AnalysisFriday, Oct 16, 2026

An annual survey of NBA GMs projects the Spurs to win the NBA title this season, with Victor Wembanyama earning MVP and Defensive Player of the Year honors.

Which Valkyries and Dream players have played the best so far in the postseason heading into the WNBA Finals?

76ers guard Tyrese Maxey said Thursday that having a healthy Joel Embiid "changes everything" for the Sixers.

The Spurs will start guards De'Aaron Fox, Stephon Castle and Dylan Harper alongside Devin Vassell and Victor Wembanyama when they face the Thunder in Tuesday's season opener.

The Los Angeles Lakers have discussed trading Dalton Knecht to the Milwaukee Bucks in exchange for center Jericho Sims, according to NBA insider Jake Fischer.

Dalton Knecht was selected with the No. 17 pick by the Lakers in 2024 but his future with the franchise appears murky, Dan Woike of The Athletic reports. Noted for his outside shooting, Knecht doesn’t have a rotation spot coming out of training camp. He could be traded now or kept on the roster to […]

The fantasy basketball crew identifies one player they feel differently about than seemingly everyone else.

Don't go into the NBA season without knowing which bet to make for every team.

Angel Reese made her first ever All-Defensive team in 2026.

Carmelo Anthony had some high praise for Philadelphia 76ers' wing Jaylen Brown during his 7PM in Brooklyn podcast this week.

If you like physical defense, principled coaching, winning margins on the offensive glass, and put-a-bow-on-it storylines, this is the Finals matchup for you.

The Pacers are banking on the return of star point guard Tyrese Haliburton and the addition of starting center Ivica Zubac to help them return to contention, Jamal Collier writes in a feature story for ESPN.com. Indiana advanced to the Eastern Conference finals in 2024 and led in the first quarter of Game 7 of […]

Rookie Mikel Brown Jr.’s preseason debut left the Nets impressed.

James will start in Friday's preseason finale against the Grizzlies. Visit RotoWire.com for more analysis on this update.

During some of those lean and depressing years — roughly 14 to 4 B.B. (Before Brunson) — LeBron James was the only answer.

Miami Heat legend Dwyane Wade believes the team’s defeat to the Dallas Mavericks in the 2011 NBA Finals was a necessary experience that ultimately helped Miami win consecutive championships in 2012 and 2013. The Heat entered the 2010-11 season with enormous expectations after bringing together Wade, LeBron James and Chris Bosh. Although Miami reached the […] The post Dwyane Wade says 2011 Finals loss fueled Heat’s championships appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

New Orleans Pelicans head coach Jamahl Mosley is reportedly extremely excited about Zion Williamson after the star forward arrived at training camp in excellent condition and noticeably slimmer than in previous seasons. Tim MacMahon shared the update on The Hoop Collective podcast, highlighting Williamson’s work ahead of the 2026-27 campaign and the optimism he has […] The post Jamahl Mosley excited about Zion Williamson’s shape appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

Ralph Sampson has praised Kevin Durant’s talent, professionalism and work ethic as the veteran forward continues his career with the Houston Rockets. Speaking to Brandon “Scoop B” Robinson for his #WORDSWITHSCOOP interview, the former Rockets center offered a positive assessment of Durant while discussing Houston’s prospects and the evolution of the NBA’s big men. “I […] The post Ralph Sampson praises Kevin Durant’s fit with Rockets appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

San Antonio Spurs guard De’Aaron Fox has revealed that he, Dylan Harper and Stephon Castle discussed the possibility of playing together in the starting lineup during a summer visit to Victor Wembanyama in France. The conversation came before head coach Mitch Johnson tested the three-guard combination in Wednesday’s 123-103 preseason victory over the Phoenix Suns. […] The post De’Aaron Fox reveals Spurs guards discussed playing together during summer appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

Gabby Williams. | Getty Images The Golden State Valkyries’ arrival in the 2026 WNBA Finals has inspired many big picture proclamations. In just their second WNBA season, the Valkyries have made history with their rapid ascent toward the very top of the league, proving to be “light years ahead” of a seemingly overly ambitious five-season contention plan. And they’re here with an atypical roster construction amplified by a unique culture, prioritizing a deep group of previously-undervalued-yet-...

Allen Iverson said he would give up his MVP award, All-Star selections and place among the NBA’s 75 greatest players to win an NBA championship, reflecting on his career during an appearance on Underground Lounge. “I would give my MVP trophy back. All-Stars and first team, all that, man, I would give it back for […] The post Allen Iverson would trade MVP and All-Star honors for NBA title appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

The Detroit Pistons (2-1) face the Toronto Raptors (2-2) at Little Caesars Arena on Friday night in NBA preseason action. How to Watch Pistons vs Raptors When: Friday, October 16, 2026 Time: 7:00 PM ET TV Channel: The Spot - Detroit 20 (WMYD), The Spot - Grand Rapids 17 Live Stream: Fubo (try for free) Detroit enters its preseason finale following a convincing 128-106 victory over the Minnesota Timberwolves on Wednesday. Jalen Duren led the Pistons with 24 points in just 15 minutes, shooting ...

Game Details Date Friday, October 16 Start Time 10.30 PM ET / 9.30 CT / 7.30 PM PT Location Crypto.com Arena, Los Angeles, LA How to Watch on TV Fans have both national and regional broadcasting options for tonight's game: National Broadcast ESPN Lakers Home Broadcast - Nuggets Away Broadcast - How to Live Stream If you are looking to stream the game live, you have a few digital platforms available depending on your location: Lakers fans in local market Spectrum SportsNet Nuggets fans in loca...

Dream forward Angel Reese is embracing her first trip to the WNBA Finals with open arms, saying she's not about to "shy away from the moment" against the Valkyries.

As the WNBA reaches a crescendo to its historic 30th season, the 2026 WNBA Finals get underway on Saturday with Game 1 at Chase Center in the Bay Area.

Detroit Pistons star Cade Cunningham believes his team is not receiving enough recognition heading into the 2026-27 NBA season, despite its recent success and an active offseason aimed at building a championship contender. “I still feel like we’re a little slept on, man. I still feel like people don’t really give us the credit that […] The post Cade Cunningham says Pistons are still being overlooked appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

Big Perk dropped a bomb during Friday's episode of NBA Today.

Karl-Anthony Towns was facilitating like it was the 2026 playoffs.

In an ideal world, by now the Lakers would’ve already gotten at least one look at what their team would look like with close to their full roster available. But that’s not the situation the Lakers find themselves in entering Friday’s preseason finale against the Nuggets at Crypto.com Arena. It’s also not a matter that...

The Chicago Bulls are itching to get the rebuilding process going. So far, the Bulls are performing decently in the preseason, starting 2-2. They will close out the preseason at home on Friday against the Minnesota Timberwolves. Then they kick off the regular season on the road against the Toronto Raptors on Wednesday, October 21. […] The post Tiago Splitter looks forward to ‘loaded’ early Bulls schedule appeared first on ClutchPoints.