Basketball News · LatestYesterday, Oct 10, 2026

Warriors rookie Yaxel Lendeborg put together another sterling performance in Golden State's preseason win over the Sacramento Kings on Saturday night.

Indiana Fever star Sophie Cunningham has been impressed with Angel Reese and the Atlanta Dream in the WNBA playoffs.

After a year away, Ben Simmons returned to the hardwood on Saturday.

Angel Reese is now headed to her first WNBA Finals, and her Atlanta Dream teammate Dewanna Bonner made sure to commemorate it.

MIAMI – With the Miami Heat ready to deploy a new dynamic duo of Giannis Antetokounmpo and Bam Adebayo, the pieces around them in the starting lineup are almost as key. As the Heat are showcasing a new look with Antetokounmpo and Klay Thompson, one of the players looking to complement them is Andrew Wiggins. […] The post Heat’s Erik Spoelstra reveals ‘superpower’ that Andrew Wiggins has when playing with Giannis, Bam Adebayo appeared first on ClutchPoints.

PHOENIX– Koa Peat has been everything the Phoenix Suns have hoped for. After the Suns drafted Peat with the No. 30 overall pick in the 2026 NBA Draft, head coach Jordan Ott saw a unique player. A rare combination of physicality, athleticism, and finesse. His ability to get downhill, be a playmaker in all areas […] The post Jordan Ott, Suns seek to ‘put hands’ on Koa Peat’s development appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Kings center Maxime Raynaud may have suffered a serious injury to his right knee in Saturday’s preseason game with Golden State, writes Anthony Slater of ESPN. Raynaud was setting a screen on Stephen Curry in an attempt to free up Darius Acuff Jr. late in the second quarter when several players collided (Twitter video link […]

The Sacramento Kings hit the road to battle the Golden State Warriors in the Bay Area, their third preseason game of the year, amid news of owner Vivek Ranadive’s recent criticisms. The night became one of injuries as center Maxime Raynaud suffered a worrisome right knee injury. ESPN NBA insider Marc J. Spears added another […] The post Kings’ Darius Acuff limps off court vs. Warriors appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Kings second-year center Maxime Raynaud suffered what appeared to be a serious right knee injury in Saturday's preseason game against the Warriors.

Ja Morant’s first preseason game with Portland was a mixed bag. His attitude apparently hasn’t been. Morant finished with eight points, five assists and four turnovers in 19 minutes Wednesday while starting alongside Damian Lillard, but Jason Quick of The Athletic reports that the more encouraging development has been how comfortable Morant looks in his […] The post Damian Lillard says Ja Morant not just pretending to be happy in Portland appeared first on Hoops Wire.

The Atlanta Dream is a team with a diverse set of players, both in terms of gameplay and personality. This was quite evident in Game 3 of the semifinals against the New York Liberty, as even after their remarkable win, fans couldn’t stop talking about two Atlanta players who reacted very differently to an incident during the game.

76ers weren't even close in their loss to the Celtics, but they still showed some positive signs of a bright future.

LOS ANGELES, CA - OCTOBER 8: Walker Kessler #14 and Austin Reaves #15 of the Los Angeles Lakers look on during the game against the Sacramento Kings on October 8, 2026 at Crypto.Com Arena in Los Angeles, 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. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2026 NBAE (Photo by Adam Pantozzi/NBAE via Getty Imag...

Joe Mazzulla still wants his players available as often as possible. He just isn’t going to pretend every body handles an NBA season the same way. With the Celtics adding veterans such as Paul George and Mitchell Robinson, both of whom have dealt with significant injury issues in recent years, Mazzulla told Gary Washburn of […] The post Joe Mazzulla: Celtics won’t set 82-game standard for players appeared first on Hoops Wire.

AJ Dybantsa made his second career preseason appearance as the Washington Wizards secured a 114-108 win over the Detroit Pistons in overtime on Saturday night.

PHILADELPHIA, PA - OCTOBER 10: VJ Edgecombe #77 of the Philadelphia 76ers drives to the basket during the game against the Boston Celtics on October 10, 2026 at the Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 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 Jesse D. Garrabrant/NBAE via Getty ...

Jayson Tatum is back, healthy and looking at training camp a little differently this time around. The Celtics star missed nearly all of last season while recovering from a ruptured Achilles, and he told Gary Washburn of the Boston Globe that the experience changed his perspective. “Last year was really tough for me,” Tatum said. […] The post Jayson Tatum says Achilles recovery gave him ‘different level of appreciation’ appeared first on Hoops Wire.

Knicks Landry Shamet is making a pretty strong case for a larger role. Kento Kato of Sports Illustrated points out that Shamet has scored 23 points in just 27 preseason minutes while shooting 8-of-15 from the field and 5-of-9 from 3-point range. That matters because Shamet entered camp with some real questions after signing a […] The post NBA Notes: Knicks, Landry Shamet, Nets, Spurs, Julian Champagnie appeared first on Hoops Wire.

MIAMI – With the focus around the Miami Heat centering on Giannis Antetokounmpo’s comfort with his new team, others on the roster are looking to carve out a bigger role in the rotation. As Antetokounmpo and Bam Adebayo lead the way for the Heat, the team’s second unit and bench will be vital this season, […] The post Heat’s Erik Spoelstra, Bam Adebayo shout out breakout candidate that has an ‘uncommon energy’ appeared first on ClutchPoints.

The Detroit Pistons and Washington Wizards faced off in a preseason game at Capital One Arena that brought out fiery emotions from both sides, including recent contract signee Ausar Thompson. Pistons big man Paul Reed and optimistic Wizards forward Kyshawn George became tied up and fought for the ball, leading to a scuffle that also […] The post Ausar Thompson, Anthony Davis get into scuffle during Pistons-Wizards preseason clash appeared first on ClutchPoints.

SAN ANTONIO, TX -MARCH 19: Victor Wembanyama #1 of the San Antonio Spurs is surrounded by teammates after his game winning shot against Phoenix Suns at Frost Bank Center on March 19, 2026 in San Antonio, Texas. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Ronald Cortes/Getty Images) | Getty Images Welcome to the Game Thread. Veterans of the Gam...

CHICAGO, ILLINOIS - OCTOBER 07: Devin Booker #15 of the Phoenix Suns looks on against the Chicago Bulls during the first half of the preseason game at the United Center on October 07, 2026 in Chicago, Illinois. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Daniel Bartel/Getty Images) | Getty Images A good old-fashioned San Antonio vs. Phoenix (p...

Former Celtics teammates looked like total strangers in first matchup against each other.

There were plenty of positives and negatives as Ja Morant saw his first preseason action with the Trail Blazers Wednesday night, but the most encouraging part of his time in Portland has been his attitude, writes Jason Quick of The Athletic. After feuding with the coaching staff and front office last year in Memphis, Morant […]

Washington Wizards point guard Trae Young and Detroit Pistons guard Daniss Jenkins were both ejected during a preseason clash between the two teams on Saturday night.

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Bill Simmons knows A’ja Wilson may have secured the GOAT crown after winning her 5th MVP award.

Veteran forward Sandro Mamukelashvili reveals his experience playing with new Lakers teammates.

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Nikola Vucevic enjoys being back in a Magic uniform for the first time since being traded away five years ago, writes Jason Beede of the Orlando Sentinel (subscription required). The veteran center spent more than eight years in Orlando before being dealt to Chicago at the 2021 trade deadline. He returned to the team in […]