AnalysisMonday, Oct 5, 2026

Just five minutes into the preseason opener against the Knicks on Monday, 76ers backup center Ariel Hukporti suffered a right leg injury, causing him to leave the game.

Jason Kidd's next job in the basketball world reportedly could be on television.

The NBA is experimenting with smart basketballs and wrist wearables for officials in select preseason games in order to collect data on the review process.

From on-court schemes to a private team dinner to an attempt at divine intervention, here's what happened in LeBron's first camp with the 76ers.

The WNBA semifinals begin on Sunday.

Erik Spoelstra has gained a new appreciation for Giannis Antetokounmpo's playmaking after just a few weeks together. The Miami Heat coach compared the two-time MVP to the "great big point guard" who played for Pat Riley in the 1980s, a clear reference to Magic Johnson. Spoelstra made the remark after Saturday's 129-105 preseason win over the Toronto Raptors in Quebec City, Antetokounmpo's first preseason game with the Heat. "He makes great plays," said Spoelstra. "We knew that about him. We f...

Kevin O'Connor previews the Pistons with Ku Khahil, talks Fantasy Basketball with Dan Titus and reacts to Week 4 of Fantasy Football with Justin Boone.

Firepower offenses took their star turn in the regular season. Now it’s the defenses standing strongest to start the WNBA semifinals.

Fantasy basketball analyst Dan Titus makes the case for fading six big-name players this season.

It hasn't been much of a secret that Joel Embiid showed up to the Philadelphia 76ers' training camp looking far slimmer than in years past after finally being healthy enough in the offseason to focus on training and conditioning rather than injury rehab.

Klay Thompson was encouraged by what he saw from the Miami Heat defensively in their preseason opener, pointing to the athleticism and effort throughout the roster. Thompson believes Miami has enough capable defenders around him to make things easier on the perimeter, giving players confidence that there is support behind them when they pressure opposing […] The post Klay Thompson discusses Heat’s defensive performance appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

Gilbert Arenas does not believe Davion Mitchell starting at point guard should prevent the Miami Heat from competing for an NBA championship. Arenas argued that championship teams do not necessarily need an elite offensive player at point guard, particularly when their best players are capable of controlling the offense themselves. “Every dynasty we’ve seen, who’s […] The post Gilbert Arenas dismisses concerns about Davion Mitchell appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

Here’s Charlotte Hornets big man Naz Reid on what he’s seen from Brandon Miller so far. (via Charlotte Hornets): “I mean, his patience. His consistency. I think his leadership is starting to kinda form, and that’s big in a younger guy. I was with Ant [Edwards] who I started to see his shift and his […] The post Naz Reid sees Brandon Miller’s leadership becoming like Anthony Edwards’ was in 4th year appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

Tiffany Hayes: 'She’s our dog. She’s our leader. She’s the one we go to, and she showed you exactly who she is' The post Valkyries rebounding, depth gives them an edge against Aces appeared first on The IX Sports.

Dillon Brooks wants to extend his NBA career for as long as possible, but the Phoenix Suns forward knows he cannot take his longevity for granted. Brooks reflected on his future and the short career window for professional basketball, emphasizing the importance of maintaining his focus after enjoying a strong 2025-26 season. “I want to […] The post Dillon Brooks focused on extending his NBA career appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

Adou Thiero has caught Luka Doncic’s attention ahead of his second season with the Los Angeles Lakers, with the Slovenian star noticing a significant change in the young forward’s game. Doncic believes the Lakers have several players who are not receiving much attention entering the new campaign. He expects the team’s recent additions in particular […] The post Luka Doncic reacts to Adou Thiero’s progress appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

Tarik Biberovic understands that his shooting ability alone will not be enough to secure regular playing time with the Dallas Mavericks. The former Fenerbahce wing built a reputation as a strong perimeter shooter in Europe, but he is focused on showing Dallas that he can contribute in several other areas. “To stay on the court, […] The post Tarik Biberovic details what he must do for Mavericks minutes appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

