of rust,” Kessler said during his postgame press conference on Saturday, October […] The post Walker Kessler reflects on guarding Nikola Jokic appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

The Los Angeles Lakers invested a ton of money and assets into Walker Kessler this offseason with hopes of him being their franchise center. They believe he will be even better playing alongside two dynamic playmakers in Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves than he was with the Utah Jazz. Kessler has showcased promising two-way play […]

Here are the 10 most expensive projected starting lineups in the NBA for 2026-27, featuring title contenders and massive superstar contracts.

Are the Nets ready to take a step forward in 2026-27?

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Washington Wizards star Trae Young revealed that his decision to sign a four-year, $212 million contract extension this past summer came down to his desire to remain in the nation’s capital and his positive experiences with the organization. Young declined his $49 million player option in favor of the new agreement, which includes a player […] The post Trae Young reveals why he committed to Wizards with $212 million contract appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Whenever future Hall of Famer LeBron James is involved, fans and pundits flock to the scene. As the 41-year-old enters his 24th NBA season, all eyes will be focused on his first campaign with the Philadelphia 76ers. In addition to James, Philadelphia also acquired All-Star Jaylen Brown in an offseason trade with the Boston Celtics. […] The post 4 Philadelphia 76ers bold season predictions after LeBron James helicopters into franchise appeared first on ClutchPoints.

PHOENIX– The Phoenix Suns, Devin Booker, and Jordan Ott had one thing on their minds throughout the preseason. Health. Just a year prior, they lost Booker’s backcourt mate, Jalen Green, to a hamstring injury that limited him to 30 games. Now with the 2026-27 season around the corner, the Suns appear to be fully healthy. […] The post Devin Booker, Jordan Ott share Suns’ biggest victory in preseason appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Game 1 of the 2026 WNBA Finals is Saturday.

CLEVELAND, OHIO - OCTOBER 08: Devin Carter #99 celebrates with Mike Conley #45 of the Boston Celtics during the first quarter of a preseason game against the Cleveland Cavaliers at Rocket Arena on October 08, 2026 in Cleveland, Ohio. The Celtics defeated the Cavaliers 124-113. 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 Jason Miller/Getty ...

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Duren looks regular-season ready It was apparent Jalen Duren was regular-season ready nearly the moment he stepped onto the floor in Detroit’s 128-106 win over the Minnesota Timberwolves. Duren was a force on both ends of the floor, showing his increased speed against four-time Defensive Player of the Year Rudy Gobert. The 22-year-old center compiled 38 points, six rebounds, four steals and two blocks in 35 total preseason minutes. He shot 14 of 18 from the field and 10 of 12 from the free-th...

The Houston Rockets signed guards Bryce Harris and Caleb McConnell to Exhibit 10 contracts as the end of the offseason approaches. Harris and McConnell joined Cameron Matthews as end-of-preseason additions. Houston is expected to waive Harris, Matthews and McConnell on Saturday. That trio will then join the Rio Grande Valley Vipers for the upcoming G League season.

The Toronto Raptors signed guard Jalen Celestine to an Exhibit 10 contract. Celestine is expected to be waived on Saturday. He'll then join Raptors 905 for the upcoming G League season. Celestine went undrafted out Cincinnati at the 2026 NBA Draft. The 6-foot-7 guard averaged 8.6 points and 3.1 rebounds as a fifth-year senior for the Bearcats last season.

The Cleveland Cavaliers signed forward Tre'von Spillers to an Exhibit 10 contract. Spillers is expected to be waived on Saturday. He'll then join the Cleveland Charge for the upcoming G League season. Spillers went undrafted out of Wake Forest at the 2026 NBA Draft. The 6-foot-7 forward averaged 11.2 points, 5.8 rebounds and 1.5 blocks as a fifth-year senior for the Demon Deacons.

The Portland Trail Blazers waived forward Caleb Houstan. Portland had signed Houstan to an Exhibit 10 contract earlier in the week. Houstan is now expected to join the Blazer's affiliate the Rip City Remix for the upcoming G League season. Portland still has Jeremy Sochan with the team on an Exhibit 10 contract. The Trail Blazers could keep Sochan to fill their 15th standard roster spot. That decision is likely to be made by the end of the day on Saturday.

The New Orleans Pelicans waived center Hunter Dickinson. The Pelicans had re-signed Dickinson to an Exhibit 10 contract earlier in the week. Dickinson started the offseason by signing his two-way qualifying offer with New Orleans, before being waived. Dickinson is now expected to join the Laketown Squadron for the upcoming G League season.

The San Antonio Spurs waived forward Kendall Brown. San Antonio had signed Brown to an Exhibit 10 contract earlier in the week. Brown is now expected to join the Austin Spurs for the upcoming G League season. The Spurs now stand in regular season roster compliance. San Antonio has 14 players signed to standard contracts and all three two-way spots filled. The Spurs have one open standard roster spot, which they'll carry into the regular season.

Former Chicago Bulls head coach Phil Jackson has recalled an early conversation with Michael Jordan in which he explained why the superstar needed to reduce his scoring responsibilities to give the team a better chance of winning an NBA championship. When Jackson took over as Chicago’s head coach in 1989, Jordan had already established himself […] The post Phil Jackson on how he convinced Michael Jordan to sacrifice scoring for championships appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

Ballhalla is booming with excitement for WNBA Finals Game 1 between the Valkyries and Dream. Chase Center, home of the Valkyries, is hosting the opening game of the championship series between Golden State and Atlanta. And the Warriors have gone all in toward supporting their fellow Golden State squad. Warriors star Steph Curry wore a...

Former NBA guard C.J. Watson believes international basketball players are gaining an advantage over American talent because of differences in youth development systems. Watson argued that youth basketball in the United States places too much emphasis on playing competitive games rather than improving individual skills, basketball intelligence and physical conditioning. He specifically pointed to the […] The post C.J. Watson explains why international players are surpassing Americans in NBA a...

Turns out Jon Horst’s roster-trimming decisions are just as tough for Bucks fans. Besides youth—that must stay (mostly).