Basketball News · LatestYesterday, Oct 19, 2026

Noah Clowney insists even if the details change, the job doesn’t. He’s keeping the main thing the main thing, which is staying focused and doing his job.

Heading into this NBA season, Victor Wembanyama will stand above the rest, not just in the obvious ways. He is poised to keep growing as one of the most defining players in the present-day NBA. At the same time, Wembanyama credits a few of his contemporaries for helping set the model for what success looks like, […] The post Victor Wembanyama blown away by ‘most impressive thing’ about NBA greats appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Ryan Rollins is among those expected to take on an even bigger role on the Milwaukee Bucks after the Giannis Antetokounmpo era in Cream City ends. Coming off a breakout season, Rollins is also about to share duties in the backcourt with Milwaukee newcomer Tyler Herro. “I think the biggest thing with us is pushing […] The post Bucks’ Ryan Rollins speaks up on ‘biggest thing’ about backcourt with Tyler Herro appeared first on ClutchPoints.

The Sacramento Kings were dealt a major blow over the weekend when it was revealed that Ben Simmons suffered a season-ending Achilles injury. Simmons was attempting an NBA comeback this season after not playing last year, and the Kings had big plans for him, wanting to pair the former No. 1 pick alongside rookie point […] The post Darius Acuff Jr. speaks up on big change after losing Ben Simmons to injury appeared first on ClutchPoints.

The regular season is nearly underway, and the Phoenix Suns have two names with one year remaining on their respective contracts: Jalen Green and Miles Bridges. Both players are a part of the starting lineup, and have been eligible for an extension throughout the offseason. With Phoenix extending offers for their young players, next up […] The post Why Suns’ patient Jalen Green, Miles Bridges extension talks aren’t concerning appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Kerr shed light on Curry's status for the Lakers game on Wednesday night.

Victor Wembanyama talks MVP ambitions and tips his hat to Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Nikola Jokic for their sustained success over the years.

Dallas Mavericks star guard Kyrie Irving has concerns about social media and gambling impacting the NBA as he goes through later stages of his career. Irving gears up for the 16th season of his career in the league, his fifth with the Mavericks. Last season saw him rehab his ACL, not taking part in any […] The post Mavericks’ Kyrie Irving opens up about how social media, gambling have changed the NBA appeared first on ClutchPoints.

And the Logic is Easy to Understand

Game Details Date Wednesday, October 21 Start Time 7.30 PM ET / 6.30 PM CT / 4.30 PM PT Location Kaseya Center, Miami How to Watch on TV Fans have both national and regional broadcasting options for tonight's game: National Broadcast ESPN Miami Home Broadcast WPLG (Berkshire Hathway) Minnesota Away Broadcast How to Live Stream If you are looking to stream the game live, you have a few digital platforms available depending on your location: Heat fans in local market - Timberwolves fans in loca...

The deadline has passed for the Washington Wizards and Bilal Coulibaly to reach a rookie-scale contract extension, which means the 22-year-old wing will enter restricted free agency this summer. Washington selected Coulibaly with the No. 7 pick in the 2023 NBA Draft. He was the first selection made by Will Dawkins, who traded up one […]

Golden State Warriors general manager Mike Dunleavy explained how rookie Yaxel Lendeborg has impressed him ahead of the 2026-27 NBA season.

What's the current state of the Lakers' player development system?

Tobias Harris was the Spurs’ primary free agent addition over the summer, but the veteran forward will be sidelined for Tuesday’s regular season opener in Oklahoma City as he continues to recover from a left calf strain, writes Tom Orsborn of The San Antonio Express-News. “He’s ramping up, he’s improving, he’s progressing,” head coach Mitch […]

Seems like a fair appraisal. The closing line represents what the consensus of this forum thinks: "I thought the breakthrough would be last year; I now think this is the last chance this group gets before trades break it up." submitted by /u/MentalFloss45 [link] [comments]

The Knicks will get their first glimpse of life without Mitchell Robinson.

As great as winning a championship was for the Knicks — and many of the players celebrated wildly and extensively, to be clear — Hart wanted to focus on progress, not history.

Enes Kanter Freedom says his fight with the WNBA went beyond social media posts, and he claims he had a plan all along.

Collin Sexton is finally moving in the right direction.

Sacramento Kings planned to rely on Ben Simmons this season, but his Achilles injury has Doug Christie’s team looking into trade possibilities. Simmons broke the silence on his devastating injury recently, as did Raptors forward Kawhi Leonard, who had a message for his fallen hoops colleague. Leonard did not realize Simmons wasn’t playing this year […] The post Kawhi Leonard sends best wishes to Kings’ Ben Simmons after Achilles tear appeared first on ClutchPoints.

A final look at the Knicks’ magical playoff run by the numbers:

Game Details Date Tuesday, October 20 Start Time 7.00 PM ET / 8.00 PM CT / 6.00 PM PT Location Madison Square Garden, New York How to Watch on TV Fans have both national and regional broadcasting options for tonight's game: National Broadcast NBC Knicks Home Broadcast MSG/MSG+ 76ers Away Broadcast NBC Sports Philadelphia How to Live Stream If you are looking to stream the game live, you have digital platforms available depending on your location: Knicks fans in local market - 76ers fans in lo...

A Maverick legend in every sense of the word

Karalis summed it up: “Joe Mazzulla: "I'm excited to lose with this team" Paul George: "It's been a beautiful challenge" Baylor Scheierman: "a controlled chaos, I think I definitely thrive in that" submitted by /u/dawglover1011 [link] [comments]

It doesn't seem like Dallas Mavericks guard Kyrie Irving is going to play in the NBA into his 40s.

MILWAUKEE, WISCONSIN - OCTOBER 05: Kevin Porter Jr. #7 of the Milwaukee Bucks in action against the Minnesota Timberwolves in the second quarter during the preseason NBA game at Fiserv Forum on October 05, 2026 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. 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 Patrick McDermott/Getty Images) | Getty Images Minutes before the...

Recorded a podcast talking about how the wolves new approach is an attempt to address past playoff issues by opening up the floor more and becoming longer & quicker. Recorded with Abhinav Bethi, who made a nice analytical post on substack that I discovered in this reddit last week. submitted by /u/MountainLoins [link] [comments]

The NBA returns to NBC and Peacock with over 100 regular-season games across three marquee nights.

The Indiana Fever were eliminated in the first round of the 2026 WNBA playoffs, but Caitlin Clark and Co. continue to make headlines.

They’ve waited 53 years and 11 days — and in a lot of cases that means their whole lives — for this. They’ve got one more night in them to celebrate last spring.