Basketball NewsTuesday, Sep 22, 2026

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Nikola Jokic and Victor Wembanyama are battling for the top spot, while the rest of the Top 5 centers in the NBA are filled with two-way stars with playoff success.

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PHOENIX, AZ - APRIL 14: Dillon Brooks #3 of the Phoenix Suns and Deni Avdija #8 of the Portland Trail Blazers box out during the game during the 2026 SoFi Play-In Tournament on April 14, 2026 at PHX Arena 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. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2026 NBAE (Photo by Barry Gossage/NBAE via ...

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Raptors Raptors forward RJ Barrett was happy to see his former Knicks teammates win an NBA championship last season. That doesn’t mean watching the celebration was entirely painless. Barrett admitted he felt “a little salty” while watching the organization that traded him during the 2023-24 season capture the title. “If anybody else were to win […] The post NBA Notes: Raptors, RJ Barrett, Heat, Klay Thompson, Lakers appeared first on Hoops Wire.

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PORTLAND, OREGON - FEBRUARY 07: Ja Morant #12 of the Memphis Grizzlies adjusts his hoodie during the game against the Portland Trail Blazers at the Moda Center on February 07, 2026 in Portland, Oregon. The Portland Trail Blazers won 122-115. 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 Alika Jenner/Getty Images) | Getty Images Good news is ...

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Feb 1, 2026; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Phoenix Suns forward Dillon Brooks (3) against the Los Angeles Clippers at Mortgage Matchup Center. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images | IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect With the NBA season right around the corner, national outlets are beginning to reveal their player rankings for the upcoming year. Yes, it’s Rankings SZN! We know the challenges that rankings present, but they’re still a valuable exercise for understanding perceptions of the lea...

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Is Collin Gillespie a worthy starter on roster that already has five of them?