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A happy Joel Embiid is the best Joel Embiid. Embiid was in a jovial mood during the Philadelphia 76ers’ Media Day on Monday, as he talked about various topics heading into his 11th season. The former MVP will be in a very different situation, with the arrivals of LeBron James and Jaylen Brown. He stayed […] The post Joel Embiid’s got jokes about LeBron James, weight loss, but he’s dead serious about Jaylen Brown trade appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Mario Hezonja said his return to the NBA with the Cleveland Cavaliers is about giving everything he can to the team after building his game and completing his goals in European basketball. Speaking during Cavaliers media day on Monday, September 28, Hezonja explained that returning to the NBA had remained an option throughout his years […] The post Mario Hezonja: “I don’t need to prove anything” appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

VJ Edgecombe enters his second NBA season alongside LeBron James, Jaylen Brown, Joel Embiid and Tyrese Maxey, but the Philadelphia 76ers guard said his approach remains centered on learning and playing his game. Speaking during Philadelphia’s media day on Monday, September 28, Edgecombe said he was excited about James joining the team and the opportunity […] The post VJ Edgecombe embraces learning from LeBron James appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

Collin Sexton believes his energy and competitive approach can give the Los Angeles Lakers an immediate boost as he begins his first season with the team. Speaking at Lakers media day on Monday, September 28, Sexton said he sees his ability to provide a spark off the bench as an important part of his role […] The post Collin Sexton on Lakers: “I feel like we’re all underrated” appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

Quentin Grimes wants to establish himself as a key defensive presence for the Los Angeles Lakers while competing for a starting spot alongside Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves. Grimes joined the Lakers on a four-year, $60 million contract this offseason after spending last season with the Philadelphia 76ers. Speaking during Los Angeles’ media day on […] The post Quentin Grimes: ‘I want to earn it’ with Lakers appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

Sandro Mamukelashvili said he has no intention of becoming comfortable after signing a four-year contract with the Los Angeles Lakers, emphasizing that he still has plenty to prove during his first season with the franchise. Mamukelashvili spoke about his journey, role and expectations during Lakers media day on Monday, September 28, while also discussing his […] The post Sandro Mamukelashvili: “I love being a Laker” appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

Dustin Satloff/Getty Images | Getty Images “There’s a blueprint in the NBA right now where some of the best teams — guys really really enjoy spending time with each other.” I enjoyed this quote from Danny Wolf on Brooklyn Nets Media Day (which Collin Helwig admirably covered here, particularly all news items), because you typically hear “blueprint” regarding roster construction and team-wide traits like positional size and ball-handling, but I enjoy the idea of like, Sean Marks consulting his...

Media day at Chase Center is usually a fashion show with microphones. Guys roll in with fresh earrings and promises about being in the best shape of their lives, and we write it all down like we haven’t heard it every September since dial-up. Steph Curry walked in Monday with a new contract. Two years, $116 million, signed late last week, with enough optionality built in that he could be in blue and gold through the 2028-29 season. He was eligible for the max, which topped out at $136.7 milli...

Walker Kessler said the belief shown by the Los Angeles Lakers has made him eager to contribute after joining the team in a blockbuster offseason move, saying he can “run through a brick wall” for the organization and his teammates. Kessler spoke about his new role during Lakers media day on Monday, September 28, highlighting […] The post Walker Kessler: ‘I can run through a brick wall’ for Lakers appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

The Memphis Grizzlies are entering the 2026-27 NBA season with a changed outlook. Ja Morant’s trade was undoubtedly one of the major shakeups for the franchise. However, now the young team will have rookie Cam Boozer, whom fans have a lot of expectations for. He will be stepping into the NBA as a top-three draft […] The post Grizzlies’ Cam Boozer reveals important advice from dad Carlos ahead of rookie season appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Austin Reaves discussed leadership, the Lakers’ revamped roster and his partnership with Luka Doncic during Los Angeles’ media day on Monday, September 28, as he prepares for his sixth NBA season. With LeBron James, Rui Hachimura, Marcus Smart and several other veterans no longer on the roster, Reaves is now the Lakers’ longest-tenured player. He […] The post Austin Reaves: “The expectation here is higher than it is anywhere in the world” appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

The Miami Heat signed Lester Quinones to an Exhibit 10 deal on Monday. Quinones is averaging 4.8 points in 54 career games with the Warriors, Sixers, and Pelicans. Quinones played for G League United last year. Tre Donaldson, Vlad Goldin and Keshad Johnson are currently on two-way deals for the Heat.

