NBA NewsYesterday, Oct 15, 2026

After a year away from the NBA, a rejuvenated Ben Simmons is looking to revive his career with the Sacramento Kings.

The Houston Rockets have signed forward Cameron Matthews. Matthews played for the Rockets at the 2025 NBA Summer League in Las Vegas and was with the team during the 2025 preseason before joining Houston's G League affiliate, Rio Grande Valley. In 48 combined Showcase and season games for the Vipers last season, Matthews averaged 11.9 points, 5.6 rebounds, 3.1 assists, 1.4 steals and 1.0 blocks. In each of his final two seasons with the Bulldogs in 2023-24 and 2024-25, Matthews was named to t...

NBA general managers overwhelmingly predict the 2027 champion to come from the Western Conference. In the 25th annual NBA GM Survey, 93 percent picked either the San Antonio Spurs or the Oklahoma City Thunder to win the title. San Antonio received 50% of the votes and Oklahoma City got 43%. The New York Knicks and Philadelphia 76ers also received votes. GMs could not vote for their own teams. A year ago, 80% of GMs picked the Thunder to win the championship, and the Knicks won it instead when...

Washington Wizards rookie AJ Dybantsa, the No. 1 pick in the 2026 NBA draft, is not shy in admitting he has high expectations for his career.

Game Details Date Thursday, October 15 Start Time 8.30 PM ET / 7.30 CT / 5.30 PM PT Location Toyota Center, Houston, TX How to Watch on TV Fans have both national and regional broadcasting options for tonight's game: National Broadcast NBA TV Rockets Home Broadcast Space City Home Network (SCHN) Thunder Away Broadcast KSBI (Channel 52) How to Live Stream If you are looking to stream the game live, you have a few digital platforms available depending on your location: Rockets fans in local mar...

Miami Heat legend Dwyane Wade has reflected on his relationship with LeBron James during the franchise’s Big Three era, explaining how mutual accountability helped them maintain a strong partnership. Wade emphasized that he and James understood the importance of accepting criticism from one another and preventing outside influences from affecting their relationship. “We’re going to […] The post Dwyane Wade reveals how he, LeBron James maintained unity in Miami appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

SAN ANTONIO, TX - OCTOBER 14: Jamaree Bouyea #17 of the Phoenix Suns handles the ball during the game against the San Antonio Spurs on October 14, 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 Michael Gonzales/NBAE via Getty Images) | NBAE v...

Brooklyn Nets forward Michael Porter Jr. has opened up about his transition from the Denver Nuggets, explaining how a change of teams allowed him to prove that he could handle a bigger offensive role. After spending seven years in Denver alongside Nikola Jokic and Jamal Murray, Porter had become accustomed to playing a supporting role […] The post Michael Porter Jr. reflects on proving himself after leaving Denver appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

Appearing in his first NBA game in nearly a full calendar year, Walker Kessler made his Lakers preseason debut on Tuesday and compiled 11 points and nine rebounds in just 16 minutes vs. Golden State, writes ESPN’s Dave McMenamin. “It was a lot of fun being out there again,” said Kessler, who missed most of […]

Ja Morant has discussed the emotional and mental difficulties athletes experience when dealing with injuries, emphasizing that fans often underestimate how much being sidelined can affect a player. Morant explained that one of the hardest aspects of recovering from an injury is wanting to compete while knowing that returning to the court could put his […] The post Ja Morant opens up about mental challenges of dealing with injuries appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

Minnesota Timberwolves president Tim Connelly says the risk of being fired won't stop him from making bold moves. Connelly is entering the final season of his contract and has reshaped the roster every year since 2022. "If it doesn't work and it's my job, I'll get fired," said Connelly. "That's fine. But I don't ever want to be in a position where we're reluctant to take big swings." Connelly has turned down other opportunities and said his family is happy in Minnesota. Connelly made more big...

Dillon Brooks has embraced his reputation as one of the NBA’s most polarizing players, explaining how the villain label fuels his motivation and helps him approach every game with a competitive edge. “I consider myself a villain. For me, it just keeps motivation for every game,” Brooks said. “I feel like being a villain is […] The post Dillon Brooks: “I consider myself a villain” appeared first on TalkBasket.net.