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It’s only the preseason, but heading into Monday night, the Brooklyn Nets have given fans plenty to be encouraged by. They opened with a dominant 124-90 win over the Charlotte Hornets before taking down a star-studded Philadelphia 76ers team, 114-108, on Thursday. Advertisement On Monday, the Nets traveled to Washington for their third preseason contest, taking on the Wizards and …

In three preseason games with the Knicks after signing a veteran minimum deal in the offseason, Andre Drummond has already shown he still has some left in the tank as he gets ready for his 15th season in the NBA. Joining New York to be Karl-Anthony Towns‘ backup at center following the departure of Mitchell Robinson, Drummond’s role figures to …

Before tonight’s scrimmage, there was talk of coach Chris Finch resting his starters. Fat chance. Only Jonathan Kuminga sat tonight for the Minnesota Timberwolves (3-1), since everyone wants to play at Madison Square Garden, the grandest basketball stage in the world. Indeed, the visitors looked determined to announce themselves while the defending champs (0-3) still dragged their feet in the …

The Knicks are back in action today, hosting the Wolves at MSG this evening. By chance, have you heard anything about contract issues and pending extensions? Yeah, me neither. Here’s the latest from Coach, KAT, and a couple folks in the know. On what might help Pacome Dadiet earn more minutes: Advertisement “The first one is obviously he shoots it, …

The Washington Wizards are no longer perfect in the preseason, falling to the Brooklyn Nets on Monday in a 131-122 affair at Capital One Arena. Defense was optional in the first half. The Nets shot nearly 60% from the field in the first two quarters, with both teams making exactly 50% of their attempts from beyond the arc. Tre Johnson, …

4 NBA teams reveal Classic Edition uniforms honoring the ABA for 2026-27 season originally appeared on NBC Sports Boston What’s old is new again in the NBA. When the ABA merged with the NBA in 1976, four teams were added to the revamped NBA. This season, those four franchises are bringing back classic uniforms honoring their ABA roots 50 years …

New York Knicks owner James Dolan is set to host a fundraiser for Republican gubernatorial candidate Bruce Blakeman at Madison Square Garden, the New York Post reported. The fundraiser will take place ahead of the Knicks’ preseason game against the Toronto Raptors on Oct. 15, according to the Post. Advertisement An invitation published by the Post shows that tickets to …

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The Knicks are still in search of their first preseason win after losing to the Minnesota Timberwolves on Monday night, 122-104, at Madison Square Garden. Here are the takeaways… — New York has struggled to find its footing offensively so far in preseason and that continued against the Timberwolves with the Knicks shooting 45.5 percent from the field and 25 …

Last week I chose roles and a grading curriculum for the Minnesota starting group. Today, it’s the bench’s turn. Before diving into the individual players, I want to introduce one other stat that will be part of this season-long project: Estimated Plus/Minus (EPM). You can read about the nitty gritty of EPM here, but I’d offer this big picture overview: …

Have you had a business idea that you haven’t gotten off the ground yet? Or need some inspiration? Well, the NBA and the Phoenix Suns are here to give your business some major upgrades and assistance. With the 2027 All-Star game heading to the Mortgage Matchup Center, the league is partnering with the Suns for the 2027 All-Star pitch competition. …

With about a week until they start their regular season with a matchup against the Warriors on Oct. 21 at Crypto.com Arena, the Lakers’ health and player availability will continue to be the main priority during the final week of the preseason. Walker Kessler, the franchise’s marquee free-agency acquisition, could make his preseason debut against the Warriors on Tuesday in …

The World Champion Knicks host the Minnesota Timberwolves (2-1) at Madison Square Garden on Monday night. New York is still looking for its first preseason win after two unsuccessful tries (we’re not worried). Minny has swapped out Julius Randle and Naz Reid for LaMelo Ball and Jonathan Kuminga, but you might not see them at full strength tonight with their …

The Nets are feeling good in the early days of preseason. They defeated the Charlotte Hornets by 34 to kick things off and followed up with a 114-108 victory against LeBron James and the new-look 76ers. Take it for whatever it’s worth at this stage, but Nets fans will take what they can get. Julius Randle has looked solid and …

WASHINGTON, DC – OCTOBER 10: Anthony Davis #23 and Bub Carrington #7 of the Washington Wizards shake hands during the game against the Detroit Pistons on October 10, 2026 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 …

The Golden State Warriors-Kristaps Porziņģis saga continues to get even more mysterious. “The Warriors say they don’t know where Kristaps Porziņģis is, exactly what he’s dealing with health-wise, or when he might be able to return to the court,” Danny Emerman of The San Francisco Standard wrote Sunday. Advertisement This puzzling update arrives just a few days after Warriors head …

With the NBA season tip-off just eight days away — starting with a must-see triple-header on NBC and Peacock— the league’s focus is shifting back to the court. However, the NBA rumor mill never stops, especially with rookie contract extensions coming up in the next week. Here are some of the latest reports. Brandon Miller a $200 million man? It …

Michael Jordan’s final championship with the Bulls came in 1998, and a piece of memorabilia from the NBA Finals that season sold for a record eight-figure price. A game-worn autographed Jordan jersey from 28 years ago sold this week for $14 million, according to auction house Hunt Auctions. That represents the most ever paid for a single item of basketball …

The Brooklyn Nets are bringing timeless classics back to the hardwood.  On Monday, the Nets unveiled their ABA-inspired Classic Edition uniforms and commemorative court ahead of the franchise’s 60th season. Both are set to debut on October 21 against the Charlotte Hornets. The throwback kit features the red, white and blue worn by the Nets in their American Basketball Association …

Lead an NBA team in scoring one day, find yourself looking for work less than a week later. Such is the tough-luck life on the fringes of NBA rosters, which Miles Kelly experienced this week. The 6-foot-5, second-year guard out of Auburn dropped 28 points in the Warriors’ preseason loss to the Trail Blazers last Wednesday. He came off the …

PHILADELPHIA, PA – OCTOBER 10: The sneakers worn by Paul George #13 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 …

Trae Young is in D.C. for the long haul. Your mileage may vary on the four-year max extension the Wizards handed him this summer, but it’s clear that the Wizards are committed to Young and his style. That opens a range of questions around how (and whether) he molds his game to mesh with the Wizards’ young core. Here are …

A Michael Jordan jersey from his ‘Last Dance’ season has sold for $14m (£10.6m), a record for a piece of basketball memorabilia. Jordan wore the Chicago Bulls jersey during game two of the 1998 NBA Finals and has autographed it too. Advertisement He scored a game-high 37 points that evening before ending his last season with the Bulls with a …

This past Saturday, the shorthanded Sixers got blown out by the Boston Celtics’ regulars in a preseason game. It was the first of two preseason meetings between the two teams as Philadelphia will host the Celtics this coming Friday in the preseason finale. By now, it’s well known by sports fans everywhere that the Sixers and Celtics made the biggest …

The Raptors have split the outcome of their first two preseason games, but it seems they might have a leg up against their Atlantic division rivals with the first on-court appearance for the Raptors of Kawhi Leonard. “He went through practice today,” said Rajaković about Leonard at today’s practice. “He’s feeling great. 
So, yes, he’s gonna be available for game …