Basketball News · LatestYesterday, Oct 18, 2026

Indiana Fveer star Kelsey Mitchell has faced a tough road.

Winning on the road is never easy in the WNBA playoffs, but the Golden State Valkyries have been able to take ‘home-court advantage’ to the next level thanks to their fans. At Chase Center, the home fans can turn every opponent’s mistake into an energizing moment for the team, something the Atlanta Dream found out firsthand during Game 1 of the WNBA Finals, validating head coach Natalie Nakase’s beliefs.

Despite his poor shooting performances in preseason, Klay Thompson seems unfazed.

After winning 60 games and running away with the top seed in the Eastern Conference, the Pistons have made several changes to their roster. While moving on from Tobias Harris might hurt more than some expect, the team has improved its overall depth, thanks in part to the promising preseason play of rookie Ebuka Okorie […]

The Thunder and All-Defensive guard Cason Wallace agreed to a five-year, $139 million rookie-scale contract extension.

SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA - OCTOBER 16: Stephen Curry #30 of the Golden State Warriors warms up wearing a jersey for Veronica Burton #22 of the Golden State Valkyries their preseason game at Chase Center on October 16, 2026 in San Francisco, California. The Valkyries play in Game 1 of the WNBA Finals tomorrow night. 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 ...

From Mamu and Ziaire Williams to Jarred Vanderbilt and Dalton Knecht, here are the winners and losers of the preseason.

Ralph Sampson isn’t making preseason predictions. The Rockets legend told Brandon “Scoop B” Robinson that the first 10 to 15 games will reveal more about Houston’s new-look backcourt than any offseason hype. The post Ralph Sampson on Rockets: “Nobody Really Knows Right Now” appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

Although Anthony Edwards has the makings of a superstar, Brendan Haywood doesn't think he should be considered the face of the league.

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The Knicks' decision to waive Bruce Brown ahead of the roster deadline came down to a handful of reasons, according to Mike Brown.

Indiana Fever star Sophie Cunningham had a lot to say about Gabby Williams.

SACRAMENTO, CA - OCTOBER 5: Jake LaRavia #12 and Sandro Mamukelashvili #54 of the Los Angeles Lakers look on during the game against the Sacramento Kings during a 2026 NBA Preseason game on October 5, 2026 at Golden 1 Center in Sacramento, 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 Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2026 NBAE (Photo by Rocky...

Charlotte Hornets head coach Charles Lee liked what he saw from rookie Christian Anderson Jr. during preseason (averaged 12.5 PPG/1.5 RPG/3.5 APG/3.0 TOV/1.5 SPG/2.5 PF/46.7% FG/60.0% 3-PT/88.9% FT in two games after coming back from a left ankle sprain). (via Charlotte Hornets): “Love the growth that Christian made. I think just like the rest of […] The post Charles Lee impressed with Christian Anderson Jr.’s coachability appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

The Lakers still have a lot of belief in Adou Thiero heading into the season.

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Josh Hart predicted it. Really, we all did.

Steve Kerr said franchise superstar Stephen Curry is "fine" after he limped off the practice court with a right ankle issue.

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The Suns have agreed to a three-year extension worth $29MM with third-year center Oso Ighodaro, ESPN’s Shams Charania reports (via Twitter). The deal is fully guaranteed, Kelly Iko reports for Yahoo Sports (Twitter link). To do so, the team is picking up the 24-year-old’s $2.5MM team option for the 2027/28 season, and his extension will […]

Suns center Oso Ighodaro has agreed to a three-year, $29 million contract extension that will take him through the 2030-31 season.

The Knicks swept the Sixers in May on their way to a title. Now Philadelphia returns to the Garden for banner night, with history favoring the hosts.

Jazz fans are clear who they want to start for the Utah

What’s the real goal? Is it realistic?

As loud as the crowd at Chase Center was when Rhyne Howard was blocked during Game 1 of the 2026 WNBA Finals, the criticism directed at the Atlanta Dream guard on social media was even louder. Atlanta led 60-55 with six minutes remaining.

The Knicks only have room to keep 14 players and stay under the second apron.

The page at the link is set to Per36 minutes, sorted by +/-, but you can adjust those parameters as you wish. I like the Per36 best for apples-to-apples comparison, especially in preseason, when everybody is playing but with quite a bit of variance in minutes. Some noteworthy categories (among players with at least 40 minutes in the preseason): Top 10 in +/-: Hyland 12.5, Gobert 8.1, Omier 6.8, McDaniels 4.4, Reeves 1.4, Clark .9, Edwards .8, Kuminga .7, Ball .5, Beringer -.3. Top 10 in point...

Stephen Curry left the Warriors' open practice in San Francisco on Sunday night after appearing to tweak his right knee on a perimeter move.

Pritchard cares less about whether he starts than the minutes he gets and the impact he makes once he’s on the floor.

Sacramento Kings guard Ben Simmons, a three-time All-Star who agreed to a one-year, $3.5 million contract on Sept. 4, is believed to have sustained a torn Achilles tendon after receiving a preliminary diagnosis on the injury, sources told ESPN on Sunday.