NBA NewsYesterday, Oct 12, 2026

DETROIT, MI - OCTOBER 5: Cade Cunningham #2 of the Detroit Pistons handles the ball during the game against the Phoenix Suns during a preseason game on October 5, 2026 at Little Caesars Arena in Detroit, Michigan. 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 Chris Schwegler/NBAE via Getty Imag...

This would be very ideal! I totally understand it is way early for this. The off season is almost over. However if they get 3 picks next year in the first round, I hope it is all big wings. submitted by /u/uco-b [link] [comments]

Austin Reaves and Luka Doncic are the faces of the Los Angeles Lakers moving forward after LeBron James departure. It’s been a natural progression for Reaves to get to this point, while Doncic was surprisingly traded to the team in 2024. It took time for the Slovenian star to get acclimated to Los Angeles, but […]

MIAMI, FL - OCTOBER 10: Zyon Pullin #15 of the Minnesota Timberwolves looks to pass the ball during the game against the Miami Heat on October 10, 2026 at Kaseya Center in Miami, Florida. 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 Issac Baldizon/NBAE via Getty Images) | NBAE via Getty Images...

Bringing Peyton Watson to the Cleveland Cavaliers is an interesting move but might cost the franchise more than it expected.

VANCOUVER, CANADA - OCTOBER 10: Kawhi Leonard #2 of the Toronto Raptors warms up before the game against the Toronto Raptors during a 2026 NBA Preseason game on October 10, 2026 at the Rogers Arena in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. 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 Jordan Jone...

The Washington Wizards host the Brooklyn Nets tonight at 7 p.m. ET. Watch on Monumental Sports Network. Renzo has the preview here. Go Wizards.

I have nothing but love for KAT and want him to stay in Nick forever, but his managers and agents better be careful because this is like the third or fourth article I’ve seen since Friday airing their grievances on the street. Not sure that’s the best negotiating tactic. submitted by /u/nrdz2p [link] [comments]

It seems that James Wiseman has a leg up in making the Knicks roster. It helps that he has a relationship with Mike Brown dating back to Golden State, but it could be assistant coach Mark Bryant who holds the keys to unlocking his tantalizing potential. submitted by /u/Joeblowpublic [link] [comments]

The Knicks have a chance to earn more than just one title. They have the talent, the tight-knit locker room and the coaching. But refusing to meet in the middle with talent puts them at risk of losing it. Undershooting a player such as Towns can chip away at locker room culture. And the second-apron mandate can hurt Brown, too. The Knicks are filled with guys who chose to sacrifice last season — from Towns at the top to the guys lower on the totem pole, such as Landry Shamet and Jordan Clarks...

On Golden State Warriors’ Draymond Green’s podcast, Portland Blazers All-Star Deni Avdija discussed what makes guarding Denver Nuggets All-Star Nikola Jokic so difficult. After Avdija made his first playoff appearance last season against the San Antonio Spurs, he reflected on facing Nuggets’ three-time MVP. Amid the Blazers’ potential relocation in the future, their All-Star forward […] The post Blazers’ Deni Avdija’s helpless Nikola Jokic admission leaves Draymond Green LOLing appeared first...

Sep 22, 2026; Houston, TX, USA; Houston Rockets guard Marcus Smart (36) talks during media day at Hilton Americas hotel. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-Imagn Images | IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect When Fred VanVleet went down with a season-ending injury before the start of the Houston Rockets’ 2025 training camp, the Rockets looked for a backcourt player to step up and replace their on-court leader. The Rockets tried multiple players, including Amen Thompson, Reed Sheppard, and even Aaron...