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El Segundo, CA, - September 28, 2026: Los Angeles Lakers center Walker Kessler participates in the team's media day at the UCLA Health Training Center on Monday, Sept. 28, 2026 in El Segundo, CA. (Eric Thayer / Los Angeles Times via Getty Images) LOS ANGELES — The Luka Dončić era is officially underway as the Los Angeles Lakers opened training camp on Tuesday. Following an offseason of roster overhaul — nine new players joined the team this summer — the competition for a spot in the starting ...

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The biggest storyline for the Detroit Pistons this offseason has been the lack of a new contract for Jalen Duren, and the team's president of basketball operations, Trajan Langdon, gave some insight into how disconnected he has been with the young player.

Ja Morant said joining the Portland Trail Blazers has given him a fresh start and a chance to focus on basketball after several difficult seasons with the Memphis Grizzlies. Speaking during Portland’s media day on Monday, September 28, Morant said the move is beginning to feel real as the start of the 2026-27 season approaches. […] The post Ja Morant: ‘Now I get to start over’ with Trail Blazers appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

With media day around the NBA officially underway, fans can finally get a glimpse of LeBron James in a Philadelphia 76ers uniform and learn how his teammates feel about “The King” coming to town after a decade-long courtship. For Tyrese Maxey, the seeming heart and soul of the 76ers, the addition of his fellow Klutch […] The post 76ers’ Tyrese Maxey super stoked about LeBron James team-up, but there’s 1 drawback appeared first on ClutchPoints.

CAMDEN, NEW JERSEY - SEPTEMBER 28: Jaylen Brown #7 of the Philadelphia 76ers poses for a portrait during media day at the Philadelphia 76ers Training Complex on September 28, 2026 in Camden, New Jersey. (Photo by Emilee Chinn/Getty Images) | Getty Images It’s going to take a long time for this all to set in. These guys still haven’t even played a preseason game together yet, but 2026 Media Day was very exciting for the Philadelphia 76ers. It’s not every day one of the two best players of all ...

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Sacramento Kings forward Ben Simmons pushed back against the narrative that he doesn't love basketball during the team's media day on Monday, saying injury issues were the bigger reason he didn't play last season.

After dropping Game 1 of its first-round WNBA playoffs series to the Las Vegas Aces, when do Caitlin Clark and the Indiana Fever play next?

The Charlotte Hornets are waiving guard Rob Dillingham one day after acquiring the former No. 8 pick, sources told ESPN.

MINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA - SEPTEMBER 27: Olivia Miles #5 of the Minnesota Lynx is introduced before Game One of the first round of the WNBA Playoffs against the New York Liberty at Target Center on September 27, 2026 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. 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 Stephen Maturen/Getty Images) | Getty Images There are ...

The Celtics are Tatum’s team and he could have the best year of his career.

Tyrese Haliburton tore his right Achilles during the 2025 NBA Finals, and he missed all of last season recovering.

Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry is back healthy. He was shocked to hear expectations placed on the Warriors.

While Porter was never going to get the full four years, $234 million he’s eligible for, how much will he and agent Mark Bartelstein demand?

BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS - SEPTEMBER 28: Jayson Tatum #0 and Paul George #13 of the Boston Celtics pose for photos during Boston Celtics Media Day at Auerbach Center on September 28, 2026 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. (Photo by Maddie Meyer/Getty Images) | Getty Images It was a rainy morning outside of the Auerba...

Bronny remains with the Lakers, while LeBron signed with the 76ers in free agency.

The LA Clippers opened media day on Monday by apologizing to fans in the wake of an NBA salary cap circumvention investigation that levied stiff penalties on the organization.

Ben Simmons isn't exactly setting the bar low for his return to the NBA after taking the 2025-26 campaign off.

On Monday, the Chicago Bulls hosted their 2026-27 Media Day at the United Center. A major focus was undoubtedly what lies ahead for Caleb Wilson. Naturally, new head of the front office Bryson Graham and new head coach Tiago Splitter were immediately asked for their take on the expectations that will follow Wilson all year. […] The post Bryson Graham, Tiago Splitter reveal Caleb Wilson expectations at Bulls Media Day appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Despite losing star forward LeBron James to free agency, Los Angeles Lakers star guard Luka Doncic isn't backing down from his lofty expectations.

The 2026-27 season could be the first and last time Anthony Davis takes the court for the Washington Wizards.