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Lakers center Walker Kessler made a strong first impression in his preseason debut Tuesday, finishing with 11 points on 4-for-6 shooting, nine rebounds, one block and one steal while playing only in the first half.
Kawhi Leonard was dealt to the Raptors earlier this offseason once his scandal with the Clippers was settled with the league.
Expect a defensive masterclass as Gabby Williams and Golden State battle Angel Reese and Atlanta for the title.
Jalen Duren scored 24 points on 8-of-9 shooting as the Detroit Pistons defeated the Minnesota Timberwolves 128-106 in preseason action on Wednesday, October 14, at Target Center. Detroit improved to 2-1, while Minnesota fell to 3-2 after surrendering an early lead. Duren added three rebounds, one assist, two steals and one block in just 15 […] The post Jalen Duren scores 24 in just 15 minutes against Timberwolves appeared first on TalkBasket.net.
Jayson Tatum led the Boston Celtics to a comfortable 114-93 preseason victory over the Charlotte Hornets on Wednesday at TD Garden, helping the hosts remain unbeaten through their first three games. Tatum finished with 19 points, eight rebounds and six assists in 29 minutes. He shot 8-for-17 from the field, including three three-pointers, while adding […] The post Jayson Tatum leads Celtics past Hornets in preseason appeared first on TalkBasket.net.
What's at stake for the Lakers and Warriors in the second of four matchups between the teams in October?
A majority of the players in this year's WNBA Finals first made their names known at the college level. Here is a look at where each WNBA Finals player played college hoops.
The Golden State Warriors defeated the Los Angeles Lakers 101-89 in a preseason game at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas on Tuesday, October 13, with Yaxel Lendeborg and Brandin Podziemski scoring 17 points apiece. The Lakers played without Luka Doncic and were held to 13 points in the fourth quarter as Golden State completed its […] The post Lendeborg, Podziemski lead Warriors past Lakers appeared first on TalkBasket.net.
The Atlanta Dream will play Games 3 and 4 of the WNBA Finals at State Farm Arena, the home of the Atlanta Hawks. The franchise announced the decision Tuesday morning and moved Game 3 up one day to Oct. 21 to accommodate the move. Game 4 stays on Oct. 24. The Dream and the Golden State Valkyries open the best-of-seven series on Saturday, with Golden State hosting the first two games. The Dream wanted a bigger venue than Gateway Center Arena at College Park. That arena has been the team's home ...
Nets coach Jordi Fernández said preseason games may not count, but they matter. They’re less about wins and losses but playing hard and well.
Boston, MA - October 10: Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum, guard Derrick White and forward Paul George watch from the bench in the fourth quarter. The Boston Celtics played the Philadelphia 76ers in a preseason game at TD Garden on October 10, 2026. (Photo by Barry Chin/The Boston Globe via Getty Images) | Boston Globe via Getty Images Welcome to SB Nation Reacts, a survey of fans across the NBA. Throughout the year we ask questions of the most plugged-in Celtics fans and fans across the c...
Oklahoma City Thunder All-Star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander was called for a push-off during Tuesday’s 114-112 overtime win against the Indiana Pacers. While there’s been an emphasis on off-ball play for Gilgeous-Alexander during the preseason, the NBA is emphasizing its officials to call push-offs across the league. Gilgeous-Alexander has been widely criticized for getting away with the […] The post Thunder’s Shai Gilgeous-Alexander actually called for push-off, but fans aren’t celebrating yet ap...
While it has been a few years since RJ Barrett was traded to the Toronto Raptors, New York Knicks superfan Ben Stiller is happy for him. Stiller was live-posting throughout the Knicks’ 50-point loss to the Raptors in the preseason. Early on, he gave Barrett his flowers, saying, “Always happy to see RJ get buckets.” […] The post Knicks superfan Ben Stiller ‘always happy’ for Raptors’ RJ Barrett, but there’s a catch appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Four of the five Knicks starters didn’t board a plane north of the border, the fifth one didn’t play basketball on Tuesday, and it all showed badly. New York will host a preseason game for one final time on Thursday before dressing in gold for Tuesday’s banner night. Here’s the latest from Mike, James, and […]
Candace Parker admitted she was wrong about Angel Reese after the Dream star won Defensive Player of the Year and reached the WNBA Finals.
