Basketball News · LatestYesterday, Oct 21, 2026

CLEVELAND, OHIO - SEPTEMBER 28: Jarrett Allen #31 and Evan Mobley #4 of the Cleveland Cavaliers pose for a portrait during Cleveland Cavaliers Media Day at Rocket Arena on September 28, 2026 in Cleveland, Ohio. 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 Nick Cammett/Getty Images) | Getty Images The Cleveland Cavaliers could be without a c...

Cleveland could have a thin frontcourt in the season opener.

The Golden State Warriors have ruled center Charles Bassey out for opening night against the Los Angeles Lakers.

LeBron James ended up with the Philadelphia 76ers, but there were times this offseason Stephen Curry thought the King was joining him on the Golden State Warriors.

With the Houston Rockets’ season underway today, many were wondering if Fred VanVleet and Steven Adams would be sitting out one or both of back-to-back games, and if so, who would start in their place. Well, earlier this week @WillGuillory on Twitter reported that “Fred VanVleet and Steven Adams will sit out back-to-backs to start the season, per Ime Udoka, Marcus Smart, not Reed Sheppard, will start at point guard when VanVleet is out.” Fred VanVleet and Steven Adams will sit out back-to-bac...

Walter Clayton has agreed to a two-way contract with the Mavericks, ESPN’s Shams Charania tweets. The mutual interest between Clayton and the Mavs was reported by Marc Stein on Tuesday. Clayton was placed on waivers on Monday by the Grizzlies despite his $4.19MM guaranteed salary. Multiple other teams, including Sacramento, Miami, and Golden State, were linked […]

Seven-time NBA champion Robert Horry, a Spectrum SportsNet analyst, spoke to Fadeaway World about his outlook on the Lakers' season, Luka Dončić and more.

Austin Reaves says Luka Doncic will have no trouble earning the favor of Lakers fans.

The Mavericks agree to a two-way NBA deal with former first-round pick Walter Clayton Jr., sources told ESPN.

Christina Granville, 25, lives and breathes Dream basketball.

Can the Suns build off a surprising 2025-26 campaign?

James reportedly suffered the injury just before training camp began

LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - JULY 18: A detail view of a pair of Nike shoes worn by Michael Foster Jr. #43 of the Houston Rockets against the Memphis Grizzlies in the second half of a 2026 NBA Summer League semifinal game at the Thomas & Mack Center on July 18, 2026 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. (Photo by Ian Maule/Getty I...

The family of the Hall of Fame college basketball coach said in a statement that the progressive cognitive condition is affecting his "daily life"

Hall of Fame basketball coach Bob Huggins has a progressive cognitive condition that is affecting his memory and aspects of his daily life, his family said.

Golden State Warriors head coach Steve Kerr responded to Draymond Green calling rookie Yaxel Lendeborg the future face of the franchise. Before Lendeborg’s official NBA debut with the Warriors, Kerr had nothing but good things to say about the 11th overall pick in this year’s draft. However, projecting Lendeborg to be the future of the […] The post Warriors’ Steve Kerr not touching Draymond Green’s ‘face of the franchise’ expectations for Yaxel Lendeborg appeared first on ClutchPoints.

An emotional Tyrese Haliburton made his long-awaited return from the Achilles tear he suffered in Game 7 of the 2025 NBA Finals, as he lead the Pacers to a gritty season-opening win over the Pelicans.

Austin Reaves begins the 2026-27 NBA season in a unique position. He is on the first year of his third contract, a four-year, $185 million near-max deal. But somehow, the sixth-year player is also the longest-tenured member of the Los Angeles Lakers. He signed with the franchise as an undrafted free agent back in the […]

Howard getting hot would change the series.

After clearing waivers on Wednesday, former Lakers wing Dalton Knecht is drawing interest from a handful of teams as a potential two-way target, Jake Fischer said during his latest live stream for Bleacher Report (video link). According to Fischer, the Kings, Timberwolves, and Raptors are among the teams believed to be considering Knecht for a […]

LeBron James seemed to throw shade at the West Coast during a courtside rant in his Philadelphia 76ers debut.

LeBron James was never quite revered in Los Angeles in the same way as other Lakers legends like Kobe Bryant. But Austin Reaves offered his thoughts on the matter, specifically the comparison between James and Bryant.

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - OCTOBER 20: Jalen Brunson #11 of the New York Knicks inspects his ring during the Ring Ceremony prior to the game against the Philadelphia 76ers at Madison Square Garden on October 20, 2026 in New York City. 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 Sarah Stier/Getty Images) | Getty Images Madison Square Garden waite...

MINNEAPOLIS, MN - OCTOBER 14: Jonathan Kuminga #24 of the Minnesota Timberwolves prepares to shoot a free throw during the game against the Detroit Pistons during a 2026 NBA Preseason game on October 14, 2026 at Target Center in Minneapolis, Minnesota. 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...

Check out my 2026-2027 Memphis Grizzlies season outlook article plus some predictions from random Grizzlies fans on Twitter! With all of the differing opinions on how this season would go I thought it might be kinda fun to see what other fans thought (got 34 predictions) and put together and average record! Go Grizzlies and let’s hope we start off 1-0 tonight!Ⓜ️🐻 submitted by /u/IntuitiveHoops [link] [comments]

On Wednesday evening, the Indiana Pacers will kick off their new season with a road game against the New Orleans Pelicans. This game will mark the official return of Tyrese Haliburton, who missed all of last year after suffering a torn Achilles in Game 7 of the NBA Finals. Earlier in the day on Wednesday, […] The post Pacers fans will want to hear what Shams Charania said about Tyrese Haliburton appeared first on ClutchPoints.

While Golden State Warriors veterans Stephen Curry and Draymond Green adjust amidst the final stages of their respective careers, head coach Steve Kerr is doing the same. Much like the future Hall of Fame players he’s guided for over a decade, Kerr can’t say when he’ll retire from coaching. It’s a subject in which his […] The post Warriors’ Steve Kerr makes prediction on his retirement alongside Stephen Curry, Draymond Green appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Sacramento Kings guard Malik Monk is confident in the team's ability in the 2026-27 NBA season and says they will 'surprise' a lot of people.

Kristaps Porzingis’ diagnosis is terrible news for the Warriors.

Arizona men's basketball coach Tommy Lloyd pleaded for an explanation why fifth-year forward RJ Godfrey remains in eligibility limbo.