Rui Hachimura enjoyed an encouraging first game with the Los Angeles Clippers, scoring 21 points in a 104-101 preseason victory over the Golden State Warriors in Honolulu on Sunday. Hachimura shot 8-of-11 from the field and 4-of-5 from three-point range, showing the offensive aggression that Tyronn Lue wants from him as he adjusts to his […] The post Rui Hachimura embraces aggressive role with Clippers appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

The Hawks gave up 132 points to the Grizzlies on Monday and coach Quin Snyder wasn’t happy with his team’s performance, according to Lauren Williams of the Atlanta Journal Constitution. “We have to know who we are, is really what it comes down to, and that’s collectively defending and running and moving the ball and […]

Jaylen Brown made a strong first impression with the Philadelphia 76ers as they opened the preseason with a 120-97 victory over the New York Knicks on Monday at Xfinity Mobile Arena. Making his Philadelphia debut after arriving from the Boston Celtics in the offseason, Brown led the 76ers with 22 points in just 17 minutes. […] The post Jaylen Brown powers 76ers past Knicks in preseason opener appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

Cameron Boozer made his Memphis Grizzlies debut in impressive fashion as Memphis defeated the Atlanta Hawks 132-123 in Monday’s preseason matchup at State Farm Arena. Selected by Memphis with the No. 3 overall pick, Boozer started alongside Cedric Coward, Jaylen Wells, Quinten Post and Ty Jerome in his first appearance for the Grizzlies. The rookie […] The post Cameron Boozer makes impressive Grizzlies debut vs. Hawks appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

Giannis Antetokounmpo has quickly embraced the culture surrounding the Miami Heat, describing the experience of joining the organization as something that has made him feel “alive again.” In an exclusive interview with The Athletic’s Eric Nehm, Antetokounmpo explained what has stood out to him since arriving in Miami, pointing specifically to the team’s togetherness, communication […] The post Giannis Antetokounmpo: “It’s almost like being alive again” appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

The Los Angeles Clippers opened their preseason campaign with a 104-101 victory over the Golden State Warriors on Sunday at the Stan Sheriff Center in Honolulu, with Keaton Wagler playing a key role in the fourth-quarter finish. The Clippers trailed 101-100 with 14 seconds remaining before Wagler knocked down a 19-foot step-back jumper to put […] The post Keaton Wagler’s late shot lifts Clippers past Warriors appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

After 11 seasons with the Oklahoma City Thunder, the place once called home will always be home for Russell Westbrook. Meanwhile, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, who came after being traded by the Los Angeles Clippers, applauded the city’s first icon for an amazing career. “Russ is like Oklahoma’s baby. So I don’t think there will ever be […] The post Shai Gilgeous-Alexander praises Russell Westbrook as a Thunder icon appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

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Nets fans sat through two tanking seasons — and suffered through almost 120 losses — to land first Egor Dëmin and then Mikel Brown Jr. as the payoff.  It’s no surprise, then, that those fans have pinned their hopes on the pair of 20-year-olds as the backcourt of the future and the foundation of their...

Scottie Barnes is looking forward to his on-court dynamic with Kawhi Leonard as the Toronto Raptors gear up for the 2026-27 NBA season. Barnes has been playing in the NBA since 2021, preparing for his sixth season with the Raptors. He made his way up the ranks to become one of the best players in […] The post Raptors’ Scottie Barnes gets 100% real about duo with Kawhi Leonard appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Amid the off-court drama that has plagued the Portland Trail Blazers this offseason, the team is looking to take the next step in their march forward to contention. They had a surprisingly good 2025-26 campaign, finishing with a 42-40 record and even securing the seventh seed in the playoffs, and they added talent to their […] The post Blazers’ Ja Morant is already looking good in scrimmage with new teammates appeared first on ClutchPoints.

With nine newcomers and two open starting jobs, the Lakers entered camp with plenty for Austin Reaves and Luka Doncic to solve. Yet Reaves identified an unexpected challenge when asked about playing beside Doncic. “The hardest part [about playing with Luka] is to understand his English on the court,” Reaves said, via ESPN Los Angeles. […] The post Lakers’ Austin Reaves explains the toughest part about playing with Luka Doncic appeared first on ClutchPoints.