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Devin Carter is a second-generation NBA player. His father, Anthony Carter, was a basketball journeyman who put together a thirteen-year career in the NBA playing for six different teams. Anthony got into coaching right after retirement, moving through the G-League, with stops in Austin, Sacramento and finally Sioux Falls, South Dakota, where his work as an assistant coach for the Miami Heat-affiliated Skyforce got him a promotion to the parent organization as a player development coach. He’s...

For those of you who have been involved with the Open Thread over the years might recall that from time to time I moonlight as a musician. Last night I had a gig at this great spot in Leon Springs and I saw this flier posted: Pierre Parker, younger brother of Spurs legend Tony Parker, is hosting a basketball camp at Voss Middle School in Boerne, Texas, located 30 miles northwest of San Antonio. The younger Parker is currently an assistant coach with the Austin Spurs, but he has been involved ...

LeBron James wants Philadelphia to develop a “bunker mentality” as outside opinions inevitably test the chemistry of its star-studded roster.

Heading into training camp, the Lakers enter their Luka Doncic-led era with more than half of their roster being new. Here are some topics to keep an eye on.

ATLANTA, GA - APRIL 25: Onyeka Okongwu #17 and Dyson Daniels #5 of the Atlanta Hawks high five during the game against the New York Knicks during Round 1 Game 4 of the 2026 NBA Playoffs on April 25, 2026 at State Farm Arena in Atlanta, Georgia. 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 Adam...

With the signing of Mitchell Robinson and extending of Neemias Queta, is Luka Garza the odd man out in Boston?

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MILWAUKEE, WISCONSIN - MARCH 02: Luka Garza #52 of the Boston Celtics in action against the Milwaukee Bucks during the third quarter at Fiserv Forum on March 02, 2026 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. 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 Patrick McDermott/Getty Images) | Getty Images Last season, Luka Garza became a very important piece for ...

Sacramento Kings general manager Scott Perry says Ben Simmons is healthy and motivated to return to the NBA because he misses competing and being part of a team. Simmons signed a one-year, $3.5 million contract with Sacramento after sitting out the entire 2025-26 season. The three-time All-Star is now preparing for a comeback with the […] The post Ben Simmons ‘misses playing basketball,’ says Scott Perry appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

The Charlotte Hornets announced the signing of guard Jarkel Joiner on Saturday, September 26, adding another backcourt option as the team continues to finalize its roster for the 2026-27 season. Joiner, 27, has spent the majority of his professional career in the G League after playing college basketball at Ole Miss and NC State. He […] The post Hornets sign Jarkel Joiner appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

The Los Angeles Clippers have signed guard Hunter Sallis to a training camp deal, according to HoopsHype. Sallis joins the Clippers after spending his rookie season between the Philadelphia 76ers and the G League in 2025-26. The 23-year-old appeared in seven NBA games for Philadelphia, averaging 1.0 point and 0.6 assists in 3.7 minutes per […] The post Clippers add Hunter Sallis to training camp appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

The Charlotte Hornets have waived guard Ryan Nembhard. The Hornets also signed guard Jarkel Joiner to a training camp contract. Charlotte will take on $2.1 million in dead money for Nembhard for this season, unless the point guard is claimed off waivers. The Hornets acquired Nembhard from the Atlanta Hawks in a deal that sent Buddy Hield to Charlotte. Several teams, including the Denver Nuggets, have interest in Nembhard if he clears waivers, according to NBA insider Marc Stein. This is Joine...

Cavaliers coach Kenny Atkinson says the starting lineup isn’t set. So why do we know more about the Cavaliers than the coach? That’s a joke … sort of. The Cavs already had Donovan Mitchell, Evan Mobley, James Harden and Jarrett Allen. All started for a team that reached the Eastern Conference finals last season. They […] The post Kenny Atkinson’s comments on Cavs’ starters actually make sense appeared first on Hoops Wire.

Draymond Green believes Michael Porter Jr.’s admission that he lost motivation after being snubbed for the 2026 NBA All-Star Game could affect how teams view him when he eventually enters contract negotiations. Speaking on The Draymond Green Show, the Golden State Warriors forward discussed Porter’s comments about his motivation during the 2025-26 season and the […] The post Draymond Green: Teams will remember Michael Porter’s All-Star motivation appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

Mavericks There’s plenty of talk about Kyrie Irving and Cooper Flagg heading into the season, and rightfully so. They’re the Mavericks’ anchors. But Naji Marshall sounds as if he believes he can be an X-factor — particularly from the perimeter. “Nothing but net threes. That’s it, gonna make me unstoppable,” Marshall told reporters at media […] The post NBA Notes: Mavericks, Naji Marshall, Nets, D’Angelo Russell, Darryn Peterson, Jazz appeared first on Hoops Wire.

