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On the eve of the 2026-27 NBA campaign, and after an offseason jam-packed with player movement, it's time to assess everything that's happened since the NBA Finals and predict each team's win total this season.

Making a WNBA Finals prediction isn’t exactly easy this year. Choosing between two teams with very different stories en route to their first championship is what makes the decision both difficult to make and interesting to hear out.

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The Lakers have been urged to keep Dalton Knecht and trade Bronny James.

With a new NBA season set to begin, we make our predictions for every team's regular-season record and the 2026-27 playoffs.

Angel Reese and Kayla Thornton. | Getty Images At the start of the fourth quarter of Game 1 of the 2026 WNBA Finals, the Atlanta Dream were in a good spot. On the road against the Golden State Valkyries, they were up by five points. In that final frame, however, Atlanta’s offense fell apart, and they lost 68-64. They couldn’t throw a pea in the ocean, shooting a dismal 2-for-19 from the field and missing all seven 3-pointers. After the loss, Dream head coach Karl Smesko spoke about the lack o...

Here's the full WNBA schedule for Oct. 19, including game times, TV channels, scores and how to stream.

The reunion between one of the best players of his generation and the team he helped make an NBA champion is an opportunity to change narratives

Every type of NBA contract explained — from max deals and supermaxes to two-ways, Exhibit 10s, and the veteran minimum — using the 2026-27 landscape as a guide. The NBA runs on a soft salary cap ($164.961 million for 2026-27). Teams routinely exceed it via exceptions and rights under the 2023 Collective Bargaining Agreement. Contracts […] The post Every type of NBA contract explained appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

The consensus opinion on the Denver Nuggets heading into the 2026-27 season is down after their disappointing end to the 2025-26 season and their suboptimal offseason dealings. Not only did the Nuggets lose in the first round of the 2026 NBA playoffs in rather convincing fashion against the Minnesota Timberwolves, they also lost budding two-way […] The post 3 Denver Nuggets bold season predictions as Nikola Jokic contract situation hangs overhead appeared first on ClutchPoints.

I guess someone in the Jazz organization left over from the Quin Snyder days still remembers Bradley. I suppose on a per-36 minute basis his stats look good enough but it's not like he played much better after leaving the Jazz. I would have thought Kevin Love would have been a no-brainer for a spare PF/C who can rebound and has high basketball IQ plus great shooting and passing skills to boot. submitted by /u/ClutchOlday [link] [comments]

I know the preseason doesn't really count but it is a picture of how well the lineups play together and how the individual players are performing. I'd say JJJ and Key have performed the best out of the bunch with good scoring and great percentages from the floor. JJJ hit 50% of his threes and Key did even better with 67% but at lower volume. Lauri hit 42.9% of his threes while attempting 4.7 a game. Key is uncharacteristically shooting below his average from the free throw line at 68.8%. Okog...

While the New York Knicks are the defending NBA champions and they should raise their championship banner with the confidence that comes with winning the franchise’s first title in 53 years, the Philadelphia 76ers appear to be in a position to steal their thunder. After adding Jaylen Brown and LeBron James in the offseason, the […] The post 76ers’ fatal flaw that will doom 2027 NBA championship chances appeared first on ClutchPoints.

New Orlando Magic head coach Sean Sweeney wants to establish a clear team identity through daily preparation, strong fundamentals and consistent habits as he begins his first season leading the franchise. Speaking to Brandon “Scoop B” Robinson of ScoopB.com, Sweeney reflected on the lessons he took from his previous coaching stops, particularly his time with […] The post Sean Sweeney aims to establish championship habits in Orlando appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

Multiple contenders are looking to sign Pete Nance to a two-way contract, according to Marc Stein of The Stein Line. The Bucks waived Nance on Saturday. The Bucks are still interested in re-signing Nance on a two-way deal. Nance averaged 5.4 points and 2.7 rebounds last season for the Bucks.

The Hornets and forward Brandon Miller agreed to a five-year, $209 million rookie-scale contract extension.

The Dallas Mavericks could waive Moussa Cisse in order to keep Dwight Powell on the roster, sources told Marc Stein of The Stein Line. Cisse would attract interest from multiple teams, including the Hawks and Bulls, if he were to be waived. The Sixers and Lakers would also look to sign Cisse to a two-way deal even though both teams do not have a slot available. The Mavs are unable to re-sign Cisse on a two-way deal. Cisse averaged 4.5 points and 5.7 rebounds last season.

AJ Dybantsa is considered day-to-day after suffering a mild ankle injury, according to Washington Wizards head coach Brian Keefe. "We're just going one day at a time," added Keefe. Dybantsa suffered the injury on Friday night. The Wizards open the season Wednesday night against the Bucks.

Earlier in the season, Angel Reese exclaimed that “Anything that goes up is mine,” reflecting her mentality in the paint. Reese is now the WNBA’s Defensive Player of the Year.

The stage is set. The Atlanta Dream and Golden State Valkyries are in the WNBA Finals, but before the game began, the fashion runway was laid out for the players.

Cavaliers Jarrett Allen believes the Cavaliers can take another step by getting their best players more time on the court together. Entering his 10th NBA season, Allen pointed to the limited experience he, Evan Mobley, Donovan Mitchell and James Harden had as a group last season. In a Q&A with Cyro Asseo of HoopsHype, Allen […] The post NBA Notes: Cavs, Jarrett Allen, Celtics, Paul George, Wizards appeared first on Hoops Wire.

This story is part of Peak, The Athletic’s desk covering the mental side of sports. Sign up for Peak’s newsletter here. Tanisha Wright coached A’ja Wilson, a five-time WNBA MVP, for two seasons as an assistant with the Las Vegas Aces. She is now the head coach of Penn State. In 2021, when I was an assistant with the Las Vegas Aces, we lost in the semifinals against the Phoenix Mercury. We were clearly the heavy favorite to win that series and return to the WNBA championship. As we were coming of

Sixers Joel Embiid doesn’t think the Sixers need anyone to take a back seat. He wants their stars doing what made them stars in the first place. “I’m against the concept of sacrificing,” Embiid said after Friday’s preseason finale, per Kris Rhim of ESPN. “I think the way I explained it was you do what […] The post NBA Notes: Sixers, Joel Embiid, Nuggets, Spencer Jones, Knicks appeared first on Hoops Wire.

A viral video on social media unravels new details of Tyrese Haliburton and Ryan Rollins' heated exchange during the Pacers vs. Bucks game.

Youth and growth should matter plenty for the 2026-27 Sixers.

British-born assistant coach Tim Lewis is aiming to win the NBA title with the Minnesota Timberwolves after joining Chris Finch's staff.

The Thunder and All-Defensive guard Cason Wallace agreed to a five-year, $139 million rookie-scale contract extension.

After the New York Knicks waived Bruce Brown before the regular season, one source says the defending champions didn’t try to keep him. Many assumed the Knicks would make a trade to free up roster space and keep Brown and James Wiseman ahead of the 2026-27 season. The Knicks reportedly didn’t shop a player before […] The post Knicks rumors: The player New York didn’t shop in trade talks before cutting Bruce Brown appeared first on ClutchPoints.