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With improved health and another year of experience with their young core, the Houston Rockets appear to have everything they need to rank among the top contenders in the Western Conference this season — on paper. But after back-to-back first-round playoff exits, there’s natural skepticism about whether Houston is ready to live up to expectations and take the next step as a contender. We decided to go through the key players on this season’s roster with one burning question each must answer e...

"He’s a guy I feel like is really coming into his own as a leader."

EL SEGUNDO, CA - SEPTEMBER 28: Quentin Grimes #5 of the Los Angeles Lakers poses for a portrait during NBA Media Day on September 28, 2026 at UCLA Health Training Center in El Segundo, 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. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2026 NBAE (Photo by Adam Pantozzi/NBAE via Getty Images) | NBAE via Gett...

Sure the Thunder and Spurs are on the list, but what other teams make the cut?

The Trail Blazers have signed free agent swingman Jaylen Martin to a non-guaranteed Exhibit 10 contract, according to Joe Freeman of The Oregonian (Twitter link), who reports that Martin will be at training camp with the team on Wednesday. Martin, 22, went undrafted in 2023 after playing in the Overtime Elite league. The 6’6″ wing […]

LeBron James confirmed Monday that he would have joined the Knicks this summer had they not won a championship last year.

The Indiana Fever needed a change to their physicality level to beat the Aces in Game 2 and Myisha Hines-Allen made it happen The post Indiana Fever used veteran pep talk to turn Game 2 around and even series with Las Vegas Aces appeared first on The IX Sports.

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What are other media outlets saying about our Bucks?

Here are four Thunder players who could realistically be moved before the 2026-27 deadline as OKC starts dealing with a very crowded roster.

BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS - SEPTEMBER 28: Payton Pritchard #11 and Mike Conley #45 of the Boston Celtics pose for photos during Boston Celtics Media Day at Auerbach Center on September 28, 2026 in Boston, Massachusetts. 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 Maddie Meyer/Getty Images) | Getty Images BOSTON — At the start of Celtics practi...

Cleveland Cavaliers center Jarrett Allen talked to Fadeaway World on his outlook on the Cavs' winning the NBA title, Donovan Mitchell's loyalty and James Harden's chemistry with the team.

China will be the first stop in Project B's global women's basketball tour. Here's what we know.

The average WNBA game drew 11,474 fans in 2026 That's …

INDIANAPOLIS, IN - SEPTEMBER 28: (EDITORS NOTE: This image was created using a Kaleidoscope lens.) Tyrese Haliburton #0 of the Indiana Pacers poses for a portrait during NBA media day on September 28, 2026 at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis, Indiana. 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. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2026 NBAE (P...

Los Angeles Lakers training camp is soon to begin, but they already have a roster battle brewing.

De'Anthony Melton's next step is staying healthy through his first full Golden State camp and impressing enough to earn a starting Warriors role.

Breanna Stewart put on her hero cape in the first round of the playoffs and helped the Liberty punch their tickets to the semifinals. The two-time MVP played heavy minutes in both games to complete a sweep of the Lynx.

CLEVELAND, OH - SEPTEMBER 28: Jaylon Tyson #20 of the Cleveland Cavaliers poses for a portrait during NBA media day on September 28, 2026 at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse in Cleveland, Ohio. 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. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2026 NBAE (Photo by Lauren Leigh Bacho/NBAE via Getty Images) | NBAE via Getty Im...

A complete list of college basketball conference membership for the 2026-27 season.

Tyson is on the verge of being one of the league’s premier role players.

San Antonio wasn’t the only team with interest in veteran forward Tobias Harris this offseason, but of his potential suitors, the Spurs were the one he considered the best bet to help him achieve his top remaining goal as a player. “I have one goal that I would love to accomplish through the rest of […]

Here are three reasons why trading for Jalen Duren on a massive new contract could be a major mistake for every interested team.

The addition of Ivica Zubac provides a new wrinkle to Indiana's high-powered offense.

For the third straight season, the Brooklyn Nets are projected to be one of the NBA’s worst teams. Yet the rebuilding squad is sitting on a treasure trove of assets that could be its ticket out of the league’s basement. According to General Manager Sean Marks, the Nets are waiting for the right moment to […] The post Sean Marks reveals what will determine when Nets gets aggressive with assets appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Minnesota has some big questions to answer following its shocking postseason exit.

CAMDEN, NJ - SEPTEMBER 28: LeBron James #23 of the Philadelphia 76ers poses for a portrait on NBA media day on September 28, 2026 at the Philadelphia 76ers Training Complex in Camden, New Jersey. 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. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2026 NBAE (Photo by Jesse D. Garrabrant/NBAE via Getty Images) | NBAE via...

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - SEPTEMBER 28: Nolan Traore #10 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 The bright lights of Media Day have been di...

Who's Winning It All? The post Updated 2026 WNBA Playoffs Schedule: Liberty Sweep Lynx, Fever Force Game 3 appeared first on Ballislife.com.

The roster was not the only part of the Los Angeles Lakers franchise seeing some major changes in the offseason. Of course, there is going to be a change in ownership, with Josh Kushner and Bob Iger buying the team. But the coaching staff also saw one major change, involving Bob Beyer and Greg St. […]