NBA NewsYesterday, Oct 5, 2026

ATLANTA – The Atlanta Hawks were able to see what it felt like to play against another team after a full week of training camp, and it probably didn’t start the way they wanted. The Memphis Grizzlies were in town, and in the second quarter of the game, they scored 49 points on the Hawks, […] The post How Corey Kispert’s ‘really good’ summer led to big preseason performance vs. Grizzlies appeared first on ClutchPoints.

LaMelo Ball did not waste time showing off his signature skillset with a remarkable 3-point shot in the Minnesota Timberwolves’ preseason opener against the Milwaukee Bucks on Monday night. Ball has been playing in the NBA since 2020, preparing for his first season with the Timberwolves. He represented the Charlotte Hornets as their top star […] The post LaMelo Ball takes most LaMelo Ball 1st shot ever in Timberwolves’ preseason debut appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Which Lakers aren’t playing in the team’s preseason opener against the Kings?

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The Wizards have signed free agent forward/center Skal Labissiere to an Exhibit 10 contract, the team announced today (via Twitter). Washington waived Jazian Gortman to create a roster opening for Labissiere. Gortman was also on an Exhibit 10 deal and could be headed to the G League to play for the Capital City Go-Go, the […]

Spurs free-agent acquisition Tobias Harris suffered a calf strain during camp that has him questionable for the team's Oct. 20 season opener vs. OKC.

Scottie Barnes is looking forward to his on-court dynamic with Kawhi Leonard as the Toronto Raptors gear up for the 2026-27 NBA season. Barnes has been playing in the NBA since 2021, preparing for his sixth season with the Raptors. He made his way up the ranks to become one of the best players in […] The post Raptors’ Scottie Barnes gets 100% real about duo with Kawhi Leonard appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Philadelphia 76ers forward Jaylen Brown made it look easy in his preseason debut, tallying all-around numbers in limited action against the New York Knicks. The 76ers hosted the Knicks at Xfinity Mobile Arena, and Brown set the tone right away. In 17 minutes, he logged 22 points, two rebounds, two assists, and one block. He […] The post 76ers’ Jaylen Brown dominates in preseason debut vs. Knicks appeared first on ClutchPoints.

The restricted free-agent center agreed to a five-year, $200 million extension after an offseason of contentious negotiations.

There remains a significant gap in contract talks between the Knicks and star center Karl-Anthony Towns, writes James L. Edwards III of The Athletic. Speaking to reporters after shootaround on Monday morning, Towns expressed skepticism about signing an extension before the 2026/27 season begins. “It don’t look good,” Towns said. ESPN reported a couple weeks […]

PORTLAND, OR - APRIL 24: Scoot Henderson #00 and Jrue Holiday #5 of the Portland Trail Blazers high five during the game against the San Antonio Spurs during Round One Game Three of the 2026 NBA Playoffs on April 24, 2026 at the Moda Center Arena in Portland, Oregon. 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 2...

ATLANTA, GA - OCTOBER 5: Dyson Daniels #5 of the Atlanta Hawks dribbles the ball during the game against the Memphis Grizzlies on October 5, 2026 at State Farm Arena in Atlanta, Georgia. 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 Adam Hagy/NBAE via Getty Images) | NBAE via Getty Images The A...