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MIAMI, FLORIDA - SEPTEMBER 28: Klay Thompson #11 of the Miami Heat speaks to the media during Miami Heat Media Day at Kaseya Center on September 28, 2026 in Miami, Florida. 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 Megan Briggs/Getty Images) | Getty Images Let’s check out the Southeast Division Dub Nation, a spicy part of the NBA this ye...

Penny Hardaway believes Shai Gilgeous-Alexander’s game resembles a combination of his own style and that of Allen Iverson. Speaking with Brandon “Scoop B” Robinson, Hardaway discussed several topics from his playing career, including his relationship with Shaquille O’Neal, his influence on Tracy McGrady and how he views the Oklahoma City Thunder star. Robinson compared Gilgeous-Alexander […] The post Penny Hardaway compares Shai Gilgeous-Alexander to himself and Allen Iverson appeared first o...

Ja Morant is embracing a different role with the Portland Trail Blazers, saying playing alongside Damian Lillard has allowed him to become less ball-dominant and unlock new ways to create offense. Morant spoke to reporters Wednesday after the second day of Portland’s training camp and discussed his early chemistry with Lillard and the rest of […] The post Ja Morant enjoying less ball-dominant role alongside Damian Lillard appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

A Michael Jordan jersey from his 'Last Dance' season sells for $12.3m, a record for a piece of Jordan memorabilia.

Atlanta is moving on, and Dream fans are already looking ahead to a much bigger test. After sweeping the Washington Mystics 2-0, the Dream will face the New York Liberty in the semifinals, setting up a highly anticipated matchup between Angel Reese and Breanna Stewart.

Tyronn Lue believes the Los Angeles Clippers’ offensive execution, physicality and ability to play with pace will be central to their success as they enter the 2026-27 season. Speaking during training camp Wednesday, September 30, Lue reflected on the team’s first practices and explained what he wants to see improve before the regular season begins. […] The post Tyronn Lue outlines Clippers’ approach to new season appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

Kris Dunn has been impressed by rookie Keaton Wagler early in Los Angeles Clippers training camp, highlighting the fifth overall pick’s basketball IQ, shooting and ability to make plays on both ends of the floor. Dunn spoke about Wagler during his media availability Wednesday, September 30, and said the young guard has quickly stood out […] The post Kris Dunn praises Keaton Wagler’s intelligence and play appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

Steve Kerr reveals his thoughts on the impact of his new coaching approaches on Stephen Curry and Draymond Green, influence of Frank Vogel on training camp and the competition for the Warriors' starter roles.

Are the Miami Heat in title or bust mode yet? Perhaps not, not even after pulling off a blockbuster trade for Giannis Antetokounmpo earlier this offseason. It’s hard to integrate this many moving parts, and for as good as Antetokounmpo is, it’s rare for a team that underwent such a massive overhaul to get over […] The post 3 Heat on hottest trade candidate seats entering 2026-27 NBA training camp appeared first on ClutchPoints.

LOS ANGELES – The Los Angeles Lakers began training camp this week with a new look roster centered around Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves. It’s too early to put any labels on this Lakers’ team and their potential, but during a preseason press conference last week, Lakers head coach JJ Redick admitted his belief that […] The post JJ Redick‘s 3 demands for Lakers training camp, revealed appeared first on ClutchPoints.

It looked like the Houston Rockets were destined for bigger and better things prior to the 2025-26 season when they traded for Kevin Durant to complement their fast-rising young core. However, an injury to Fred VanVleet before the season even began seemed to cap the Rockets’ potential. The Rockets went through the 2025-26 campaign with […] The post 1 Rockets player in danger of losing starting job in 2026-27 training camp appeared first on ClutchPoints.

With the 2026-27 NBA MVP award months away, Anthony Edwards has an avid supporter for him even before the regular season kicks in. Kendrick Perkins thinks the Minnesota Timberwolves superstar shooting guard will confidently win the accolade when the season winds down. His expectations for Edwards have increased after the Wolves added LaMelo Ball to […] The post Kendrick Perkins is feeling confident about his NBA MVP pick for 2026-27 appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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For the first time since 2018, the Atlanta Dream are heading to the semifinals. Angel Reese & Co.

SALT LAKE CITY, UT - SEPTEMBER 28: Darryn Peterson #22 of the Utah Jazz poses for a portrait during NBA media day on September 28, 2026 at Delta Center in Salt Lake City, Utah. 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 Melissa Majchrzak/NBAE via Getty Images) | NBAE via Getty Images It’s no...

What position does Ben Simmons play for the Kings? Well, all of them, it seems. Sacramento has spent the opening days of training camp experimenting with Simmons in different roles, with the 6-foot-10 former All-Star handling the ball on offense and defending bigger players at the other end, as Brenden Nunes of Sactown Sports writes. […] The post Kings may have decided Ben Simmons doesn’t really need a position appeared first on Hoops Wire.

Karl-Anthony Towns is eligible for a four-year, $276 million extension from the Knicks. The Knicks seem to have another number in mind. A much smaller one. New York is “far more interested” in an extension closer to four years and $200 million, according to Jake Fischer of Bleacher Report, as relayed by RealGM. That leaves […] The post Knicks apparently have $76 million problem with Karl-Anthony Towns appeared first on Hoops Wire.

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After a disappointing playoff exit, there was a lot of chatter surrounding the future of the Denver Nuggets. Jamal Murray, who has been with the team since 2016, found his name thrown into trade rumors and scenarios. Despite all the talk, Murray has not paid much attention to it. “It’s a business at the end […] The post Nuggets’ Jamal Murray disregards offseason trade talk, eyes championship run appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Entering the 2026-27 NBA season, the Dallas Mavericks are facing a lot of uncertainty surrounding the top five names who will be the starters for the team. And rookie NBA coach Dusty May is not stressing about the issue. May addressed the speculation surrounding Dallas’ first and second units Wednesday, saying the Mavericks are still […] The post Mavericks Dusty May makes intriguing comment on Dallas starting unit appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Angel Reese has already packed plenty into the first three years of her WNBA career, but one major accomplishment had been missing from the list. The three-time All-Star finally checked that box this postseason, helping the Atlanta Dream sweep the Washington Mystics to secure her first career playoff series victory.

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The NBA have reportedly stepped up their efforts to punish offensive players for using a "push-off" technique that generates a ton of space for scoring, and these five stars could be devastated by that news.

Caitlin Clark, Aliyah Boston and Kelsey Mitchell each scored more than 20 points in the Indiana Fever's Game 2 win against the Las Vegas Aces.

NBA fans react to Orlando Magic announcing five cost-saving changes to make attending games cheaper for home fans.

Arike Ogunbowale delivered a record-breaking performance with the Wings' season on the line, scoring 45 points, including a tying 3-pointer to force overtime, to help Dallas force a deciding Game 3 against the Valkyries.

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 […]