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NEW YORK, NEW YORK - OCTOBER 15: Landry Shamet #44 of the New York Knicks reacts after being fouled by Ja'kobe Walter #14 of the Toronto Raptors during the second quarter at Madison Square Garden on October 15, 2026 in New York City. 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 Caleb Bowlin/Getty Images) | Getty Images Last year’s Toronto Rapto...

The Philadelphia 76ers start their season against the New York Knicks on opening night, and Brian Windhorst believes that LeBron James might want to see the ring ceremony. Typically, when opposing teams play the defending NBA champion on opening night, they stay in the locker room during the ceremony and come out when it’s time […] The post Why Brian Windhorst thinks LeBron James may want to watch Knicks’ NBA title celebration on Opening Night appeared first on ClutchPoints.

1. The Celtics will lead the league in offensive rebounding With Mitchell Robinson on the court last season, the New York Knicks posted a 39.5 percent offensive rebound rate, which would have led the league. The Celtics finished fifth in the same category last season. Adding the burly center — who has the same career offensive rebound rate as Dennis Rodman — should propel them up the leaderboard. Robinson won’t be alone in producing second-chance opportunities. Far from it. Between him, Neemi...

The Atlanta Dream starting five. | Getty Images The Golden State Valkyries know who they are. The pillars of their identity—defense and depth, plus the the clutchtime magic of Ballhalla—were the foundation of their Game 1 win in the 2026 WNBA Finals over the Atlanta Dream. Through their 5-0 start to the postseason, the Dream had appeared to discover their identity, flexing an aggression and athleticism that overwhelmed the Washington Mystics and New York Liberty. But, what if they can’t acces...

With the 2026-27 NBA season here, it's time to make our awards predictions. Who will take home hardware this season?

LAS VEGAS, NV - JULY 15: Blake Wesley #14, Jeremy Sochan #10 and Malaki Branham #22 of the San Antonio Spurs pose for a portrait during 2022 NBA Rookie Photo Shoot on July 15, 2022 at UNLV Campus in Las Vegas, Nevada. 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 2022 NBAE (Photo by Michael J. LeBrecht II/NBAE via...

PHOENIX, ARIZONA - APRIL 07: Kevin Durant #7 of the Houston Rockets and Dillon Brooks #3 of the Phoenix Suns react during the first half of the NBA game at Mortgage Matchup Center on April 07, 2026 in Phoenix, Arizona. 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 Christian Petersen/Getty Images) | Getty Images Sorry. It’s the start of the N...

How to watch the 2026 NBA season opener between the Spurs and Thunder.

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.