The Charlotte Hornets signed Wyatt Fricks, the team announced on Monday. Fricks, who went undrafted, averaged 15.7 points and 5.7 rebounds for Marshall last season. The Hornets also waived Rob Dillingham earlier on Monday.

Austin Reaves speaks on the best and the hardest part about playing with Luka Doncic.

Caitlin Clark dished out 10 assists in the Indiana Fever's loss to the Las Vegas Aces, which the second-most in a postseason game in team history.

Zion Williamson entered the NBA as one of the most hyped-up prospects in history. He looked like a physical freak of nature back during his time in Duke, as he possessed incredible leaping ability and was unstoppable going to the rim due to his grown-man strength. The New Orleans Pelicans fell in love with him […] The post Pelicans’ Zion Williamson says quiet part out loud about his NBA career trajectory appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Payton Pritchard played a huge part in the Boston Celtics’ inspired run last season. The Celtics were not expected to be competitive, let alone advance to the playoffs as the second seed in the Eastern Conference, but Pritchard, Jaylen Brown, and Derrick White proved everyone wrong. Entering his seventh season, Pritchard will continue to play […] The post Celtics’ Payton Pritchard refuses to get ‘put in a box’ as he enters 7th NBA season appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Grizzlies Zach Edey may not have to wait until the regular season to get back on the floor. The Grizzlies center has been cleared for on-court activity, and general manager Zach Kleiman said Monday that Edey remains on schedule to be available for the Oct. 21 opener, according to Chris Herrington of The Daily Memphian. […] The post NBA Notes: Grizzlies, Zach Edey, Lakers, Heat, Giannis Antetokounmpo appeared first on Hoops Wire.

Early Monday morning, just before Media Day began, the Brooklyn Nets announced a “jersey patch” deal with Alibaba, the Chinese e-commerce giant headed, of course, by Joe Tsai… We’re proud to announce @AlibabaGroup as our official jersey patch and technology partner. pic.twitter.com/hn451HrRS8 — Brooklyn Nets (@BrooklynNets) September 28, 2026 This deal differed substantially from other patch deals, which have gone for as much as eight figures per season. In the past, companies both big ...

Pacers Tyrese Haliburton apparently wanted to save everyone some time at media day. Before taking questions Monday, the Pacers star announced that he is fully recovered from the torn Achilles that cost him all of last season. “Before you ask a question, I am healthy. I’m 100%. There will be no restrictions,” Haliburton said, per […] The post NBA Notes: Pacers, Tyrese Haliburton, Thunder, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Hornets appeared first on Hoops Wire.

Jazz Lauri Markkanen finds himself in a position he isn’t entirely accustomed to. He’s the old guy. Markkanen, 29, said Monday that taking on a mentoring role with young Jazz players such as Ace Bailey and rookie Darryn Peterson feels a little strange. “Since I’m the old guy now, it kind of feels weird to […] The post NBA Notes: Jazz, Lauri Markkanen, Celtics, Jayson Tatum, Kings, Ben Simmons appeared first on Hoops Wire.

Oddmakers project the Nets will win fewer than 25 games. The delusionally confident Nets think they can win twice that many.  They’ve set it as a goal, talking about it privately and now publicly.  “That’s the goal from Day 1. We said our goal is to get 50 wins,” Terance Mann said Monday when asked...

With immense speculation surrounding his latest contract extension with the Bucks, Gary Trent Jr. spoke out about the investigation into the potential salary cap circumvention.

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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.