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As training camp begins, Jalen Brunson and the Knicks look to overcome complacency and shift their focus back to basketball after a busy summer.

Next week, the Chicago Bulls will begin training camp. It will be their first camp with Caleb Wilson and Dailyn Swain. Wilson was the No.4 pick in the NBA Draft. Meanwhile, Swain was the No.15 pick. As they prepare for their first season, they got a taste of Chicago royalty when they met Derrick Rose. […] The post Caleb Wilson and Dailyn Swain reflect on meeting Derrick Rose appeared first on ClutchPoints.

As the Dallas Mavericks prepare to open training camp next Tuesday ahead of the 2026-27 NBA season, star forward Cooper Flagg is already displaying signs of leadership entering his sophomore campaign. During Saturday’s practice, Mavericks team writer Eddie Sefko shared a video on X, formerly known as Twitter, showing Flagg making his way around the […] The post How Mavericks’ Cooper Flagg is already displaying elite leadership this season appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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LOS ANGELES -- Nneka Ogwumike played her final game with the Los Angeles Sparks on Thursday night, at Crypto.

Collin Sexton came away impressed after Luka Doncic hosted his Lakers teammates for a five-day trip to Slovenia during the offseason. Doncic arranged the team gathering as Los Angeles works to integrate a roster featuring several new players. The trip combined basketball work with activities around Slovenia, including golf, rowing and sightseeing. Players appreciated the […] The post Collin Sexton thanks Luka Doncic for Slovenia trip appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

JJ Redick believes the Los Angeles Lakers’ revamped roster can quickly establish strong chemistry despite substantial offseason turnover. Nine players from last season’s team did not return, including LeBron James, Marcus Smart, Deandre Ayton, Rui Hachimura, Jaxson Hayes and Luke Kennard. Luka Doncic, Austin Reaves, Jarred Vanderbilt and Jake LaRavia are the only returning players […] The post JJ Redick expects connected Lakers from Day 1 appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

Cavaliers James Harden and Donovan Mitchell have already shown they can play together. Now they get a full season to find out how good they can be. Harden arrived midway through last season and gave Mitchell something he had badly needed. Namely, another guard who can create a good shot when the offense stalls. Mitchell’s […] The post NBA Notes: Cavs, James Harden, Donovan Mitchell, Nuggets, Hawks, frontcourt appeared first on Hoops Wire.

New York Knicks star Jalen Brunson received one of the highest placements in ESPN’s latest ranking of NBA players, coming in at No. 6 overall. The seven-person panel consisted of Ben Golliver, Vincent Goodwill, Zach Kram, Bobby Marks, Dave McMenamin, André Snellings and Matt “Stats” Williams. Only Nikola Jokic, Victor Wembanyama, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Luka Doncic […] The post Jalen Brunson ranked sixth by ESPN panel appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

The Philadelphia 76ers forward Jaylen Brown was another notable player whose standing in Dean Oliver’s analytical evaluation differed sharply from ESPN’s panel rankings. Members of ESPN’s panel placed Brown anywhere between No. 9 and No. 23 among NBA players. Oliver, however, said his model positioned Brown around No. 60. Oliver argues that analytical systems can […] The post Dean Oliver ranks Jaylen Brown around No. 60 appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

Jalen Brunson finished sixth in ESPN’s latest ranking of the NBA’s top players, but analytics expert Dean Oliver has a considerably different evaluation of the New York Knicks star. Oliver, who did not participate in ESPN’s seven-person voting panel, said his assessment places Brunson “around the No. 25 range.” ESPN’s panel ranked Brunson behind only […] The post Dean Oliver ranks Jalen Brunson around No. 25 appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

Trail Blazers The Trail Blazers acquired Ja Morant at a price that would have seemed impossible a few years ago. The question is which version of Morant they’re getting. He played just 79 games over his final three seasons with the Grizzlies. An NBA scout told Blake Silverman of Sports Illustrated that a change of […] The post NBA Notes: Blazers, Ja Morant, Sixers, LeBron James, Pelicans appeared first on Hoops Wire.

The Chicago Bulls have added Marquel Sutton to their training camp roster after the forward went undrafted in the 2026 NBA Draft. Sutton completed his college career at LSU, averaging 13.1 points and 7.3 rebounds per game during his senior season. The 6-foot-8 forward will now get an opportunity with Chicago during the preseason. Sutton […] The post Bulls sign undrafted LSU forward Marquel Sutton appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

Here’s Utah Jazz president of basketball operations Austin Ainge talking about the Walker Kessler deal from this past summer (acquired two unprotected first-round picks in 2031 and 2033/two first-round pick swaps for 2028 and 2030 from the Los Angeles Lakers). (via Utah Jazz): On what went into the deal and how it came about: “It’s […] The post Austin Ainge: We were planning on keeping Walker Kessler appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

As Sean Sweeney prepares for his first training camp as head coach of the Orlando Magic, he has outlined the identity he wants his team to establish during the 2026-27 NBA season. With Media Day scheduled for Monday and training camp beginning Tuesday, Sweeney emphasized competition, connectivity and toughness as the three primary characteristics he […] The post Sean Sweeney reveals identity he wants Magic to establish in 2026-27 appeared first on ClutchPoints.

As Sean Sweeney prepares for his first training camp as head coach of the Orlando Magic, he has already been impressed by what he has seen from franchise cornerstones Paolo Banchero and Franz Wagner. Sweeney praised the work habits and leadership Banchero and Wagner have displayed throughout the offseason as Orlando prepares to begin the […] The post Sean Sweeney’s Paolo Banchero, Franz Wagner admission will catch Magic fans’ attention appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Danny Green isn't sold yet on Austin Reaves as the second option.

With Walker Kessler and younger athletic pieces, the Lakers can shift their defensive identity from a year ago.

Keep Track Of The Run To The 30th WNBA Title! The post 2026 WNBA Playoff Tracker: Scores, Schedule, Times appeared first on Ballislife.com.

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Indiana Fever star Kelsey Mitchell highlights Caitlin Clark and Angel Reese's impact on the WNBA.

Angel Reese and Paige Bueckers are set to make their WNBA postseason debuts while Caitlin Clark returns to the playoffs after missing last season because of injury. The WNBA postseason begins Sunday with four first-round matchups. Clark's Fever face A'ja Wilson and the Las Vegas Aces in a rematch of last season's semifinals.

It isn’t often that a PA announcer is such a vital and beloved member of any organization, but that was undoubtedly the case with the legendary Lawrence Tanter, who served in that role with the Los Angeles Lakers for more than 40 years. The announcement of Tanter’s passing sent a shockwave throughout the Lakers organization […]

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The Chicago Bulls will begin training camp next week. They are set to prepare for the Caleb Wilson era. The No.4 pick in the Draft is poised to be the breakout star coming out of Chicago. He already knows the importance of the task at hand, as evidenced by his latest social media post. Wilson […] The post Caleb Wilson’s 3-word hype message will get fans fired up for 2026-27 season appeared first on ClutchPoints.

The 2026 Top 25 Under 25 countdown continues with three international players. The post 2026 Top 25 Under 25: #19-#17 appeared first on The IX Sports.

The Knick are the only team in the league with all three two-way spots open. While Liam Robbins seems to have a leg up on being the two-way big, the recently waived Johni Broome could be an intriguing developmental project. submitted by /u/Joeblowpublic [link] [comments]

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