NBA NewsYesterday, Oct 10, 2026

CLEVELAND, OH - OCTOBER 8: The sneakers worn by Sam Merrill #5 of the Cleveland Cavaliers during the game against the Boston Celtics on October 8, 2026 at Rocket Arena in Cleveland, Ohio. 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 Lauren Leigh Bacho/NBAE via Getty Images) | NBAE via Getty Im...

Joel Embiid is reportedly peaking both physically and mentally ahead of the new season.

The Golden State Warriors are just over a week away from kicking off their 2026-27 regular season. The Warriors are entering this season without many high expectations after Draymond Green showed up to training camp overweight and Kristaps Porzingis continues to deal with a strange illness. At the center of it all is Stephen Curry, […] The post Stephen Curry drops ‘not an idiot’ take on Warriors’ roster moves appeared first on ClutchPoints.

The NBA’s proposed European basketball competition could face a delay if negotiations with EuroLeague fail to produce an agreement. According to Donatas Urbonas of BasketNews, NBA Europe could begin operating in 2028 rather than 2027 if the NBA ultimately decides to establish an entirely separate competition. The league continues targeting a 2027 launch, but the […] The post NBA Europe launch could be pushed back to 2028 appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

DETROIT, MI - OCTOBER 5: Ebuka Okorie #23 of the Detroit Pistons is interviewed after 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 Images) |...

One area of the organization the Los Angeles Lakers have spoken about being a priority over the past couple seasons has been their player development. The franchise wants to be able to develop younger talent into real contributors at the NBA level. Of course, much of the attention for that will go towards the likes […]

The Los Angeles Lakers have played three of their five preseason games, but new acquisitions Walker Kessler and Collin Sexton have yet to see the floor. Lakers head coach JJ Redick has continued to express that Kessler (finger) and Sexton (lower leg) are dealing with minor injuries, but he was noncommittal about them being in […]

The Houston Rockets enter the 2026-27 season with championship expectations, but franchise legend Ralph Sampson believes their ability to stay healthy will determine whether they can seriously contend for a third NBA title. Speaking to Kyle Odegard of Action Network, Sampson pointed to health as Houston’s biggest concern following an injury-plagued 2025-26 campaign. “We’ll see […] The post Ralph Sampson reveals biggest concern for Rockets’ championship hopes appeared first on ClutchPoints.

As the San Antonio Spurs and Victor Wembanyama prepare for the 2026-27 NBA season following their NBA Finals loss to the New York Knicks in June, Houston Rockets legend Ralph Sampson believes the 22-year-old superstar will become the face of the league once Philadelphia 76ers star LeBron James, Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry and […] The post Ralph Sampson predicts Spurs’ Victor Wembanyama will take over NBA after LeBron James, Stephen Curry appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Houston Rockets legend Ralph Sampson believes Kevin Durant’s skill set could allow the future Hall of Famer to continue playing deep into his career as Houston prepares for another championship push in 2026-27. Speaking to Kyle Odegard of Action Network, Sampson explained why he believes Durant remains capable of playing at a high level despite […] The post Rockets legend Ralph Sampson reveals why Kevin Durant can play ‘for as long as he wants’ appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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The Cavaliers’ rebounding problems showed up again in their preseason opener, and Zach Weiss of Sports Illustrated believes the solution has to come from the entire roster. Weiss argued that the Cavs’ size should give them enough to improve on the glass, but only if everyone contributes. I’d say that’s a pretty great idea. He […] The post Cavs urged to fix rebounding problem as a team appeared first on Hoops Wire.