Basketball News · LatestYesterday, Oct 28, 2026

With a 3-0 start, an explosive offense, and elite guards, here is why the Portland Trail Blazers are a legitimate dark horse in the Western Conference.

Mavericks CEO Rick Welts is retiring for the second time, almost two years after he joined the franchise to help shepherd a new arena plan as he had done previously with the Warriors.

WNBA veteran DeWanna Bonner uses her championship experience to keep the Atlanta Dream focused in the 2026 Finals.

WASHINGTON, DC - MARCH 9: Head coach Phil Martelli of the Saint Joseph's Hawks talks to his team during a timeout against the George Mason Patriots in the Quarterfinals of the Atlantic 10 Basketball tournament at Capital One Arena on March 9, 2018 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Mitchell Leff/Getty Images) | Getty Images Saint Joseph’s University announced on Oct. 27 that legendary former head coach Phil Martelli will be inducted into the school’s Athletics Hall of Fame as the lone member of the...

Pacers Sports & Entertainment CEO Mel Raines announced how the Indiana Fever leadership structure will be set, along with an update on the GM search.

Former WNBA star Chiney Ogwumike shut down Atlanta Dream coach Karl Smesko and Angel Reese’s complaints about officiating in Games 4 and 5 of the 2026 WNBA Finals on Tuesday. Ogwumike said it’s natural for a coach to step up to the podium and advocate for his team’s whistle advantage after having it taken away, but stated that the Dream’s issues go beyond the refereeing.

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PHOENIX, ARIZONA - OCTOBER 24: Yaxel Lendeborg #1 of the Golden State Warriors attempts a layup against Luke Kennard #8 and Ryan Dunn #0 of the Phoenix Suns during the second half at Mortgage Matchup Center on October 24, 2026 in Phoenix, Arizona. The Suns defeated the Warriors 131-122. 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 Chris Cod...

CLEVELAND — Meleek Thomas wanted people to leave the arena knowing his name. After Monday night, that probably won’t be an issue around here. The Cavaliers rookie scored 16 points in 19 minutes against the Timberwolves, supplying a needed spark in an overtime win. Now, with the Wizards visiting Wednesday, comes the opportunity to build […] The post Cavs rookie Meleek Thomas has their attention. Now comes the next opportunity appeared first on Hoops Wire.

Jeff Teague wants to see Bam Adebayo join Jayson Tatum on the Celtics.

Saddiq Bey's dramatic transformation from his rookie year in 2020 to 2026 has left NBA fans stunned.

Wilson nails the single biggest misconception holding back women's basketball.

The Houston Rockets will be without star center Alperen Sengun for Wednesday night’s matchup against the Milwaukee Bucks as they attempt to continue their undefeated start to the 2026-27 season. Houston’s latest injury report Wednesday morning ruled Sengun out because of low back soreness. The Rockets will begin a two-game road trip against Milwaukee at […] The post Is Alperen Sengun playing tonight? Rockets vs. Bucks injury report appeared first on ClutchPoints.

The Dallas Mavericks will lose a Hall of Famer at the end of the year, but it will not be star guard Kyrie Irving. Mavericks CEO Rick Welts will step down from his position at the end of 2026, with former Minnesota Timberwolves and San Francisco 49ers executive Ethan Casson set to succeed him on […] The post Mavericks will lose Hall of Famer at end of season, but don’t be alarmed appeared first on ClutchPoints.

The Oklahoma City Thunder will be facing the Dallas Mavericks, and it’s hard to tell who will be available to play for them. Over the last few games, the Thunder have lost several of their key players to injuries, and there’s no telling if they’ll be back for the rest of the season. That means […] The post Ajay Mitchell on injury report vs. Mavericks with Jalen Williams, Cason Wallace, Chet Holmgren, Alex Caruso all out appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Dallas Mavericks star Kyrie Irving is back on the court, but his return has kept trade talks going. Irving is always at the center of trade talk in the NBA, but in a recent ESPN article by Tim McMahon, he made it clear he’s not here to entertain the NBA media’s rumor-mongering. “This is all […] The post Kyrie Irving would have ‘robust’ trade market, but he’s not here to entertain NBA’s rumormongering ‘BS’ appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Basketball has officially become an international game. Every year, teams around the league draft players from Europe, Australia, Asia, Africa, the United States, and everywhere in between. In fact, the best players in the NBA these days happen to be foreign-born. The Greek Freak Giannis Antetokounmpo won MVP honors in 2019 and 2020, and he […] The post Most Overhyped International Players in NBA History appeared first on ClutchPoints.

With the Miami Heat opening the 2026-27 season with four consecutive losses, former NBA player Matt Barnes has floated the possibility of a blockbuster trade involving Giannis Antetokounmpo and New York Knicks star Karl-Anthony Towns. Miami’s struggles continued Monday night with a 113-109 loss to the Dallas Mavericks, raising early questions about the Heat’s new […] The post NBA rumors: Matt Barnes is already cooking up a Giannis Antetokounmpo-Karl-Anthony Towns trade idea for Knicks, Heat a...

The Utah Jazz have started the season 1-3, and there is still room to grow for the young team. They have another game coming up, this time against the San Antonio Spurs, but they may be without one of their key players. Lauri Markkanen suffered a wrist injury in their game against the Memphis Grizzlies. […] The post Is Jazz’s Lauri Markkanen playing vs. Spurs after injury scare? appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Houston Rockets center Alperen Sengun could miss several games after suffering a back injury, according to head coach Ime Udoka. The Turkish international experienced discomfort during Houston’s recent game against the Atlanta Hawks but managed to remain on the court and help his team secure a victory. Despite dealing with pain, Sengun delivered an impressive […] The post Rockets coach provides update on Alperen Sengun injury appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

Former NFL player turned sports analyst Emmanuel Acho called out Angel Reese for her underperformance in Games 4 and 5 of the WNBA Finals on Tuesday. Reese was near flawless in Games 2 and 3 and led the Atlanta Dream to a 2-1 lead.

The Golden State Warriors reportedly are being patient and are willing to let any potential trade market for Kristaps Porziņģis develop.

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Former New York Knicks head coach Mike D’Antoni revealed that Jeremy Lin was close to being released by the team just before the start of the Linsanity phenomenon in 2012. D’Antoni explained that Lin had received limited playing time and was primarily kept on the roster as insurance while the Knicks dealt with injuries at […] The post Mike D’Antoni: Knicks nearly released Jeremy Lin appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

Former NBA star Tracy McGrady has revealed that missing the opportunity to face Kobe Bryant in the 2009 NBA playoffs remains one of the biggest disappointments of his career. McGrady was playing for the Houston Rockets at the time but was forced to end his season because of a knee injury that required microfracture surgery. […] The post Tracy McGrady reveals biggest regret involving Kobe Bryant appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA - OCTOBER 06: Cameron Carr #43 of the Los Angeles Lakers stands on the court during their preseason game against the Golden State Warriors at Chase Center on October 06, 2026 in San Francisco, 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 Ezra Shaw/Getty Images) | Getty Images After making two preseason ...

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