AnalysisWednesday, Oct 21, 2026

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With the Houston Rockets’ season underway today, many were wondering if Fred VanVleet and Steven Adams would be sitting out one or both of back-to-back games, and if so, who would start in their place. Well, earlier this week @WillGuillory on Twitter reported that “Fred VanVleet and Steven Adams will sit out back-to-backs to start the season, per Ime Udoka, Marcus Smart, not Reed Sheppard, will start at point guard when VanVleet is out.” Fred VanVleet and Steven Adams will sit out back-to-bac...

If you wanted proof that absence makes the heart grow fonder, look no further than how much of a void Collin Sexton left in the Lakers’ preseason.  When he signed with Los Angeles over the summer, the expectations for Sexton were simple. Get buckets, get downhill and spell Luka Dončić and Austin Reaves from having to bring the ball up the court every possession.  Those duties haven’t changed. But their importance may have been undersold given the other options on the roster. With ev...

Oct 14, 2026; Miami, Florida, USA; Brooklyn Nets forward Julius Randle (30) looks to pass the ball as Miami Heat guard Klay Thompson (11) defends during the first half at Kaseya Center. Mandatory Credit: Jim Rassol-Imagn Images | IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect Tonight is the night. After going through the dark days of tanking, a disappointing lottery, a promising draft and months of opinions on everything from the court design to the front office from the fan base, October 21 is the start o...

Austin Reaves says Luka Doncic will have no trouble earning the favor of Lakers fans.

Paige Bueckers has revealed her WNBA Mount Rushmore, naming four legends who shaped her basketball upbringing. One of the biggest stars in the league today didn’t make the cut, but Bueckers has offered plenty of praise for that player elsewhere. During an appearance on Sports on Prime, the Dallas Wings guard was asked to name […]

Kelsey Plum says Angel Reese won Game 2 of the WNBA Finals before it was played.

The WNBA has a rule. Nobody’s enforcing it.

The WNBA is silencing the press during its biggest moment.

Once again into the breach…

The Houston Rockets have not won an opening game since 2017. That game came against the Golden State Warriors. Kevin Durant hit a shot that was correctly ruled just a beat too late, and Houston escaped with a 122-121 win. Houston is 0-8 in openers since then, and haven’t won a home opener since 2013, […]

A revamped Lakers roster will take the floor at Crypto.com Arena. The post-LeBron era is officially here in LA.

LSU coach Kim Mulkey is attending WNBA Finals Game 3 to support former star Angel Reese in Atlanta.

Ratings for Game 1 of the WNBA Finals were impressive but still fell short of the Indiana Fever's most-watched games this season

The veteran forwards are defensive specialists who join Luka Doncic, Austin Reaves and Walker Kessler against Golden State in season opener.

She's made it clear where she stands.

Golden State basketball is on the way! Come join our game thread and chat about tonight’s matchup here.

Can the Suns build off a surprising 2025-26 campaign?

Christina Granville, 25, lives and breathes Dream basketball.

Time for another fun season.

The Cavs move to streaming makes their local broadcasts more exclusive than ever before.

Golden State Warriors guard De’Anthony Melton discussed the team’s new offensive scheme with reporters.

Our new game chats are perfect for the return of NBA season.

Some fun storylines to follow this year.

Madison Square Garden waited 53 years to hand out championship rings, and what a glorious celebration it was. Knicks fans were losing their minds, Spike Lee looked like he was finally vindicated, and the ring/banner combo was luxurious. You ever seen a championship ring that turns into an arena, son?? And it took the Philadelphia […]

The Los Angeles Clippers will finally get on the court to open the 2026-27 NBA season, after an eventful offseason. Here's the latest.

The 2026 WNBA season is nearing its end, with the Finals series between the Atlanta Dream and Golden State Valkyries tied at 1-1. While both teams are fighting for the championship, the league continues to attract attention for reasons beyond basketball.

Isn’t it great to start the season with a loss in the standings… …and a banner in the rafters? Here’s what your Knickerbockers and Sixonians said after yesterday’s affair, one of 82 regular-season games. Breathe. Mike Brown On the Knicks’ championship ring ceremony and the organization’s efforts to organize it: “I would like to give, […]

The Yaxel Lendeborg era is here, even while Steph Curry continues to be the face of the Golden State Warriors.

Candace Parker had to eat her words this season about Angel Reese’s impact. The former WNBA player has been an Indiana Fever fan, considering she hosts her YouTube show with Aliyah Boston.