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The Liberty’s mental fortitude and focus will be key to closing out the series.

The WNBA playoffs tipped off on Sunday, with all four first-round series getting underway. However, the league’s decision to open the playoffs on the same day as a loaded NFL slate is now under intense scrutiny.

The Denver Nuggets, in dire need of some more scoring punch and depth amid a tough offseason in which they lost Peyton Watson to the Cleveland Cavaliers, brought in veteran forward DeMar DeRozan on a veteran minimum. With the team also losing Tim Hardaway Jr., Jonas Valanciunas, and Bruce Brown, DeRozan figures to be an […] The post What Aaron Gordon expects DeMar DeRozan to bring to Nuggets appeared first on ClutchPoints.

San Antonio Spurs guard Dylan Harper will scale new heights in his sophomore year. If his performance in last season’s playoffs was any indication, Harper will not have trouble increasing his production in the upcoming season. His growth was expedited after the Spurs reached the NBA Finals against the New York Knicks. They may have […] The post Spurs’ Dylan Harper confesses ‘s**t is hilarious’ about just 1 part of OG Anunoby’s NBA Finals tip-in appeared first on ClutchPoints.

The Golden State Warriors are mostly running it back from last season’s disappointing 37-45 campaign, as they did not make many meaningful changes to the roster that missed out on the postseason during the 2025-26 season. This is not the worst thing in the world anyhow; getting a healthy season from Stephen Curry would already […] The post 1 Warriors player in danger of losing starting job in 2026-27 training camp appeared first on ClutchPoints.

There was palpable excitement during the Los Angeles Lakers’ media day on Monday, as fans got a closer look into their new-look squad. And for rookie Cameron Carr, who was drafted 24th overall during the 2026 NBA Draft, this was a surreal experience that will stick with him for a long time. While Media Day […] The post Lakers’ Cameron Carr gets candid with admission about first media day appeared first on ClutchPoints.

With the return of Lakers Media Day in California, franchise stars touched down in Los Angeles to take questions from the media. Lakers guard Austin Reaves handled plenty of questions during Monday’s interaction, but an unexpected scream from the back of the room caught him off guard. Dressed in his Lakers jersey and white headband, […] The post Lakers’ Austin Reaves caught off guard by ‘disturbing’ media day moment appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Luka Dončić was nervous before his teammates came to Slovenia. He had never hosted a mini camp before, let alone asked a bunch of 20 and 30-something-year-old men to travel...

Jimmy Butler is 37 years old, recovering from a torn ACL and won’t be ready when the Warriors open the season. He also sounds very much like Jimmy Butler. Butler said at Media Day that he’s running, doing light work on the court and has even returned to dunking as he continues the rehab process. […] The post Warriors’ Jimmy Butler vows he’ll return from torn ACL as even better player appeared first on Hoops Wire.

Jalen Brunson underwent offseason surgery on that wrist to repair a tendon issue. He notably played through the injury during the end of the playoffs en route to winning Finals MVP in spite of it.

Memphis Grizzlies shooting guard Jordan Hawkins looked back at his time with the New Orleans Pelicans during 2026 Media Day (shot 34.8% from three in 174 games played). (via Memphis Grizzlies): “I was talking to my college coach [Dan Hurley] the other day actually and he was just telling me like, ‘Going into New Orleans, […] The post Jordan Hawkins: I didn’t take full advantage of my opportunity in New Orleans appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

The Fever are playing to save their season.

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.