Basketball News · LatestYesterday, Oct 22, 2026

Every Ball splash was followed by a stare into the crowd or a word of dismissal. Every Ant bomb was accompanied by profane barking at anyone within earshot. “I love that,” Edwards said. “I love that aspect of the game. That fuels me every time.” It is possible that Edwards was embellishing the chatter that was coming from the Heat bench. He wouldn’t be the first great player to conjure motivation out of thin air. But Edwards insisted that he heard the yapping, until he returned fire. “When I ...

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Michael Wilbon questioned Luka Doncic's ability to deliver a championship unless he starts showing consistent defensive effort.

With the 2026/27 NBA season underway, our calendar of important 2026 preseason dates and deadlines can be retired in favor of a list of the key in-season dates for the ’26/27 campaign. Here’s a breakdown of the deadlines and events that will influence player movement for the next several months across the NBA: October 24 […]

Former Cleveland Cavaliers center Tristan Thompson recalled how LeBron James challenged his teammates to believe they could still win the 2016 NBA Finals after falling behind 3-1 against the Golden State Warriors. Thompson explained that Cleveland’s Game 4 defeat was particularly frustrating because many of the team’s problems were the result of its own mistakes. […] The post Tristan Thompson on LeBron James’ message to Cavaliers after falling behind 3-1 appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

Enes Kanter still hasn’t gotten over his ejection at the Fever vs. Aces game.

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Our annual talent rundown has every big name to know as we ready for the season's start in November

The newest Knick had stretches of brilliance, but also several hair-pulling moments in his Knicks debut.

NBA legend Charles Barkley revealed an unusual habit from his playing days, explaining that he used to keep Vaseline inside his belly button to prevent his lips from becoming dry during games. The former NBA star discussed the practice during an interview when the host brought up a story previously shared by Karl Malone. Host: […] The post Charles Barkley reveals unusual Vaseline habit during NBA games appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

New York Knicks star Jalen Brunson believes his breakout playoff performances with the Dallas Mavericks helped the basketball world recognize the player he had always believed himself to be. Brunson explained that his emergence during Dallas’ 2022 postseason run was less about discovering new abilities and more about receiving the opportunity to demonstrate what he […] The post Jalen Brunson reflects on Dallas playoff breakthrough before Knicks move appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

There was a lot of anticipation surrounding the Los Angeles Lakers’ Opening Night contest against the Golden State Warriors. One of the biggest stories was the debut of center Walker Kessler, whom the Lakers gave up a lot of draft capital to acquire from the Utah Jazz. Kessler’s first regular season contest in purple and […]

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On Wednesday, Caleb Wilson got his feet wet in his debut with the Chicago Bulls. However, the Bulls suffered a historic blowout loss to the Toronto Raptors, 135-92. Wilson finished the game with 16 points and 4 rebounds. But he also had 9 turnovers. After the game, Wilson took it stride as a learning process, […] The post Caleb Wilson takes humbling lesson from getting crushed in NBA debut appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Nate and Danny Leroux discuss every game from tonight's 11-game NBA slate, including Anthony Edwards and LaMelo Ball's partnership, Anthony Davis in Washington, Tyrese Haliburton's return, and Warriors-Lakers. They break down new-look lineups, key rotation decisions, and early-season questions around the league, plus Kristaps Porzi??is' uncertain future with Golden State. 0:27 - Timberwolves-Heat: Edwards, LaMelo, and Giannis, plus Miami's defense and rebounding. 11:00 - Bucks-Wizards: Anthon...

Nate and John Hollinger break down the latest extensions and notable non-deals, including Anthony Black, Brandon Miller, Cason Wallace, and Brandin Podziemski. Then they compare their biggest season win-total disagreements, debate potential surprises in the West and relegation candidates, and make their conference finals and championship picks. 0:29 - Anthony Black's non-extension and Orlando's roster-building decisions. 4:53 - Brandon Miller's extension and the market for big wings. 6:32 - C...

Golden State Warriors star Draymond Green questioned whether Luka Dončić, a perennial MVP candidate, will ever get over the hump and earn the award.

This is what Sixers fans dreamed of, and it can still get so much better.

The WNBA wants a bigger audience, greater commercial success, and the recognition that comes with being a major sports league. And, of course, to a large extent, the league has enjoyed a great deal of this commercial success over the past few seasons.

Caleb Wilson has already broken a record, but it's not one he'd have liked to.

Warriors coach Steve Kerr was caught on a hot mic criticizing officials for favoring the Los Angeles Lakers during Golden State's 127-105 season-opening loss.

Villanova will leave the Big 5 college basketball series at the end of this season, with the event continuing next season with five teams in a round-robin format.

Two WNBA PR employees found themselves under fire after remaining seated for the national anthem. The WNBA’s anthem controversy is back in the spotlight, and the scrutiny just keeps growing.

With Kawhi Leonard gone and Brandon Ingram, Max Strus, and Jordan Miller among several players unavailable due to injuries to open the season, Clippers head coach Tyronn Lue faces his toughest challenge yet in 2026/27, writes Law Murray of The Athletic. The Clippers got off to a good start on Wednesday, with a 121-96 win […]

Steve Kerr has established himself as one of the most successful coaches in NBA history after winning four NBA championships with the Golden State Warriors. And while he ended up joining the likes of Stephen Curry and Draymond Green, Kerr was actually also being considered for the HC job at the New York Knicks, back […] The post 2 secret forces that pushed Steve Kerr to pick Warriors over Phil Jackson’s Knicks appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Over the years, it has become common to see coach Steve Kerr and forward Draymond Green arguing on the sideline, regardless of whether the Golden State Warriors are winning or losing. Kerr has learned to embrace the volatile nature of Green, knowing that the veteran forward plays with passion—sometimes to a fault. It has been […] The post Steve Kerr’s Phil Jackson-Dennis Rodman secret to effectively being Draymond Green’s ‘uncle’ appeared first on ClutchPoints.

The biggest hiccup for the Lakers during a night that didn’t feature many of them was a scary injury involving a key player on the roster.

The Thunder host the Nuggets as Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Nikola Jokic headline a highly anticipated Western Conference showdown.

Although it's just the first game of the season, Devin Booker may have good reason to be worried about his team's performance against the Blazers.