NBA NewsYesterday, Oct 7, 2026

PHILADELPHIA, PA - APRIL 4: Dominick Barlow #25 and Adem Bona #30 of the Philadelphia 76ers high five during the game against the Detroit Pistons on April 4, 2026 at the Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 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 David Dow/NBAE via Getty Image...

WASHINGTON, DC - SEPTEMBER 28: Anthony Davis #23 of the Washington Wizards poses for a portrait during NBA media day on September 28, 2026 at Capital One Arena in Washington, DC. 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 Kenny Giarla/NBAE via Getty Images) | NBAE via Getty Images Washington...

On Wednesday evening, the Indiana Pacers will hit the floor for their first preseason game of the upcoming season against the Minnesota Timberwolves. This game will mark the return of point guard Tyrese Haliburton to the lineup for his first game action since tearing his Achilles in Game 7 of the NBA Finals in 2025. […] The post Pacers star Tyrese Haliburton’s awesome gesture ahead of first game in almost 16 months appeared first on ClutchPoints.

NBA Draft season is back. The No Ceilings crew returns with their first composite 2027 NBA Draft BIG Board installment.

Preseason games should help answer some of the more interesting questions about the Silver and Black.

Nick Nurse says Joel Embiid has been setting the ultimate example in 76ers' early preseason work.

Golden State Warriors fans collectively held their breath when news of a potential injury to Al Horford festered ahead of their preseason clash with the Los Angeles Lakers on Tuesday. ESPN NBA reporter Anthony Slater reported that Horford was scratched after a knee injury. But Slater put the severity into perspective. “Left knee contusion for […] The post Al Horford injury is luckily nothing to worry about amid Kristaps Porzingis disaster appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Klay Thompson and Giannis Antetokounmpo find themselves in a similar situation as they navigate their first season with the Miami Heat. Having each other to lean on through the adjustment could make the transition a little easier. Thompson and Antetokounmpo have known each other for years, but this is the first time that they have […] The post Klay Thompson’s 4-year-old Giannis Antetokounmpo story had him tearing up appeared first on ClutchPoints.

LeBron James sat out the Philadelphia 76ers’ preseason opener against the New York Knicks at Xfinity Mobile Arena on Monday, as he is dealing with lingering ailments entering his 24th season. Besides, the 76ers did not need James, as they easily manhandled the Knicks, 120-97. Jaylen Brown led the way with 22 points, two rebounds, […] The post Fans crushing LeBron James for laughing at side conversation when teammate tore Achilles appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Quentin Grimes is giving the Lakers reason to believe he can handle plenty of responsibility alongside Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves. The scoring has been there early. Grimes finished with 16 points on 5-of-7 shooting against the Kings, then added 12 points against the Warriors. Coach JJ Redick has also liked his work on the […] The post Lakers Notes: Quentin Grimes, Luka Doncic, Jaden Hardy, camp battles appeared first on Hoops Wire.

DETROIT, MI - OCTOBER 5: Ausar Thompson #9 of the Detroit Pistons handles the ball during 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 Image...

I know it was just a preseason game, but I find JJ Redick’s fire remaining bright as ever a good thing. He cares. And he won't let anyone on the roster care less. “I’ve had a handful of these games as a coach where you’re missing star players, you’re missing a lot of your depth,” Redick said. “I still expect us to win. I still expect us to play to my standards. That first half did not meet our expectations, and I let them know that.” submitted by /u/Ejazz88 [link] [comments]