AnalysisMonday, Oct 26, 2026

LeBron James started at center for the shorthanded 76ers on Sunday vs. the Pistons, a role he hopes he won't have to occupy much this season.

The Knicks lost their third straight game Sunday against the Magic, becoming the first defending champion to open a season 0-3 since the 2011-12 Mavs. "Everything falls on my shoulders," Jalen Brunson said in reference to the team's sputtering offense.

Nikola Jokić doesn't want the Denver Nuggets fans who booed the team during Saturday's 141-135 overtime victory to return to Ball Arena.

Kiah Stokes had 13 points, eight rebounds and three blocked shots as Golden State moved within one win of a championship in their second season.

Amid a rocky start in the Rocky Mountains, the three-time MVP once again took disgruntled Denver fans to task.

The Knicks are just the third defending champion in NBA history to begin the ensuing season with three consecutive losses. It didn't end well for the previous two teams.

Boston Celtics coach Joe Mazzulla remained diplomatic as some of the past tension between Jaylen Brown and Jayson Tatum appears to be rising to the surface.

WNBA Finals, Game 6 will be played Thursday,12:30p ET at State Farm Arena in Atlanta, sources told ESPN's Ramona Shelburne. Cavs, Hawks to start later that night.

Jaylen Brown and Jayson Tatum may not have any beef after the former was traded to the Philadelphia 76ers on Sunday, but the Boston Celtics may have helped cook up the "lamb chops and some gravy" between the two men that Brown referenced when asked about his relationship with Tatum.

Sacramento Kings rookie point guard Darius Acuff Jr. appears to have the ultimate green light in his first year in the NBA.

Game 6 of the WNBA Finals between the Atlanta Dream and Golden State Valkyries will be played Thursday at 12:30 p.m. at State Farm Arena in Atlanta, sources told ESPN. The decision came after a weekend of negotiations. The Atlanta Hawks will move their game against the Cleveland Cavaliers that night to 8 p.m., as they did for Game 4. The schedule keeps a possible Game 7 on Halloween at Chase Center in San Francisco. The early start time lets the Dream avoid playing a potential series-clinchin...

Walker Kessler’s strong start for the Lakers hit a bit of a speed bump on Sunday, when he went up against the Jazz team with whom he spent the first four years of his career. Kessler had just two points on two shots, along with seven rebounds, zero assists, and one block in 28.5 minutes played, […]

Fourth-ranked Duke is the preseason favorite to win an Atlantic Coast Conference women's race featuring No. 7 Louisville, No. 12 North Carolina, No. 13 Notre Dame and No. 25 N.C. State.

Dawn Staley believes her South Carolina Gamecocks don't need major physical changes this season.

Perhaps nobody in NBA history knows what it is like to be an established star in Miami and joined by another future Hall of Famer better than Dwyane Wade, and the Heat legend had some advice for Bam Adebayo and Giannis Antetokounmpo.

The Philadelphia 76ers have not been a great rebounding team early in the 2026-27 season and were absolutely crushed on the boards by the Detroit Pistons during Sunday's 106-93 loss.

The Miami Heat are still winless after four games.

Davion Mitchell has acknowledged that the Heat are still working to develop chemistry with Giannis Antetokounmpo, explaining that playing alongside one of the NBA’s best players requires adjustments from everyone on the roster. Mitchell believes the team is going through a natural learning process as players adapt to a different offensive approach. He emphasized that […] The post Davion Mitchell: Team needs time to adjust to Giannis Antetokounmpo appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

Former NBA star Blake Griffin believes the Los Angeles Clippers have yet to properly recognize the impact of their famous “Lob City” era, despite the team’s role in transforming the franchise into a consistent playoff contender. Griffin, who played alongside Chris Paul, DeAndre Jordan and JJ Redick during one of the most successful periods in […] The post Blake Griffin says Clippers have never invited Lob City players back for recognition appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

Jordin Canada entered training camp at CORE4 athletic complex in Dunwoody, Ga., the home of the Atlanta Dream’s practice facility, on the first day of training camp on a mission. She’s a goal-oriented person, and after leading the Dream to the best record in the Eastern Conference and a first-round exit to the Indiana Fever, […] The post How Camryn Brown helped Jordin Canada become the engine of the Atlanta Dream appeared first on The IX Sports.

Draymond Green believes the tension between Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown reflects years of unresolved conversations that became more visible after the former Boston Celtics teammates went their separate ways. Speaking on The Draymond Green Show, the Golden State Warriors forward suggested that feelings and disagreements may have accumulated during their decade together in Boston, […] The post Draymond Green explains Jayson Tatum-Jaylen Brown rift appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

Three teams got first-place votes in the preseason poll, and 11 All-Ivy players from last season are back. The post 2026-27 Ivy League preview appeared first on The IX Sports.

Tyrese Haliburton believes the Indiana Pacers are being underestimated after missing the entire 2025-26 season, but the All-Star guard insists the team is focused on its own championship ambitions rather than outside opinions. “Yeah, for sure. But that’s a part of it. We’re Indiana, we’re the Pacers. That’s a part of it. We don’t care,” […] The post Tyrese Haliburton makes Pacers’ championship ambitions clear appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

The Lakers star center had a subpar performance against his former team.

Ty Jerome scored 31 points without missing a free throw as the Memphis Grizzlies defeated the Sacramento Kings 123-112 on Sunday night at Golden 1 Center. Memphis improved to 3-0 to start the 2026-27 NBA season, while Sacramento fell to 0-3 despite Zach LaVine’s 37-point performance. Jerome went 8-of-17 from the field and made all […] The post Ty Jerome drops 31 points as Grizzlies improve to 3-0 appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

Anthony Edwards scored 26 points in 28 minutes as the Minnesota Timberwolves cruised to a 117-94 victory over the Toronto Raptors in their home opener at Target Center on Sunday. Minnesota improved to 3-0, winning its first three games by 25, 22 and 23 points. The first two wins came against the Miami Heat and […] The post Anthony Edwards leads Timberwolves past Raptors to stay unbeaten appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

The Milwaukee Bucks outlasted the Indiana Pacers 110-102 to earn their first win of the season, avoiding a 0-4 start on Monday night. Tyler Herro dropped 23 points, 10 rebounds, and seven assists; Ryan Rollins had 19, Kyle Kuzma 17, and Kel’el Ware had 16 and 14 rebounds for his second straight double-double for the […] The post Herro lifts Bucks to first win, outlast Pacers 110-102 appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

Kiah Stokes blocks Naz Hillmon. | Getty Images The Golden State Valkyries took care of business in Game 5 of the 2026 WNBA Finals, winning 64-55 over the Atlanta Dream to take a 3-2 series lead. Golden State is now just one win away from a championship after holding Atlanta to their lowest-scoring game of the year. Here’s what Valkyries head coach Natalie Nakase said after the game: When you just put all your energy and all your fight into our defensive schemes, it’s going to be really hard t...

Luka Doncic, fresh off his 52-point performance on Sunday, was joined by a teammate to be nominated for their early-season excellence.

The Minnesota Timberwolves recently improved to 3-0 on the young 2026-27 NBA season with a dominant home win over the Toronto Raptors. The Timberwolves have now blown out all three opponents they’ve faced so far this year, with LaMelo Ball looking quite comfortable in his new threads through one week. In addition to his lethal […] The post How LaMelo Ball turns hitting Timberwolves teammates in head into a teaching moment appeared first on ClutchPoints.