Draymond Green did not care for Milwaukee’s media day tribute. Speaking on The Draymond Green Show, the Warriors forward gave his verdict on Tyler Herro recreating TJ Ford’s 2003 rookie photoshoot alongside Ford himself, now a Bucks assistant coach. “I thought this was the corniest thing ever,” Green said in his podcast. “I’m just going […] The post Draymond Green drops ‘corniest thing ever’ reaction to Bucks’ TJ Ford-Tyler Herro photoshoot appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Lou Williams is somehow regretting his work ethic before the draft. The former Sixth Man of the Year recalled his journey entering the league in no shape as he was picked in the second round. “I was just going on being naive to think, hey, look, if these guys can do it and I’m in […] The post Lou Williams recalls how his NBA draft could’ve gone better appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

Center N’Faly Dante has signed an Exhibit 10 contract with the Knicks, the team announced (via Twitter). Dante spent part of last season with Atlanta before suffering a torn ACL in his right knee during a December G League game and being waived in February. He appeared in four games with the Hawks last season […]

SALT LAKE CITY, UT - APRIL 10: Ace Bailey #19 of the Utah Jazz handles the ball during the game against the Memphis Grizzlies on April 10, 2026 at Delta Center in Salt Lake City, Utah. 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 Melissa Majchrzak/NBAE via Getty Images) | NBAE via Getty Images...

Before Stephen Curry’s two-year, $116MM extension with the Warriors was announced Friday night, he expressed confidence in the organization during an appearance on The Stephen A. Smith Show on SiriusXM’s Mad Dog Sports Radio, relays Kurt Helin of NBC Sports. Even with an older roster, Curry believes Golden State is capable of challenging for another […]

Kenny Atkinson has plenty of candidates for the Cavaliers’ rotation. Deciding how they fit together is the part he wants to see in training camp. The coach said Friday that Cleveland’s starting lineup isn’t set, even with Peyton Watson arriving as a potential starter alongside James Harden, Donovan Mitchell, Evan Mobley and Jarrett Allen. Atkinson […] The post Cavs Notes: Rotation, Peyton Watson, Mario Hezonja, Kenny Atkinson appeared first on Hoops Wire.

Tyrese Haliburton given full clearance ahead of 2026-27 season.

The Duke basketball program hasn’t won an NCAA title since 2015 but they’ve produced NBA stars including Cooper Flagg, whose height became a surprise topic recently. Flagg will team up with two fellow former Blue Devils stars, media day fan Dereck Lively II and Kyrie Irving, this season in Dallas with the Mavericks. The trio […] The post Kyrie Irving, Cooper Flagg highlight Mavericks picture that Duke basketball fans will love appeared first on ClutchPoints.

The Post’s Brian Lewis breaks down the Nets’ top storylines heading into training camp.

Klay Thompson’s outside shooting may give him the edge in the battle for the Heat’s final starting spot, Anthony Chiang of The Miami Herald writes in a subscriber-only story. Thompson, who signed with Miami after agreeing to a buyout with Dallas this summer, is by far the most accomplished long-distance shooter on the roster, ranking […]

MONTEVIDEO, URUGUAY - AUGUST 27: Buddy Hield of Bahamas reacts during the FIBA World Cup 2027 Americas Qualifiers Group F game between Uruguay and Bahamas at Antel Arena on August 27, 2026 in Montevideo, Uruguay. (Photo by Enzo Santos/FIBA via Getty Images) | FIBA via Getty Images NBA forward Buddy Hield has been traded once again. ESPN’s Shams Charania is reporting that the 10-year veteran is headed to the Chicago Bulls in exchange for guard Rob Dillingham. Last February, the Golden State Wa...

LeBron James’ decision to sign with Philadelphia prevented Koby Altman from landing his top offseason target, but the Cavaliers’ president of basketball operations believes he still has a team that can compete for a title, writes Joe Reedy of The Associated Press. Speaking at a news conference Friday, Altman said the organization had a productive […]

“I’m sick of seeing things on the internet thinking, like, I can’t run, I can’t jump, which I can.” Eye roll.

After a successful partnership, both Rob Pelinka and LeBron James looked back fondly on their Lakers era.

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) For the second Media Day in a row, the Lakers are in the middle of a franchise sale that has left some things uncertain. They spent most of the last year “Dodgerizing” the franchise...