Aussie guard Borlase in Dream WNBA finals win Australia's Izzy Borlase played a key role as the Atlanta Dream won at home to take a 2-1 lead over Golden State in the WNBA finals. AAP · Oct 22
LeBron James Slammed for 'Disrespecting' US National Anthem During Sixers Game in Viral Video LeBron James faced online criticism after appearing to sit with his head bowed during the US anthem before Philadelphia's win over New York, while later confronting a fan. International Business Times UK · Oct 22
The Timberwolves’ New Anthony Edwards-LaMelo Ball Pairing Has Our Attention A new era in Minnesota is off to a great start. Sports Illustrated · Oct 22
Giannis Antetokounmpo’s Dominant Heat Debut Couldn’t Mask Miami’s Flaws in Blowout Opening Loss Giannis Antetokounmpo was his typically dominant self in his Heat debut, but Miami’s blowout loss reflected issues that still need to be addressed. Sports Illustrated · Oct 22
Enes Kanter Freedom claims he was denied entry to WNBA finals game in Atlanta Former NBA player says he was removed from State Farm Arena after officials arranged a private suite and additional security for his attendance The Guardian - US · Oct 22
What We Know About the Kristaps Porziņģis Situation and What the Warriors Might Do Next On Wednesday, the Kristaps Porziņģis saga in Golden State took another unforeseen turn. Here’s what we know and what the Warriors could do next. Sports Illustrated · Oct 21
Paul George Reintroduced the All-Star Version of Himself in First Game As a Celtic Paul George the All-Star is still in there and the Boston Celtics may just bring it out of him. Sports Illustrated · Oct 21
Opening night in the NBA provided some hints of what may be to come this season NBA opening night featured the Philadelphia 76ers beating the New York Knicks with impressive ball distribution. The Detroit Pistons turned their game around to defeat the Boston Celtics after trailing significantly. Oklahoma City Thunder effectively challenged San Antonio Spurs, limiting Victor Wembanyama's performance in the process. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander led the… The Economic Times · Oct 21
SI:AM | Observations From Each NBA Opening Day Game An early tipoff, LeBron James’s Sixers debut and how the Thunder held Victor Wembanyama in check. Sports Illustrated · Oct 21
Chet Holmgren, Thunder Remind Spurs Who They Are in Return of the NBA’s Best Rivalry Five months ago, Oklahoma City’s 7'1" center was dominated by Victor Wembanyama in the Western Conference finals. But on Tuesday night, Holmgren punched back. Sports Illustrated · Oct 21
Ranking Men’s Basketball National Player of the Year Candidates by All-American Tiers David Mirković, Jeremy Fears Jr. and Thomas Haugh all return to their teams with eyes on elevating to the top of the sport. Sports Illustrated · Oct 21
The Biggest Winners and Losers From NBA’s Opening Day LeBron’s debut. Championship rings. Wemby’s struggles. Let’s break it all down. Sports Illustrated · Oct 21
Victor Wembanyama's Nightmare Start Against Thunder Raises Questions About His MVP Expectations Victor Wembanyama endured a difficult offensive display in San Antonio's 116-104 loss to Oklahoma City, missing his first 12 shots despite recording 13 rebounds and six blocks. International Business Times UK · Oct 21
Knicks Fans Mock LeBron James, but His 76ers Get the Last Laugh on Opening Night LeBron James endured hostile chants and a courtside exchange during his Philadelphia debut, but the 76ers beat New York 106-100 and spoiled the Knicks' championship celebrations. International Business Times UK · Oct 21
Sports Illustrated · Oct 21 The Knicks Got Their Special Moment on Champions Night, and Then Reality Set in New York has to climb to the apex again. Opening day served as a reminder of just how hard that will be.
AAP · Oct 21 'Walking triple-double' headlines Aussie NBA interest Josh Giddey has been given the platform to flourish in a rebuilt Bulls squad, the Boomers guard among nine Australians likely to log NBA minutes this season.
Sports Illustrated · Oct 20 The NBA’s Early Opening Day Game Was a Risk. But It Worked—and Detroit Loved It The NBA may be on the precipice of establishing another full-day holiday for hoops fans.
Sports Illustrated · Oct 20 The Best Moments From Knicks’ Championship Ceremony at Madison Square Garden Jalen Brunson and the Knicks watched as a championship banner rose to the rafters at MSG for the first time in 53 years. Here’s what you missed.
The Independent UK · Oct 20 Knicks opener against LeBron James' 76ers set to smash NBA ticket price record New York Knicks will begin their title defense against the 76ers on Tuesday night
Fortune · Oct 20 Lakers, Clippers, Man City: why do so many sports owners have money on both sides of a situation? Related-party deals are legal and everywhere in sports. A string of 2026 cases highlights their increasing centrality in ownership.
The Guardian - AU · Oct 20 ‘I feel like I’m 21’: Joe Ingles on the NBA, life in Australia and 1,500 days without drinking The veteran is adjusting to living in Melbourne and playing in the NBL after 12 years spent on the North American basketball rollercoaster
Everybody Loves Your Money · Oct 20 The NBA Is Back — How Much Does It Really Cost a Family of 4 to Attend One Game? The NBA is back, with the 2026-27 regular season tipping off Oct. 20, according to the NBA’s official schedule, and taking the family to a game can cost much more than four seats. The NBA game cost for a family of four depends heavily on the team, opponent, date, parking…
Sports Illustrated · Oct 20 Why NBA Is Straying From Tradition and Tipping Off the 2026–27 Season at 3 p.m. ET The NBA is trying something new Tuesday with a true opening day.
International Business Times UK · Oct 20 Ben Simmons' Worst-Case Scenario Unfolds as Kings Explore Trades After Achilles Injury Ben Simmons will undergo surgery and is expected to miss the 2026–27 season after tearing his right Achilles tendon in practice, just days before Sacramento's opener.
The Independent UK · Oct 20 WNBA Finals and the national anthem: The rules and why some teams stay on the court and others don't Fans who don’t usually watch the WNBA might be asking why the Golden State Valkyries and Atlanta Dream were not on the court during the playing of the national anthem ahead of Game 1 or 2 of the league’s championship series