Basketball NewsMonday, Aug 31, 2026

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Houston Rockets All-Star Kevin Durant’s revealing interview about the NBA discussed how the game has evolved internationally. Looking back on his career, Durant confirmed he made music with LeBron James. He also touched on a hot-button topic about today’s stars, including the past four MVPs — Oklahoma City Thunder’s Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Denver Nuggets’ Nikola Jokic, […] The post Rockets’ Kevin Durant isn’t losing sleep over NBA becoming more global appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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If there was ever any doubt about Nikola Jokic’s commitment to Serbia, his latest showing should put it to rest. Serbia head coach Dusan Alimpijevic revealed after Monday’s 76-64 win over Italy that the Denver Nuggets superstar had been dealing with a serious illness over the past three days, requiring multiple IV treatments while refusing […] The post Nuggets star Nikola Jokic is going through it with illness amid FIBA duties appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Publisher:HoopsWireOutlet infoAug 31, 1:51 AM ET

Trail Blazers Damian Lillard is apparently doing just fine. Specifically, the Trail Blazers posted a photo from one of Lillard’s offseason workouts showing that he made 1,100 of 1,168 3-pointers. That’s 94.2 percent. Yes, we’re talking about practice. But 1,100 makes is still 1,100 makes. Marlow Ferguson Jr. of NBA On SI pointed to the workout […] The post NBA Notes: Blazers, Damian Lillard, Pelicans, Bennedict Mathurin, Jazz appeared first on Hoops Wire.

Publisher:HoopsWireOutlet infoAug 31, 2:10 AM ET

Rumor

John Konchar is back on the market. So yes, naturally, somebody was going to connect him to the Cavaliers. Guilty as charged. But at least I’m not alone. Mack Perry of Cavs On SI also made the case for Cleveland to take a look at Konchar on an Exhibit 9 deal, and while there’s no […] The post Could John Konchar make sense for the Cavs? appeared first on Hoops Wire.

Publisher:Liberty BallersOutlet infoAug 31, 9:00 AM ET

Analysis

NEW YORK, NY - MAY 6: Tyrese Maxey #0 of the Philadelphia 76ers looks on during the game against the New York Knicks during Round Two Game Two of the 2026 NBA Playoffs on May 6, 2026 at Madison Square Garden in New York City, New York. 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 Nathaniel S. ...

Publisher:No Ceilings (Draft)Outlet infoAug 31, 9:02 AM ET

Moustapha Thiam could be the next Michigan transfer big man to see his stock rise with the Wolverines.