WASHINGTON, DC - SEPTEMBER 24: Sonia Citron #22 of the Washington Mystics celebrates with Michaela Onyenwere #12, Shakira Austin #0, Georgia Amoore #8, and Kiki Iriafen #44 during the second half of the game against the Chicago Sky at Capital One Arena on September 24, 2026 in Washington, DC. 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 Sco...
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Apr 25, 2021; Portland, Oregon, USA; Memphis Grizzlies guard Ja Morant (12) and Portland Trail Blazers guard Damian Lillard (0) share a moment during the second half of the game at Moda Center. The Grizzlies won 120-113. Mandatory Credit: Steve Dykes-Imagn Images Welcome to SB Nation Reacts, a survey of fans across the NBA. Throughout the year we ask questions of the most plugged-in Trail Blazers fans and fans across the country. This week’s question involves two of Portland’s biggest stars: ...
Trying to shake off the sting from the Hornets game.
The Golden State Valkyries are making history in only their second WNBA season, and they have some big names in their corner. The NBA team that shares their home arena is paying attention, with Steve Kerr and Steph Curry both showing their support as the Valkyries prepare for the WNBA Finals. Kerr made it clear […]
PHOENIX, AZ - OCTOBER 10: Koa Peat #18 of the Phoenix Suns handles the ball during the game against the San Antonio Spurs during a preseason game on October 10, 2026 at PHX Arena in Phoenix, Arizona. 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 Kate Frese/NBAE via Getty Images) | NBAE via Gett...
CHICAGO, ILLINOIS - MARCH 1: Ryan Rollins #13 of the Milwaukee Bucks plays and over-the-head pass past Matas Buzelis #14 of the Chicago Bulls during the first half at the United Center on March 1, 2026 in Chicago, Illinois. 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 Geoff Stellfox/Getty Images) | Getty Images The Milwaukee Bucks are back ...
SACRAMENTO, CA - APRIL 10: Kristaps Porzingis #7 of the Golden State Warriors looks on during the game against the Sacramento Kings on April 10, 2026 at Golden 1 Center in Sacramento, California. 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 Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2026 NBAE (Photo by Rocky Widner/NBAE via Getty Images) | NBAE via Getty Images T...
BOSTON, MA - OCTOBER 10: Paul George #13 of the Boston Celtics looks on during the game against the Philadelphia 76ers on October 10, 2026 at TD Garden in Boston, Massachusetts. 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 Brian Babineau/NBAE via Getty Images) | NBAE via Getty Images The Bosto...
BROOKLYN, NY - SEPTEMBER 28: Mikel Brown Jr. #0 of the Brooklyn Nets poses for a portrait during NBA Media Day at the Brooklyn Nets HSS Training Center on September 28, 2026 in Brooklyn, 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. Butler/NBAE via Getty Images) | NBAE vi...
PHILADELPHIA, PA - OCTOBER 10: Jordan Walsh #27 of the Boston Celtics shoots a three point basket during the game against the Philadelphia 76ers 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...
PHOENIX, AZ - OCTOBER 10: Jalen Green #4 of the Phoenix Suns & Dylan Harper #2 of the San Antonio Spurs battle during the game during a preseason game on October 10, 2026 at PHX Arena in Phoenix, Arizona. 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 Barry Gossage/NBAE via Getty Images) | NBAE ...
NEW YORK, NY - APRIL 10: Karl-Anthony Towns #32 of the New York Knicks drives to the basket during the game against the Toronto Raptors on April 10, 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. Butler/NBAE via Getty Images)...
A rival owner fixed what the WNBA wouldn’t.
Reese was born for this.
