Basketball News · LatestYesterday, Oct 26, 2026

Strange things happen in the NBA. There are countless funky plays and weird inexplicable decisions. It’s early, but the Pelicans are responsible for one that I can’t stop thinking about. It happened during the first quarter of New Orleans’s loss at Utah on Friday night, when Jordan Poole, Zion Williamson, Derik Queen, Saddiq Bey, and Bennedict Mathurin all shared the floor. You read that right. These five players were purposefully instructed to work together, as in, be on the court at the sam...

What a first week of the 2026-27 NBA season, and what an MVP race this is about to be. From Luka Doncic going for 52 points to Anthony Edwards’ 45 points on Opening Night to Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Victor Wembanyama doing what they’re known for, this year’s race for the league’s illustrious award is truly […] The post ClutchPoints’ NBA MVP Mondays: Luka Doncic claims top spot after one week appeared first on ClutchPoints.

The Boston Celtics have recently seen the feud between franchise star Jayson Tatum and traded star Jaylen Brown take a considerable uptick with media comments from both parties. Brown recently responded to a statement from Tatum on Instagram with a “cap” emoji and stated that there wasn’t beef, but rather “lambchops and gravy” between them, […] The post Brian Scalabrine goes knives out for Jaylen Brown for perpetuating Celtics trade lies about Jayson Tatum appeared first on ClutchPoints.

A preseason weakness has carried into the regular season for the Lakers.

The leadership of the WNBA has come under heavy criticism throughout the 2026 season, some of it in good faith and some of it not so much. Back in August, Bill Simmons spoke out forcefully against WNBA commissioner Cathy Engelbert, arguing that she should be replaced. With Engelbert retiring at the end of the calendar…

Cason Wallace will undergo surgery for a torn labrum in his left shoulder and could miss the remainder of the season. Wallace and the Oklahoma City Thunder have agreed to a five-year, $139 million extension before the start of the season.

WNBA fans are not happy with the league.

Suns have a chance to work on their process issues against a great but depleted OKC squad.

Golden State Warriors star Draymond Green has admitted he was stunned by Memphis Grizzlies rookie Cam Boozer. The Memphis Grizzlies won 111-108 at the Golden...

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Heat The Heat traded for Giannis Antetokounmpo to become a contender. They’d probably settle for becoming a team with a win Monday night. Miami is 0-3 heading into its meeting with the Mavericks, and the losses haven’t offered much comfort. Even Saturday’s late rally against the shorthanded Hornets came after the Heat entered the fourth […] The post NBA Notes: Heat, Giannis Antetokounmpo, Spurs, Wizards, Alex Sarr appeared first on Hoops Wire.

The Philadelphia 76ers have enjoyed a strong start to the NBA season with their new-look team. You only need to look at the 0-3 Miami...

The 6-7 defensive impactor was with the San Antonio Spurs organization throughout the summer.

The Cavs could be taking on a short-handed version of the Timberwolves.

The Minnesota Timberwolves are already seeing a drastic difference in their approach through two games this season.

Darius Acuff Jr. taking all of these shots is fine and the Kings need him to so he can grow as a player.

The Atlanta Dream return to the court tonight to take on the Golden State Valkyries in San Francisco for Game Five of the WNBA Finals.

SACRAMENTO, CALIFORNIA - OCTOBER 23: Toumani Camara #33 of the Portland Trail Blazers shoots over s11 in the first half of an NBA basketball game at Golden 1 Center on October 23, 2026 in Sacramento, California. 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 Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images) | Getty Images The Portland Trail Blazers are off ...

Three years ago, the smart money said the West belonged to Denver for the rest of the decade. Nikola Jokić was a two-time MVP with a fresh Finals MVP to match, Jamal Murray had turned into a playoff flamethrower, and the Nuggets had just bulldozed through the 2023 postseason like the whole thing was a formality. They were the first champion after the Golden State Warriors’ 2022 ring, the fourth of the Stephen Curry era. And per The Ringer, when Denver climbed the mountain the word “dynasty” g...

MINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA - OCTOBER 14: LaMelo Ball #1 interacts with Anthony Edwards #5 of the Minnesota Timberwolves in the first quarter during a preseason game against the Detroit Pistons at Target Center on October 14, 2026 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The Pistons defeated the Timberwolves 128-106. 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 ...

The Baylor women's basketball team has been a Big 12 powerhouse for years, but the Bears are facing a whole lot of competition these days.

The Indiana Fever are entering a crucial period following the firing of general manager Amber Cox. And while the front office searches for new leadership and looks to establish a clear direction for the future, WNBA analyst Rachel DeMita believes Indiana must first settle a fundamental question about its identity: who should be the face of the franchise? “You got to give the keys of this franchise to Caitlin or pick one,” DeMita said on her Courtside Club podcast.

Caitlin Clark received All-WNBA first-team honors for her exemplary performances during the 2026 season. However, not everyone agreed with the pick and one analyst claimed that Las Vegas Aces guard Jackie Young was more deserving of a spot in the team.

The Kings have picked up their 2027/28 option on second-year guard/forward Nique Clifford, general manager Scott Perry announced today (Twitter link via Sean Cunningham of KCRA News). Clifford was already on a guaranteed $3.26MM contract this season. The move locks in his $3.42MM salary for next season. Sacramento traded into the first round of the […]

Fourth-ranked Duke is the preseason favorite to win an Atlantic Coast Conference women's race featuring No. 7 Louisville, No. 12 North Carolina, No. 13 Notre Dame and No. 25 N.C. State.

Indiana Fever star Caitlin Clark had a mentally grueling journey back to the top this season after playing only 13 games in her second year due to multiple lower-body injuries. But the 24-year-old went on to produce her best season yet, becoming the only player in WNBA history to finish in the top three for both points (22.

Los Angeles Lakers guard Collin Sexton missed the entire preseason and the first game of the regular season while recovering from a right soleus strain. But since getting on the court, Sexton has shown exactly why the Lakers brought him in this summer. Sexton was huge for the Lakers on Sunday against the Utah Jazz […]

The New York Knicks, and team owner James Dolan, came under fire recently for the way they handled the distribution of championship rings following the franchise’s first NBA title in over 50 years. The hits keep in coming for the Knicks, with ESPN analyst Tim McMahon being one of the latest to drop criticism on […] The post ESPN analyst goes scorched earth on James Dolan for championship ring fiasco appeared first on ClutchPoints.

TORONTO, ON - MARCH 10: Chris Boucher #25 of the Toronto Raptors looks on ahead of playing the Washington Wizards in their basketball game at the Scotiabank Arena on March 10, 2025 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. 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 Mark Blinch/Getty Images) | Getty Images Chris Boucher played seven seasons in a Toront...

Here is what's real and what might be fake after a swath of notable exhibitions throughout college basketball over the weekend