Basketball News · LatestYesterday, Oct 21, 2026

The road to the NBA Finals starts now.

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.

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.

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.

LeBron James began his NBA-record 24th season as Philadelphia sent an opening-night message that it will be a contender for New York's NBA title.

With LeBron James and the Philadelphia 76ers in town for their season debuts, the Knicks passed out championship rings and raised a banner in front of an ecstatic Madison Square Garden crowd.

Sixers center Joel Embiid shined in a season-opening win over the Knicks on Tuesday, posting 13 points, 11 rebounds, two steals and three blocks.

The Hawks are giving local fans another way to watch their games, and those who already pay for Amazon Prime won’t need another subscription. The team announced Tuesday that its local broadcasts will stream exclusively on Prime Video for in-market subscribers at no additional cost. This makes the Hawks the first NBA team to reach […] The post Hawks announce Amazon streaming deal at no extra cost to Prime members appeared first on Hoops Wire.

WASHINGTON, DC - SEPTEMBER 28: (EDITOR’S NOTE: Image has been retouched) Deandre Ayton #8, AJ Dybantsa #4, Anthony Davis #23, and Alex Sarr #20 of the Washington Wizards pose for a portrait during NBA media day on September 28, 2026 at Capital One Arena in Washington, DC. 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: Copyri...

There was no repeat of the Western Conference Finals on the opening night of the 2026-27 NBA season.

MACAU, CHINA - OCTOBER 11: Cooper Flagg #32 of Dallas Mavericks dunks during NBA China Games 2026 between Dallas Mavericks and Houston Rockets at The Venetian Arena on the Cotai Strip on October 11, 2026 in Macau, China. 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 Zhizhao Wu/Getty Images) | Getty Images The Dallas Mavericks are ready to st...

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!