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Erik Spoelstra says Bam Adebayo’s league-wide reputation helped convince Giannis Antetokounmpo, Klay Thompson, and others to choose Miami.

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That last part was on display Tuesday. But Edgecombe believes his biggest impact can start on the other end of the floor. “I want to be able to set the tone for us defensively,” Edgecombe said. “I wanted to come back here in great shape, so that I’m able to do that. This league is full of great guards. It’s important to be that defender at the point of attack; that really starts most of the possessions.” In what looks to be a star-studded starting lineup for the 76ers — James, Embiid, Maxey, ...

Maxey has been encouraging Wade to let it fly in training camp.

SAN ANTONIO, TX - JUNE 5: Mariachi Los Soberanos perform with Mascot The Coyote of the San Antonio Spurs during Game Two of the 2026 NBA Finals between the New York Knicks and the San Antonio Spurs on June 5, 2026 at Frost Bank Center in San Antonio, Texas. 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...

After a wild NBA offseason and with media days in the books, it's time to break down the league in another edition of the power rankings.

NBA training camps are in full force, marking the official end of the 2026 offseason.

By rule, players who have multiple years remaining on their contracts can be eligible for extensions. But their new deals have to be finalized during the offseason. Once the regular season begins, those players are no longer extension-eligible until the following summer. For example, Towns became eligible for an extension in summer 2025, but because he had two more guaranteed years remaining on his contract, he and the Knicks had to table talks once opening day came. Now, the Knicks and Towns...

Melton surgically repaired his thumbs this summer, a rare example of a Warrior becoming healthier before the season.

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Jake LaRavia worked his way into a consistent rotation spot in his first season with the Los Angeles Lakers last year. However, he struggled mightily, particularly with his shooting, down the stretch and into the postseason, ultimately being mostly phased out by the end of the Lakers’ playoff run. Now coming into his second season […]

Steve Kerr has included rookie Yaxel Lendeborg in the starting lineup against the Clippers.

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Reporters who watched scrimmage - Slater and Johnson mention BP as the clear the offensive standout, not Kerr. Cool tidbits about George Niang-Gui-Brandon Williams making things happen off the bench and putting up good resistance for Yax. Kerr Steph/Dray/GP2 still working to adjust to this new organization, but knowing that this foundation will make their skills shine after a few weeks at this. There's a cool long video of Kerr linked - responding to all questions. Kerr seems like he's workin...

Some NBA players develop a reputation that supersedes their actual on-court impact. Aging millennial fans will remember Nick Van Exel. Random example: it could have been Rod Strickland. Perhaps it should be Tracy McGrady, but let’s avoid that collective trauma. The memories are visceral. Van Exel was a joy. He was so talented, but never especially impactful. Van Exel was ball dominant. He made bad decisions. He wasn’t much of a defender. He was one of the most fun players in the NBA to watch,...

Luka Doncic appears to be entering the 2026-27 NBA season in noticeably better physical condition, according to ESPN’s Brian Windhorst and Tim MacMahon. Speaking on The Hoop Collective, Windhorst reported that Doncic “might be in better shape this year than he was last year,” while MacMahon offered a comparison to the Slovenian star’s early NBA […] The post Luka Doncic enters season in best shape since rookie year appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

Dean Wade has been impressed by the basketball IQ of his new Philadelphia 76ers teammates, particularly Tyrese Maxey, Joel Embiid, LeBron James and Jaylen Brown. Wade joined Philadelphia this offseason on a four-year, $38.7 million contract after spending the first seven seasons of his NBA career with the Cleveland Cavaliers. He is now part of […] The post Dean Wade impressed by 76ers stars’ basketball IQ appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

The Golden State Warriors and Brandin Podziemski remain engaged in contract extension talks, with both sides expressing optimism about reaching an agreement before the October 19 deadline. Anthony Slater reported that negotiations are ongoing, with the Warriors also weighing the importance of preserving future salary-cap flexibility. “They’re both sides are expressing optimism. They’re still talking. […] The post Warriors and Brandin Podziemski remain optimistic on extension appeared first on...

SAN FRANCISCO, CA - SEPTEMBER 28: DeAnthony Melton #8 of the Golden State Warriors poses for a portrait during NBA media day on September 28, 2026 at Chase Center in San Francisco, 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 Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2026 NBAE (Photo by Noah Graham/NBAE via Getty Images) | NBAE via Getty Images L...

Ben Simmons is embracing his return to an NBA environment after spending the past year away from the game, with the Sacramento Kings guard emphasizing work, leadership and simply enjoying the opportunity to compete again. Speaking during Kings training camp on Thursday, Simmons said his body is responding well after the first few days of […] The post Ben Simmons: “The best part is I just got normal soreness now” appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

Sacramento Kings head coach Doug Christie has been impressed by Ben Simmons since the veteran guard joined the team, saying his experience around Simmons has been very different from what he had previously read about the former All-Star. “Nothing I read was true,” Christie said during Kings training camp on Thursday. “I really enjoy being […] The post Doug Christie on Ben Simmons: “Nothing I read was true” appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

PJ Washington has embraced a leadership role since being acquired by the Dallas Mavericks in 2024. He is a respected voice in the locker room, even taking Cooper Flagg under his wing. Flagg has credited Washington for helping him adjust in his rookie year. Now, the new faces in Dallas could benefit from the hard-nosed […] The post Mavericks’ PJ Washington shares hilarious complaint about new teammates appeared first on ClutchPoints.

The Portland Trail Blazers franchise is under new management, with Tom Dundon seizing control of the team from the Allen family by purchasing the team for a valuation of $4.25 billion. Dundon has then proceeded to clean house in the name of cutting costs. Kevin Calabro, the team’s play-by-play commentator from 2016 to 2026, decided […] The post Blazers fire newly hired play-by-play broadcaster after finding old racist tweets appeared first on ClutchPoints.

The Lakers changed plenty this offseason. Walker Kessler already has an idea of what their new identity might be. Nasty. Defensively, anyway. Kessler came away from the Lakers’ first training camp practice feeling awfully good about what he saw, particularly from the team’s revamped group of defenders. “Listen, I think we’re gonna be a nasty […] The post Walker Kessler thinks new-look Lakers could be ‘nasty’ defensively appeared first on Hoops Wire.

NBA commissioner Adam Silver said he was surprised to learn that Los Angeles Lakers controlling owner Mark Walter was preparing to sell the franchise, with the deal ultimately setting a record $12.5 billion valuation. Speaking at Puck’s In The Arena conference on Thursday, October 1, Silver said the size of the transaction was not what […] The post Adam Silver: “I did not know” Mark Walter was selling Lakers appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

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