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Nets defeat Wizards to remain unbeaten in preseason - TalkBasket.net

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Updated Oct 13, 7:38 PM ET

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.

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Hawks keep Thunder winless in preseason with narrow victory - TalkBasket.net

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Updated Oct 13, 1:45 AM ET

The Atlanta Hawks defeated the Oklahoma City Thunder 113-110 on Monday, October 12, at State Farm Arena, handing OKC their third consecutive preseason loss. Atlanta improved to 3-1 in exhibition play, while Oklahoma City fell to 0-3. The Hawks prevailed in a closely contested game that featured multiple lead changes in the fourth quarter and […] The post Hawks keep Thunder winless in preseason with narrow victory appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

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Boston Celtics Daily Links 10/13/26

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PHILADELPHIA, PA - OCTOBER 10: The sneakers worn by Jayson Tatum #0 of the Boston Celtics 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 Getty I...

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LeBron James compares watching Michael Jordan's Bulls to Michael Jackson doing moonwalk at Grammys

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LeBron James has never been shy about showing his respect for Michael Jordan, and he made a major comparison to tie that reverence together. During the height of Michael Jordan’s career, two MJs were synonymous with greatness: Michael Jordan and music superstar Michael Jackson. "I used to catch the Bulls games on WGN. … It […] The post LeBron James compares watching Michael Jordan’s Bulls to Michael Jackson doing moonwalk at Grammys appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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How to watch Warriors vs. Lakers

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Golden State Warriors forward Yaxel Lendeborg (1) drives down the court against Los Angeles Lakers guard Adou Thiero (1) in the first half in a pre-season game at Chase Center in San Francisco on Tuesday, October 6, 2026. The Warriors defeated the Lakers 124 - 98. (Photo by Yalonda M. James/San Francisco Chronicle via Getty Images) The Golden State Warriors will play their fifth game of the preseason with Tuesday night’s matchup against the Los Angeles Lakers. Tip-off is set for 7:00 PM PT in...

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Welcome to Malu-Watch, where the numbers tell part of the story

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DETROIT, MICHIGAN - OCTOBER 05: John Collins #20 of the Detroit Pistons drives to the basket against Khaman Maluach #10 of the Phoenix Suns in the second half during a pre season game at Little Caesars Arena on October 05, 2026 in Detroit, Michigan. 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 Gregory Shamus/Getty Images) | Getty Images Ple...

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Cavs at Magic preseason preview: How to watch, odds, and injury report

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Updated Oct 13, 7:19 PM ET

CLEVELAND, OH - OCTOBER 11: Donovan Mitchell #45 of the Cleveland Cavaliers drives to the basket during the game against the Orlando Magic during a 2026 NBA Preseason game on October 11, 2026 at Rocket Arena in Cleveland, Ohio. 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 Joe Murphy/NBAE via G...

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Knicks Bulletin: ‘In some way, shape, or form, I can see each of them contributing’

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NEW YORK, NY - OCTOBER 12: Karl-Anthony Towns #32 of the New York Knicks goes up for the rebound during the game against the Minnesota Timberwolves on October 12, 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...

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NBA reveals Wizards’ 2026 NBA Cup court

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WASHINGTON, DC - NOVEMBER 25: Alexandre Sarr #20 of the Washington Wizards dunks the ball during the game against the Atlanta Hawks during a 2025-26 Emirates NBA Cup game on November 25, 2025 at Capital One Arena 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. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2025 NBAE (Photo by Stephen Gosling/N...

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Preseason Game Preview: Knicks at Raptors, October 13, 2026

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Updated Oct 14, 10:20 AM ET

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)...

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Warriors’ Draymond Green’s viral Darius Acuff Jr. conversation featured warning about ‘guys plotting against you’

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Updated Oct 14, 12:32 PM ET

Golden State Warriors veteran forward Draymond Green revealed that his viral conversation with Sacramento Kings rookie Darius Acuff Jr. during Saturday’s preseason matchup included a warning about teammates potentially “plotting against you” if the young guard dominates the ball too frequently. During Golden State’s 111-106 victory over Sacramento, Green was spotted offering advice to Acuff […] The post Warriors’ Draymond Green’s viral Darius Acuff Jr. conversation featured warning about ‘guy...

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Open Thread: The Spurs have won more games than any other team during this century

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Updated Oct 13, 9:44 AM ET

Tim Duncan of the San Antonio Spurs shouts instruction to teammates late in the game against the Seattle SuperSonics at the Alamodome in San Antonio, Texas 20 April 2002. The Spurs beat the Sonics 110-89 behind Duncan's triple-double in game one of their first-round Western Conference playoff series. AFP PHOTO/Paul BUCK (Photo by PAUL BUCK / AFP) (Photo credit should read PAUL BUCK/AFP via Getty Images) | AFP via Getty Images I found this cool graphic, but for some reason Instagram is not upl...

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Preseason Game Thread: Knicks vs. Timberwolves, October 12, 2026

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Updated Oct 13, 1:57 AM ET

MINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA - DECEMBER 23: Josh Hart #3 of the New York Knicks pushes Rudy Gobert #27 of the Minnesota Timberwolves in the third quarter at Target Center on December 23, 2025 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The Timberwolves defeated the Knicks 115-104. 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 David Berding/Getty Images) | Getty Im...

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Angel Reese Is Proving All The Haters Wrong

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Angel Reese continues to silence her critics as she helps lead the Atlanta Dream to the WNBA Finals, proving she’s much more than a social media star. Angel Reese might be one of the most criticized athletes in professional sports, but she’s quickly making her haters look foolish. For years, Reese has dealt with constant…

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Preseason Preview #5: Wolves vs Pistons Game Thread

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Updated Oct 14, 2:14 PM ET

We’re almost there, y’all. A mere two preseason games stand between us and the start of the NBA regular season. There have been some great storylines thus far that have made all of these preseason games worth watching, and our Minnesota Timberwolves are getting their identities and rotations firmly established as the team looks to start the year strong. On deck this Wednesday we have the Detroit Pistons, who are due to give their starting players some burn as the team has only played in two o...

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“Just Fearless”: Tina Charles Lauds Angel Reese’s Snowball Effect on Dream, Cites Sabrina Ionescu Back-and-Forth

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Updated Oct 13, 4:25 PM ET

WNBA legend Tina Charles raved about Angel Reese’s impact on the finals-bound Atlanta Dream. In a video released on Monday by NBC and Peacock’s WNBA X handle, Charles called Reese fearless and said her on-court traits were exactly what the Dream needed to advance.

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