Basketball News · LatestYesterday, Oct 25, 2026

Oct 16, 2026; Los Angeles, California, USA; Los Angeles Lakers guard Luka Doncic (77) reacts during the second quarter against the Denver Nuggets at Crypto.com Arena. Mandatory Credit: Jon Endow-Imagn Images | IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect Two years ago, no one could have fathomed the idea of Luka Dončić retiring anywhere but Dallas. The Mavericks had built a team capable of making the Finals around him and his fierce loyalty all made it seem like a done deal that he’d be the Dirk Nowitzki...

Booker's 43-point performance against Golden State highlights the burden of being Phoenix's scorer and distributor.

The Cavs will welcome the surging Timberwolves to town.

CLEVELAND, OHIO - JANUARY 10: Guard Donovan Mitchell #45 of the Cleveland Cavaliers guards guard Anthony Edwards #5 of the Minnesota Timberwolves during the third quarter at Rocket Arena on January 10, 2026 in Cleveland, Ohio. The Cavaliers defeated the Timberwolves 146-134. 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 Jason Miller/Getty Im...

Even tucked away on a pair of cable networks not necessarily known for sports coverage, Game 3 of the WNBA Finals broke a viewership mark held for over 25 years. Wednesday’s WNBA Finals Game 3 between the Golden State Valkyries and Atlanta Dream averaged 1.71 million viewers across USA Network, CNBC, and Peacock, according to…

BOSTON, MA - OCTOBER 23: The sneakers worn by Josh Hart #3 of the New York Knicks against the Boston Celtics on October 23, 2026 at TD Garden in Boston, Massachusetts. 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 Chris Marion/NBAE via Getty Images) | NBAE via Getty Images Herald Joe Mazzulla ‘...

The big predictions.

Nets are looking for their 1st win of the season…

Golden State Warriors forward Yaxel Lendeborg (1) drives towards the basket as Memphis Grizzlies forward Cameron Boozer (27) defends during the second quarter of their NBA in San Francisco, Friday, Oct. 23, 2026. (Photo by Stephen Lam/San Francisco Chronicle via Getty Images) Being a young-player fan in the Bay has been a creative writing exercise for a while now. How many times has Dub Nation squinted at a flash in the third quarter of a blowout and built a whole career out of it? I’m thinki...

Former NBA guard Kenny Smith, who has been an analyst for “Inside the NBA” for since 1998, has joined the prospective ownership group of Marc Lasry and Steve Apostolopoulos, sources tell NBA insider Chris Haynes (Twitter link). According to Haynes, the group is still in contention for a potential NBA expansion franchise in Las Vegas. […]

With the Miami Heat starting the season 0-3 after another disappointing loss on Saturday night to the Charlotte Hornets, 115-110, there’s no denying that the team is going through immense frustration after an exciting buildup to the season. As Giannis Antetokounmpo leads the way for the Heat, the team is still looking to acclimate to […] The post Erik Spoelstra finds silver lining from 0-3 start that’s bringing Davion Mitchell, Heat a lot of ‘pain’ appeared first on ClutchPoints.

DETROIT, MI - OCTOBER 20: Jalen Duren #0 of the Detroit Pistons looks on during the game against the Boston Celtics on October 20, 2026 at Little Caesars Arena in Detroit, Michigan. 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 Chris Schwegler/NBAE via Getty Images) | NBAE via Getty Images The ...

MIAMI, FL - OCTOBER 23: John Collins #20 of the Detroit Pistons and Klay Thompson #11 of the Miami Heat wait for a rebound in game between the Detroit Pistons and the Miami Heat on October 23, 2026 at Kaseya Center in Miami, Florida. 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 Issac Baldizon/...

On Sunday evening, the Memphis Grizzlies will hit the road to take on the Sacramento Kings in the third game of the season for both teams. Both the Grizzlies and Kings have players listed on the injury report for this game with various ailments. Here’s everything we know about the injury status of both squads […] The post Grizzlies vs. Kings injury report: Zach Edey, Cedric Coward, Keegan Murray all listed appeared first on ClutchPoints.

