NBA NewsYesterday, Oct 16, 2026

Oklahoma City Thunder rookie Aday Mara has delivered encouraging performances during the 2026 NBA preseason, although an ongoing contract dispute with his former Spanish club could complicate the beginning of his professional career. The 7-foot-3 center averaged 13.4 points, 7.6 rebounds, 2.8 assists and 2.2 blocks per game during preseason action. Oklahoma City selected Mara […] The post Thunder rookie Aday Mara posts solid numbers during preseason appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

Baron Davis sees Kyrie Irving giving Cooper Flagg something every developing NBA player can use: a teammate who can make difficult possessions easier. In an exclusive interview, Davis explained how Irving can support Dallas’ young forward through defensive reads, scoring struggles, and the frustrations that come with learning. He emphasized Irving’s ability to generate offense […] The post Exclusive: Baron Davis explains Kyrie Irving’s value to Cooper Flagg appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Even at age 42, LeBron James continues to boast significant responsibility as one of the best players in the NBA. Now on the Philadelphia 76ers squad, former player Kendrick Perkins views James to be even more important than Joel Embiid. James is gearing up for the 24th season of his career in the league, his […] The post Is LeBron James or Joel Embiid 76ers’ most important piece? Kendrick Perkins weighs in appeared first on ClutchPoints.

The New York Knicks will enter the upcoming season with sky-high expectations following their 2026 NBA Finals victory over Victor Wembanyama and the San Antonio Spurs. Stars like Karl-Anthony Towns, Jalen Brunson, Josh Hart, and Game 4 hero OG Anunoby will receive a great deal of attention, while impactful bench players like Jose Alvarado, Miles […] The post Knicks player who will shock NBA world with breakout 2026-27 season appeared first on ClutchPoints.

The Sacramento Kings waived center David Muoka. The Kings had signed Muoka to an Exhibit 10 contract earlier in the week. Muoka is expected to join the Stockton Kings for the upcoming G League season.

The Dallas Mavericks signed center Guillermo Diaz-Graham to an Exhibit 10 contract. Diaz-Graham filled the roster spot that was opened when the Mavs waived his twin brother Jorge from an Exhibit 10 deal. Guillermo Diaz-Graham went undrafted out of San Franisco at the 2026 NBA Draft. The 7-foot center averaged 5.2 points and 3.2 rebounds as a senior for the Dons last season. Both twins are expected to join the Texas Legends for the upcoming G League season.

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NBA teams have until Monday night (Oct. 19) to officially set their rosters for the 2025/26 regular season. However, a majority of NBA teams will likely have their rosters ready to go on Saturday, with far more roster cuts expected today and tomorrow than on Sunday or Monday. Why is that? Well, releasing a player […]

San Antonio Spurs guard De’Aaron Fox has revealed that he, Dylan Harper and Stephon Castle discussed the possibility of playing together in the starting lineup during a summer visit to Victor Wembanyama in France. The conversation came before head coach Mitch Johnson tested the three-guard combination in Wednesday’s 123-103 preseason victory over the Phoenix Suns. […] The post De’Aaron Fox reveals Spurs guards discussed playing together during summer appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

San Antonio Spurs head coach Mitch Johnson started De’Aaron Fox, Dylan Harper and Stephon Castle together for the first time during Wednesday’s 123-103 preseason victory over the Phoenix Suns. The three guards combined for 31 points, 12 rebounds and six assists in the first half, helping San Antonio establish a 60-49 lead at halftime. The […] The post Spurs experiment with three-guard lineup in preseason victory appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

The Los Angeles Clippers have shared a positive update on Brandon Ingram’s recovery from a partially torn right Achilles tendon, confirming that the veteran forward has resumed on-court workouts. Although Ingram is still expected to miss the beginning of the 2026-27 NBA regular season, his progress suggests that he could return sooner than initially anticipated. […] The post Clippers provide update on Brandon Ingram’s Achilles recovery appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

The Golden State Warriors weren't willing to offer Jimmy Butler and the draft capital required to trade for Anthony Davis or Jaylen Brown during the 2026 offseason, according to ESPN's Anthony Slater.