AnalysisThursday, Oct 15, 2026

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

A majority of the players in this year's WNBA Finals first made their names known at the college level. Here is a look at where each WNBA Finals player played college hoops.

Detroit Pistons star Cade Cunningham believes his team is not receiving enough recognition heading into the 2026-27 NBA season, despite its recent success and an active offseason aimed at building a championship contender. “I still feel like we’re a little slept on, man. I still feel like people don’t really give us the credit that […] The post Cade Cunningham says Pistons are still being overlooked appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

Nets coach Jordi Fernández said preseason games may not count, but they matter. They’re less about wins and losses but playing hard and well.

In an ideal world, by now the Lakers would’ve already gotten at least one look at what their team would look like with close to their full roster available. But that’s not the situation the Lakers find themselves in entering Friday’s preseason finale against the Nuggets at Crypto.com Arena. It’s also not a matter that...

On Wednesday evening, the Miami Heat continued their preseason with a home game against the Brooklyn Nets. This game marked the unofficial home debut of trade acquisition Giannis Antetokounmpo, who was acquired by the Heat this offseason from the Milwaukee Bucks. Now, Antetokounmpo has gotten some high praise from his new teammate, Miami point guard […] The post Heat’s Davion Mitchell is just straight-up glazing Giannis Antetokounmpo with GOAT take appeared first on ClutchPoints.

The San Antonio Spurs are currently wrapping up their preseason slate as they get ready for the upcoming 2026-27 NBA season. The Spurs are looking to bounce back from their tough NBA Finals loss to the New York Knicks this past season, with Victor Wembanyama hoping to prove that his poor performance in that series […] The post Spurs’ Victor Wembanyama drops bar on being better than ‘best on planet’ appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Former NBA champion Jason Williams criticized Philadelphia 76ers guard VJ Edgecombe for saying representing the Bahamas at the Olympics would matter more to him than winning an NBA championship. His remarks come as Philadelphia enters the season with championship expectations, with Edgecombe having previously declared a championship-or-bust mentality. Williams strongly disagreed with Edgecombe’s priorities, arguing […] The post Jason Williams puts VJ Edgecombe on blast for Bahamas Olympics pr...

The San Antonio Spurs might have unearthed a rebounding monster in rookie Tarris Reed Jr. this offseason. At least that’s what Devin Vassell believes. The Spurs wing showered the big man with praise for the outstanding skill he’s shown on the boards during preseason. He’s even got a nickname for the youngster already. “Oh, man, […] The post Devin Vassell left in awe of Spurs’ ‘monster’ after preseason game appeared first on ClutchPoints.

JJ Redick is entering his third season with the Los Angeles Lakers with a retooled roster led by Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves. It is safe to assume that he has a lot of things on his mind, and Redick would be the first to admit that he can be totally consumed by basketball. He […] The post Lakers’ JJ Redick doubles down on his ‘MVP’ rule ahead of NBA season appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Fans of the Detroit Pistons hope that all is well that ends well for Jalen Duren now that his contract standoff is over. Duren is coming off a breakout campaign, and he is expected to move past the offseason brouhaha and deliver solid numbers and carry emotional maturity in his fifth year. The 22-year-old Duren […] The post Pistons’ John Collins gets 100% about outlook alongside Jalen Duren appeared first on ClutchPoints.

The 2026-27 regular season is set to kick off soon for the Detroit Pistons. One of the team’s most important building blocks, forward Ron Holland, is central to the team’s upcoming excitement and development. The third-year forward represents Detroit’s grit and hustle with his game, two key components of the winning franchise identity. Holland is […] The post Exclusive: Ron Holland sounds off on Pistons’ championship chase, major individual goal appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Brooklyn Nets forward Michael Porter Jr. started in the NBA as a reticent prospect. But over the years, he has learned to find his voice. He has become unafraid to speak his truth, even if he might ruffle some feathers. Porter is expected to carry the Nets, who have struggled to garner attention because of […] The post Michael Porter Jr. calls out Nets fans for getting taken over by opposing fans at home games appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Trying to shake off the sting from the Hornets game.

