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Hailey Van Lith thanks the Connecticut Sun for her time with the team.

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Rui Hachimura makes his feelings known about why he joined the Clippers this summer.

DeMar DeRozan has built a career scoring through difficult looks. Now, as he joins Nikola Jokic in Denver, he sees a chance to get scoring opportunities that demand less work. “Throughout my career, the amount of points I scored, majority of them was tough. So being able to play with somebody that demands so much […] The post DeMar DeRozan explains what makes playing with Nikola Jokic different appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Damian Lillard has no worries about his physical condition upon finishing his Achilles rehab ahead of the Portland Trail Blazers’ 2026-27 campaign. Lillard has been playing in the NBA since 2012, going through his 12th season with the Blazers. After two seasons with the Milwaukee Bucks, the team chose to waive and stretch the remainder […] The post Blazers’ Damian Lillard ‘not going to kill himself’ returning from injury amid Ja Morant’s arrival appeared first on ClutchPoints.

LOS ANGELES – Aside from re-signing budding star Austin Reaves, the Los Angeles Lakers’ top priority coming into the offseason was to acquire a true starting center. They may have given up quite a haul, but the Lakers believe they have found their new franchise big man in incoming fifth-year center Walker Kessler. During a […] The post Walker Kessler teases major offensive leap that will leave Lakers fans excited appeared first on ClutchPoints.

After 24 seasons in Connecticut, the Sun has officially set. The end of the Sun’s time as a WNBA franchise was more than just a final season or a final game. It was a gradual process of saying goodbye, packing up and preparing for the next chapter, all while trying to honor 24 seasons […] The post The Sun has set in Connecticut: how the team is saying goodbye to Uncasville appeared first on The IX Sports.

PORTLAND, OREGON - JANUARY 23: A general exterior view at Moda Center before the game between the Portland Trail Blazers and the San Antonio Spurs on January 23, 2023 in Portland, Oregon. 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 Steph Chambers/Getty Images) | Getty Images The interview with the team president is typically the most uncon...

Having entered the day with two open spots on their 21-man training camp roster, the Hawks filled those openings by signing forward Cameron Corhen and guard Kobe Johnson, the club announced in a press release. While the Hawks didn’t reveal any details about the deals, Brad Rowland of Locked on Hawks (Twitter link) refers to […]

Bronny James said he hasn't spoken much to his father, LeBron, about the decision to leave the Lakers this summer but did say he's excited to face him on Christmas.

SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA - SEPTEMBER 28: Jimmy Butler III #10 of the Golden State Warriors dribbles the ball 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 At Golden State Warriors media day on September 28, 2026, the p...

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.

The Nuggets’ biggest transaction of the offseason involved a departure rather than an acquisition, as the front office signed and traded up-and-coming wing Peyton Watson to Cleveland in exchange for draft assets in a five-team deal. Ben Tenzer, the team’s executive vice president of basketball operations, spoke about the move during Monday’s media day, praising the […]

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - SEPTEMBER 28: Julius Randle #30 of the Brooklyn Nets speaks during a press conference at Brooklyn Nets Media Day at Brooklyn Nets HSS Training Center on September 28, 2026 in New York City. 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 Dustin Satloff/Getty Images) | Getty Images If we learned anything at Media Day this y...

Former Clippers forward Ben Simmons sat out the 2025-26 NBA season but signed with the Sacramento Kings this offseason giving him a chance at redemption. Simmons told GM Scott Perry he is now healthy, which influenced his decision to sign him. Now that Simmons has proven himself worthy of a new contract, the Kings forward […] The post Kings’ Ben Simmons reveals top goal for NBA comeback with Sacramento appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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.

LOS ANGELES – Since JJ Redick became head coach of the Los Angeles Lakers, one of the things he’s challenged budding star Austin Reaves with is taking on more of a leadership role. This season, as one of the faces of the franchise alongside Luka Doncic and fresh off signing a new lucrative contract, that […] The post Austin Reaves’ leadership admission bodes well for new-look Lakers appeared first on ClutchPoints.

MIAMI – With the Miami Heat entering an exciting era with Giannis Antetokounmpo leading the team along with Bam Adebayo, now’s the time for fans to theorize what the starting lineup will look like once the opener rolls around on Oct. 21. As the Heat also added three-point shooting specialist Klay Thompson, Antetokounmpo would throw […] The post Why Giannis ‘might be the mismatch’ in this Heat lineup he and Bam Adebayo love appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Magic stars Franz Wagner and Paolo Banchero have impressed new head coach Sean Sweeney so far this offseason, giving fans hope for an exciting season in Central Florida. Wagner has taken on a leadership role with Sweeney’s team, a necessity after recent events including the loss of his brother to the Brooklyn Nets in free […] The post Magic’s Franz Wagner makes admission on first season without brother Moritz on same team appeared first on ClutchPoints.

During Minnesota Timberwolves media day, Anthony Edwards weighed in on the team’s recent trip to France for Rudy Gobert. Edwards mixed trademark humor with a broader message about the team’s camaraderie after the trip. “I didn’t do anything to like learn about France, I think I saw the Eiffel Tower for the first time with […] The post Anthony Edwards’ important takeaway from France trip to visit Rudy Gobert appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Just like the rest of the league, RJ Barrett and the Toronto Raptors surely want what the New York Knicks just had –a downtown NBA championship parade. During media day on Monday, the former Duke Blue Devils star Barrett shared his true feelings on seeing his former team, the Knicks, end a drought that lasted […] The post Raptors’ RJ Barrett reveals true feelings on former team Knicks winning it all appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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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 ...