NBA News · LatestYesterday, Oct 11, 2026

With his official NBA debut just over a week away, Caleb Wilson once again gave Chicago Bulls fans something to be excited about.

During Saturday’s preseason game between the Celtics and the 76ers, NBA stars Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown completely ignored each other throughout warmups, making it pretty clear they’re still at odds. In their first meeting since the offseason blockbuster trade, the two former top Celtics picks pretended that the other didn’t exist, despite being in...

Charlotte Hornets forward Brandon Miller could be the next young player in line for a very lucrative extension.

While the dinosaur is not coming back in a big way, it seems that Purple Fever might be gripping Toronto

Austin Reaves had nothing but praise for Sandro Mamukelashvili's basketball IQ and versatility.

The Denver Nuggets’ stock has been dipping gradually since they broke through and won the NBA championship in 2023, and heading into the 2026-27 season, there are plenty of reasons to be concerned over their chances of competing for another title. The Nikola Jokic-Jamal Murray duo that continues to be the beating heart of this […] The post Kendrick Perkins issues big challenge to Nuggets’ Jamal Murray for 2026-27 season appeared first on ClutchPoints.

With the NBA season just over a week away, the focus around the New York Knicks has been less about their title defense and more about contract talks with their stars.

Brandon Miller and the Charlotte Hornets could agree to an extension that exceed the five-year, $208 million contract Amen Thompson signed with the Houston Rockets. Miller's deal could be higher than Thompson's given his higher offensive ceiling. Miller was the second overall pick in the 2023 NBA draft out of Alabama behind Victor Wembanyama and ahead of Scoot Henderson, Amen Thompson and Ausar Thompson. Miller appeared in 65 games last season, averaging 20.2 points, 4.9 rebounds and 3.3 assi...

Cason Wallace and the Oklahoma City Thunder have discussed contract structures in the $25 million annual average value range, reports The Stein Line. Dyson Daniels recently signed a four-year, $100 million contract with the Atlanta Hawks, while Christian Braun and the Denver Nuggets agreed to a five-year, $125 million deal with both contracts containing a $25 million annual average value. The Thunder must navigate a complicated payroll situation due to long-term contracts signed by Shai Gilge...

Anthony Black and the Orlando Magic are not expected to reach agreement on a contract extension before the October 19th deadline. The two sides have not yet engaged in serious extension talks either during the offseason or since training camps have begun. The Magic have Desmond Bane, Jalen Suggs, Franz Wagner and Paolo Banchero on long-term contracts at high numbers, which complicates their salary cap outlook. Jeff Weltman decided to run back the core of their roster after.a disappointing 202...

The Washington Wizards host the Brooklyn Nets on Monday night. Game Info When: Monday, Oct. 12 at 7 p.m. ET Where: Capital One Arena How to watch: Monumental Sports Network Injury Report Wizards: Jamir Watkins and Tristan Vukcevic are out. Khris Middleton and Tre Mann are day-to-day. What to watch for The Wizards and Nets enter their preseason tussle […]

Backup center Ariel Hukporti went down with a season-ending Achilles tear just moments into the Sixers’ preseason debut against the Knicks. Philadelphia was already facing uncertainty regarding their big man depth prior to the injury, but the loss of Hukporti means that Adem Bona, Dominick Barlow, and Jabari Walker are currently the only depth behind […]

The Philadelphia 76ers don't have much depth at center behind star big man Joel Embiid after Ariel Hukporti suffered a season-ending Achilles tear, and they don't currently have many avenues to address the concern.

Deni Avdija breaks down why Nikola Jokic is the toughest player to stop in the NBA.

This was a day for “mindfulness.”

The Brooklyn Nets waived guard Dion Brown and forward Dain Dainja. Brown and Dainja had both been signed to Exhibit 10 contracts earlier in the offseason. Brown and Dainja are expected to join the Long Island Nets for the upcoming G League season.

Kennard arrived to replace Grayson Allen's shooting, but his ball-handling and playmaking are proving equally intriguing.

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JJ Redick candidly breaks down the Lakers' problem of deciding their starting lineup ahead of the opening night fixture against the Warriors.

TORONTO, ON - NOVEMBER 2 - Toronto Raptors guard Jamal Shead (23) celebrates a teamates basket as the Toronto Raptors will retire Vince Carter's jersey on a night they play the Sacramento Kings at Scotiabank Arena in Toronto. November 2, 2024. (Photo by Steve Russell/Toronto Star via Getty Images) | Toronto Star via Getty Images The 2027-28 season is a year away from starting, and yet, there may already be something to be hopeful about for Raptors fans. On Sunday, Twitter account ProLine Mock...

The Cleveland Cavaliers have signed forward Jaxson Robinson and guard Noam Yaacov to Exhibit 10 contracts. To create the space for Robinson and Yaacov, the Cavs waived Curtis Jones and Kadary Richmond. Jones and Richmond were signed to Exhibit 10 deals earlier this offseason. Robinson spent last season with the Cleveland Charge of the G League. In 43 games, the 6-foot-7 forward averaged 9.0 points and 2.2 rebounds per game. Yaacov spent last season with BC Oostende in Belgium. The 6-foot-4 Is...

The Warriors have signed free agent forward Tyler Burton to an Exhibit 10 deal, Keith Smith reports for Spotrac (via Twitter). Golden State previously acquired the rights to Burton as part of a G League trade between the Santa Cruz Warriors and the Memphis Hustle that sent Yuri Collins to Memphis. Burton, a 26-year-old, 6’7″ […]

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - OCTOBER 08: AJ Dybantsa #4 of the Washington Wizards dribbles during the second half against the New York Knicks at Madison Square Garden on October 08, 2026 in New York City. The Wizards won 111-109. 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 Sarah Stier/Getty Images) | Getty Images The Washington Wizards host the Br...

MIAMI – With the focus around the Miami Heat surrounding Giannis Antetokounmpo, the supporting cast will be crucial to reaching new heights in the 2026-27 season. As this new era for the Heat is led by Antetokounmpo and Bam Adebayo, there are other players that are looking to stand out and make a name for […] The post Erik Spoelstra’s eye-opening take on how G League stint will help promising Heat big man appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Preseason stat sheets can be notoriously misleading, but coaching staffs look for structural shifts rather than final scores. For the Zion Williamson-led do-or-die New Orleans Pelicans, the early October exhibitions against the Oklahoma City Thunder and Miami Heat have provided one key data point. Jamahl Mosley’s switch to an ‘All Crash’ mode instead of going […] The post Why Jamahl Mosley’ Pelicans are encouraged by early returns from ‘All Crash’ investment appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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The Lakers are still waiting for the debut of their prized off-season acquisition, Walker Kessler, who has been delayed in making his first on-court appearance for “precautionary” reasons relating to a jammed left pinky finger. While the timeline for his return is still unclear, he’s getting closer, Dave McMenamin writes for ESPN. Kessler said that […]

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Walker Kessler had multiple ways to view an unfortunate situation. After suffering a season-ending left shoulder injury last October, the then 24-year-old center for the Utah Jazz could’ve felt robbed. He could’ve felt angry. He could’ve felt worried about his future. Instead, he chose to tell himself a different story. “It was tough, but I...