Basketball news

• Raptors drop first preseason game to Heat

  04-10-2026 03:46 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  QUEBEC CITY, CANADA - OCTOBER 3: Scottie Barnes #4 of the Toronto Raptors high fives teammates before the game against the Miami Heat on October 3, 2026 at the Videotron Centre in Quebec City, Quebec, Canada. 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) | NBA
  
  Read more

• Karl-Anthony Towns, Knicks face stalemate on contract extension. Where do they go from here?

  06-10-2026 01:16 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  It seems, in the case of Karl-Anthony Towns and the New York Knicks, that someone’s going to have to blink first.What’s abundantly clear, however, is that there’s a lot of work to do for the franchise to keep its star locked up in the long term, and the prospect that he may be playing his final months as a Knick are suddenly a real possibility.Towns, the 30-year-old All-Star center who helped propel the Knicks to their first championship in 53 years, is eligible for a four-year
  
  Read more

• Max Strus will miss start of season for Clippers due to latest foot injury

  06-10-2026 00:21 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Los Angeles Clippers guard Max Strus will be out for at least a month with a foot injury.Strus left Sunday’s preseason win over the Golden State Warriors in Hawaii early after about five minutes after he pulled up with a non-contact injury. He limped off to the locker room and didn’t return. The team announced on Monday that Strus suffered a partial tear of the plantar fascia in his right foot. He’ll be reevaluated again in four weeks, meaning he will miss at least the start of
  
  Read more

• NBA season 2026-27 Preview: Seven best Duos in the NBA

  05-10-2026 23:26 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The NBA moves fast. Just a couple of seasons ago, a list of the top duos would have included Jaylen Brown and Jayson Tatum on the Celtics, LeBron James and Anthony Davis on the Lakers, and Giannis Antetokounmpo was paired with Damian Lillard in Milwaukee. Just a season ago, a similar list would have included James Harden and Ivica Zubac on the Clippers, but by the trade deadline, both were on new teams.Which is to say, teams need to take advantage of the windows with top duos while they can. Hea
  
  Read more

• Advertisement

• Pistons vs. Suns: Jalen Duren and the Detroit Pistons kick off preseason

  05-10-2026 23:04 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  PHOENIX, ARIZONA - JANUARY 29: Cade Cunningham #2 of the Detroit Pistons drives to the basket against Dillon Brooks #3 of the Phoenix Suns during the first half at Mortgage Matchup Center on January 29, 2026 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. (Photo by Chris Coduto/Getty Images) | Getty Images We can finally put contract d
  
  Read more

• Boston Celtics Daily Links 10/5/26

  05-10-2026 22:26 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  PHILADELPHIA, PA - APRIL 30: The sneakers worn by Nick Sang during the game between the Boston Celtics and Philadelphia 76ers during Round One Game Six of the 2026 NBA Playoffs on April 30, 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 D
  
  Read more

• Sandro Mamukelashvili is excited to be a Laker after growing up a Kobe Bryant fan

  05-10-2026 22:15 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  EL SEGUNDO, CA - SEPTEMBER 28: Sandro Mamukelashvili #54 of the Los Angeles Lakers poses for a portrait during NBA Media Day on September 28, 2026 at UCLA Health Training Center in El Segundo, 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 License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2026 NBAE (Photo by Adam Pantozzi/NBAE via Getty Images) | NBAE via
  
  Read more

• Quentin Grimes says it was ‘surreal’ to sign with Lakers after father grew up a fan

  05-10-2026 21:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  El Segundo, CA, - September 28, 2026: Los Angeles Lakers guard Quentin Grimes speaks at a press conference during the team's media day at the UCLA Health Training Center on Monday, Sept. 28, 2026 in El Segundo, CA. (Eric Thayer / Los Angeles Times via Getty Images) Quentin Grimes was an unrestricted free agent for the first time this summer. He’d bounced around the league a bit during his first five years, trekking from New York to Detroit to Dallas to Philadelphia, and the 2026 offseason
  
  Read more

• Advertisement

• Big man contract chaos with Ku Khahil, fantasy basketball sleepers with Dan Titus + KOC trash talks Justin Boone

  05-10-2026 21:11 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Subscribe to The Kevin O'Connor ShowApple Podcasts | Spotify | YouTubeKevin O'Connor is joined by Ku Khahil to preview the Detroit Pistons now that Jalen Duren's contract extension is finally official. What can Pistons fans expect from Duren this season and how will Detroit's other offseason additions impact their lineups and team chemistry? Later the pair also reacts to Karl-Anthony Towns' commentary that his deal with the New York Knicks is nowhere close to being done.Kevin is then joined by D
  
  Read more

• Austin Reaves is not concerned about bigger expectations this season

  05-10-2026 21:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  For the first time in his NBA career, Austin Reaves is on a deal that actually reflects — or, comes close to it — his league-wide standing as a player. No longer is he on a two-way contract or four-year, $54 million deal, despite being among the Los Angeles Lakers’ top players and one of the NBA’s better guards. Now, he is rightfully beginning year one of a four-year, $184 million deal, which was agreed upon during the offseason.While a larger payday may elevate the stand
  
