Basketball News · LatestYesterday, Oct 5, 2026

ATLANTA – The Atlanta Hawks were able to see what it felt like to play against another team after a full week of training camp, and it probably didn’t start the way they wanted. The Memphis Grizzlies were in town, and in the second quarter of the game, they scored 49 points on the Hawks, […] The post How Corey Kispert’s ‘really good’ summer led to big preseason performance vs. Grizzlies appeared first on ClutchPoints.

DeWanna Bonner was brought in for moments like this.

Kelsey Mitchell has spent her entire WNBA career wearing an Indiana Fever uniform. Now, as the four-time All-Star prepares to enter free agency with the ability to choose her own fate, Cheryl Miller has made it clear that Indiana cannot afford to let her decision be one that puts the team in jeopardy.

MILWAUKEE, WI - OCTOBER 5: Ryan Rollins #13 of the Milwaukee Bucks moves the ball against the Minnesota Timberwolves during a preseason game on October 5, 2026 at Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee. 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 Jeff Haynes/NBAE via Getty Images) | NBAE via Getty Images ...

Cooper Flagg and Kyrie Irving are two of the biggest rays of hope in a cloudy outlook for the 2026-27 Mavericks

NBA fans show love to Karl-Anthony Towns for his sportsmanlike gesture to help former teammate, Ariel Hukporti, back to the 76ers' locker room.

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With the NBA season right around the corner, and the Utah Jazz presumably being competitive for the first time in far too long, everyone is right to place the majority of the responsibility on the shoulders of our biggest names. We just drafted Darryn Peterson #2 overall in the NBA Draft, we just signed Keyonte George to a contract extension, and we just traded away a massive amount of draft capital (not to mention we’re paying him $50 million a year) to acquire Jaren Jackson Jr. These guys w...

Don’t sweat the losses; they don’t count.

Holland registered 14 points (4-12 FG, 1-4 3Pt, 5-8 FT), four rebounds, one assist, five steals and two blocks in 24 minutes during Monday's 109-107 preseason win over the Suns. Visit RotoWire.com for more analysis on this update.

Caitlin Clark just completed her third season in the WNBA, once again failing to make any notable run in the postseason, crashing out in the first round for the second time. For many of Clark’s supporters, especially Linda Cohn, this is definitely not a big deal yet.

PORTLAND, OR - APRIL 24: Scoot Henderson #00 and Jrue Holiday #5 of the Portland Trail Blazers high five during the game against the San Antonio Spurs during Round One Game Three of the 2026 NBA Playoffs on April 24, 2026 at the Moda Center Arena in Portland, Oregon. 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 2...

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After a hot-and-cold start, Collin Murray-Boyles emerged as one of the more exciting rookies in last year’s loaded draft class. The versatile big man, whom the Raptors selected ninth overall in 2025, looks to carry his momentum this season, aided by the leaner physique he worked on all summer, writes Josh Lewenberg for TSN. The […]

Scottie Barnes is looking forward to his on-court dynamic with Kawhi Leonard as the Toronto Raptors gear up for the 2026-27 NBA season. Barnes has been playing in the NBA since 2021, preparing for his sixth season with the Raptors. He made his way up the ranks to become one of the best players in […] The post Raptors’ Scottie Barnes gets 100% real about duo with Kawhi Leonard appeared first on ClutchPoints.

LaMelo Ball did not waste time showing off his signature skillset with a remarkable 3-point shot in the Minnesota Timberwolves’ preseason opener against the Milwaukee Bucks on Monday night. Ball has been playing in the NBA since 2020, preparing for his first season with the Timberwolves. He represented the Charlotte Hornets as their top star […] The post LaMelo Ball takes most LaMelo Ball 1st shot ever in Timberwolves’ preseason debut appeared first on ClutchPoints.

The Clippers already have four rotation players out and expected to miss the start of the season.

ATLANTA, GA - OCTOBER 5: Dyson Daniels #5 of the Atlanta Hawks dribbles the ball during the game against the Memphis Grizzlies on October 5, 2026 at State Farm Arena in Atlanta, Georgia. 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 Adam Hagy/NBAE via Getty Images) | NBAE via Getty Images The A...

The Knicks played their first game since winning Game 5 of the NBA Finals, falling to the Philadelphia 76ers in the preseason.

Having taken significant strides in development this season, Adou Thiero opens up about what he's learned from his teammate, Austin Reaves.

Philadelphia 76ers forward Jaylen Brown made it look easy in his preseason debut, tallying all-around numbers in limited action against the New York Knicks. The 76ers hosted the Knicks at Xfinity Mobile Arena, and Brown set the tone right away. In 17 minutes, he logged 22 points, two rebounds, two assists, and one block. He […] The post 76ers’ Jaylen Brown dominates in preseason debut vs. Knicks appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Darius Garland makes his feelings known on the Kawhi Leonard investigation and trade; reveals he has a chip on his shoulder since the Cavaliers traded him.

Which Lakers aren’t playing in the team’s preseason opener against the Kings?

The sports world has stopped sleeping on Gabby Williams and the Golden State Valkyries.

“It’s the hope that kills you.” It’s a line from the TV show Ted Lasso, of course. And whether you’re a Dallas Mavericks fan, or an FC Richmond fan, you understand. The Dallas Mavericks were in the Finals just 838 days ago. That season was full of the kind of playoff moments you tell your grandchildren about. Will you tell your grandchildren about the time Luka Dončić absolutely cooked Rudy Gobert on an isolation 3 to win a playoff game? I will. Then the Celtics came along and made the M...

It didn't take Dillon Brooks long to get into his first scuffle of the 2026-27 season.

Memphis Grizzlies rookie forward Cameron Boozer has arrived in the NBA preseason. The first-year player from the Duke Blue Devils basketball program announced his presence in Monday night’s game against the Atlanta Hawks with a sweet fadeaway jumper from the left side for his first career bucket in the preseason. Interestingly enough, Boozer drained the […] The post Watch Grizzlies rookie Cameron Boozer swish in first career NBA preseason bucket in style appeared first on ClutchPoints.

The Los Angeles Clippers’ preseason injury toll took another blow on Sunday, after veteran forward Max Strus exited Sunday’s preseason 104-101 victory in Hawaii against the Golden State Warriors with a non-contact injury. On Monday, ESPN NBA insider Shams Charania reported that Strus suffered a partial plantar fasciitis tear in his right foot and will...

What has Adou Thiero shown during the Lakers’ training camp?

The Knicks won a championship together. Draymond Green doubts they’ll be able to keep everyone together. New York enters its title defense with Karl-Anthony Towns, Josh Hart and Miles McBride all eligible for extensions. None has a new deal, and Green believes the unresolved talks could affect more than next season’s payroll. “Someone’s going to […] The post Draymond Green predicts Knicks’ championship core won’t stay together appeared first on Hoops Wire.