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How the NBA champion Knicks aim to defy NBA repeat odds with a prime core, tougher East rivals and renewed focus.

Adidas formally announced its partnership with Olivia Miles on Monday, following her unanimous Rookie of the Year win, further spotlighting a relationship with the brand that had already been public during the season Adidas shared a video on Monday, announcing the Minnesota Lynx phenom’s signing. She will join several prominent WNBA stars, including Kelsey Plum, Aliyah Boston, and Chelsea Gray, as one of the brand’s newest basketball athletes.

After some significant roster moves this summer, Austin Reaves revealed how the Lakers would be embracing a different approach to offense this year.

New Bulls executive vice president of basketball operations Bryson Graham, whose roster features young building blocks like Josh Giddey, Caleb Wilson, and Matas Buzelis, isn’t expecting the team to emerge as a contender during his first year on the job. While Graham wants the Bulls to be competitive, he’s focused more on setting a clear […]

Despite the uncertainty that comes with an almost entirely new roster, the Lakers are just as confident as ever heading into 2026-27.

Caitlin Clark and the Indiana Fever need to win Game 2 to avoid elimination. ESPN's Matchup Predictor favors them, albeit only slightly.

The revamped Philadelphia 76ers have fans dreaming of winning an NBA championship this season, but for LeBron James, a veteran of many NBA Finals appearances, it’s not going to be that simple. Talent alone is not going to get the 76ers to the promised land, as per Dave McMenamin of ESPN. “We’re looking forward to […] The post LeBron James makes it clear talent alone won’t bring 76ers an NBA title appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Celtics star forward Jayson Tatum is 16 months removed from Achilles’ tendon surgery and says he’s fully healthy as the team begins its first week of training camp, according to the Associated Press’ Kyle Hightower. “I feel great having this offseason to get stronger,” he said. “Get more explosive and just work on my body […]

The big man left the Knicks in free agency after winning an NBA title and signed with the rival Celtics.

SALT LAKE CITY, UTAH - SEPTEMBER 28: Darryn Peterson #22 of the Utah Jazz speaks during the Utah Jazz media day at Zions Bank Basketball Campus on September 28, 2026 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. (Photo by Alex Goodlett/Getty Images) | Getty Images Are you familiar with Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs? It’s a conce...

Stephanie White and Caitlin Clark. | NBAE via Getty Images Both the Indiana Fever and Minnesota Lynx can tell themselves that everything went wrong when they suffered blowout losses in their respective Game 1s of the first round of the 2026 WNBA Playoffs. Such a mindset is a well-worn sports cliché, intended to signal belief that the next game will be better. Much better. And, it’s sometimes true. For instance, on Sunday afternoon, the Las Vegas Aces shot almost 60 percent from the field and ...

The Lakers revamped their roster this summer after LeBron James and several other key contributors departed and now must find the right pieces to build around the core trio of Luka Doncic, Austin Reaves, and Walker Kessler. Quentin Grimes, who signed a four-year, $60MM deal this summer, hopes to prove he’s a valuable part of […]

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.

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?