NBA NewsYesterday, Oct 14, 2026

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

SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA - OCTOBER 10: Brandin Podziemski #2 of the Golden State Warriors moves the ball against the Sacramento Kings during the second half of the preseason game at Chase Center on October 10, 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 Godofredo A. Vásquez/Getty Images) | Getty Images W...

Here's what it will run you to catch Brunson, KAT, OG, Mikal, Hart and the squad at the Garden.

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

The front office expected that Jamahl Mosley’s New Orleans Pelicans would need Bennedict Mathurin to reinvent parts of his game to fit next to Zion Williamson. Now, another injury to Dejounte Murray could force the former lottery pick to accelerate that transformation before the regular season even begins. What initially looked like an opportunity to […] The post New Dejounte Murray injury adds to Bennedict Mathurin’s breakout burdens appeared first on ClutchPoints.

The New Orleans Pelicans have no problem being called out for a careless turnover, a missed defensive assignment, or an ugly shooting night. Everyone in the NBA understands it comes with the territory. However, there is a line between holding athletes accountable and attacking their character. Dejounte Murray spoke about that distinction getting lost in […] The post Pelicans’ Dejounte Murray reveals when the ‘problems come’ from critical reporting appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Things are coming into focus.

Several pressing questions surround the Brooklyn Nets as they enter the 2026-27 campaign. Near the top of that list: Will any of the team’s five 2025 first-round picks become a future building block alongside Egor Demin? Through three preseason games, Nolan Traore looks like the leading candidate. The sophomore point guard has turned heads during […] The post Former Nets first-round pick could emerge as building block during sophomore campaign appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Kristaps Porzingis took a first step toward addressing his uncertain status with the Golden State Warriors by visiting the team’s practice facility on Tuesday, according to Anthony Slater. However, the visit did not provide a clearer timetable for the center’s return to the court. “Kristaps Porzingis did make it into the Warriors practice facility this […] The post Kristaps Porzingis visits Warriors amid health uncertainty appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

More pretend basketball to enjoy

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

MACAO, CHINA - OCTOBER 9: Kevin Durant #7 of the Houston Rockets looks on during the game against the Dallas Mavericks as part of 2026 NBA China Games on October 9, 2026 in Macao, China at Venetian Arena. 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 Logan Riely/NBAE via Getty Images) | NBAE vi...