NBA News · LatestTuesday, Sep 29, 2026

Brooklyn Nets rookie Mikel Brown Jr. is tending to an ankle sprain as the team opens training camp on Tuesday. General Manager Sean Marks told reporters Monday that Brown rolled his ankle last week but isn’t expected to miss “considerable time.” Meanwhile, second-year point guard Nolan Traore is not expected to miss any practices after […] The post Nets rookie Mikel Brown Jr. dealing with ankle injury as team opens training camp appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Minnesota Timberwolves star Anthony Edwards expressed mixed emotions about the team’s offseason changes during Monday’s Media Day, and his comments about Naz Reid could be interpreted as a subtle shot at former teammate Julius Randle. Minnesota underwent significant changes following the 2025-26 season, parting ways with both Reid and Randle as the organization reshaped the […] The post Timberwolves’ Anthony Edwards’ Naz Reid comment sure seems like a subtle shot at Julius Randle appeared fir...

There has been plenty of talk about the Portland Trail Blazers potentially relocating to a new city under new owner Tom Dundon. The central issue remains the funding for renovation of the Moda Center as negotiations continue for a new lease, with the current one set to expire in October 2030. And while the franchise, […] The post Blazers’ Damian Lillard, Deni Avdija break silence on ownership’s Moda Center drama amid relocation fears appeared first on ClutchPoints.

After previously revealing his plans to leave Inside the NBA after the 2026-27 season, it appears former player and analyst Charles Barkley is done after this year. Speaking to WSFA12 News, Barkley confirmed that he was going to be done with Inside the NBA after the upcoming season. Still, he is excited about his final […] The post Charles Barkley confirms 2026-27 NBA season will be his last dance on Inside the NBA appeared first on ClutchPoints.

OKLAHOMA CITY — Oklahoma City Thunder All-Star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander watched Jalen Williams endured the most injury-riddled season of his career in 2025-26. Williams is entering training camp at full strength ahead of the upcoming season, which gives the Thunder one of its most important players, as Oklahoma City will begin its chase to capture a […] The post Thunder’s Shai Gilgeous-Alexander fires warning shot reminder to rest of NBA about healthy Jalen Williams appeared first on ClutchPoi...

The Sacramento Kings and Milwaukee Bucks have interest in a sign-and-trade with the Detroit Pistons for restricted free agent and All-Star center Jalen Duren if Detroit and the 6'10", 250-pound man cannot reach terms on a contract agreement, per Chris Mannix of Sports Illustrated.

The New York Knicks are just a few weeks away from kicking off their 2026 NBA season as they look to defend their recent world championship. The Knicks come into this season with mostly the same core of players as last year, with Mitchell Robinson being the lone key departure in free agency over the […] The post Knicks disrespected in 2027 NBA championship odds behind Spurs, Thunder, 76ers appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones preview the NBA teams in the Central Division and share their biggest questions from round 1 of the WNBA playoffs.

From Rob Pelinka through Luka Doncic and Bronny James, the team is ready to turn the page.

Here are 10 NBA stars coming back from major injuries who'll have a lot to prove in 2026-27, from staying healthy to showing they're still elite.

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Warriors forward Jimmy Butler won’t be available when the regular season tips off next month, but he told reporters on Monday that he’s ahead of schedule in his recovery from a torn ACL (Twitter video link via Anthony Slater of ESPN). Butler said the team isn’t letting him “skip steps” and wants him to be […]

Luka Doncic named the ageless Stephen Curry as his toughest assignment.

Tyrese Haliburton believes the Indiana Pacers need to address the problems they experienced last season as they prepare to compete again with their star point guard back in the lineup. Indiana went 19-63 while Haliburton recovered from the Achilles injury he suffered in Game 7 of the 2025 NBA Finals. His rehabilitation also included a […] The post Tyrese Haliburton discusses Pacers after 19-63 season appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

For most people outside the Knicks, Mitchell Robinson leaving in free agency was an expected outcome. Apparently, that wasn’t the case inside the organization, at least for the players.

Golden State Warriors veteran Al Horford is already quite impressed by the overall makeup of rookie Yaxel Lendeborg. (via Golden State Warriors): “Yaxel, extremely hard worker. You can tell he’s dedicated, he’s committed, he’s hungry, he’s here. We’ve been here for weeks now training together, and it’s just been really nice just to see him […] The post Al Horford: Yaxel’s skill/talent level reminds me of Michael Beasley appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

Speaking on Monday to local reporters at the Kings’ media day, Ben Simmons said the decision to sit out last season and let his surgically repaired back fully heal was the best one he could’ve made for his career, adding that there’s a “night and day” difference in his mental health since the last time […]

Josh Hart wants his Knicks extension resolved quickly, warning that prolonged uncertainty can eventually affect players on a day-to-day basis.

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After a moment involving OG Anunoby at Media Day went viral, New York Knicks superfan Ben Stiller reiterated his belief in the star player. Speaking to reporters at Media Day, Anunoby was told he has “one of the best poker faces in the NBA.” Chuckling, he responded, “I don’t know what that means.” Again, so […] The post Knicks superfan Ben Stiller drops ‘lucky’ reaction to viral OG Anunoby Media Day moment appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Media days are in the rearview and training camps are underway all over the NBA.

After skipping media day and the start of training camp this week, Detroit Pistons center Jalen Duren's absence reportedly could extend into the 2026-27 season.

AJ Dybantsa said he does not feel the pressure typically associated with being the No. 1 overall pick as he prepares for his rookie season with the Washington Wizards. Speaking during Wizards media day on Monday, September 28, Dybantsa said the veteran talent around him has allowed him to focus on learning rather than immediately […] The post AJ Dybantsa: “There’s not a lot of pressure on me” appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

Every year around this time, NBA teams report to training camp with one collective goal in mind and that's winning the championship...

The NBA has issued new guidance to its referees on four types of "high-volume and highly impactful" calls, including push-offs.

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Here is what every 2026 NBA lottery pick has to prove and show during training camp to earn or keep a starting job during the season.

Whatever incremental improvements the Nets have made, they’ve been made without touching the league’s biggest cache of assets.