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Publisher:Bright Side of the SunOutlet infoOct 3, 8:00 AM ET

Media Day is often filled with empty or generic quotes, buzzwords, and clichés. It’s inevitable every year. But sometimes, if you read between the lines after getting to know players over the years, you pick up on things. Oddities. New perspectives. Previews of what could be to come through words converted straight into action. These things can be hard to spot to the naked eye, but if you pay close enough attention, you can see them. Devin Booker had several quotes that stood out to me in a w...

Publisher:Raptors HQOutlet infoOct 3, 10:00 AM ET

CLEVELAND, OHIO - MAY 03: Scottie Barnes #4 of the Toronto Raptors stands for the national anthem prior to Game Seven of the First Round of the NBA Eastern Conference Playoffs assistant coach at Rocket Arena on May 03, 2026 in Cleveland, Ohio. 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 Jason Miller/Getty Images) | Getty Images It’s hard t...

Publisher:Silver Screen and RollOutlet infoOct 3, 11:24 AM ET

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El Segundo, CA - September 24, 2026: Lakers general manager/president of basketball operations Rob Pelinka, left, speaks as Lakers coach JJ Redick listens during a press conference at the UCLA Health Training Center in El Segundo Thursday, September 24, 2026. (Allen J. Schaben / Los Angeles Times via Getty Images) In recent years, the Lakers have run into a problem. They’ve taken a few successful inexpensive fliers, including Malik Monk and Dennis Schröder, but they’ve lacked the ability to r...

Publisher:HoopsWireOutlet infoOct 3, 11:38 AM ET

Veteran guard Cameron Payne is headed overseas after another NBA opportunity failed to materialize. Payne has signed a one-year contract with Turkish club Anadolu Efes, the team announced. Sportando also relayed the signing. The move comes after Payne worked out for the Kings in August but remained unsigned as training camps opened. At 32, he’ll […] The post Cameron Payne signs overseas after failing to land NBA deal appeared first on Hoops Wire.

Publisher:Mavs MoneyballOutlet infoOct 3, 12:45 PM ET

DALLAS, TEXAS - JUNE 29: New Dallas Mavericks head coach Dusty May (L) and Dallas Mavericks team president of basketball operations Masai Ujiri stand for photos during a press conference at American Airlines Center on June 29, 2026 in Dallas, 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. (Photo by Ron Jenkins/Getty Images) | Getty Images Cooper...

Publisher:HoopsWireOutlet infoOct 3, 1:19 PM ET

Jalen Duren and the Pistons have a $200 million agreement. Now comes the part where everyone gets back to basketball. ESPN’s Shams Charania said there was “clearly a dent” in the relationship during Duren’s prolonged restricted free agency, but the process of repairing it has already begun. Duren reported to the Pistons’ facility Friday for […] The post Jalen Duren, Pistons begin mending relationship after $200 million standoff appeared first on Hoops Wire.