  Read more

• Lakers rookie hazing confirmed as mom reveals In-N-Out stunt as airplane antics go viral

  05-10-2026 20:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Cameron Carr was busy ahead of the Lakers’ first preseason game against the Kings. As the team boarded the plane for a quick flight to Sacramento, the Lakers rookie hauled 30 cheeseburgers from In-N-Out in two large brown boxes. Jarred Vanderbilt made sure to capture the moment via Instagram Stories and the team’s social media team also posted about Carr’s first task of the year. Lakers rookie Cameron Carr was tasked with bringing 30 In-N-Out cheeseburgers on team plane in hila
  
  Read more

• Training Camp Day 6: Alex Sarr a full participant in Monday’s practice

  05-10-2026 20:18 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  WASHINGTON, DC - MARCH 19: Alex Sarr #20 of the Washington Wizards handles the ball against the Detroit Pistons at Capital One Arena on March 19, 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 G Fiume/Getty Images) | Getty Images WASHINGTON — Nearly four months removed from surgery to repair his fractured right foot
  
  Read more

• 2026-27 Fantasy Basketball Preseason and Training Camp News Roundup: Key takeaways and injuries

  05-10-2026 20:11 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  By Jared Johnson, RotoWire.comPreseason & Training Camp News RoundupStarting spots up for grabs on the ClippersIsaiah Jackson started Sunday's preseason opener and finished with four points (2-3 FG), four rebounds, three assists, one steal and two swats over 17 minutes. He had been running with the first unit at training camp, and it looks like he has the inside track to open the year as the Clippers' starting center, ahead of the 38-year-old Brook Lopez. Jackson helps infuse some more athle
  
  Read more

• There’s Sixers basketball in South Philly tonight, but several key starters to sit out preseason opener

  05-10-2026 19:53 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  PHILADELPHIA, PA - OCTOBER 3: Tyrese Maxey #0 plays defense on VJ Edgecombe #77 of the Philadelphia 76ers during practice on October 3, 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 Images) | NBAE via G
  
  Read more

• Karl-Anthony Towns on odds of contract extension before season: 'It don’t look good'

  05-10-2026 19:48 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Coming off an All-Star season in which he helped anchor the 'Knicks' run to a title — and made himself a New York legend in the process — Karl-Anthony Towns had hoped he and the Knicks could quickly agree on a contract extension.Speaking Monday, Towns sounded frustrated and turned up the heat on the talks. Here is what he said, via Stephon Bondy of the New York Post."Simply put, I want to do something to keep the team together and can work with the Knicks and also values me," Towns s
  
  Read more

• Karl-Anthony Towns on chances of signing extension with Knicks before season: 'It don't look good'

  05-10-2026 19:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  As the New York Knicks prepare to begin their NBA title defense with a preseason opener against the Philadelphia 76ers on Monday night, star big man Karl-Anthony Towns reiterated his frustration over stalled negotiations on a contract extension to remain with the Knicks for years to come. From Stefan Bondy of the New York Post:“Simply put, I want to do something to keep the team together and can work with the Knicks and also values me,” Towns said Monday before the preseason opener.
  
  Read more

• Raptors sign Tyson Degenhart, waive Andre Jackson Jr.

  05-10-2026 19:29 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  LAS VEGAS, NV - JULY 16: Ian Schieffelin #75 and Nate Kingz #64 of the Miami Heat box out Tyson Degenhart #20 of the Toronto Raptors during the game on July 16, 2026 at the Cox Pavilion in Las Vegas, Nevada. 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 Mike Kirschbaum/NBAE via Getty Images) | NBA
  
  Read more

• 2026-27 Fantasy Basketball Mock Draft: Building around Nikola Jokić in a roto league

  05-10-2026 19:28 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  While most fantasy basketball focuses on head-to-head competition, whether in categories or points leagues, some prefer the rotisserie route. A slow start can be harder to rebound from in that format, but it also opens the door for managers to take more gambles to strengthen their roster through trades or the waiver wire throughout the season. Rotoworld fantasy basketball writer Raphielle Johnson recently participated in a 12-team, nine-category roto mock draft, building a team with the first pi
  
  Read more

• Why the Pistons bet $200 million on Jalen Duren despite his playoff struggles

  05-10-2026 19:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Maybe a few years from now, or even just a few months from now, we'll look back at this summer's Jalen Duren saga and wonder why there was ever a debate. The Pistons just locked up a 22-year-old center coming off an All-NBA season for five years and $200 million, well below the $287 million max he was eligible to receive.Duren already gives Cade Cunningham a huge target around the basket. He can soar for a lob or catch a pass in traffic and power through contact. He runs the floor and pounds the
  
  Read more

• Power Rankings Reaction: Where Are Wolves Going Into Preseason?

  05-10-2026 19:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  SAN ANTONIO, TX - MAY 6: The Minnesota Timberwolves huddle before the game against the San Antonio Spurs during Round Two Game Two on May 6, 2026 at the Frost Bank Center in San Antonio, Texas. 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 (Photos by David Sherman/NBAE via Getty Images) | NBAE via Getty Ima
  
  Read more

• Game Preview: Suns begin their preseason tonight!

