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The 2026-27 NBA season launches Tuesday, October 20 with games at Little Caesars Arena (7:00pm UTC) and Madison Square Garden (11:00pm UTC) to start Week 43.

A panel of Allie Clifton, Darren Collison and Tristan Thompson breaks down the Eastern Conference ahead of the 2026-27 NBA season. These remain preseason expectations rather than on-court results.

Dallas exercised Cooper Flagg’s third-year rookie option, locking in his salary for the 2027-28 season.

• This is a routine team decision based on...

Giannis and Bam brought the laughs explaining their "fusion" photo at Heat Media Day.

Joel Embiid is against the concept of sacrificing, arguing the star-studded 76ers can thrive if everyone simply does what they do best without anyone...

Klay Thompson was caught testing out the nets during practice in South Beach.

Giannis appears in behind-the-scenes footage from Heat practice.

A young Spurs supporter is stealing hearts online with an irresistibly cute display of team pride in this lighthearted IG highlight.

Warriors showed out for the Valkyries at Game 1 of the 2026 WNBA Finals, proving that Bay Area basketball love runs deep.

The Knicks waived Bruce Brown after preseason, prioritizing center James Wiseman to preserve flexibility as they finalize their roster.

• Brown's...

Gabby Williams dropped 26 points with 3 threes to lead Golden State past Atlanta and grab a 1-0 Finals lead.

• She erupted for 16 points in the...

Three angles capture the electric ATL-GSV atmosphere:

• Rhyne Howard spins, fades, and sinks a falling shot of extreme difficulty
• Angel Reese leads...

Cooper Flagg became just the second rookie since 1973-74 to lead his team in points, rebounds, assists, and steals, joining Michael Jordan in that elite group. The reigning Kia NBA Rookie of the Year now opens Year 2 on Oct. 21 against Houston.

Draymond Green showed up courtside for the Valkyries' first-ever WNBA Finals game, repping the #WNBASeason30 bling while backing Golden State's expansion squad.

Jayson Tatum highlights the challenge of recovering from injury and regaining rhythm as the NBA season nears.

• Steph Curry faked everyone out with a buildup to a dunk that never came
• Draymond Green proudly took a lap after his tip-in in the Warriors win
• These playful moments reveal preseason's fun, unconventional vibe for stars

One NBA rookie picked jersey 18 because it represents his six siblings, two parents, and himself. This shows how family stories often turn a simple number into something deeply personal.

• Jokić's Assist of the Year: Fans voted his standout dime the winner, leaving him asking "Which one?"
• Adebayo's 83-point night: Historic scoring performance takes Performance of the Year
• Fan votes highlight standout 2025-26 moments across the league.

The Golden State Valkyries tip off the 2026 WNBA Finals against the Atlanta Dream today at 3:30pm/ET on NBC and Peacock, as Ballhalla gets ready to host Game 1.

NBA Jersey Day lands Monday, Oct. 19 — wear your favorite threads and share on social. Tip-off follows Tuesday, Oct. 20 at 3pm/et on NBC and Peacock.