NBA NewsYesterday, Oct 5, 2026

EL SEGUNDO, CA - SEPTEMBER 28: Sandro Mamukelashvili #54 of the Los Angeles Lakers poses for a portrait during NBA Media Day on September 28, 2026 at UCLA Health Training Center in El Segundo, 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. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2026 NBAE (Photo by Adam Pantozzi/NBAE via Getty Images) | NBAE ...

Tyrese Haliburton made his return to the Indiana Pacers’ FanJam scrimmage after more than a year away from game action, describing the experience as both exciting and encouraging as he continues his comeback from an Achilles injury. “It felt good. Felt good. Still defeated. I’ve never won a Fan Jam game,” Haliburton joked after the […] The post Tyrese Haliburton: “I’m so glad to be back” appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

Anthony Davis is on his second team since being traded by the Los Angeles Lakers, but one thing still bugs him about his tenure in L.A. Over the years, Davis has made it clear that he prefers not to be his team’s full-time center. But that’s exactly what the Lakers did during the last few […] The post Wizards’ Anthony Davis still salty about unanswered Lakers request that left him too ‘heavy’ appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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The Knicks are reportedly expecting Karl-Anthony Towns to take a $76 million pay cut in his contract extension this summer.

SHENZHEN, CHINA - SEPTEMBER 7: Assistant Coach PJ Carlesimo of the USA smiles during shoot around at the Shenzhen Bay Sports Center on September 7, 2019 in Shenzhen, China. 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 2019 NBAE (Photo by Jesse D. Garrabrant/NBAE via Getty Images) | NBAE via Getty Images One of th...

The Los Angeles Lakers’ signing of forward Ziaire Williams is one that has garnered praise as an excellent potential low-risk, high-reward move. Williams is a former lottery pick who has steadily improved in his five years in the league and could very well become a vital member of the rotation and possibly even a starter. […]

SAN ANTONIO, TX - APRIL 28: Shaedon Sharpe #17 of the Portland Trail Blazers smiles before the game against the San Antonio Spurs during Round One Game Five of the 2026 NBA Playoffs on April 28, 2026 at the Frost Bank Center in San Antonio, Texas. 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 (Photos by ...

The Utah Jazz opened their preseason with a 109-97 victory over the Denver Nuggets on Sunday at the CU Events Center in Boulder, Colorado, as their starting lineup established control early. Utah jumped out to a 36-26 lead after the first quarter and maintained a double-digit advantage for most of the game. The Jazz led […] The post Markkanen, George lead Jazz to preseason win over Nuggets appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

The Milwaukee Bucks could have two valuable trade assets in their frontcourt, with Myles Turner and Kel’el Ware potentially drawing interest from NBA contenders during the 2026-27 season. Kevin O’Connor of Yahoo Sports reported that executives around the league are already viewing Milwaukee as a team that could be targeted because of its combination of […] The post Myles Turner, Kel’el Ware emerge as potential trade targets appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

MINNEAPOLIS — Anthony Edwards met with the media on Saturday and voiced his seemingly contagious excitement about the Timberwolves’ outlook going into the season, particularly on the defensive end. “I like it — We’re sharing the ball a lot,” Edwards said to reporters on Saturday. “I think defensively we can really be a super team […] The post How Timberwolves can fulfill Anthony Edwards’ ‘superteam’ declaration appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Giannis Antetokounmpo was troubled by multiple lower-limb injuries during the last stretch of his time with the Milwaukee Bucks. Critics are particularly skeptical about how he would sustain long-term on the Miami Heat’s roster. Despite the skepticism, head coach Erik Spoelstra is not planning to treat Antetokounmpo with kid gloves, even as the Heat remain […] The post Heat’s Erik Spoelstra shows no fear with Dwyane Wade challenge to Giannis Antetokounmpo amid injury concerns appeared first o...