Basketball News · LatestYesterday, Oct 17, 2026

So once more, two old New York champions gathered to spread their timeless message of teamwork and possibility, right on the eve of what may well be one of the signature basketball seasons we’ve ever had around here.

Ahead of the regular season, the Clippers have waived four players, announcing on Saturday (via Twitter) that guard Blake Wesley, center Nathan Mensah, and wings Miye Oni and Jahmyl Telfort have been cut. All four players have some NBA experience, though only Wesley and Telfort were in the league last season. Wesley, the 25th overall […]

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CLEVELAND, OH - OCTOBER 11: Evan Mobley #4 of the Cleveland Cavaliers is introduced before the game against the Orlando Magic during a 2026 NBA Preseason game on October 11, 2026 at Rocket Arena in Cleveland, Ohio. 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 Joe Murphy/NBAE via Getty Images) ...

As Kyrie Irving prepares to return to the Dallas Mavericks for the 2026-27 NBA season after missing the entire previous campaign with a torn ACL, former teammate Shawn Marion delivered a sobering assessment of the star guard’s chances of returning to his previous form. Speaking with Kyle Odegard of Action Network, Marion acknowledged the uncertainty […] The post Shawn Marion delivers sobering Kyrie Irving reality check amid Mavericks comeback hopes appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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WNBA commissioner Cathy Engelbert confirmed that the league will have a fully operational replay center for next season. In her annual news conference before the first game of the WNBA Finals, Engelbert announced that the league has completed a multi-million dollar renovation of the NBA replay center in Secaucus, N.J., and the next phase will be implementing the necessary technology in all 15 WNBA arenas. “This represents one of the largest investments we’ve ever made in basketball operations, a

As expected, the Hawks have waived forward Cameron Corhen and guard Kobe Johnson, their two remaining camp invitees, the team announced today in a press release. Atlanta’s roster now appears ready for the start of the regular season. The team is carrying 15 players on standard contracts – 14 with guaranteed salaries and Mouhamed Gueye […]

Robert Horry has picked out one of the bright spots in the Los Angeles Lakers’ preseason defeat to the Denver Nuggets. One of the top...

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The 2026 WNBA Finals start this Saturday, October 17, with the Golden State Valkyries hosting the Atlanta Dream in Game 1 at Chase Center. The No.

Point guard Reece Beekman will fill the Wizards’ open two-way slot, having had his Exhibit 10 contract converted to a two-way deal, the team announced today (via Twitter). Beekman, 25, appeared in 36 regular season games in 2024/25 for the Warriors and Nets after going undrafted out of Virginia, then spent last season with the […]

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The Spurs have formally exercised their fourth-year option on Stephon Castle and third-year options on Dylan Harper and Carter Bryant, the team announced today (Twitter link via Jared Weiss of The Athletic). As Weiss notes, it was a foregone conclusion that San Antonio would pick up the options. Each of the three players was already […]

The Trail Blazers have requested waivers on forward Jeremy Sochan, according to a press release from the team. Sochan, who was on a non-guaranteed Exhibit 9 contract, will become an unrestricted free agent on Monday if he’s not claimed on waivers. His release leaves Portland with 17 players under contract — 14 on standard deals […]

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The Jazz have put out a press release announcing that they’ve waived center Jonas Aidoo and guard Tamar Bates. Aidoo had been on a non-guaranteed Exhibit 10 contract, while Bates was on a two-way deal. Utah has filled that newly opened two-way slot by converting Harrison Ingram’s Exhibit 10 deal to a two-way contract, tweets […]

Is this the year Luka or Wemby break through?

Lakers Ziaire Williams joined the Lakers on a minimum contract. He could begin the season in their starting lineup. Williams helped his case with a strong preseason, making all five of his three-point attempts and providing the defense that drew coach JJ Redick’s interest in the first place, writes Thuc Nhi Nguyen of the Los […] The post NBA Notes: Lakers, Ziaire Williams, Warriors, Draymond Green, Magic appeared first on Hoops Wire.

The Trail Blazers are currently negotiating with local government officials for a new lease to renovate the Moda Center, with the deadline set for December 31. The threat of relocation has loomed large over those discussions, writes Mike Vorkunov of The Athletic, but new owner Tom Dundon claims he’s focused on keeping the team where […]

Makayla Timpson sent a message to former Indiana Fever teammate Natasha Howard.

The Atlanta Dream WNBA Finals run has become something bigger than a feel-good story. The No. Four seed reached the Finals unbeaten in the postseason and on a ten-game winning streak. Golden State is a slight favorite at home, but the Dream are the more dangerous team. Angel Reese, the league's Defensive Player of the […] The post Atlanta Dream WNBA Finals: Why Atlanta Is The Real Threat appeared first on Stadium Rant.

Check out Angel Reese's pre-game fit for Game 1 of the WNBA Finals.

The Los Angeles Lakers waived big man Rafael Castro and wing Aniwaniwa Tait-Jones. Both Castro and Tair-Jones had been signed to Exhibit 10 contracts. Castro and Tait-Jones are expected to join the Coachella Valley Lakers for the G League season. The Lakers still have one more roster move to make. Los Angeles has 16 players signed to standard contracts. That's one more than is allowable for the regular season. The Lakers have reportedly been looking at various trade options, but may have to w...

Here are four NBA teams that should target Knicks role players as New York looks to clear roster space and manage its expensive core.

After an offseason spent striking out on stars, the Golden State Warriors may be without all-star Kristaps Porzingis for the foreseeable future.

Longtime NBA center and current ESPN analyst Kendrick Perkins takes a shot at Q&A before the season tips off this week.

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