AnalysisTuesday, Oct 13, 2026

Kentavious Caldwell-Pope says the 76ers' success this season depends on how well the team's diverse personalities mesh.

Kawhi Leonard was dealt to the Raptors earlier this offseason once his scandal with the Clippers was settled with the league.

Game Date / Time TV / Stream Location 1 Sat, Oct. 17, 3:30 p.m. ET NBC, Peacock Chase Center, San Francisco, CA 2 Mon, Oct. 19, 8 p.m. ET USA Network, Peacock Chase Center, San Francisco, CA 3 Wed, Oct. 21, 8 p.m. ET USA Network, Peacock State Farm Arena, Atlanta, GA 4 Sat, Oct. 24, 1 p.m. ET NBC, Peacock State Farm Arena, Atlanta, GA 5* (if necessary) Mon, Oct. 26, 8 p.m. ET USA Network, Peacock Chase Center, San Francisco, CA 6* (if necessary) Thu, Oct. 29, 8 p.m. ET USA Network, Peacock TB...

The annual in-season tournament will begin on Friday, Oct. 30.

Nneka Ogwumike is leaving the WNBA with one final award.

Philadelphia 76ers star LeBron James praised the Miami Heat's pairing of Giannis Antetokounmpo and Bam Adebayo ahead of the start of the 2026-27 NBA season on Tuesday.

A game for the Pope? Championship rematch?? Final Four preview??? These games are worth watching in November.

As James Wiseman, Drew Eubanks, and Tony Bradley continue to battle to become the third center on the Knicks’ roster behind Karl-Anthony Towns and Andre Drummond, head coach Mike Brown told reporters on Monday that deciding which player to retain will be difficult, per Kristian Winfield of The New York Daily News. “They should all be […]

Before there was Hack-a-Mitch, there was Hack-a-Drummond.

Philadelphia 76ers forward LeBron James implored fans to not "write off" the Oklahoma City Thunder despite their tough Western Conference Finals loss to the San Antonio Spurs last season.

The WNBA announced Tuesday that Games 3 and 4 of the Finals between the Golden State Valkyries and Atlanta Dream will be played at State Farm Arena in Atlanta.

Jalen Duren has been making progress since reporting to camp late following a summer-long contract dispute, but coach J.B. Bickerstaff wouldn’t commit to playing him in Wednesday’s preseason game at Minnesota, per Hunter Patterson of The Athletic (Twitter link). If he’s not in the lineup then, Duren’s final chance to play in the preseason will […]

The youngest player on the NBA’s youngest team, the 20-year-old Traore has already found himself marginalized when the Nets took Mikel Brown Jr.

Former NBA All-Star DeMarcus Cousins has discussed how changes in defensive strategies made life increasingly difficult for traditional centers, particularly when teams began switching defenders on nearly every possession. Cousins explained that the growing use of defensive switching forced big men to guard much quicker perimeter players, including some of the league’s most dangerous scorers. […] The post DeMarcus Cousins details why NBA’s defensive changes frustrated him appeared first on Ta...

Now, the über-athletic Johnson is threatening to force his way from a two-way feel-good story into being more than that.

Philadelphia 76ers star LeBron James wants his new team to play at a faster pace and take advantage of scoring opportunities before opposing defenses have time to organize. The four-time NBA champion has already begun influencing Philadelphia’s offensive approach as the franchise prepares for the 2026-27 NBA season. During his preseason debut last week, James […] The post LeBron James explains how Sixers should approach offense appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

Portland Trail Blazers head coach Micah Nori praised his team’s mindset and defensive intensity after a 119-66 preseason victory over the London Lions on Monday, while highlighting Deni Avdija’s efficiency, Ja Morant’s adjustment to the team and Yang Hansen’s progress. “I did like the approach, quite honestly,” Nori said after the game. “I just like […] The post Micah Nori makes bold prediction about Ja Morant appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

Ben Simmons is expected to be in the Kings’ starting lineup when they open the season October 21, according to Marc J. Spears of Andscape, continuing a remarkable transition back to the NBA after not playing for a year and a half. Simmons didn’t sign with the team until September 7, but he’s reportedly been […]

Miami Heat star Bam Adebayo is backing the new Minnesota Timberwolves backcourt of Anthony Edwards and LaMelo Ball over the Los Angeles Lakers pairing of Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves, predicting an exciting season for the duo on and off the court. Asked to choose between the two backcourts, Adebayo acknowledged the quality of Doncic […] The post Bam Adebayo picks Edwards and Ball over Doncic and Reaves appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

What changes did Jake LaRavia make to his jump shot during the offseason?

What's at stake for the Lakers and Warriors in the second of four matchups between the teams in October?

The Brooklyn Nets continued their perfect preseason with a 131-122 victory over the Washington Wizards at Capital One Arena on Monday, October 12. Brooklyn improved to 3-0, while Washington dropped to 2-1 after surrendering a nine-point advantage in the second half. Michael Porter Jr. led the Nets with 22 points on 8-of-13 shooting, including two […] The post Nets defeat Wizards to remain unbeaten in preseason appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

LeBron James is gradually adjusting to his new surroundings after joining the Philadelphia 76ers during the offseason, marking another major change in his NBA career. According to Tony Jones of The Athletic, the four-time NBA champion has already influenced the team’s locker room atmosphere and daily preparation. For the first time since joining the Los […] The post LeBron James discusses adjustment to life with Philadelphia 76ers appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

Philadelphia 76ers star LeBron James showcased his great respect and admiration of former Orlando Magic superstar guard (and four-time All-Star) Penny Hardaway during the latest edition of his Mind the Game podcast with Steve Nash.

Philadelphia 76ers forward Jabari Walker praised LeBron James’ leadership and influence on the team, revealing how the NBA superstar’s communication during film sessions has already made a strong impression on his new teammates. Speaking to reporters on Monday, October 12, Walker said he had not fully appreciated how vocal James was before joining him in […] The post Jabari Walker reveals what surprised him most about LeBron James appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

The situation with Karl-Anthony Towns is another burden to bear.

The San Antonio Spurs rested most of their key players during their preseason clash on Monday against the Utah Jazz. Included in those who were out for that contest was star center Victor Wembanyama, which opened up a ton of minutes in the frontcourt for rookie big man Tarris Reed Jr., the 26th overall pick […] The post Spurs’ Tarris Reed Jr. admits easing up on board dominance after 17-rebound game appeared first on ClutchPoints.

The Atlanta Hawks have been through four games of the preseason, and it looks like they’re growing after every one of them. In their latest win against the Oklahoma City Thunder, they didn’t play most of their starters, as Nickeil Alexander-Walker was the lone player active. That meant that most of the young players got […] The post Hawks’ Jock Landale takes notice of growing team chemistry amid 2026-27 preparation appeared first on ClutchPoints.

While headline-grabbing veterans like LeBron James, Jaylen Brown, plus the returning stars like Joel Embiid, Tyrese Maxey, and VJ Edgecombe, routinely draw all of the attention when it comes to the Philadelphia 76ers, the team has players all over the roster with unique stories and interesting upsides heading into a pivotal 2026-27 season. One such […] The post Kentavious Caldwell-Pope gives props to ‘workaholic’ 76ers rookie guard appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Peacock is getting comfortable on NBA benches. This season, it plans to stay there every Monday night. NBC Sports is expanding its “On the Bench” format to every Monday NBA game on Peacock after using it for one game each week last season. The setup places an analyst beside each team’s bench, with the play-by-play […] The post Peacock makes courtside analysts a fixture of Monday NBA broadcasts appeared first on Hoops Wire.