Basketball News · LatestMonday, Sep 28, 2026

The expectations of being a Laker have already settled in for the team's newcomers.

New Los Angeles Laker Ziaire Williams believes that the roster can gel/win at a high-level. (via Los Angeles Lakers): “Oh man, I think we’re gonna gel great. Everyone meshes really well together. The pickups have flowed really well. We have a bunch of great passers on this team, great shooters, great defensive versatility. I think […] The post Ziaire Williams: Lakers have everything we need to win NBA title appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

Health could be a factor for the Golden State Warriors early in the season as key players continue to recover from injuries.

SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA - SEPTEMBER 28: Yaxel Lendeborg #1 of the Golden State Warriors poses for a picture during media day at Chase Center on September 28, 2026 in San Francisco, California. 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 Ezra Shaw/Getty Images) | Getty Images Golden State Warriors rookie Yaxel Lendeborg turned heads with ...

Luka Doncic gave his thoughts of the Lakers’ roster moves.

The Los Angeles Lakers officially threw on their gameday jerseys Monday. Expectations remain high despite LeBron James leaving via free agency, with the team now relying on the combination of Austin Reaves and Luka Doncic to lead them into the future. Reaves himself is looking at the big picture dynamic of this tandem, plus franchise […] The post Austin Reaves reveals what Luka Doncic means to his Lakers future appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Jayson Tatum says he's thankful for his time with Jaylen Brown and the success they shared but feels comfortable leading the new-look Celtics this season.

PHOENIX— Khaman Maluach has made the impact everyone thought, but not in the way everyone would anticipate, except for Devin Booker. And how it solidified was in one conversation. “Can we get some work in together?” Booker recalled Maluach texting him one night during the offseason, during media day. “I think that guard-and-big relationship is […] The post Suns’ Devin Booker recalls conversation that led to ongoing trust with Khaman Maluach appeared first on ClutchPoints.

LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - JULY 14: Meleek Thomas #15 of the Cleveland Cavaliers poses for a portrait during the 2026 NBA Rookie Photo Shoot at UNLV on July 14, 2026 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Carmen Mandato/Getty Images) | Getty Images The season hasn’t started yet, but Meleek Thomas has already won over his teammates. The Cleveland Cavaliers spoke highly of their rookie during media day. “That kid’s a dog,” said Donovan Mitchell. “He is who he thinks he is — he reminds me of myself.” That’s a...

Sacramento Kings star guards Ben Simmons and Zach LaVine became the subject of an awkward off-camera conversation among reporters during the team’s media day. Several outlets livestreamed Monday’s event, including Sacramento NBC affiliate KCRA. While the broadcast featured interviews with Kings players, microphones in the room also picked up a conversation among media members that […] The post Ben Simmons, Zach LaVine catch wild strays from Kings reporters appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Reaves is ecstatic to have a new deal and just focus on playing basketball again

OKLAHOMA CITY — Oklahoma City Thunder All-Star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander defended Chet Holmgren after Game 7 of their Western Conference Finals loss to the San Antonio Spurs, and doubled down on his take during Media Day. Before Holmgren looked back on the Thunder’s season-ending loss, Gilgeous-Alexander revealed his belief in the All-Star forward’s ability to improve […] The post Why Thunder’s Shai Gilgeous-Alexander still believes in Chet Holmgren despite ‘bad outing’ vs. Spurs appeared first...

Giannis Antetokounmpo has a lot of excitement about getting to play alongside Klay Thompson as teammates going into the Miami Heat’s 2026-27 campaign. Antetokounmpo starts a new chapter of his career with the Heat following 13 years with the Milwaukee Bucks. Having won the 2021 championship with the franchise, both parties moved on in the […] The post Heat’s Giannis Antetokounmpo reveals what excites him most about playing with Klay Thompson appeared first on ClutchPoints.

The Philadelphia 76ers were in the building for Media Day, and everybody was excited to see the team come together after all the moves they made during the offseason. Through those moves, they still have their franchise stars, with one of them being Joel Embiid, and he seems excited to get things going. The 76ers […] The post Why winning the Larry O’Brien trophy would mean everything for 76ers’ Joel Embiid appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Zion Williamson smiled politely, but kept his answer brief when asked how he would summarize his first seven years as an NBA player, saying "I'm not where I need to be."

Zion Williamson's injury issues and struggles at times with fitness have been prevailing storylines in a career defined by brief glimpses of transcendent talent but longer stints of unavailability.

Austin Reaves says his approach hasn't changed after signing a new deal. But he's now the longest tenured Laker, which comes with new responsibilities.

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Suns guard Jalen Green (4) drives against the Jazz during a game at the Mortgage Matchup Center in Phoenix on March 28, 2026. | USA TODAY Network via Reuters Co Just for a moment, imagine you’re playing NBA 2K and are able to give prime Steve Nash the athletic attributes of Jalen Green. It’s a great dream sequence, one that only Robert Horry would find a way to ruin. What about the inverse? That’s not going to happen. But what about “just a little”? Today at Suns Media Day, Jalen mentioned a ...

The Pistons won’t enter this season as one of the league’s surprise teams, nor will opponents need to be convinced that Detroit belongs among the East’s best.

Anthony Davis plans on finishing the season with the Washington Wizards before deciding on any potential contract extension, he said Monday.

The Minnesota Timberwolves pulled off a blockbuster trade for LaMelo Ball earlier this offseason, transforming the team from a supersized, bruising squad to a team that pushes the pace on nearly every possession. Ball also gives the Timberwolves their long-term solution at the point guard position, what with Mike Conley having declined over the past […] The post Timberwolves star Anthony Edwards’ simple reason why he’s happy LaMelo Ball is now a teammate appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Bronny James is eager to stepping out of his dad's shadow.

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NEW YORK — No eighth-seeded team in league history, thus far, has ever made the WNBA Finals. The New York Liberty are on a quest to become the first. It began when they finished head coach Chris DeMarco’s first season with a 26-18 record, leaving them with the final playoff spot in the league’s packed standings. Injuries left DeMarco bereft of […] The post Liberty take first step vs. Lynx toward proving their struggles forged a contender appeared first on ClutchPoints.

First off, the people who write this put out the most 💩 analysis I’ve heard, I’m wondering how this site is always popping up with content. Second thing, I’m confused, thunder fans want Chet to gain weight, thinks he needs to get bigger in order to be stronger, yet, simultaneously, want him as a wing? Wouldn’t gaining weight hinder one’s ability to run around on the perimeter? For the record I think adding 2 lbs is completely fine. He doesn’t need to get bigger in order to be stronge. And I ...

Bradley Beal will miss the start of Los Angeles Clippers' training camp with right knee inflammation. Beal is fully recovered from last year's hip surgery that ended his season. Beal signed a two-year, $13.2 million contract over the offseason. Beal averaged 8.2 points in just six games last season.

Quentin Grimes is ready to help Los Angeles turn heads in 2026-27

“I knew probably as much as you did.”