NBA NewsYesterday, Oct 13, 2026

LeBron James gives honest review of the Indiana Pacers following Tyrese Haliburton's comeback.

Former NBA All-Star DeMarcus Cousins has discussed how changes in defensive strategies made life increasingly difficult for traditional centers, particularly when teams began switching defenders on nearly every possession. Cousins explained that the growing use of defensive switching forced big men to guard much quicker perimeter players, including some of the league’s most dangerous scorers. […] The post DeMarcus Cousins details why NBA’s defensive changes frustrated him appeared first on Ta...

The Portland Trail Blazers have a new head coach this upcoming NBA season in Micah Nori. Nori is taking an interesting approach to building a rapport with his new coaching staff. He had the staff read the famous book “The Old Man and the Sea,” by Ernest Hemingway. Nori explained why that book was given […] The post Why Micah Nori made entire Blazers coaching staff read famous Ernest Hemingway book before 2026 season appeared first on ClutchPoints.

The tax-averse New Orleans Pelicans have spent the better part of two seasons waiting for Dejounte Murray to become the steadying presence they envisioned when acquiring the former All-Star. Injuries have repeatedly interrupted those plans, preventing the point guard from establishing the chemistry needed with Zion Williamson, Trey Murphy III and the rest of a […] The post Why Pelicans’ Dejounte Murray is ready for leadership role despite injury setback appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Now, the über-athletic Johnson is threatening to force his way from a two-way feel-good story into being more than that.

Miami Heat legend Dwyane Wade has praised longtime head coach Erik Spoelstra, recalling their relationship and the dedication that helped Spoelstra become one of the NBA’s most successful coaches. Speaking during a visit to the Philippines, Wade discussed Spoelstra’s early years with the Heat organization and how their relationship developed before he became the team’s […] The post Dwyane Wade says Erik Spoelstra is one of NBA’s greatest coaches appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

The Brooklyn Nets continued their perfect preseason with a 131-122 victory over the Washington Wizards at Capital One Arena on Monday, October 12. Brooklyn improved to 3-0, while Washington dropped to 2-1 after surrendering a nine-point advantage in the second half. Michael Porter Jr. led the Nets with 22 points on 8-of-13 shooting, including two […] The post Nets defeat Wizards to remain unbeaten in preseason appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

New York Knicks head coach Mike Brown emphasized defensive execution, offensive decision-making and the importance of the learning process after his team suffered a 122-104 preseason loss to the Minnesota Timberwolves on Monday, October 12, at Madison Square Garden. The defeat dropped the defending NBA champions to 0-3 in preseason, while Minnesota improved to 3-1. […] The post Mike Brown calls Andre Drummond’s defensive communication ‘unbelievable’ appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

Philadelphia 76ers star LeBron James wants his new team to play at a faster pace and take advantage of scoring opportunities before opposing defenses have time to organize. The four-time NBA champion has already begun influencing Philadelphia’s offensive approach as the franchise prepares for the 2026-27 NBA season. During his preseason debut last week, James […] The post LeBron James explains how Sixers should approach offense appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

With Kristaps Porzingis out indefinitely, Warriors coach Steve Kerr revealed his potential starting lineup for opening night of the regular season. Kerr said he’s “leaning toward” starting Steph Curry, Draymond Green, Brandin Podziemski, Yaxel Lendeborg and Gui Santos. Golden State Warriors forward Gui Santos (15) drives to the basket against Sacramento Kings guard Emanuel Sharp...

Kendrick Perkins believes the Denver Nuggets need to consider breaking up the Nikola Jokic–Jamal Murray partnership if they want to maximize the remainder of Jokic’s prime and return to championship contention. “The Denver Nuggets can’t continue to afford to waste Jokic’s greatness. At some point, they have to do what’s right by him. They have […] The post Kendrick Perkins says Nikola Jokic–Jamal Murray duo has run its course appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

Minnesota Timberwolves head coach Chris Finch has praised the Miami Heat and their new star Giannis Antetokounmpo, describing the team as a dangerous opponent with the ability to compete at the highest level. Finch believes Miami has assembled a strong roster around the Greek superstar, combining shooting, speed and players capable of creating difficult matchups […] The post Chris Finch explains why Giannis Antetokounmpo-led Heat look dangerous appeared first on TalkBasket.net.