OKLAHOMA CITY, OKLAHOMA - FEBRUARY 7: Jared McCain #3 of the Oklahoma City Thunder handles the ball in front of Reed Sheppard #15 of the Houston Rockets during the second half at Paycom Center on February 7, 2026 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. 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. (Photo by Joshua Gateley/Getty Images) | Getty Images Tonight mark...

PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA - OCTOBER 5: Jaylen Brown #7 of the Philadelphia 76ers dribbles the ball against Jalen Brunson #11 of the New York Knicks in the first quarter during the preseason game at Xfinity Mobile Arena on October 5, 2026 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The 76ers defeated the Knicks 120-97. 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....

North Dakota State Bison forward Avery Koenen (22) drives to the basket during a game against the South Dakota State Jackrabbits on Saturday, Jan. 17, 2026, at First Bank & Trust Arena in Brookings, South Dakota. | USA TODAY Network via Reuters Co In this week’s episode of “Anything But Mid,” we previewed women’s basketball in the SoCon, Southland and Summit League is shaping up. In case you missed it, here’s how things look: Listen to the episode on Spotify: View Link Listen to the episode o...

LOS ANGELES, CA - OCTOBER 13: Walker Kessler #14 of the Los Angeles Lakers warms up before the game against the Golden State Warriors on October 13, 2026 at Thomas & Mack Center in Las Vegas, Nevada. 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 via G...

SACRAMENTO, CA - OCTOBER 13: Damian Lillard #0 of the Portland Trail Blazers looks on during the game against the Sacramento Kings on October 13, 2026 at Golden 1 Center in Sacramento, 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 Rocky Widner/NBAE via Getty Images) | NBAE via Getty...

NEW YORK, NY - MARCH 18: James Dolan, L, Executive Chairman of Madison Square Garden, stands with Phil Jackson during the press conference to announce Jackson as President of the New York Knicks at Madison Square Garden on March 18, 2014 in New York City. (Photo by Maddie Meyer/Getty Images) | Getty Images The home stretch is here. In less than a week, the Knicks will raise their long-awaited third championship banner on national television at Madison Square Garden. It’s a day 53 years in the...

OKLAHOMA CITY, OKLAHOMA - OCTOBER 30: Shai Gilgeous-Alexander #2 of the Oklahoma City Thunder handles the ball in front of Bub Carrington #7 of the Washington Wizards during the first half at Paycom Center on October 30, 2025 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. 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. (Photo by Joshua Gateley/Getty Images) | Getty Images...

SALT LAKE CITY, UTAH - OCTOBER 12 : Tarris Reed Jr., #10 of the San Antonio Spurs shoots over Jonas Aidoo #13 of the Utah Jazz during the second half of their preseason game at the Delta Center on October 12, 2026 in Salt Lake City, Utah. 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. (Photo by Chris Gardner/ Getty Images) | Getty Images Following the ...

BOSTON, MA - OCTOBER 10: Payton Pritchard #11 of the Boston Celtics dribbles the ball during the game against the Philadelphia 76ers on October 10, 2026 at TD Garden in Boston, Massachusetts. 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 Brian Babineau/NBAE via Getty Images) | NBAE via Getty Im...

The Caitlin Clark effect remains undeniable three years into her WNBA career. Since arriving in 2024, Indiana Fever guard has been the kind of star the league hoped for thanks to her unique passing and three-point shooting, which have often gone viral. Clark has helped lead the Indiana Fever to the WNBA postseason in two of […]

Reese was born for this.

Angel Reese’s Finals debut turns Atlanta’s Game 3 into the priciest ticket in WNBA Finals history.

MACAO, CHINA - OCTOBER 11: Daniel Gafford #21 of the Dallas Mavericks talks to the media during the game against the Houston Rockets as part of 2026 NBA China Games on October 11, 2026 in Macao, China at Venetian Arena. 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 Juan Ocampo/NBAE via Getty Im...

Walker Kessler made his Los Angeles Lakers debut on Tuesday night, putting on a strong performance with 11 points, nine rebounds, one steal and one block in 16 first-half minutes against the Golden State Warriors. Likewise, Austin Reaves was excellent, leading the Lakers with 28 points, four rebounds and seven assists and looking every bit […]

No player has ever done what Reese might.

Consistently, the Indiana Fever have denied any issues with their fanbase, even when the complaints are coming from their own players.