NBA NewsYesterday, Oct 13, 2026

MACAO, CHINA - OCTOBER 6: Cooper Flagg #32 and Kyrie Irving #11 of the Dallas Mavericks pose for a photo as part of 2026 NBA China Games on October 6, 2026 in Macao, China. 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 Juan Ocampo/NBAE via Getty Images) | NBAE via Getty Images The Dallas Maveri...

Jalen Duren has his new contract. His preseason debut is still pending. The Pistons center has been progressing since reporting late to training camp, but coach J.B. Bickerstaff wouldn’t commit to playing him Wednesday at Minnesota, according to Hunter Patterson of The Athletic. “We’re just being cautious and making sure we don’t put him in […] The post Pistons taking cautious approach with Jalen Duren after contract standoff appeared first on Hoops Wire.

NEW YORK, NY - OCTOBER 12: Karl-Anthony Towns #32 of the New York Knicks goes up for the rebound during the game against the Minnesota Timberwolves on October 12, 2026 at Madison Square Garden in New York City, New York. 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 Nathaniel S. Butler/NBAE via...

Oso Ighodaro offers playmaking and versatility, while Khaman Maluach brings size, rebounding and defensive potential. Who should start?

WASHINGTON, DC - NOVEMBER 25: Alexandre Sarr #20 of the Washington Wizards dunks the ball during the game against the Atlanta Hawks during a 2025-26 Emirates NBA Cup game on November 25, 2025 at Capital One Arena in Washington, DC. 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 2025 NBAE (Photo by Stephen Gosling/N...

The Los Angeles Lakers suit up on Tuesday night for their fourth of five preseason games, and the status of starting center Walker Kessler remains up in the air. Kessler (finger) is yet to take the court for the Lakers in the preseason, leaving the Lakers to lean on Kevon Looney and Sandro Mamukelashvili for […]

Wizards fans have been asking for a new look. The team has noticed. Washington executives told The Athletic that they’re well aware of the push for a rebrand, whether through social media, customer surveys or conversations with fans at games. “I keep seeing it, too: ‘Rebrand! Rebrand!’” Monumental Sports & Entertainment chief marketing officer Hunter […] The post Wizards hear fans calling for rebrand, eye new uniforms for 2027-28 appeared first on Hoops Wire.

WASHINGTON, DC - SEPTEMBER 28: AJ Dybantsa #4 of the Washington Wizards poses for a portrait during Media Day at CareFirst Arena on September 28, 2026 in Washington, DC. 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 Scott Taetsch/Getty Images). | Getty Images The Washington Wizards are about to begin a new era led by forward AJ Dybantsa, Tra...

MILWAUKEE, WISCONSIN - DECEMBER 03: Caris LeVert #8 of the Detroit Pistons shoots the ball against Kyle Kuzma #18 of the Milwaukee Bucks during the fourth quarter at Fiserv Forum on December 03, 2025 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. 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 Patrick McDermott/Getty Images) | Getty Images Welcome to SB Nation Reac...

Mikel Brown Jr. will have his debut Thursday but in the meantime, take a look at younger teammmate.

BOSTON, MA - APRIL 28: Sam Hauser #30 of the Boston Celtics is introduced before the game against the Philadelphia 76ers on April 28, 2026 at TD Garden in Boston, Massachusetts. 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 Brian Babineau/NBAE via Getty Images) | NBAE via Getty Images The 2023,...

The situation with Karl-Anthony Towns is another burden to bear.