AnalysisTuesday, Oct 20, 2026

Stephen Curry admitted that retirement crosses his mind every day, but those thoughts only motivate him further.

Boston, MA - October 14: Boston Celtics head coach Joe Mazzulla talks to guards Derrick White and Payton Pritchard in the second quarter. The Boston Celtics played the Charlotte Hornets in a preseason game at TD Garden on October 14, 2026. (Photo by Barry Chin/The Boston Globe via Getty Images) | Boston Globe via Getty Images BOSTON — When the Celtics rotated their bench into the game against the 76ers in the preseason, Jayson Tatum stayed on the TD Garden parquet joined by Baylor Scheierman,...

Lakers coach gets real on how his team has improved from first preseason game to now.

Former Los Angeles Clippers superstar Blake Griffin has given his thoughts on the team’s current situation. The LA Clippers were dealt the heaviest punishment possible...

PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA - OCTOBER 16: LeBron James #23, Joel Embiid #21, Jaylen Brown #7, and Tyrese Maxey #0 of the Philadelphia 76ers look on against the Boston Celtics during the preseason game at Xfinity Mobile Arena on October 16, 2026 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. 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 Mitchell Leff/Getty Im...

Angel Reese appeared to quit on an offensive possession after teammates ignored her calls for the ball.

WASHINGTON, DC - SEPTEMBER 28: (EDITOR’S NOTE: Image has been retouched) Deandre Ayton #8, AJ Dybantsa #4, Anthony Davis #23, and Alex Sarr #20 of the Washington Wizards pose for a portrait during NBA media day on September 28, 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: Copyri...

DETROIT, MI - JANUARY 19: Cade Cunningham #2 of the Detroit Pistons drives to the basket during the game against the Boston Celtics on January 19, 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 Images) | NBAE via G...

Karl-Anthony Towns and the defending NBA champion New York Knicks lead the way for former Cats in the association.

DETROIT, MI - OCTOBER 9: Detroit Pistons players Andre Drummond and Bruce Brown spent time with special needs children during a Jr. Pistons basketball clinic at Cass Tech High School October 9, 2018 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 2018 NBAE (Photo by Brian Sevald/NBAE via Getty ...

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SACRAMENTO, CA - OCTOBER 13: Damian Lillard #0 and Ja Morant #1 of the Portland Trail Blazers look 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) ...

It doesn’t matter if it’s been 53 years or your whole life. The wait is over, and we’ll all see the Knicks put up another banner this evening. Here’s the latest from your New York Knickerbockers heading into Ring Night. Enjoy! Mike Brown On the challenge of celebrating the Knicks’ championship before their season opener: […]

18 championships are just the backdrop now to Season 81.

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Heading into his fourth season as a Warrior, Brandin Podziemski understands the importance of growing throughout his NBA journey.

Enes Kanter Freedom called LeBron James the NBA's dictator while explaining the origins of their long-running feud.

Oct 5, 2026; Detroit, Michigan, USA; Phoenix Suns forward Oso Ighodaro (11) pulls down a rebound in front of Detroit Pistons forward Tolu Smith (35) in the second quarter at Little Caesars Arena. Mandatory Credit: Lon Horwedel-Imagn Images | IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect The preseason has come and gone right before our eyes, and the regular season is finally here. Several battles took place on the roster, and while some may be decided, nothing is set in stone this time of year. But we do h...

PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA - MARCH 20: Cole Bowser #6 of the Furman Paladins drives to the basket past Solo Ball #1 of the UConn Huskies during the second half during the first round of the 2026 NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament held at Xfinity Mobile Arena on March 20, 2026 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Ben Solomon/NCAA Photos via Getty Images) | NCAA Photos via Getty Images Furman 22-13, 10-8 SoCon/6th in Regular-Season/2026 Tournament Champion When Stephen Croone and Devin Sibley...

PHOENIX, ARIZONA - OCTOBER 16: Dillon Brooks #3 of the Phoenix Suns reacts to a three-point shot against the Utah Jazz during the second half of the preseason NBA game at Mortgage Matchup Center on October 16, 2026 in Phoenix, Arizona. 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 Christian Petersen/Getty Images) | Getty Images The calm befo...

TARRYTOWN, NEW YORK - SEPTEMBER 28: Karl-Anthony Towns #32 of the New York Knicks speaks to the media during New York Knicks Media Day at the Knicks Training Facility on September 28, 2026 in Tarrytown, New York. 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 Caleb Bowlin/Getty Images) | Getty Images Covering the Knicks is difficult. MSG is a...

CHARLOTTE, NORTH CAROLINA - OCTOBER 06: Egor Demin #8 of the Brooklyn Nets plays against the Charlotte Hornets during their preseason game at Spectrum Center on October 06, 2026 in Charlotte, North Carolina. 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 Jacob Kupferman/Getty Images) | Getty Images There will be competition this season for th...

Our own Nathan Grubel discusses which young NBA talent he’s most ineterested in watching this upcoming season across the rookie, sophomore, and junior classes.

In the last week of August, Enes Kanter Freedom sat inside the Fox News studio in front of Laura Ingraham and boldly declared that he identified as a woman and that he should be allowed to play in the WNBA. Call it a media stunt or otherwise, Kanter had put the league under severe strain since the start of the month.

Oct 13, 2026; Las Vegas, Nevada, USA; Los Angeles Lakers guard Luka Doncic (77) warms up against the Golden State Warriors at T-Mobile Arena. Mandatory Credit: Candice Ward-Imagn Images | IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect Congratulations to you all. After a long, long offseason, we have officially reached the regular season. Pat yourselves on the back for surviving the dog days of the summer. In what will hopefully become a weekly piece, let’s take your questions heading into a new season. Whe...

Bronny James was not even in the building, but he still caught a stray on the New York Knicks’ biggest night in decades. Tracy Morgan, the former “Saturday Night Live” star and lifelong Knicks fan, took a shot at the Los Angeles Lakers guard during NBC’s coverage of the team’s championship celebration at Madison Square […] The post Tracy Morgan disses Lakers’ Bronny James with wild “JUCO” claim appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Mics caught what they appeared to say to each other.

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Splitter prepares his team for the opposition