HighlightsWednesday, Oct 14, 2026

The WNBA excelled to new heights in 2026.

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.

What's at stake for the Lakers and Warriors in the second of four matchups between the teams in October?

Paige Bueckers. | Getty Images Ahead of the 2026 WNBA Finals, the second-ever best-of-seven final series that will crown a first-time WNBA champion in the Golden Valkyries or Atlanta Dream, the league has announced all the achievements that defined the league’s 30th season. As Commissioner Cathy Engelbert put it: The league’s 30th season has been one to remember, with extraordinary fan engagement, record viewership, packed arenas and spectacular basketball. For three decades, generations of p...

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...

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MACAU, CHINA - OCTOBER 11: Cooper Flagg #32 of Dallas Mavericks dunks during NBA China Games 2026 between Dallas Mavericks and Houston Rockets at The Venetian Arena on the Cotai Strip on October 11, 2026 in Macau, China. 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 Zhizhao Wu/Getty Images) | Getty Images The headline on Brian Windhorst’s la...

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 ...

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...

Dave Bing was a great basketball player, but that was just a warmup act.

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...

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)...

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...

Reese was born for this.

Season Thirty was a success for the WNBA.

Hoopsciety highlights Spurs Johnson and Wembanyama

The Golden State Warriors may have finally found Stephen Curry’s eventual replacement, and apparently, Brandin Podziemski has already mastered the most important part of the job: looking exactly like the two-time NBA MVP. During Golden State’s 101-89 preseason victory over the Los Angeles Lakers on Tuesday night, Podziemski went viral for seemingly copying Curry’s signature […] The post Is Warriors guard Brandin Podziemski copying Stephen Curry’s swag? You be the judge! appeared first on Clut...

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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...

Lexie Hull showed her love for Aliyah Boston, who had a tremendous campaign with the Indiana Fever in 2026.

The Detroit Pistons blew out the Minnesota Timberwolves 128-106 behind Jalen Duren as LaMelo Ball goes ice cold on the evening.

A cheat sheet for one of the most electric pre-season games in Toronto Raptors history.

Atlanta Dream star Rhyne Howard is relishing the opportunity to compete for a WNBA Championship after helping the franchise reach the WNBA Finals. With one week remaining before the start of the best-of-seven series, Howard reflected on what this achievement meant to a team that has worked for years to reach it. “It didn’t hit […]