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A full roster's worth of stars changed teams this past summer. The storylines surrounding eight will help define the league's journey to spring.

In a reserve role for the first time, DeAndre Ayton will have a chance to reset his career with the Washington Wizards. | Getty Images With training camp opening tomorrow, there’s time for one or two trips on The Statistical Doppelganger Machine. Next up: the guy who figures to be the team’s backup big man this season, DeAndre Ayton. According to Basketball-Reference and other online sources, it only feels like Ayton has been in the NBA forever. Somehow, this will be only his ninth season. So...

OKLAHOMA CITY, OK - MAY 30: Luguentz Dort #5 of the Oklahoma City Thunder celebrates during the game against the San Antonio Spurs during Game Seven of the NBA Western Conference Finals on May 30, 2026 at Paycom Center in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. 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 Je...

NBA teams are taking a big step toward the 2026-27 season with the opening of training camp.

MINNEAPOLIS — During the final week of the regular season, with her Minnesota Lynx racing toward the No. 1 overall seed in the WNBA playoffs, Minnesota season ticket holder Sara Mantia finally sat down to do the math. On a piece of lined, lime green paper, she wrote the ticket cost for each potential home game in the WNBA postseason. Round 1: $127Round 2: $159Round 3: $278 She multiplied that by the potential number of home games in each round (as the overall top seed: two in the first round, th

DALLAS, TX - APRIL 5: Naji Marshall #13 of the Dallas Mavericks handles the ball during the game against the Los Angeles Lakers on April 5, 2026 at American Airlines Center 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. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2026 NBAE (Photo by Glenn James/NBAE via Getty Images) | NBAE via Getty Images...

BOSTON, MA - MAY 2: Payton Pritchard #11 of the Boston Celtics dribbles the ball during the game against the Philadelphia 76ers during Round One Game Seven of the 2026 NBA Playoffs on May 2, 2026 at TD Garden in Boston, Massachusetts. 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 David Dow/NBAE...

The Rockets hope getting VanVleet and Adams back on the court for this season will boost performance and morale after a first-round playoff exit.

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A viral clip on X claims Minnesota Lynx star Olivia Miles disrespected Caitlin Clark and Sophie Cunningham. The Minnesota Lynx finished the 2026 WNBA regular season with a stunning 86-66 win over the Indiana Fever.

The Jazz were at risk of losing Walker Kessler for nothing in 2027.

Mitchell Robinson admitted that leaving the New York Knicks was difficult after spending the first eight seasons of his NBA career with the organization. Robinson signed a three-year, $47.4 million contract with the Boston Celtics in free agency, bringing an end to his long tenure in New York. Despite the move, the 28-year-old center made […] The post Mitchell Robinson: “I love New York” appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

HOUSTON, TX - SEPTEMBER 22: Clint Capela #30 of the Houston Rockets poses for a portrait during NBA Media Day on September 22, 2026 at the Toyota Center in Houston, 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. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2026 NBAE (Photo by Logan Riely/NBAE via Getty Images) | NBAE via Getty Images If you happen to h...

Max Christie confirmed that there has been some discussion about a contract extension with the Dallas Mavericks but made it clear that his priority is preparing for the upcoming season. Speaking on Locked On Mavericks, Christie was asked about the status of extension talks. The 23-year-old said negotiations have taken place but are not something […] The post Max Christie says Mavericks extension talks have begun appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

Here's the full WNBA schedule for Sept. 27, including game times, TV channels, scores and how to stream.

Jabari Walker enters the season with some uncertainty surrounding his place on the Philadelphia 76ers’ roster because most of his contract isn’t guaranteed. Walker is scheduled to make $2.6 million, but only $250,000 of that amount is guaranteed. That could put his roster spot under consideration before the NBA-wide salary guarantee date on January 10. […] The post Sixers could face decision on Jabari Walker appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

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Jordi Fernandez is entering his third season as head coach of the Brooklyn Nets, but the circumstances surrounding the team will be different from his first two years in charge. Brooklyn won just 46 games combined over the past two seasons while its roster went through significant changes. Fernandez had limited opportunity to focus on […] The post Jordi Fernandez begins a new phase with Nets appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

