AnalysisSaturday, Oct 17, 2026

DETROIT, MICHIGAN - MAY 17: Ausar Thompson #9 of the Detroit Pistons drives to the basket against the Cleveland Cavaliers during the second quarter in Game Seven of the Second Round of the NBA Eastern Conference Playoffs at Little Caesars Arena on May 17, 2026 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. (Photo by Gregory Shamus...

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WASHINGTON, DC - OCTOBER 12: AJ Dybantsa #4 of the Washington Wizards looks on during the game against the Brooklyn Nets on October 12, 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 Earlier ...

DETROIT, MI - OCTOBER 5: Khaman Maluach #10 of the Phoenix Suns drives to the basket during the game against the Detroit Pistons 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 ...

DALLAS, TEXAS - OCTOBER 16: Kyrie Irving #11 of the Dallas Mavericks is defended by CJ McCollum #3 of the Atlanta Hawks during the second half of a preseason game at American Airlines Center on October 16, 2026 in Dallas, 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 GettyImages License Agreement. (Photo by Stacy Revere/Getty Images) | Getty Images The Dallas Mavericks fell o...

MACAO, CHINA - OCTOBER 11: Zaccharie Risacher #10 of the Dallas Mavericks dribbles the ball 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...

SAN ANTONIO, TX - NOVEMBER 15: LeBron James #23 of the Los Angeles Lakers speaks with Stephon Castle #5 of the San Antonio Spurs after the NBA Cup game on NOVEMBER 15, 2024 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 2024 NBAE (Photos by Michael Gonzales/NBAE via G...

MILWAUKEE, WISCONSIN - OCTOBER 05: Kyle Kuzma #18 of the Milwaukee Bucks looks on against the Minnesota Timberwolves during the preseason NBA game at Fiserv Forum on October 05, 2026 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Patrick McDermott/Getty Images) | Getty Images The question that’s stuck on everyone’s lips l...

It’s only preseason, but… The perennial caveat. It’s tiring. We know it’s preseason. We all know. Bogdan Bogdanovic looks good, doesn’t he? The man whose last name is his first name with more letters after it (which is how I learned to stop calling him Bojan Bogdanovic, or vice versa) is hitting 41.2% of his 5.7 threes per game. He’s hitting them above the break, off the catch, etc. Marcus Smart looks like Marcus Smart, too. It doesn’t look like 2026-27 will be his “this guy is officially pas...

SACRAMENTO, CALIFORNIA - OCTOBER 05: Luka Doncic #77 of the Los Angeles Lakers reacts after getting fouled by Dylan Cardwell #32 of the Sacramento Kings in the first half of the preseason game at Golden 1 Center on October 05, 2026 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. (Photo by Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images) | G...

HOUSTON, TEXAS - OCTOBER 15: A detailed view of Shai Gilgeous-Alexander #2 of the Oklahoma City Thunder jersey during the game against the Houston Rockets at Toyota Center on October 15, 2026 in Houston, 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. (Photo by Kenneth Richmond/Getty Images) | Getty Images The staff question this week was about t...

PORTLAND, OREGON - OCTOBER 12: Sidy Cissoko #91 of the Portland Trail Blazers goes up for a layup past Morayo Soluade #6 of the London Lions during the second half of the preseason game at Moda Center on October 12, 2026 in Portland, Oregon. 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 Soobum Im/Getty Images) | Getty Images Sidy Cissoko joi...

MACAO, CHINA - OCTOBER 11: Sergio de Larrea #55 of the Dallas Mavericks looks on 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 Images) | ...

The Los Angeles Lakers invested a ton of money and assets into Walker Kessler this offseason with hopes of him being their franchise center. They believe he will be even better playing alongside two dynamic playmakers in Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves than he was with the Utah Jazz. Kessler has showcased promising two-way play […]

Robert Horry has picked out one of the bright spots in the Los Angeles Lakers’ preseason defeat to the Denver Nuggets. One of the top...

Lakers Ziaire Williams joined the Lakers on a minimum contract. He could begin the season in their starting lineup. Williams helped his case with a strong preseason, making all five of his three-point attempts and providing the defense that drew coach JJ Redick’s interest in the first place, writes Thuc Nhi Nguyen of the Los […] The post NBA Notes: Lakers, Ziaire Williams, Warriors, Draymond Green, Magic appeared first on Hoops Wire.

ATLANTA, GEORGIA - SEPTEMBER 28: Luguentz Dort #0 of the Atlanta Hawks poses for a portrait during media day at PC&E Atlanta on September 28, 2026 in Atlanta, Georgia. 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 GettyImages License Agreement. (Photo by Todd Kirkland/Getty Images) | Getty Images The Atlanta Hawks made several additions to their team during the offseason, but there ...

Celtics star Jayson Tatum says championship parade was the best day of his life, and promises more.

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Lakers guard Austin Reaves opens up on guiding young teammates through pressure and his partnership alongside Walker Kessler.

Here are the 10 most expensive projected starting lineups in the NBA for 2026-27, featuring title contenders and massive superstar contracts.

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Game 1 of the 2026 WNBA Finals is Saturday.

WNBA legend Sheryl Swoopes has urged fans to tune in to the finals because of Angel Reese alone. Swoopes endorsed Reese because of the hate and criticism she faced during the first two seasons of her career.

Turns out Jon Horst’s roster-trimming decisions are just as tough for Bucks fans. Besides youth—that must stay (mostly).

galecophoto/Depositphotos Sophie Cunningham draws foul comments An October 11 report linked former Women’s National Basketball Association (WNBA) players Sydney Colson and Theresa Plaisance to remarks about hard fouls against Indiana Fever guard Sophie Cunningham during games. Neither Colson nor Plaisance appeared on a WNBA roster during the 2026 season. Their reported discussion followed earlier commentary…

Caitlin Clark's Prominent Nike Display Irks Atlanta Dream Fan Before WNBA Finals