  05-10-2026 19:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  PHOENIX, ARIZONA - JANUARY 29: Cade Cunningham #2 of the Detroit Pistons dribbles the ball against Jordan Goodwin #23 of the Phoenix Suns during the second half at Mortgage Matchup Center on January 29, 2026 in Phoenix, Arizona. The Suns defeated the Pistons 114-96. 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 Chris Coduto/Getty Images) | Gett
  
  Read more

• Fantasy Basketball Dynasty Sleepers: Day'Ron Sharpe primed for breakout season

  05-10-2026 19:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The dynasty sleepers of today are the fantasy stars of tomorrow. Or perhaps a few years from now, but the point remains the same: if you can get these guys, get them now before they realize their potential.Under the assumption that your dynasty league will last a while (because who can really plan for a league to fold after two years when it starts), it takes a few years to truly separate yourself from the pack. It’s important to make the right moves for your team, and acquiring players be
  
  Read more

• 2026-27 Fantasy Basketball Dynasty Sleepers: Day'Ron Sharpe primed for breakout season

  05-10-2026 19:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The dynasty sleepers of today are the fantasy stars of tomorrow. Or perhaps a few years from now, but the point remains the same: if you can get these guys, get them now before they realize their potential.Under the assumption that your dynasty league will last a while (because who can really plan for a league to fold after two years when it starts), it takes a few years to truly separate yourself from the pack. It’s important to make the right moves for your team, and acquiring players be
  
  Read more

• Karl-Anthony Towns says extension negotiations with Knicks 'don't look good' as two sides remain apart on deal

  05-10-2026 18:37 via cbssports.com
  
  Towns said he expected a contract to be worked out easily after his playoff showcase
  
  Read more

• The ‘right mix’ of talent might be the Sixers’ secret sauce

  05-10-2026 18:33 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  CAMDEN, NJ - SEPTEMBER 28: Jaylen Brown #7, LeBron James #23, Joel Embiid #21, Tyrese Maxey #0, and VJ Edgecombe #77 of the Philadelphia 76ers pose for a photo during NBA media day on September 28, 2026 at the Philadelphia 76ers Training Complex in Camden, New Jersey. 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 202
  
  Read more

• Jalen Duren pushes back on idea he's unhappy: 'I want to be a Detroit Piston for life'

  05-10-2026 18:32 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Jalen Duren's contract extension talks with Detroit dragged out all summer and right up to the Oct. 1 qualifying offer deadline. These were widely reported contentious talks that league sources at one point had described to NBC Sports as "noxious."Jalen Duren said none of that came from him and — after signing a five-year, $200 million new deal that keeps him in Detroit — pushed back on the idea that there is any issue between him and the Pistons when he sat down in front of the medi
  
  Read more

• Jalen Duren made himself clear: 'I want to be a Detroit Piston for life'

  05-10-2026 18:32 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Jalen Duren's contract extension talks with Detroit dragged out all summer and right up to the Oct. 1 qualifying offer deadline. These were widely reported contentious talks that league sources at one point had described to NBC Sports as "noxious."Jalen Duren said none of that came from him and — after signing a five-year, $200 million new deal that keeps him in Detroit — pushed back on the idea that there is any issue between him and the Pistons when he sat down in front of the medi
  
  Read more

• Karl-Anthony Towns fumes with grim update on Knicks contract talks

  05-10-2026 18:02 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  New York Knicks center Karl-Anthony Towns (32) during practice at the Madison Square Garden Training Center in Greenburgh, N.Y., Tuesday, Sept. 29, 2026.After winning a championship, Karl-Anthony Towns wrongly believed his contract extension negotiations would go smoothly — especially since he’s willing to take a discount.Instead, he clearly feels disrespected.“Simply put, I want to do something to keep the team together and can work with the Knicks and also values me,” T
  
  Read more

• In ACC basketball preseason poll, everyone agrees on Duke. Nobody agrees on what's next

  05-10-2026 17:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Welcome to basketball season! For some fans in the ACC, it can't come soon enough (we're looking at you in Chapel Hill and Louisville).We polled writers within the USA TODAY Network who cover ACC schools for their preseason predictions, all-conference teams and preseason awards ahead of ACC media days, which run Oct. 6-7 in Charlotte.Duke was a unanimous pick to win the conference and the Blue Devils swept the preseason awards, too. But this is more than just the Duke Invitational.More: ACC bask
  
  Read more

• Everyone agrees on Duke. Nobody agrees on what comes next in ACC basketball preseason poll

  05-10-2026 17:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Welcome to basketball season! For some fans in the ACC, it can't come soon enough (we're looking at you in Chapel Hill and Louisville).We polled writers within the USA TODAY Network who cover ACC schools for their preseason predictions, all-conference teams and preseason awards ahead of ACC media days, which run Oct. 6-7 in Charlotte.Duke was a unanimous pick to win the conference and the Blue Devils swept the preseason awards, too. But this is more than just the Duke Invitational.More: ACC bask
  
  Read more

Follow @Newslocker_NBA on Twitter!