NBA NewsToday, Oct 4, 2026

What can facial hair, a Pokémon, and a fancy bartender tell us about the upcoming Timberwolves season?

Jordan Hawkins has been waived by the Memphis Grizzlies and we provide the three best destinations for one of the best free agents on the market right now.

The Hawks spent their first week of camp in Nashville getting acquainted with a deeper roster. Quin Snyder likes what he has seen. He also knows more good players means more decisions about who gets on the floor. “We’ve got depth, and that’s good, but it also means that there’s always tough decisions that happen […] The post Hawks’ Quin Snyder: ‘We’ve got depth, and that’s good’ appeared first on Hoops Wire.

Can the Washington Wizards end the tank? With Anthony Davis, Trae Young, and DeAndre Ayton onboard, here are 3 historical paths and what each would mean for 2026-27. | NBAE via Getty Images After a brutal stretch of losing by design, the Wizards are going to try to start winning this year. The past three seasons, the team totaled 50 wins — tied with the 2021-24 Detroit Pistons for the 10th worst three-year stretch in NBA history. The worst stretch belongs to The Process Philadelphia 76ers, wh...

LeBron James offered an early glimpse into the Philadelphia 76ers’ potential after Saturday’s Blue vs. White scrimmage, emphasizing the team’s gradual progress, flexibility and defensive upside. James, who joined Philadelphia in free agency this offseason after eight seasons with the Los Angeles Lakers, said the scrimmage was another opportunity for the team to build chemistry. […] The post LeBron James: “We could be a top 10 if not top five defensive team” appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

James Wiseman is trying to find his way back. The Knicks may be willing to give him the opportunity. Wiseman has emerged as the frontrunner for New York’s 14th and likely final standard roster spot, according to Stefan Bondy of the New York Post. The Knicks are said to be prioritizing a center for the […] The post James Wiseman emerging as frontrunner for Knicks roster spot appeared first on Hoops Wire.

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We break down RJ Barrett's role in the new-look Toronto Raptors and if he can manage to make an impact heading into next season.

Bronny James believes relentless full-court defense could become his pathway toward a bigger Lakers role.

There’s some Iceman to his game

The Timberwolves raised their ceiling, but they also made themselves much more fragile

Kicking off our previews.