AnalysisMonday, Oct 19, 2026

1. The Celtics will lead the league in offensive rebounding With Mitchell Robinson on the court last season, the New York Knicks posted a 39.5 percent offensive rebound rate, which would have led the league. The Celtics finished fifth in the same category last season. Adding the burly center — who has the same career offensive rebound rate as Dennis Rodman — should propel them up the leaderboard. Robinson won’t be alone in producing second-chance opportunities. Far from it. Between him, Neemi...

From the development program that brought two MIPs, who could be the third?

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After practice Monday, Knicks coach Mike Brown, as well as guards Jalen Brunson and Landry Shamet, spoke about what it means to turn the page on their championship berth and enter a new campaign with largely the same group.

Sam Quinn could have picked any defender all time to use as an example as a pesky defender and he chose Jamal Shead. Hats off to our guy. submitted by /u/pepperdean [link] [comments]

The Los Angeles Lakers got their first look at Walker Kessler playing alongside Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves in their preseason loss to the Denver Nuggets on Friday night. Kessler scored six points on 2-of-8 shooting from the field while recording six rebounds, four assists, two blocks and one steal. On the defensive side, he […]

Kessler sounds ready for the expectations that come with being a Lakers big man

Angel Reese has faced nonstop criticism throughout her career, but leading Atlanta to its first WNBA championship could completely change her legacy. Love her or hate her, Angel Reese is doing something that plenty of her critics never believed she could accomplish. She’s playing for a WNBA championship. Ever since entering the league, Reese has…

Boston, MA - September 28: Boston Celtics forward Paul George speaks at a press conference during media day on September 28, 2026. (Photo by Meleck Eldahshoury/The Boston Globe via Getty Images) | Boston Globe via Getty Images We’re 24 hours out. A day away from tangible, real, meaningful Boston Celtics basketball gracing the court and our screens for the first time in 170 days. With that, there’s only one thing to do. I invited Feed followers to exorcise all of their excitement and angst by ...

Gabby Williams has been one of the best players in the world for years, according to Kelsey Plum. The difference now is that WNBA fans are finally getting to see what happens when the Golden State Valkyries star gets the freedom to take over a game. Plum discussed Williams’ evolution on Road Trippin’, explaining why […]

Alysha Clark explains why the little details matter most to a young Dallas Wings team.

A fascinating 2026-27 Celtics season begins Tuesday in Detroit.

The regular season is upon us.

For many, Clark is the face of the league, and that comes at a price.

WNBA analyst Emily Austin called out the Atlanta Dream and the Golden State Valkyries for heading to the locker room during the national anthem. The Ballhalla Arena was packed with fans eager to watch Game 1 between the Valkyries and the Dream, who swept their opponents to reach the WNBA Finals.

With the Kawhi Leonard era over and James Harden departed, a healthy Darius Garland will be running point for a team blending youth with veterans.

The New York Knicks created history with their first championship win in more than 50 years. Can they do it again? The scenes of celebration...

I know the preseason doesn't really count but it is a picture of how well the lineups play together and how the individual players are performing. I'd say JJJ and Key have performed the best out of the bunch with good scoring and great percentages from the floor. JJJ hit 50% of his threes and Key did even better with 67% but at lower volume. Lauri hit 42.9% of his threes while attempting 4.7 a game. Key is uncharacteristically shooting below his average from the free throw line at 68.8%. Okog...

With five games in the books, let’s reevaluate.

Get down with the NBA’s officiating foci before the foci get you down!

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The Los Angeles Lakers revamped their roster this offseason, officially making Luka Doncic the focal point. What might the team's ceiling might be?

Boozer gets a high-level endorsement

Making a WNBA Finals prediction isn’t exactly easy this year. Choosing between two teams with very different stories en route to their first championship is what makes the decision both difficult to make and interesting to hear out.

Just minutes before pop singer Alanis Morrisette sang the National Anthem for Game 2 of the WNBA Finals, players of the Valkyries and Dream were seen going to the locker room.

Victor Wembanyama talks MVP ambitions and tips his hat to Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Nikola Jokic for their sustained success over the years.

The reunion between one of the best players of his generation and the team he helped make an NBA champion is an opportunity to change narratives

Karalis summed it up: “Joe Mazzulla: "I'm excited to lose with this team" Paul George: "It's been a beautiful challenge" Baylor Scheierman: "a controlled chaos, I think I definitely thrive in that" submitted by /u/dawglover1011 [link] [comments]

Recorded a podcast talking about how the wolves new approach is an attempt to address past playoff issues by opening up the floor more and becoming longer & quicker. Recorded with Abhinav Bethi, who made a nice analytical post on substack that I discovered in this reddit last week. submitted by /u/MountainLoins [link] [comments]

Sophie Cunningham believes Gabby Williams is teaching young athletes a lesson that has nothing to do with scoring. The Indiana Fever guard recently praised the Golden State Valkyries forward for putting her teammates first, shaking off mistakes and delivering under pressure. For Cunningham, Williams’ performance in Game 3 of the WNBA semifinals against the Las […]