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I've always found value in the preseason. It's the first glimpse into what teams are emphasizing and working on.

New York Knicks wing Josh Hart has abandoned plans for surgery on his right ring finger and will play through the pain for the rest of his career. Hart said Thursday the injury now requires a full joint replacement, which would end his NBA career. Hart explained why the procedure is not an option. "You can't have the banging, repetitive (motion)," said Hart. "Grabbing a rebound, palming it, shooting, catching the ball, doing all that: You can't do that. So, if I did a joint replacement, then ...

Jimmy Butler is itching to return, but for now, he's finding ways to impact the Warriors from the sidelines as he works through his ACL rehab. He's arriving early, getting shots up, working out and keeping practices light while staying vocal with his teammates. Read for free. submitted by /u/TheAthletic [link] [comments]

A salute to Dick Barnett’s unforgettable jumper and Tyson Chandler’s indispensable defense.

Toronto's front office still has work to do if it wants to repeat history and win a championship in Year 1 of Kawhi again.

EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA - SEPTEMBER 28: Jarred Vanderbilt #2 of the Los Angeles Lakers jokes as he films Bronny James #9 and Adou Thiero #1during Los Angeles Lakers Media Day at UCLA Health Training Center on September 28, 2026 in El Segundo, California. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images) | Getty Images Former Lakers head coach Phil Jackson rarely hid his disdain for the preseason, often suggesting the only goal was to finish injury-free. Health should always be a priority, especially when the ...

A few notes from the first three days of Knicks training camp...

New York Knicks guard Miles McBride faces an uncertain future with the organization as contract extension talks have failed to gain traction ahead of the 2026-27 season. With training camp underway as the Knicks prepare to defend their NBA championship, The Athletic’s Fred Katz reported Friday that McBride is “not close” to receiving an extension. […] The post Knicks rumors: Miles McBride faces uncertain NY future amid being ‘not close’ on extension appeared first on ClutchPoints.

CAMDEN, NEW JERSEY - SEPTEMBER 28: Dean Wade #45 of the Philadelphia 76ers poses for a portrait during media day at the Philadelphia 76ers Training Complex on September 28, 2026 in Camden, New Jersey. (Photo by Emilee Chinn/Getty Images) | Getty Images With the 2026-2027 NBA season just right around the corner, the Sixers are at the forefront of conversation and intrigue for the upcoming campaign. Most of the focus is centered around the acquisitions of LeBron James and Jaylen Brown and how t...

Prior to media day, Los Angeles Lakers head coach JJ Redick said he was “pretty confident” with three spots in his starting lineup. The other two? “The other two spots will not be two White guys,” Redick said. That’s one way to preview what should be a competitive Lakers training camp. Luka Dončić, Austin Reaves and Walker Kessler are all obvious starters. After that, nearly everything is up for grabs. The Lakers have less than three weeks to get their roster to a maximum of 15 standard contr...

Diallo has impressed head coach David Adelman on both ends of the floor during training camp, according to DNVR Nuggets. Visit RotoWire.com for more analysis on this update.

The New York Knicks and All-Star center Karl-Anthony Towns reportedly remain far apart in contract negotiations with the start of the 2026-27 NBA regular season looming.

BROOKLYN, NY - SEPTEMBER 28: Mikel Brown Jr. #0 of the Brooklyn Nets poses for a portrait during NBA Media Day at the Brooklyn Nets HSS Training Center on September 28, 2026 in Brooklyn, New York. 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 Nathaniel S. Butler/NBAE via Getty Images) | NBAE vi...

ZADAR, CROATIA - AUGUST 27: Mario Hezonja of Croatia drives to the basket during the FIBA World Cup 2027 European Qualifiers Group K game between Croatia and Latvia at Dvorana Kresimira Cosica on August 27, 2026 in Zadar, Croatia. (Photo by Vedran Vlahovic/FIBA via Getty Images) | FIBA via Getty Images After missing out on LeBron James and losing Dean Wade in free agency, the Cleveland Cavaliers had to pivot. Waiting for James to make his decision, while worth the risk, left very few options ...

Sep 25, 2026; Dallas, TX, USA; Dallas Mavericks forward Tarik Biberovic (13) takes a selfie photo during the Mavericks media day at American Airlines Center. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-Imagn Images | IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect The question of whether Tarik Biberović will be used in the right way – or at all – in Dallas is on a lot of people’s minds.  Will he get the minutes and touches to show what he can do? Will he get the time and trust from the coach to transfer his skills ...

After his best season yet, can Jaquez keep it up with the Bucks?

What should Wolves fans fear from the Northwest Division?

Mario Hezonja makes his return to the NBA with the Cavs after a six-year hiatus.

MILWAUKEE, WISCONSIN - SEPTEMBER 28: Myles Turner #3 of the Milwaukee Bucks poses for a portrait during the Milwaukee Bucks 2026 Media Day at Froedtert & MCW Sports Science Center on September 28, 2026 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. 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 Geoff Stellfox/Getty Images) | Getty Images Good things come to those ...

Gilbert Arenas believes LeBron James leaving Los Angeles could remove significant pressure and allow Bronny James to play more freely.

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - JANUARY 09: Former New York Knicks player Dick Barnett waves to the crowd during the first half between the Milwaukee Bucks and the New York Knicks at Madison Square Garden on January 09, 2023 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 Sarah Stier/Getty Images) | Getty Images Two noteworthy Knicks bi...

Donovan Mitchell feels LeBron James earned the right to go wherever he wanted, but is the enemy now.

Special swag has been designed for a variety of celebratory nights

As Zion Williamson eyes a resurgence this season, Nick Young reveals how the Pelicans' forward can regain his All-Star status.

This offseason was all about building the roster around superstar guard Luka Doncic and it is no secret that finding a big-time center to pair with him was a top priority. The Lakers feel they did just that with their acquisition of big man Walker Kessler from the Utah Jazz. This wasn’t just a matter […]

Suns head coach Jordan Ott is in no rush to make a decision on his starting center, telling reporters on Thursday that he wants to “let the preseason play out” before determining “a couple of days” before the team’s October 21 regular season opener whether Khaman Maluach or Oso Ighodaro will get the nod in […]

After years of wasting away in the darkness of mid, the Bulls finally have a hope for the future

The Dallas Mavericks enter the 2026-2027 season with numerous questions, but Cooper Flagg isn’t one them. The 19-year old enters his second season with sky-high expectations, fueled by his incredible play in the back-half of last season. The jump from year one to year two is often massive, especially for generational talents such as Flagg. For example: LeBron James went from 20.9 points per game, to over 27 points per game, while also improving his efficiency. Obviously it is unfair to levy t...

NBA preseason hasn't even started yet, and already, ESPN is underrating the Philadelphia 76ers.

DeMarcus Cousins didn't take Nikola Jokic's remarks about wanting to see NBA players compete in Europe too kindly.