Basketball News · LatestYesterday, Oct 21, 2026

DALLAS, TEXAS - OCTOBER 16: CJ McCollum #3 of the Atlanta Hawks walks to the bench during a preseason game against the Dallas Mavericks at American Airlines Center on October 16, 2026 in Dallas, Texas. 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 GettyImages License Agreement. (Photo by Stacy Revere/Getty Images) | Getty Images CJ McCollum happened to be one of the biggest addition...

CHICAGO, ILLINOIS - MARCH 18: Scottie Barnes #4 of the Toronto Raptors drives past Josh Giddey #3 of the Chicago Bulls during the second half at the United Center on March 18, 2026 in Chicago, Illinois. 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 Geoff Stellfox/Getty Images) | Getty Images After licking their wounds from the lost series ag...

But this is New York, and while one title is nice, the honeymoon will last only so long.

The Atlanta Dream and Golden State Valkyries have drawn plenty of criticism from conservative corners of the internet after both teams left the court before the national anthem during the first two games of the WNBA Finals. Now, one of the WNBA’s most vocal critics has weighed in. Anti-trans activist and former Kentucky swimmer Riley…

After a transformative offseason on the floor and off, there are still massive unanswered questions for this Lakers team.

The new LaMelo Ball-Anthony Edwards backcourt opens the season with a lot of flash and a renewed joy in Minnesota.

Chet Holmgren had 14 points, seven rebounds and four blocks as the Oklahoma City Thunder beat the San Antonio Spurs 116-104 in Tuesday's season opener. As the main defender on Victor Wembanyama, Holmgren helped hold him to 1-of-13 shooting. San Antonio eliminated Oklahoma City in Game 7 of last season's Western Conference finals. Holmgren had four points and four rebounds in that game. "Chet is an All-NBA talent on both ends of the floor," said Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, who scored 32 points. "...

The 7-foot-2 center knows the magnitude of playing for the iconic NBA franchise. He's healthy and ready for the challenge, which begins Wednesday.

Dream fans are showing major support for the team ahead of Game 3 of the WNBA Finals.

Head coach Natalie Nakase and the Golden State Valkyries. | NBAE via Getty Images Depth has been the pride of the Golden State Valkyries all season long. During the regular season, they had 10 players seeing double-digit court time on a nightly basis, with no single player logging an average of more than 30 minutes per game. That’s rare for a team seeing so much success. While we’ve already detailed the “win by collective” approach to roster-building that has led Golden State thus far, does t...

In here, it's always NBA trade season.

The Toronto Raptors will aim to begin the 2026-27 season with a win as they host the Chicago Bulls at the Scotiabank Arena on Wednesday, October 21.

NEW YORK — The New York Knicks’ championship tour ended Tuesday night, in the same place it unknowingly started a year ago. Madison Square Garden, the “World’s Most Famous Arena,” as said by locals and accepted by outsiders, was the final, proper meeting place for a city and its basketball team. A banner was hung for the first time in 53 years, courtesy of the Knicks and a dominant postseason run that’ll be talked about much longer than the time it took to capture another championship. Celebr...

Despite some WNBA critics sighting "league rules" about the national anthem, players and coaches are not required to be on the court.

Linda Cohn is taking heat from WNBA fans after questioning whether Angel Reese is driving ticket demand for the Atlanta Dream’s Finals games and challenging comparisons to Caitlin Clark’s impact. The Dream and the Golden State Valkyries are tied 1-1 in the WNBA Finals, with the series shifting to Atlanta for Game 3 tonight.

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Victor Wembanyama is the top NBA player under 25 entering the 2026-27 season, per USA Today. Here are the other rising stars that made the rankings.

Sacramento Kings are coming into the 2026-27 season with low expectations. Here's why they can be better than expected.

Allen Iverson’s game is a good model for Deron Rippey to aspire to.

If there is one thing sports fans excel at, it's overreacting to one game.

Former NBA star John Wall reflected on his decision to sign a five-year, $25 million endorsement deal with Reebok early in his career, explaining how an injury eventually made him question the basketball shoes he was wearing. Wall, who entered the NBA as the first overall pick in the 2010 draft, said the financial offer […] The post John Wall questions Reebok shoes after injury appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

Former Miami Heat star Dwyane Wade recalled how Shaquille O’Neal called a players-only meeting early in his first season with Miami because the team had nearly the same record as Kobe Bryant’s Los Angeles Lakers. According to Wade, O’Neal was determined to outperform his former team following his departure from Los Angeles in 2004. Although […] The post Shaq’s rivalry with Kobe fueled Miami, Wade says appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

NBA legend Charles Barkley shared a story about his longtime friendship with Michael Jordan, recalling how the Chicago Bulls icon once helped him deal with a disappointing playoff elimination. Barkley revealed that Jordan called him in the middle of the night following a loss during his time with the Houston Rockets and arranged to pick […] The post Charles Barkley details Michael Jordan’s late-night call after playoff loss appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

Here's the full WNBA schedule for Oct. 21, including game times, TV channels, scores and how to stream.

Lakers’ new core draws doubts about life after LeBron James The Lakers have rebuilt around Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves, with Walker Kessler anchoring the middle. Whether that makes them better without LeBron James is another question. Stephen A. Smith isn’t buying it. Speaking with Steve Mason on ESPN LA, Smith said he views the […] The post Lakers’ new core draws doubts about life after LeBron James appeared first on Hoops Wire.

Here are the top 10 plays from around the National Basketball Association from yesterday's action.

Atlanta Dream veteran DeWanna Bonner opens up about her two kids.

The consensus on the Detroit Pistons heading into the 2026-27 season was down, as they lost solid veteran contributor Tobias Harris in free agency. Moreover, they did not make many meaningful additions to the roster this past offseason, and they had to deal with the drawn-out restricted free agency of Jalen Duren. But Cade Cunningham […] The post Pistons’ Cade Cunningham is loving the ‘blessing’ that makes his life easy on the court appeared first on ClutchPoints.