While the Golden State Warriors are still looking for their first win of the season, rookie Yaxel Lendeborg is leaving a strong impression on the organization. After the Warriors fell to 0-3, following a 131-122 loss to the Phoenix Suns on Saturday night, Kerr wasn’t shy to point out some areas the rookie will need...

The Philadelphia 76ers have had a hot start to the 2026-27 NBA season, currently sitting at 3-0 after a recent narrow home win over the Milwaukee Bucks. The 76ers played this one without LeBron James, necessitating a team effort from some of the other players on the team, including both Tyrese Maxey and VJ Edgecombe. […] The post 76ers’ Tyrese Maxey reveals what sometimes pisses him off about VJ Edgecombe appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Sophie Cunningham's comments when speaking about the Indiana Fever's front office purge is raising eyebrows.

This might be the most important offseason in Indiana Fever franchise history, as they have already made that clear with their latest moves. The Fever have already made a major front-office shift to kick off the offseason. Their team president, Kelly Krauskopf, has stepped down. Indiana also relieved general manager Amber Cox of her duties […] The post WNBA Announced Kelsey Mitchell News Before Fever’s Free Agency Problem appeared first on HEAVY.

The Indiana Fever’s season ended earlier than anyone in Indianapolis wanted. Indiana’s first-round loss to Las Vegas was followed by a major front-office shake-up, although Kelly Krauskopf had informed leadership before the regular season ended that she planned to step down.

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CLEVELAND, OHIO - OCTOBER 24: Egor Demin #8 of the Brooklyn Nets celebrates after scoring during the fourth quarter against the Cleveland Cavaliers at Rocket Arena on October 24, 2026 in Cleveland, Ohio. The Cavs defeated the Nets 125-121. 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 Jason Miller/Getty Images) | Getty Images The Brooklyn Ne...

NBA commissioner Adam Silver expressed confidence a couple weeks ago that the NBA and the EuroLeague would eventually work out an agreement on a merger after EuroLeague shareholders turned down the NBA’s initial offer. The NBA has partnered with FIBA as it looks to establish its own European league, tentatively known as NBA Europe. Speaking […]

The Miami Heat’s brutal start to the season continued Saturday night with an 115-110 loss to the Charlotte Hornets, as Giannis Antetokounmpo fouled out with less than two minutes remaining. As the Heat are now 0-3, head coach Erik Spoelstra would speak about Antetokounmpo fouling out that comes with a criticism to the officiating crew. […] The post Heat’s Erik Spoelstra fires spicy shade at refs with Shaq comparison for Giannis Antetokounmpo appeared first on ClutchPoints.

T-Ross played for a T-Rex type of team for four years, and did a whole lot that newer fans might not remember

HARRISONBURG, VIRGINIA - DECEMBER 14: Zakiya Stephenson #21 of the James Madison Dukes celebrates during the game against the Notre Dame Fighting Irish at Atlantic Union Bank Center on December 14, 2025 in Harrisonburg, Virginia. (Photo by G Fiume/Getty Images) | Getty Images On our final preview episode of the Anything but Mid podcast, we previewed the SWAC, UAC, WCC and Sun Belt on the women’s basketball side. Let’s take a look at how things are shaping up in these conferences: Listen to th...

The relationship between fans of the Los Angeles Lakers and superstar LeBron James was a complex one over his eight seasons with the team. He brought a title to L.A. in his second season with the team — and guided the team through the tragic passing of Kobe Bryant — but it always felt like […]

Caitlin Clark has built a reputation for her exceptional playmaking and her ability to shoot from range and influence a game. Her reputation now reaches well beyond basketball, to the point that a six-time NBA All-Star says he would want her as a teammate.

Asked about the recent back and forth between Celtics forward Jayson Tatum and his former teammate — and current Sixers wing — Jaylen Brown, Celtics head coach Joe Mazzulla said that while he’ll always be grateful for what Brown did for the team, he’s focused on the present rather than the past, according to Jay […]

Joel Embiid is moving better this season, but he believes he can do more.

Despite publicly calling to play Sunday against the Pistons, the 76ers decided to sit Joel Embiid due to right foot plantar fasciitis management.