NBA News · LatestYesterday, Oct 14, 2026

MILWAUKEE, WISCONSIN - OCTOBER 14: Kasparas Jakucionis #25 of the Milwaukee Bucks dribbles the ball against Josh Giddey #3 of the Chicago Bulls in the third quarter during the preseason NBA game at Fiserv Forum on October 14, 2026 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. 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 Patrick McDermott/Getty Images) | Getty Image...

DALLAS, TX - OCTOBER 14: Max Christie #0 of the Dallas Mavericks plays defense on Saddiq Bey #41 of the New Orleans Pelicans on October 14, 2026 at American Airlines Center in Dallas, Texas. 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 Glenn James/NBAE via Getty Images) | NBAE via Getty Images...

Kennard exited Wednesday's preseason game against San Antonio after an apparent non-contact injury to his left knee.

The Cleveland Cavaliers' February trade for James Harden grew out of talks between Mike Gansey and Harden's agents, according to Yaron Weitzman at The Ringer. Gansey was Cleveland's second-ranking executive behind Koby Altman at the time. A league source said that those talks led directly to the deal. Gansey is now president of basketball operations for the Philadelphia 76ers. People around the league describe Gansey as a trusted contact for agents, rival coaches and scouts. Those relationshi...

Koby Altman's description of Mike Gansey as "a basketball guy" helped persuade Bob Myers to hire him to run the Philadelphia 76ers' basketball operations. Myers led the search after owner Josh Harris fired Daryl Morey. Myers did not know Gansey personally, so he called Altman, the Cleveland Cavaliers' president. Altman worked with Gansey in Cleveland for 15 years. "The first question he asked me was 'Why Mike Gansey?'" said Altman. "The first thing I said is 'You're going to love him, he's a ...

Oct 14, 2026; San Antonio, Texas, USA; Phoenix Suns forward Ryan Dunn (0) shoots over San Antonio Spurs forward Victor Wembanyama (1) in the first half at Frost Bank Center. Mandatory Credit: Daniel Dunn-Imagn Images | IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect The Suns sat six regulars, hung around for a quarter, and then watched the Spurs pull away at the free-throw line and from deep. San Antonio won 123-103 and dropped Phoenix to 1-3 in the preseason. The Suns won the paint by 16, but the Spurs wen...

The Detroit Pistons blew out the Minnesota Timberwolves 128-106 behind Jalen Duren as LaMelo Ball goes ice cold on the evening.

Expectations following a franchise’s first championship in 53 years are bound to be through the roof, and those largely responsible for making such a historic mark will be under a microscope as the team looks to repeat. This will be especially true of New York Knicks spark plug Josh Hart, who is currently in the […] The post 1 Knicks player in danger of losing starting job in 2026-27 training camp appeared first on ClutchPoints.

The Dallas Mavericks hosted the New Orleans Pelicans at American Airlines Center on Wednesday, hoping to notch their second win in the preseason. The Mavericks were coming off a two-game series against the Houston Rockets in China. Dallas and Houston split their international face-off. Against the Pelicans, Moussa Cisse suffered an ankle injury in the […] The post Mavericks’ Moussa Cisse exits clash vs. Pelicans with ankle injury appeared first on ClutchPoints.

For the Nets, Wednesday was finally MBJ Day.

After impressing through his first three preseason games, Chicago Bulls rookie Caleb Wilson struggled a bit in a win over the Milwaukee Bucks.

That’s a wrap on the 2026 preseason! Here’s what went down in South Beach tonight.

SALT LAKE CITY, UT - OCTOBER 12: Darryn Peterson #22 and Ace Bailey #19 of the Utah Jazz looks on during the game against the San Antonio Spurs on October 12, 2026 at Delta Center in Salt Lake City, Utah. 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 Alex Goodlett/NBAE via Getty Images) | NBAE ...

Matisse Thybulle, Ziaire Williams, Jake LaRavia and Sandro Mamukelashvili have cases to crack the starting lineup.

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The Miami Heat defeated the Brooklyn Nets 144-128 on Wednesday at Kaseya Center, with Giannis Antetokounmpo delivering an all-around performance to help his team secure its third victory in four preseason games. Antetokounmpo finished with 20 points, 15 rebounds, nine assists and three blocks in 24 minutes. He shot 8-for-10 from the field and added […] The post Giannis Antetokounmpo nears triple-double in Heat win over Nets appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

Things are coming into focus.

Jarrett Allen seems to spend part of every summer in trade rumors. Then the season arrives, and he goes back to doing things the Cavaliers appreciate. Protecting the rim. Finishing around the basket. Playing hard without needing the offense built around him. Being the kind of teammate people like having around. Allen hears the speculation. […] The post Jarrett Allen hears the trade rumors. The Cavs still have plenty of reasons to keep him appeared first on Hoops Wire.

Karl-Anthony Towns’ contract uncertainty has prompted Cedric Maxwell to deliver a simple reminder to the New York Knicks: remember who helped bring home the title. The two-time NBA champion supports an extension for Towns and expects him to stay in New York past the trade deadline. Speaking to US Homepage, Maxwell pointed directly to Towns’ […] The post NBA champion urges Knicks to keep Karl-Anthony Towns with blunt reminder appeared first on ClutchPoints.

After waiving small forward Cole Swider, the Lakers have made a subsequent move, signing free agent guard Jahmir Young to an Exhibit 10 training camp deal, writes Dan Woike of The Athletic (Twitter link). They have also signed New Zealand forward Aniwaniwa Tait-Jones to an Exhibit 10 deal, Olgun Uluc reports for ESPN (via Twitter). […]

Warriors star Steph Curry gets real on offseason conversations with LeBron James.

Toronto heads to Madison Square Garden, looking to build chemistry before the regular season.

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Dillon Brooks clarifies he's not the same villain off the court that he aspires to be on the court.

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Jayson Tatum, Derrick White, Paul George, Jordan Walsh, and Mitchell Robinson will start in the Celtics’ preseason game against the Charlotte Hornets.