NBA NewsYesterday, Oct 8, 2026

Thunder Shai Gilgeous-Alexander apparently didn’t need much time to knock off the rust. The reigning MVP made his preseason debut Wednesday and went 5-of-5 from the field, 3-of-3 from beyond the arc and 4-of-4 at the line in just 17 minutes during Oklahoma City’s 128-126 loss to Milwaukee. He finished with 17 points, five assists, […] The post NBA Notes: Thunder, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Nets, Magic, Sean Sweeney appeared first on Hoops Wire.

Strength and physicality haven’t been the Brooklyn Nets’ calling cards under general manager Sean Marks. That could change following the team’s 2026 offseason. The Nets added substantial size this summer, acquiring three-time All-Star Julius Randle (255 pounds), free agent center Moe Wagner (255 pounds) and No. 28 pick Joshua Jefferson (250 pounds). Day’Ron Sharpe (268 pounds) […] The post ‘Night and day’ roster shift could be game-changer for Nets this season appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Oklahoma City Thunder All-Star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is entering his ninth season and says he’s better than he’s ever been, ahead of the upcoming season. With a deep 2026-27 Thunder roster poised to compete for another championship, Gilgeous-Alexander didn’t hesitate to address the ‘foul merchant’ moniker once again, a narrative that still follows him despite back-to-back MVP […] The post Thunder’s Shai Gilgeous-Alexander drops mic on foul merchant ‘social media narratives’ going hard after...

Miles Bridges gave the Suns a scare Wednesday night, but the early word from Phoenix sounds encouraging. Bridges rolled his right ankle during the second quarter of the Suns’ preseason loss to the Bulls and did not return after heading to the locker room. “Some of those things in the preseason suck the wind out […] The post Suns’ Jordan Ott on Miles Bridges ankle injury: ‘We think he’s in a good place’ appeared first on Hoops Wire.

The Dallas Mavericks made a huge move early in Masai Ujiri’s tenure as president of the team by getting rid of longtime head coach Jason Kidd. Now, Dallas Mavericks owner Patrick Dumont is weighing in on what occurred. In an interview with Christian Clark for The Athletic, Dumont backed Ujiri in his decision to part […] The post How Patrick Dumont responded to question about parting ways with Jason Kidd appeared first on ClutchPoints.

One area of improvement that the majority of NBA players and coaches, such as Phoenix Suns forward Dillon Brooks, were hoping for was the league refs’ updated points of emphasis. Some of them involve how push-offs work, extending the arm, and playing with excessive force while getting to the basket. Unfortunately, the preseason appears to […] The post Suns’ Dillon Brooks calls out refs for ‘trying to reinvent wheel’ after Phoenix falls victim to new points of emphasis appeared first on Clutch...

When the Buss family agreed to sell their majority shares of the Los Angeles Lakers to Mark Walter, Jeanie Buss came to an agreement with Walter to remain the Lakers’ governor for at least a five-year period, allowing for her to continue operating in the role she had been. But that isn’t all that was […]

What do you guys think of Harrison Ingram? I thought he always played under control and was active. He plays at his own pace sort of a Kyle Anderson. He hasn't made his threes but his attempts look like good misses. I would rather cut Trey Alexander who is supposed to be a point guard but doesn't play like one -- he dribbles with his head and shoulder down and wastes seconds off the shot clock dribbling indecisively before getting rid of the ball ineffectually. Having said that, the Jazz don'...

SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA - OCTOBER 06: Adou Thiero #1 of the Los Angeles Lakers passes around Yaxel Lendeborg #1 of the Golden State Warriors during their preseason game at Chase Center on October 06, 2026 in San Francisco, 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. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images) | Getty Images Through two preseason...

The Dallas Mavericks are coming into the season with most of their players healthy, more specifically, Kyrie Irving. The Mavericks’ guard missed all of last season as he rehabbed from a torn ACL he suffered the season prior, and he’s ready to get back on the court and be the leader they need. Before the […] The post Mavericks’ Kyrie Irving reveals injury setback that derailed ACL rehab appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Towards the end of the season, the Los Angeles Lakers were hitting their groove. Luka Dončić, Austin Reaves, and LeBron James led a red-hot Lakers team that was climbing the rankings and rounding into form as a contender. As the playoffs neared, Dončić suffered a hamstring injury in a pivotal matchup against the defending champion […] The post Luka Doncic confesses major regret about injury that ruined last season with LeBron James appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Wednesday’s Knicks practice wasn’t up to coach Mike Brown’s standard.