AnalysisSunday, Oct 11, 2026

The NBA is a star-driven league, where talent plus storylines equal entertainment.

With his official NBA debut just over a week away, Caleb Wilson once again gave Chicago Bulls fans something to be excited about.

Cleveland Cavaliers forward Mario Hezonja believes James Harden’s ability to excel in different roles could make him a Hall of Fame-caliber player at both shooting guard and point guard. Speaking to the media after practice at Cleveland Clinic Courts on October 10, Hezonja praised Harden’s basketball intelligence, adaptability and commitment to helping his teammates, highlighting […] The post Mario Hezonja: James Harden could be a Hall of Famer in two positions appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

Veronica Burton. (Photo by Ethan Miller) | Getty Images Veronica Burton has found a home in the Bay Area. She is one of the best players on the Golden State Valkyries and has truly started to shed the “underrated” label. The 2025 WNBA Most Improved Player, Burton received one fifth-place MVP vote last year and one fourth-place vote this year. She was in the conversation for an All-Star bid this year, and likely would have been selected last year had the game taken place at the end of the seas...

The Charlotte Hornets defeated the Milwaukee Bucks 105-90 in a preseason game at Spectrum Center on Sunday, October 11, building a 20-point halftime lead and maintaining control for most of the second half. Brandon Miller led Charlotte with 18 points, while Naz Reid added 16 points and Sion James scored 11 off the bench. The […] The post Brandon Miller leads Hornets past Bucks after dominant second quarter appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

James Harden scored 24 points as the Cleveland Cavaliers defeated the Orlando Magic 119-105 in a preseason game at Rocket Arena on Sunday, October 11. Harden shot 7-for-10 from the field, including 3-for-5 from three-point range, and made seven of his nine free throws in 26 minutes. The veteran guard also collected four rebounds, two […] The post James Harden scores 24 as Cavaliers beat Magic appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

The Lakers are still determining their final two starters.

Nakase's intentional approach to rest and depth gives Golden State a full roster heading into the WNBA Finals. The post Good health has been more than good luck for the Valkyries appeared first on The IX Sports.

PHOENIX– Arguably the biggest test of Khaman Maluach’s sophomore season came against Victor Wembanyama on Saturday. The Phoenix Suns big man did his best to limit him, and he did, catching Dillon Brooks’s attention. Granted, the latter joked in the locker room that when he yelled at Maluach during the offseason, and he nodded, that […] The post Khaman Maluach ‘learned a lot’ vs Victor Wembanyama, earning Dillon Brooks seal of approval appeared first on ClutchPoints.

The Boston Celtics traded Jaylen Brown to the Philadelphia 76ers in the offseason. The deal had league-altering consequences for a number of reasons and sent shockwaves through the entire basketball community. For starters, Brown had spent his entire career to that point in Boston, even winning NBA Finals MVP honors and becoming one of the […] The post 76ers’ Jaylen Brown’s curious move during return to Boston features awkward Jayson Tatum avoidance appeared first on ClutchPoints.

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - OCTOBER 08: AJ Dybantsa #4 of the Washington Wizards dribbles during the second half against the New York Knicks at Madison Square Garden on October 08, 2026 in New York City. The Wizards won 111-109. 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 Sarah Stier/Getty Images) | Getty Images The Washington Wizards host the Br...

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MIAMI, FL - OCTOBER 10: Zyon Pullin #15 of the Minnesota Timberwolves looks to pass the ball during the game against the Miami Heat on October 10, 2026 at Kaseya Center in Miami, Florida. 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 Issac Baldizon/NBAE via Getty Images) | NBAE via Getty Images...

PORTLAND, OREGON - SEPTEMBER 28: Micah Potter #9 of the Portland Trail Blazers poses for a portrait during NBA media day at Moda Center on September 28, 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 GettyImages License Agreement. (Photo by Steph Chambers/Getty Images) | Getty Images The Portland Trail Blazers’ backcourt could be described as crowded or stac...

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It’s been a while since we’ve done one of these! Some things have changed here at Canis Hoopus, but the now long-standing tradition of polling our community has not. Does it take me hours to collect responses, write up summaries, and chop up charts to show you the results? Yes. Do a lot of people read, let alone click on the results piece? No. But it’s a labor of love. At some point in the future, I’ll have to start going through some old results and pulling receipts on people. “Hey, you! Yea...

Luka Doncic is arguably the No. 1 believer in this new-look Los Angeles Lakers roster. He was in close collaboration with general manager Rob Pelinka and head coach JJ Redick in constructing how things would look without LeBron James. And through three games of preseason, there have been encouraging signs on both sides of the […]

The Los Angeles Lakers have seen some encouraging things through their first three preseason games after overhauling the roster this offseason. Notably, Luka Doncic looks to be in great shape once again and ready to lead a new era of Lakers basketball. Although there are nine new players, Los Angeles has yet to play at […]

On Golden State Warriors’ Draymond Green’s podcast, Portland Blazers All-Star Deni Avdija discussed what makes guarding Denver Nuggets All-Star Nikola Jokic so difficult. After Avdija made his first playoff appearance last season against the San Antonio Spurs, he reflected on facing Nuggets’ three-time MVP. Amid the Blazers’ potential relocation in the future, their All-Star forward […] The post Blazers’ Deni Avdija’s helpless Nikola Jokic admission leaves Draymond Green LOLing appeared first...

Jayson Tatum is looking forward to building strong chemistry with Paul George as they help the Boston Celtics get through the preseason slate ahead of the 2026-27 NBA season. Tatum is gearing up for the 10th season of his NBA career with the Celtics. He shines as one of the best players in the league, […] The post Celtics’ Jayson Tatum is ‘looking forward’ to playing with Paul George this season appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Austin Reaves had nothing but praise for Sandro Mamukelashvili's basketball IQ and versatility.

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The Golden State Valkyries are deserving of "bandwagoners' Gabby Williams said they'll get for the WNBA Finals.

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Troy Brown Jr. recalled an awkward locker room exchange where LeBron James demanded wins while Russell Westbrook emphasized fun.

They're standing out for their comments.

She's not apologizing for it.

We slowly inch closer to the regular season.