NBA NewsMonday, Oct 19, 2026

After two seasons of collecting top picks in the 2025 and 2026 drafts, the Nets seem ready to compete again

The Knicks entered last season with the highest expectations in recent franchise history. This year, they enter the campaign having finally met them for the first time in 53 seasons.

Victor Wembanyama talks MVP ambitions and tips his hat to Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Nikola Jokic for their sustained success over the years.

The reunion between one of the best players of his generation and the team he helped make an NBA champion is an opportunity to change narratives

Seems like a fair appraisal. The closing line represents what the consensus of this forum thinks: "I thought the breakthrough would be last year; I now think this is the last chance this group gets before trades break it up." submitted by /u/MentalFloss45 [link] [comments]

Karalis summed it up: “Joe Mazzulla: "I'm excited to lose with this team" Paul George: "It's been a beautiful challenge" Baylor Scheierman: "a controlled chaos, I think I definitely thrive in that" submitted by /u/dawglover1011 [link] [comments]

Recorded a podcast talking about how the wolves new approach is an attempt to address past playoff issues by opening up the floor more and becoming longer & quicker. Recorded with Abhinav Bethi, who made a nice analytical post on substack that I discovered in this reddit last week. submitted by /u/MountainLoins [link] [comments]

The Cavs are working through a few minor injuries to start the season.

British-born assistant coach Tim Lewis is aiming to win the NBA title with the Minnesota Timberwolves after joining Chris Finch's staff.

Youth and growth should matter plenty for the 2026-27 Sixers.

Ben Simmons was the focus of an ESPN E60 film, profiling his comeback with the Kings. Within hours of its launch, he suffered a season-ending injury.