Basketball

• Knicks open as defending champs but face a loaded field where Spurs and Thunder share favorite status amid reported star shifts.
• 76ers must...

Can Atlanta rediscover its postseason identity to counter Golden State's closing strength?

• Gabby Williams counts possessions and times takeovers in...

Gabby Williams' 26-point carry in the Valkyries' 68-64 Game 1 win is making it impossible to ignore her among the WNBA's best. A journalist called it...

Denver may gain elite floor spacing from Spencer Jones against Oklahoma City if he returns for the opener, as the forward eyes action after a hamstring tweak. His availability is not yet 100% confirmed while rebuilding conditioning.

Kaila Charles delivered the decisive edge in Golden State’s 68-64 Game 1 victory with 10 rebounds, two blocks, and 30 minutes off the bench.

• She...

• Lakers exploring two-way signing of center Moussa Cisse if waived by Mavericks.
• Celtics already waived four players to hit the 15-man limit.
• Deadline pressure leads teams to opposite strategies before season tip-off.

Bam Adebayo discusses the promise of teaming with Giannis and the value of continued growth as teammates for the Heat.

The sole verifiable Simmons update is that his Kings return is now on hold for another year after a strong preseason (10.5 PPG). The article buries this amid unrelated headlines on Curry, Butler, and old Rivers comments.

Sacramento continues exploring trade options involving its three-time All-Star big man, with rumors persisting around the star's future. This keeps the team's plans for its frontcourt in flux amid Western Conference speculation.

The Valkyries leveraged a deep bench to handle physical play and rotate fresh players in their 68-64 win, while Atlanta's thin roster left them...

Opening-week betting lines reveal shifting expectations after summer assumptions.

• Celtics at Pistons: Boston drifted from +105 to -105 at...

Historical patterns strongly favor Luka Dončić (+600) for 2027 MVP, as he alone meets the 24-28 age and prior All-NBA criteria that defined every...

Kevin Durant clashed with Suns owner Mat Ishbia on X after Ishbia claimed he "threw money at the problem" acquiring the star and that it "doesn't...

• Giddey led the Bulls in scoring and assists but lacked knockdown shooters to maximize his playmaking.
• Only Ayo Dosunmu consistently hit 40%+ from...

Jeremiah Fears earned the Assist of the Night on October 16, 2026.

The LA Clippers have waived Nathan Mensah, Miye Oni, Jahmyl Telfort, and Blake Wesley.

The Clippers waived Cam Christie on Wednesday then re-signed him to their final two-way contract on Friday after he cleared waivers.

• Stats remain...

Mark these major events for the season ahead:

• Opening Night launches October 20, 2026 with three games.
• Emirates NBA Cup group play starts October...

The Golden State Valkyries claimed their first WNBA Finals victory in franchise history on October 17, 2026. This strong start sets the tone for their Finals campaign.

Kobe Sanders remains on track to play in the Clippers' season opener next week after recovering from his hip issue. He practiced fully on Friday and is expected to be available.