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Austin Reaves believes the Los Angeles Lakers can make significant strides defensively this season after the team added several players known for their defensive ability during the offseason. Speaking to reporters at Lakers training camp on Wednesday, Reaves highlighted Matisse Thybulle and Ziaire Williams in particular after facing them during the first few practices. “Trying […] The post Austin Reaves: “Defensively, we’re gonna be much better” appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

Landry Shamet has never had this luxury.

The Celtics have noticed a more concerted effort by Jayson Tatum as a vocal leader since the summer and early in camp.

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The Atlanta Hawks made several additions during the offseason, with one of them being Lu Dort from the Oklahoma City Thunder. Dort had been a key contributor for the Thunder throughout his career and was a big reason for them winning the NBA Finals two seasons ago. Now, Dort will be looking to have success […] The post Lu Dort makes ‘professional’ comparison between Thunder, Hawks appeared first on ClutchPoints.

OKLAHOMA CITY — Oklahoma City Thunder’s Chet Holmgren is coming off a breakout season, earning his first All-Star selection and finishing runner-up for Defensive Player of the Year, while making the All-Defensive First Team in 2026-27. Holmgren also took Thomas Sorber under his wing, finding common ground with the Thunder rookie center who sat out the […] The post 24-year-old Chet Holmgren now views himself as an unc on loaded Thunder roster appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Michael Porter Jr. was just as honest in his self-evaluation, admitting he has more to prove to get the kind of contract he wants from Brooklyn.

Austin Reaves was asked what he has learned from playing alongside Walker Kessler at Lakers practice on Wednesday. He began waxing poetic about Kessler’s care factor — before abruptly cutting himself off. Reaves lost his train of thought.  Something stunning caught his eye. He came to a full stop. He had to acknowledge it.  Los...

From the pits to the playoffs, Angel Reese has arrived at the biggest moment in her career — but the path wasn’t always so clear. One year ago, the No. 7 pick in the 2024 WNBA Draft was fresh off a 10-34 season with the Chicago Sky. And while the record wasn’t ideal and raised… The post Angel Reese: A Year of Difference appeared first on Winsidr.

It may have seemed surprising that Bradley Beal chose to re-sign with the Clippers this summer. Gone are Ivica Zubac, James Harden and Kawhi Leonard, as well as any chance to compete. The Clippers were embroiled in the salary cup circumvention scandal, which led to them being stripped of five first-round draft picks, the franchise...

"A Game 3, the amount of pressure and tension that has built up at that point, I throw everything out the door,” Aces coach Hammon said.

Enes Kanter jumped back into spotlight after watching Wilson's heated exchange with a fan.

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Micah Nori waited a long time to run his first NBA practice as a head coach. Apparently nobody told him he also had to end it. The Blazers wrapped up a nearly three-hour opening practice Tuesday, only for players and assistants to stand around waiting for the customary closing huddle. Eventually, someone reminded Nori that […] The post Micah Nori’s first Blazers practice went fine. Then he forgot to end it. appeared first on Hoops Wire.

One of the greatest players in Kings history is back in the building. Chris Webber attended Sacramento’s opening training-camp practice at the invitation of general manager Scott Perry and addressed the team during its closing huddle, according to Brenden Nunes of Sactown Sports. For coach Doug Christie, seeing his former teammate around again carried some […] The post Chris Webber is back around Kings, helping at training camp appeared first on Hoops Wire.

Orlando Magic head coach Sean Sweeney is placing a major emphasis on spacing as he begins installing his offensive system ahead of the 2026-27 NBA season. The Magic wrapped up their second day of training camp Wednesday as Sweeney continued introducing his approach to a roster led by Paolo Banchero, Franz Wagner and Desmond Bane. […] The post Magic coach Sean Sweeney reveals major offensive emphasis for 2026-27 appeared first on ClutchPoints.

ARLINGTON, Texas – The origin tale of Jessica Shepard, Watch Person, is actually a short story. She was playing basketball in Greece. She walked into a Rolex store. In her words: That was the end. By the next day, Shepard owned three luxury timepieces, because she revisited a different shop across the street to grab another one she wanted. “And then it just kind of became a thing,” she said, sitting courtside after a Dallas Wings workout. “I really like to buy them at airports.” Of the available

Tacko Fall has a legitimate opportunity to stick with the 76ers. Now he has an early training-camp obstacle to overcome. Fall experienced hip soreness during Wednesday’s practice and was scheduled to be evaluated before Thursday’s session, according to Justin Grasso of The Sixer Sense. Coach Nick Nurse described the issue as a “hip thing,” though […] The post Tacko Fall suffers hip injury while fighting for Sixers two-way spot appeared first on Hoops Wire.

Here is what stood out at Suns Media Day.

Golden State Warriors star Steph Curry and veteran Al Horford explained how rookie Yaxel Lendeborg can make an early impact in his first NBA season.

Former WNBA Dallas Wings coach Latricia Trammell returns to her home state to join the Oklahoma Sooners women's basketball coaching staff.

Here are the highest-scoring players in NBA history who somehow finished their careers without ever earning a single All-Star selection.

Dallas Mavericks second-year star Cooper Flagg isn't backing down from detractors who question his height.

Jessica Shepard wins the award after receiving more than a third of first-place votes.

BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS - SEPTEMBER 28: Jayson Tatum #0 of the Boston Celtics answers questions during a press conference 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 — Jayson Tatum organized the ...

Dallas Wings forward Jessica Shepard has won the 2026 Most Improved Player award, the WNBA announced on Wednesday.

Coming off a career year, Tyrese Maxey said he doesn't want to be judged by how he does individually but by how the 76ers do as a team this year.

Indiana Fever guard Tyasha Harris has been sidelined for the season after suffering a broken left fibula in the team’s last regular-season game. However, she has kept the crusade running on social media to support her team against the defending champions.