Game RecapsSunday, Oct 11, 2026

Kyrie Irving dazzled in his return to the Mavericks, scoring 17 points in his first game in 586 days.

After a year away, Ben Simmons returned to the hardwood on Saturday.

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

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 Phoenix Suns defeated the San Antonio Spurs 102-98 at Mortgage Matchup Center on Saturday, October 10, earning their first home victory of the preseason. Phoenix improved to 1-2 in exhibition play and 1-0 at home, while San Antonio fell to 0-2 overall and 0-1 on the road. Luke Kennard led the Suns with 20 […] The post Suns edge Spurs in preseason matchup appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

The Boston Celtics overwhelmed the Philadelphia 76ers 144-106 at TD Garden on Saturday, October 10, as Paul George made his debut for Boston following his trade from Philadelphia in a deal involving Jaylen Brown. The result came with Philadelphia missing several notable players, including LeBron James, Jaylen Brown and Joel Embiid. Kentavious Caldwell-Pope and Anfernee […] The post Celtics crush 76ers in Paul George’s debut appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

The Atlanta Hawks defeated the Indiana Pacers 119-117 in a preseason game at Gainbridge Fieldhouse on Saturday, October 10, earning a narrow road victory after holding off a late Indiana comeback. Atlanta improved to 2-1 in the preseason and 2-0 away from home, while Indiana fell to 1-1 overall. The Hawks built their advantage through […] The post Hawks edge Pacers in preseason thriller appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

During Saturday’s preseason game between the Celtics and the 76ers, NBA stars Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown completely ignored each other throughout warmups, making it pretty clear they’re still at odds. In their first meeting since the offseason blockbuster trade, the two former top Celtics picks pretended that the other didn’t exist, despite being in...

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...

NEW YORK, NY - OCTOBER 8: AJ Dybantsa #4 of the Washington Wizards drives to the basket during the game against the New York Knicks during a 2026 NBA Preseason game on October 8, 2026 at Madison Square Garden in New York City, New York. 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 Nathaniel S....

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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...

NEW YORK, NY - APRIL 30: Jalen Brunson #11 talks to OG Anunoby #8 and Josh Hart #3 of the New York Knicks during the game against the Philadelphia 76ers during Round 1 Game 5 of the 2024 NBA Playoffs on April 30, 2024 at Madison Square Garden in New York City, New York. 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: Copyrigh...

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PHILADELPHIA, PA - OCTOBER 10: VJ Edgecombe #77 of the Philadelphia 76ers drives to the basket during the game against the Boston Celtics on October 10, 2026 at the Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 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 Jesse D. Garrabrant/NBAE via Getty ...

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

She's not apologizing for it.

We slowly inch closer to the regular season.

Cleveland’s preseason slate continues as they host Orlando.

Former LSU women's basketball star Angel Reese will play for a title in the WNBA finals after a conference finals sweep.

76ers weren't even close in their loss to the Celtics, but they still showed some positive signs of a bright future.

French guard Marine Fauthoux made the most of her opportunities in the Liberty’s semifinal series against the Dream.