Basketball News · LatestYesterday, Oct 19, 2026

Ben Simmons revealed he could barely move after suffering excruciating back pain around his 2022 trade to Brooklyn.

Los Angeles Lakers head coach JJ Redick cited the team’s talent, fit and depth when explaining his confidence in their championship potential ahead of the 2026-27 season. The Los Angeles Times reported his comments before the Lakers’ regular-season opener against the Golden State Warriors on Wednesday at Crypto.com Arena. Redick said his confidence in the […] The post JJ Redick explains why he sees Lakers as championship contenders appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

On the eve of the NBA's 2026-27 campaign, the rumor mill is churning something fierce, and Bleacher Report is here to keep you up to date on the all the biggest moves, news and rumors.

It resulted in a golden age on The Main Line, two national championships in three years, a core that would help the Knicks snap their 53-year title drought a decade later.

With the Kawhi Leonard era over and James Harden departed, a healthy Darius Garland will be running point for a team blending youth with veterans.

Here's everything you need to know for all 30 teams for the season, including storylines, stats and predictions ahead of opening night.

MACAO, CHINA - OCTOBER 8: Head Coach Dusty May of the Dallas Mavericks smiles during practice and media availability as part of 2026 NBA China Games on October 8, 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 Ryan Stetz/NBAE via Getty Images) | NBAE via G...

Boston, MA - September 28: Boston Celtics forward Paul George speaks at a press conference during media day on September 28, 2026. (Photo by Meleck Eldahshoury/The Boston Globe via Getty Images) | Boston Globe via Getty Images We’re 24 hours out. A day away from tangible, real, meaningful Boston Celtics basketball gracing the court and our screens for the first time in 170 days. With that, there’s only one thing to do. I invited Feed followers to exorcise all of their excitement and angst by ...

Boozer gets a high-level endorsement

Detroit Pistons center Ugonna Onyenso was surprised to hear his name called out 53rd at the 2026 NBA Draft, having once believed his dream of making the league was over, but is now confident he can grow into the sizable shoes left by Isaiah Stewart.

Not every NBA superstar will face the same stakes as the 2026-27 season unfolds.

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.

ATLANTA, GA - JUNE 25: Onsi Saleh of the Atlanta Hawks looks on during the Atlanta Hawks New Draft Picks Press Conference and Portraits on June 25, 2026 at Atlanta Hawks Practice Facility 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 Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2026 NBAE (Photo by Joe Boatman/NBAE via Getty Images) | NBAE vi...

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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.