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INGLEWOOD, CALIFORNIA - OCTOBER 14: Referee Italo Araujo #86 gestures during the fourth quarter of a preseason game between the Denver Nuggets and the Los Angeles Clippers at Intuit Dome on October 14, 2026 in Inglewood, California. 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 Melina Pizano/Getty Images) | Getty Images Every season the NBA ...

Game Details Date Wednesday, October 21 Start Time 10 PM ET / 9 PM CT / 7 PM PT Location Moda Center, Portland How to Watch on TV Fans have both national and regional broadcasting options for tonight's game: National Broadcast - Portland Home Broadcast Rip City TV/KUNSDT2/KUNP-IND Phoenix Away Broadcast KTVK-IND/KPHE-IND How to Live Stream If you are looking to stream the game live, you have a few digital platforms available depending on your location: Trail Blazers fans in local market Blaze...

And breathe! The fan favourite is back.

Angel Reese is calling on Atlanta Dream fans to pack the arena and bring the energy after her team seized home-court advantage in its playoff series.

Tyasha Harris missed the WNBA playoffs after suffering a leg injury. Indiana Fever stars Lexie Hull and Aliyah Boston made sure to show their support for her.

Utah Jazz rookie Darryn Peterson has opened up about the severe cramping episodes he experienced during his freshman season at Kansas, describing one incident that left him in excruciating pain and required hospital treatment. “After one of the practices…I started experiencing like intense cramps in which my whole body was cramping everywhere. All my muscles […] The post Darryn Peterson: “I thought I was gonna die on the training table” appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

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Trae Young believes AJ Dybantsa has the talent and confidence to become one of the NBA’s leading stars, praising the Washington Wizards rookie after his first four preseason appearances. “He’s 1 of 1 for sure. He’s definitely confident in himself but he has all the reason to. He’s gonna be one of the future faces […] The post Trae Young on AJ Dybantsa: “He’s 1 of 1 for sure” appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

Come one, come all, you're just in time to witness the New York Knicks take on the Philadelphia 76ers to open the 2026-27 NBA season!

The Sixers have LeBron James, Joel Embiid, Jaylen Brown and Tyrese Maxey. They also have a season opener against the defending NBA champion Knicks at Madison Square Garden on Tuesday night. That’s a pretty good way to find out where things stand. On paper, Philadelphia has enough star power to compete with anybody in the […] The post Sixers have all the pieces, now comes the tricky part appeared first on Hoops Wire.

AR Goes OFF! The post 5 Takeaways: Dream Defense, Angel Reese Stymie Valkyries appeared first on Ballislife.com.

Despite being a three-time All-Star and the WNBA’s reigning Defensive Player of the Year, Angel Reese has invited plenty of criticism and comparison. And even though it’s Reese’s Atlanta Dream currently competing in the WNBA Finals, some can’t help but bring up Caitlin Clark, whose Indiana Fever were eliminated in the first round of the WNBA playoffs.

Oklahoma City Thunder center Chet Holmgren has played down the personal side of his rivalry with San Antonio Spurs star Victor Wembanyama, saying his focus remains on improving his game rather than their individual matchups. In an interview with Sports Illustrated’s Chris Mannix published Monday, October 19, Holmgren was asked whether Wembanyama had made their […] The post Chet Holmgren addresses rivalry with Victor Wembanyama appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

LAS VEGAS, NV - JULY 15: (EDITORS NOTE: this photo has been converted to black and white) Joshua Jefferson #9 of the Brooklyn Nets poses for a portrait during the 2026 NBA Rookie Photo Shoot on July 15, 2026 at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas 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: Cop...

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Kentavious Caldwell-Pope says the Philadelphia 76ers are ready to hand Jalen Brunson and the New York Knicks their first defeat since Game 3 of the 2026 NBA Finals.

Golden State's miscues piled up on Monday night, and Atlanta kept capitalizing, scoring 24 points off 19 turnovers in the Dream's 79-65 victory over the Valkyries in Game 2 of the WNBA Finals, a decision that evened the best-of-seven series at 1-all.

Could we see a Finals rematch?

Just minutes before pop singer Alanis Morrisette sang the National Anthem for Game 2 of the WNBA Finals, players of the Valkyries and Dream were seen going to the locker room.

The Cavs are working through a few minor injuries to start the season.

Will AR Win Finals MVP? The post ‘I Was Hungry’: Angel Reese EATS in Game 2, Salvages “Dream” Season appeared first on Ballislife.com.

The Atlanta Dream have yet to lose when Angel Reese hits a 3-pointer. She did that and more in Monday's Game 2 win.

See how Egor Dëmin’s added strength is shaping his Nets role as Brooklyn opens the season against Charlotte.

The Portland Trail Blazers and Scoot Henderson will not agree to a rookie-scale contract extension before Monday’s deadline, setting up the guard to become a restricted free agent after the 2026-27 season. Chris Haynes reported the development on Monday, October 19, citing league sources. “The deadline will pass with Scoot Henderson — No. 3 pick […] The post Scoot Henderson to become restricted free agent in 2027 appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

Game Details Date Tuesday, October 20 Start Time 9.30 PM ET / 8.30 PM CT / 6.30 PM PT Location AT&T Center, San Antonio How to Watch on TV Fans have both national and regional broadcasting options for tonight's game: National Broadcast NBC San Antonio Home Broadcast - Oklahoma Broadcast KSBI (Griffin) How to Live Stream If you are looking to stream the game live, you have a few digital platforms available depending on your location: Spurs fans in local market DAZN Thunder fans in local market...

The Timberwolves and forward Jaden McDaniels agreed to a one-year, $40 million extension that will keep him under contract through 2029-30.

Oct 13, 2026; Las Vegas, Nevada, USA; Los Angeles Lakers guard Luka Doncic (77) warms up against the Golden State Warriors at T-Mobile Arena. Mandatory Credit: Candice Ward-Imagn Images | IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect Congratulations to you all. After a long, long offseason, we have officially reached the regular season. Pat yourselves on the back for surviving the dog days of the summer. In what will hopefully become a weekly piece, let’s take your questions heading into a new season. Whe...

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.

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

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