Basketball News · LatestYesterday, Oct 20, 2026

The road to the NBA Finals starts now.

The Mavericks could find themselves in a hole early in the season, with games against the Rockets, Spurs and Thunder.

The Celtics carry high hopes into the season, but will face playoff questions regardless of how many games they win.

LOS ANGELES, CA - OCTOBER 16: Walker Kessler #14 of the Los Angeles Lakers plays defense on Nikola Jokic #15 of the Denver Nuggets on October 16, 2026 at Crypto.Com Arena in Los Angeles, 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. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2026 NBAE (Photo by Adam Pantozzi/NBAE via Getty Images) | NBAE via Ge...

The New York Knicks will celebrate their historic title success with a long-awaited ring ceremony at Madison Square Garden. Ahead of the New York Knicks‘...

NBA commissioner Adam Silver provided a timeline and update on league expansion during Tuesday's edition of the Pat McAfee Show (25-second mark).

Kings rookie Darius Acuff Jr. believes his on-court resilience will allow him to translate his offense to the NBA level.

Vote in this week’s Saints reacts poll and let us know your thoughts.

The helicopter used by Philadelphia 76ers forward LeBron James to commute from New York is "perfectly appropriate," NBA commissioner Adam Silver said on the Pat McAfee show Tuesday.

Each jersey LeBron James wears during his first season with the Philadelphia 76ers could be turned into a 1-of-1 collectible.

James has teased -- and rejected -- the Knicks for years, but this summer, he may be the one who feels like he missed out

PHILADELPHIA, PA - APRIL 26: The sneakers worn by Paul George #8 of the Philadelphia 76ers during the game against the Boston Celtics during Round One Game Four of the 2026 NBA Playoffs on April 26, 2026 at the Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 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...

Rival NBA scouts and talent evaluators are split on whether or not playing alongside Wizards point guard Trae Young will be ideal for AJ Dybantsa’s development, writes Josh Robbins of The Athletic. While Young is one of the league’s best play-makers, his presence will mean that Dybantsa is handling the ball less often, and at […]

Former NBA player Enes Kanter Freedom has shared a video compilation of death threats he received ahead of his expected appearance at Game 3 of the WNBA Finals in Atlanta. “What’s up, Atlanta? I heard y’all loud and clear. Let me remind y’all one thing, I fear God and God alone. See y’all tomorrow…@WNBA,” Kanter […] The post Enes Kanter Freedom shares death threats ahead of WNBA Finals Game 3 appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

AJ Dybantsa, the No. 1 overall pick in the NBA draft, will miss the Wizards' season opener on Wednesday because of an ankle injury.

Stephen Curry admitted that retirement crosses his mind every day, but those thoughts only motivate him further.

Lakers coach gets real on how his team has improved from first preseason game to now.

In the end, all of this was worth it for the climb to the top.

South Carolina leads the 2026 women's basketball AP preseason top-25 rankings, returning to the top spot for the fifth time in seven years. Here are eight things to know about the 2026 preseason poll.

Dec 30, 2019; Portland, Oregon, USA; Portland Trail Blazers guard Damian Lillard (0) defends Phoenix Suns guard Devin Booker (1) during the first half at Moda Center. Mandatory Credit: Troy Wayrynen-USA TODAY Sports The Phoenix Suns may be benefiting from their opening night’s opponents’ roster construction. When the Portland Trail Blazers, who the Suns play on opening night, signed Damian Lillard in the 2025 offseason, they knew that, barring injuries, they were set for a guard controversy. ...

The NBA General Manager Survey, which consists of 48 questions answered by all 30 NBA general managers, came out this past Thursday and there are many things to react to when you look at the responses with a Timberwolves centric lens.  *Keep in mind, GMs could not vote for their own players/team Some of the best in the league The GMs named Anthony Edwards the best shooting guard in the league by a wide margin. Meanwhile they named Jaden McDaniels as a top five perimeter defender, and the...

Apr 25, 2026; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; New York Knicks center Karl-Anthony Towns (32) tries to get to the basket between Atlanta Hawks guard Dyson Daniels (5) and forward Jalen Johnson (1) during the first half at State Farm Arena. Mandatory Credit: Dale Zanine-Imagn Images | IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect This is the third of a series of roundtable questions I’m asking the staff here at Peachtree Hoops about the Hawks this upcoming season. The third question: what would be your preferred sta...

ORLANDO, FL - DECEMBER 27: Jalen Brunson #11 and Karl-Anthony Towns #32 of the New York Knicks go through their pre-game routine prior to the game against the Orlando Magic at the Kia Center on December 27, 2024 in Orlando, Florida. The Knicks defeated the Magic 108 to 85. 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 Don Juan Moore/Getty Im...

Portland Trail Blazers star Damian Lillard understands his workload will require some management as he returns from a torn Achilles, but the 36-year-old made one thing clear ahead of Wednesday’s season opener: He is not an “old man.” Lillard is set to play his first regular-season game since returning to Portland after missing the entire […] The post Don’t you dare call Blazers star Damian Lillard an ‘old man’ as he makes injury return appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Former #1 pick Ben Simmons was preparing to return to the NBA after a stint with the Clippers in the 2024-2025 season, but he tore his Achilles tendon at a Sunday practice, forcing season-ending surgery. Now more news is coming out about Simmons’ return that makes the injury update even more heartbreaking. ESPN and Andscape’s […] The post Kings rumors: NBA insider reveals detail about Ben Simmons’ Achilles injury that makes it even more heartbreaking appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Blake Griffin is one of the greatest players in Clippers history. In his era, he brought immense success to the organization. Led by Griffin, Chris Paul, and DeAndre Jordan, the Los Angeles Clippers were one of the NBA’s biggest shows and a consistent Western Conference contender, though they never reached the Western Conference Finals or […] The post The extreme lengths Blake Griffin won’t go to get No. 32 jersey retired by Clippers appeared first on ClutchPoints.

A lot stands out about NBA players. They are some of the tallest people in the world, often standing near or above 7-feet tall. Plus, hoopers have a claim as the best athletes among all sports figures. They combine elite jumping abilities and athletic traits with soft touch, smooth movement skills, and a highly graceful […] The post Ranking the best left-handed players in NBA history appeared first on ClutchPoints.

The march continues for the Oklahoma City Thunder. This team is coming off two dominant seasons in a row, one that came with an NBA championship and one that came with a loss to their top rival, the San Antonio Spurs. The Thunder are not going to suffer any slippage this season. They have the […] The post 3 Oklahoma City Thunder bold season predictions as Shai Gilgeous-Alexander goes for 3 straight MVPs appeared first on ClutchPoints.

The Atlanta Hawks are just a day away from kicking off their 2026-27 NBA season on the road vs the Orlando Magic. The Hawks are looking to build off the success of last year, when they won their most games in a decade and pushed the New York Knicks further than any other team could […] The post Hawks enter historic Amazon Prime Video partnership for 2026-27 season appeared first on ClutchPoints.

The Washington Wizards will have to wait a bit before seeing 2026 No. 1 pick AJ Dybantsa in action.