NBA NewsYesterday, Oct 8, 2026

LOS ANGELES, CA - FEBRUARY 7: Austin Reaves #15 of the Los Angeles Lakers shoots the ball before an NBA game against the Golden State Warriors at Crypto.com Arena on February 7, 2026 in Los Angeles, 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 Kevin Terrell/Getty Images) | Getty Images After sitting out the first two exhibition ...

Let the Caleb Wilson era begin in the Windy City.

PORTLAND, OREGON - OCTOBER 07: Ja Morant #1 of the Portland Trail Blazers goes to the basket defended by Brandon Williams #12 of the Golden State Warriors during the second half of the preseason game at Moda Center on October 07, 2026 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. (Photo by Soobum Im/Getty Images) | Getty Images Th...

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André Snellings groups players into tiers by each position for points leagues.

The 76ers plan to play their starters Thursday against the Nets, sources told ESPN.

The Washington Wizards are trying to complete one of the more difficult objectives in sports: become relevant again while still building for the future. How No. 1 overall pick AJ Dybantsa progresses during his rookie campaign could determine the effectiveness of this organizational approach. He seems to be getting the hang of things in his […] The post Wizards news: Watch AJ Dybantsa drain first NBA bucket in style at NBA champs’ home appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Concern continues to grow for Golden State Warriors center Kristaps Porzingis has his his time away from the deal extends he deals with an undisclosed illness. Porzingis was not present during the team’s Media Day last Monday and has been away from the team while they were in Hawaii for training camp. The updates from […] The post Concern for Kristaps Porzingis mounts amid Steve Kerr, Al Horford comments appeared first on ClutchPoints.

The NBA preseason is underway, which means it’s also time for everybody’s favorite October exercise; Ranking teams before the games actually count. Here’s the complete 1-through-30 order, along with a quick Hoops Wire thought on each. 1. Thunder Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is coming off another MVP season, and Oklahoma City remains loaded despite some offseason changes. […] The post NBA preseason power rankings: Thunder, Spurs lead all 30 teams appeared first on Hoops Wire.

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Matt Barnes told Steve Ballmer to change the Clippers’ name when he bought the team in 2014. Everybody laughed at Barnes, but he thinks the franchise is cursed and the idea might be worth revisiting following the salary cap scandal. Matt Barnes told Steve Ballmer to change the Clippers’ name when he bought the team...

Miami Heat star Giannis Antetokounmpo offered some insight into how he views himself historically while speaking to some young ballers at a basketball camp in South Florida.