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The word on the street coming out of the islands is Golden State Warriors head coach Steve Kerr spent the first day of camp in Laie, Hawaii, drilling transition defense. He called the live work controlled, with possessions going up and back maybe three times max. Let’s hope that live work translates because anybody who sat through last season watching this team give up layups like they were handing out free samples at Costco wants this defense to snap out of the funk it’s been in over the pas...

The Trail Blazers are looking at big changes in their starting lineup this year, as they seek to incorporate Damian Lillard and Ja Morant while also learning new head coach Micah Nori’s system. After the first day of training camp, Toumani Camara was impressed by the way that Lillard and Morant looked together, Joe Freeman […]

The Toronto Raptors are hard at work in Quebec City as training camp is underway for the NBA’s lone Canadian franchise. With Kawhi Leonard now in the fold joining forces with Scottie Barnes and a strong Raptors squad, it’s hard to put a ceiling on the team. As camp gets underway this week, the Raptors […] The post Kawhi Leonard claims to need ramp up time due to Clippers trade delay appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Though Victor Wembanyama hasn’t been in the NBA for long, relatively speaking, he’s never hidden his desire to reach the pinnacle. As the San Antonio Spurs went through media day on their way to the start of training camp, the Spurs’ generational talent discussed how close he is to reaching those goals — in the […] The post Spurs’ Victor Wembanyama states obvious about need for revenge after NBA Finals loss appeared first on ClutchPoints.

The San Antonio Spurs came oh so close to winning it all last season, so it’s not as if a lack of talent was what brought their downfall. They were in position to win in all five contests of their 2026 NBA Finals clash against the New York Knicks, only for their collective inexperience to […] The post 1 Spurs player in danger of losing starting job in 2026-27 training camp appeared first on ClutchPoints.

The Detroit Pistons’ foundation continues to grow with each season. All levels of the franchise have worked together, each with their own responsibilities. Their hand-in-hand work has helped lift the Pistons back to success and prominence in the NBA. The franchise cohesion was vital during an offseason of roster turnover, contract discussions, and other important […] The post Pistons’ JB Bickerstaff reveals what makes partnership with Trajan Langdon work appeared first on ClutchPoints.

LOS ANGELES – Coming into training camp, Los Angeles Lakers head coach JJ Redick was sure of who three of his five starters were going to be. Luka Doncic, Austin Reaves and Walker Kessler will be in the starting lineup, with the other two spots up for grabs. New Lakers forward Sandro Mamukelashvili would appear […] The post Why Sandro Mamukelashvili relishes ‘connector’ role in Lakers debut season appeared first on ClutchPoints.

OKLAHOMA CITY — Oklahoma City Thunder guard Jared McCain had a busy summer in preparing for the 2026-27 season, which didn’t go unnoticed by head coach Mark Daigneault. McCain embraced his Thunder teammates since last season, when he was traded by the Philadelphia 76ers. For Daigneault, it’s a testament to hard work, and discipline. Amidst […] The post Thunder’s Mark Daigneault toasts ‘very driven’ Jared McCain for being ready to go for training camp appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Caitlin Clark just gave the Indiana Fever one of the biggest playoff performances in franchise history. Now Chiney Ogwumike wants to see if Kelsey Mitchell can do her part again. Clark scored 27 points and dished out 15 assists Tuesday night as the Fever beat the Las Vegas Aces 99-89, forcing a winner-take-all Game 3 […]

The Indiana Fever needed to answer back to the Aces in a must-win Game 2. They did just that, and Caitlin Clark made WNBA playoff history.

The Golden State Warriors are placing considerable emphasis on improving their transition defense during training camp after struggling in that area throughout last season. Wednesday’s second practice at BYU-Hawaii featured another controlled 5-on-5 session, although the overall workload was slightly lighter than the opening day. Head coach Steve Kerr acknowledged that Golden State must address […] The post Steve Kerr identifies Warriors’ transition defense as training camp priority appeared ...

Isiah Thomas is returning to the New York Knicks, whether Knicks fans like it or not.

Angel Reese picked up her first technical foul of the 2026 WNBA playoffs during the Dream's chippy Game 2 win over the Washington Mystics.

Allisha Gray scored 22 points, Jordin Canada had 13 of her 19 points in the fourth quarter, and the Dream advanced to the semifinals of the WNBA playoffs for the first time since 2018, beating the Mystics 93-75 in Game 2.

WASHINGTON, DC - SEPTEMBER 30: Shakira Austin #0 of the Washington Mystics drives to the basket against DeWanna Bonner #24 of the Atlanta Dream during the first half of game two of the first round of the WNBA playoffs at CareFirst Arena on September 30, 2026 in Washington, DC. 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 Scott Taetsch/Getty...

The Bulls have made a pair of moves, waiving Marquel Sutton and signing Jalen Bridges, the team announced (via Twitter). Sutton, a 6’7″ forward who played for LSU last season, signed with Chicago on Saturday after playing Summer League with the Kings, with whom he averaged 8.8 points and 4.8 rebounds on .512/.389/.800 shooting over […]

JJ Redick acknowledged something he hadn’t planned to divulge. When asked how different it feels being in his third year as an NBA coach than his first, he opened up.  “I probably shouldn’t admit this,” Redick said at Lakers practice Wednesday, “but early in my coaching career I felt like I was cosplaying a little...

But in need of an on-ball scorer, floor raiser and experience, the Nets are confident Julius Randle is the right sort of veteran to guide their youngsters.

Tyrese Maxey thought he knew what Jaylen Brown was. After xix seasons of guarding him, a seven-game playoff series against him last spring, and countless nights game-planning around him had built a fairly complete picture. Then the Philadelphia 76ers traded for him, and a few days of sharing a practice floor corrected the whole thing. […] The post 76ers’ Tyrese Maxey gets 100% real on ‘freak’ Jaylen Brown being different appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Sep 22, 2026; Houston, TX, USA; Houston Rockets forward Kevin Durant poses for a picture during media day at Hilton Americas hotel. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-Imagn Images | IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect We are three weeks away from opening night for the Rockets, when they open their season at against Cooper Flagg, Kyrie Irving and the Dallas Mavericks. It seems hard to believe, but the day is fast approaching. I thought now would be a good time to ask what your expectations are for t...

The WNBA playoffs continue on Wednesday night with another pair of Game 2s with eliminations on the line.

The Mavericks are entering an exciting year now that Kyrie Irving is set to play alongside Cooper Flagg for the first time. They also have a new, first-time NBA head coach in Dusty May, who has hit the ground running but isn’t rushing the important decisions. While Flagg and Irving represent two clear starters, May […]

Minnesota Timberwolves head coach Chris Finch made his opinion on flopping perfectly clear heading into the 2026-27 season.

Coach JJ Redick is getting what he wished for during the early portion of the Lakers’ training camp.

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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.

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...

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.