Noah Clowney could return to a reserve role with the Brooklyn Nets after starting 60 games last season. The 6-foot-10 forward is entering his fourth NBA season, and improving his outside shooting will be important as Brooklyn evaluates his long-term role. Clowney showed some promise from three-point range as a rookie, making 36.4% of his […] The post Noah Clowney will likely move back to the bench appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

The New York Knicks will return most of the roster that won the championship last season, although their center rotation has undergone an important change. Mitchell Robinson is no longer with the team after spending several years in New York, with veteran Andre Drummond brought in as his replacement. Robinson provided strong rebounding and interior […] The post Andre Drummond gives Knicks more lineup options appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

Vin Baker is pleased that his move to the Miami Heat will allow him to continue working closely with Giannis Antetokounmpo after the two spent years together in Milwaukee. Baker joined Miami’s coaching staff this summer following eight seasons with the Bucks. During that time, he developed a strong relationship with Antetokounmpo that extended beyond […] The post Vin Baker discusses close relationship with Giannis Antetokounmpo appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

Sep 24, 2026; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Los Angeles Lakers president of basketball operations and general manager Rob Pelinka speaks to a media after a press conference at UCLA Health Training Center. Mandatory Credit: Kiyoshi Mio-Imagn Images | IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect While the Lakers have spoken about expanding the front office, only announcing the major moves leaves it unclear how much is happening behind the scenes. President of Basketball Operations Rob Pelinka offered a peek behind...

The Portland Trail Blazers added Micah Potter this offseason after the big man produced the best season of his NBA career with the Indiana Pacers. Potter averaged 9.7 points and 5.0 rebounds in 19.3 minutes per game last season. He was also highly efficient as a shooter, posting .515/.423/.842 shooting splits while attempting 3.6 three-pointers […] The post Micah Potter brings shooting versatility to Blazers appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

Grant Williams believes the Charlotte Hornets have enough depth and shooting to surprise teams during the 2026-27 NBA season. Speaking about the roster, Williams highlighted the talent throughout the team while acknowledging the departures of LaMelo Ball and Miles Bridges during the offseason. “Our depth is ridiculous,” Williams said on No Dunks, via HoopsHype. “I […] The post Grant Williams on Hornets: “Our depth is ridiculous” appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

Stephen Curry’s new contract gives the Golden State Warriors additional financial flexibility as they plan for the final stage of his career. The player agreed to a two-year extension that is $20.7 million below the maximum amount he could have received. The decision could help Golden State create significant spending power moving forward, with the […] The post Steph Curry feels physically fantastic appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

Draymond Green and Jimmy Butler have both indicated that they would like to finish their careers with the Golden State Warriors, but remaining with the franchise beyond this season could require financial sacrifices. Both veterans are entering the final year of their current contracts. Green is set to earn $27.7 million this season, while Butler […] The post Draymond Green, Jimmy Butler want Warriors retirement appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

Walker Kessler’s contract stance played a major role in the Utah Jazz’s decision to trade him to the Los Angeles Lakers this summer, according to Marc Stein. Kessler’s camp successfully convinced Jazz officials that the center was determined to accept the qualifying offer if he remained in Utah, according to Stein. That would have allowed […] The post Walker Kessler forced Jazz to trade him appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

Stephen Curry expressed confidence in the Golden State Warriors’ ability to remain championship contenders shortly before his new two-year, $116 million extension was announced. Despite Golden State relying on an aging core, Curry believes the Warriors can still compete at the highest level. However, he acknowledged that the team may need to find a different […] The post Steph Curry still believes Warriors can contend appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

The Phoenix Suns will have to adjust their frontcourt rotation after starting center Mark Williams underwent surgery to repair a torn labrum. Williams is expected to miss several months of the upcoming season, leaving Phoenix without its regular starter for an extended stretch. His absence creates a significant opportunity for second-year center Khaman Maluach. The […] The post Khaman Maluach gets opportunity after Mark Williams injury appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

Oso Ighodaro is another candidate to take over the Phoenix Suns’ starting center position while Mark Williams remains sidelined. The player could provide Phoenix with a different skill set than Khaman Maluach. With the Suns lacking natural playmakers in parts of their rotation, Ighodaro’s ability to read defenses and create opportunities for teammates could make […] The post Oso Ighodaro makes case for starting center appeared first on TalkBasket.net.