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The Phoenix Suns are preparing for the 2026-27 NBA season with training camp under way, and former head coach Mike D’Antoni believes the franchise has important pieces in place with Devin Booker and second-year head coach Jordan Ott. D’Antoni, who coached Phoenix from 2003-08 and helped usher in the franchise’s high-powered “Seven Seconds or Less” […] The post Mike D’Antoni’s Devin Booker, Jordan Ott take will excite Suns fans appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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How to watch the 2026 NBA preseason even without cable.

EL SEGUNDO, CA - SEPTEMBER 28: Collin Sexton #10 of the Los Angeles Lakers talks to the media during NBA Media Day on September 28, 2026 at UCLA Health Training Center in El Segundo, 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 the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2026 NBAE (Photo by Adam Pantozzi/NBAE via Getty Images) | NBAE via Getty ...

Bill Simmons believes the best player should almost always win Finals MVP.

Much of the focus for the Los Angeles Lakers has been on all of the new faces the franchise added to the roster this offseason such as Walker Kessler and Quentin Grimes. But there are still a few returning players and one of the more interesting is veteran Jarred Vanderbilt. The defensive-minded forward is one […]

The 2028/29 season has been repeatedly cited as the NBA’s target date for potential expansion teams in Las Vegas and Seattle, but Mike Vorkunov of The Athletic hears from sources that it might not happen that soon. According to Vorkunov, the NBA has discussed the possibility of a new Vegas franchise making its debut in […]

With Damian Lillard set to return from injury and Ja Morant being added to the mix following an offseason trade, the Portland Trail Blazers' starting backcourt going into the 2026-27 NBA season is still being decided upon.

No more waiting. The games are here!

The WNBA stars from the Indiana Fever are out in full force, and they came dressed up for Game 3 against the Las Vegas Aces.

Amidst all the discussions surrounding Indiana Fever head coach Stephanie White’s technical foul and Caitlin Clark’s highly inefficient showcase in Game 3 against the Las Vegas Aces, WNBA broadcaster Robin Lundberg has also highlighted Kelsey Mitchell’s performance in the Indiana Fever’s first-round series, which he believes deteriorated compared to what we saw of her in the regular season. “Hate to say it after the season she had, but pretty brutal series from Kelsey Mitchell overall.

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 ...

Enes Kanter Freedom remains steadfast in getting his name in next year's WNBA Draft.

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...

The Fever lost because they weren't good enough, not because of some WNBA conspiracy against them

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.

Here's what Hammon said about the Fever after Game 3.

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...

Skylar Diggins changed the WNBA’s CBA forever in 2019 when she spoke out against the Dallas Wings during her pregnancy.

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 Atlanta Dream are moving on — and Angel Reese’s first playoff run in Atlanta is already making noise. The Dream completed a 2-0 first-round sweep of the Washington Mystics , winning Game 2 93-75 to advance to the WNBA semifinals for the first time since 2018. Reese delivered 15 points in the closeout victory…

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.

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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 ...