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PORTLAND, OR - FEBRUARY 2: Blaze the Trail Cat gets the crowd into the game against the Milwaukee Bucks on February 2, 2016 at the Moda Center Arena in Portland, Oregon. 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 2016 NBAE (Photo by Sam Forencich/NBAE via Getty Images) | NBAE via Getty Images The Portland Trail...

SPRINGFIELD, MASSACHUSETTS - AUGUST 15: NBA Commissioner Adam Silver looks on from the audience during the 2026 Basketball Hall of Fame Enshrinement Ceremony at Symphony Hall on August 15, 2026 in Springfield, Massachusetts. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images) | Getty Images The closer the NBA gets to resolving who will win ownership of their proposed new Las Vegas expansion franchise, the less certain it is when the inaugural season will actually begin. The league has long targeted a start date of ...

This will also happen to be Giannis Antetokounmpo's first game against his old team, the Milwaukee Bucks.

The Cavaliers acquired Peyton Watson because they believe he can give them something they were missing. A few days into training camp, coach Kenny Atkinson is already noticing it. “If I give you a one-word answer, it would be activity,” Atkinson told reporters Friday in Spain. “He looks like one of these guys that he’s […] The post Cavs’ Kenny Atkinson likes what Peyton Watson offering early appeared first on Hoops Wire.

Here are the 10 best veteran minimum deals signed this summer, led by several former All-Stars still producing far above their contracts.

It’s been quite a week for the Trail Blazers. So perhaps inviting everyone over to watch Damian Lillard and Ja Morant play basketball isn’t the worst idea. Portland will hold its annual Fan Fest on Sunday at Moda Center, giving fans their first opportunity to see the new-look Blazers in an open scrimmage, as detailed […] The post After week of unwanted headlines, Blazers turn to Fan Fest appeared first on Hoops Wire.

LeBron James remains uncertain about his exact offensive role with the Philadelphia 76ers, but the 41-year-old made it clear Saturday that he is willing to adapt to whatever the team needs. Following Philadelphia’s Blue x White Scrimmage, James was asked whether his role had become clearer after nearly a week of practice with his new […] The post LeBron James gets brutally honest on uncertain role in 76ers offense appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Boca Raton, FL – With the Miami Heat looking to display their new-look team in the preseason opener on Saturday against the Toronto Raptors, the franchise is looking to start the new era with Giannis Antetokounmpo with a bang. As the Heat got done with training camp at Florida Atlantic University on Friday, star Bam […] The post Heat’s Bam Adebayo details process of building chemistry with Giannis appeared first on ClutchPoints.

BRIGHTON, MA - SEPTEMBER 15: Head Coach Joe Mazzulla, Paul George #13, Mike Conley #45 & General Manager Brad Stevens of the Boston Celtics pose for a photo during a press conference on September 15, 2026 at The Auerbach Center in Brighton, Massachusetts. 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 (Ph...

Many fans seem to think that the Knicks are locked into their three two-way players after finally filling those spots this week. That’s far from the truth & the Knicks can sign a replacement without affecting the cap sheet. There’s two Grizzlies to especially keep an eye out on as Memphis faces a roster crunch. submitted by /u/Joeblowpublic [link] [comments]

David Locke, radio voice of the Utah Jazz and founder of the Locked On Podcast Network, joins to preview Utah's season, including Keyonte George's development, Jaren Jackson Jr.'s fit alongside Lauri Markkanen, and expectations for Darryn Peterson and Ace Bailey. They examine the rotation, Will Hardy's system, and the offensive and defensive questions that will shape Utah's place in the West. 0:47 - Looking back at last season and Utah's rebuilding progress 4:07 - Keyonte George's breakout, e...

"Inside the NBA" will have a bigger presence on ABC and ESPN this season. The studio show featuring Ernie Johnson, Charles Barkley, Kenny Smith and Shaquille O'Neal will air on 25 nights on ESPN or ABC during the 2026-27 regular season, which marks five more appearances than in its first season after exiting TNT. Seven broadcasts will come before Christmas, up from four over the same stretch last season. Each night includes a one-hour pregame show, trimmed to 30 minutes for ABC games, and a p...

Miami Heat forward Giannis Antetokounmpo believes his new team's defense will be a "nightmare" for opponents to attack this season, per comments made to ESPN's Hannah Storm in a preseason interview alongside center Bam Adebayo.

Remember back when the Spurs never made trades? Those days are long gone.

As Los Angeles Lakers fans anxiously await Walker Kessler’s debut, ESPN’s Tim MacMahon questions whether the 7-foot-2 center can help his team climb into championship contention in 2026-27. After the Lakers inked Kessler to a $130 million extension, it cemented their core alongside All-Star Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves. However, Kessler will have to improve on […] The post Tim MacMahon’s Walker Kessler reason for pumping breaks on Lakers championship appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Tristi Rodriguez is a Kings reporter, but she wasn’t one of the women featured in the hot mic moment at the team’s media day. Rodriguez released a statement in a post on X, where she revealed that she was incorrectly speculated to be one of the voices heard on the embarrassing clip. Tristi Rodriguez released...

The Sixers have discussed having LeBron James operate as a point forward this season, team sources tell Dave McMenamin of ESPN, but that doesn’t necessarily mean head coach Nick Nurse is locked into having the four-time MVP always be the one bringing the ball up the floor. “We got several guys that what I would […]

Though Steve Kerr called Yaxel Lendeborg "100 percent" the most pro-ready rookie he has had, the Golden State Warriors coach shared where he can grow.

BOSTON, MA - MAY 2: The sneakers worn by Kelly Oubre Jr. #9 of the Philadelphia 76ers during the game against the Boston Celtics during Round One Game Seven of the 2026 NBA Playoffs on May 2, 2026 at TD Garden in Boston, Massachusetts. 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 Jesse D. Garr...

PHOENIX, AZ - SEPTEMBER 28: Khaman Maluach #10 of the Phoenix Suns poses for a portrait during NBA Media Day on September 28, 2026 at the Mortgage Matchup Center in Phoenix, Arizona. 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 Barry Gossage/NBAE via Getty Images) | NBAE via Getty Images Nobod...

The two most recent megadeals Minnesota made are remarkably similar. The only difference is the side the Wolves were on.

Cameron Boozer leads the rookie class, but who rounds out the Top 10?

Here are our projected 2026-27 stat lines for the NBA's 10 oldest players, led by LeBron James, Al Horford, Stephen Curry, and Kevin Durant.

With dozens of new players entering the NBA every season as part of that year’s rookie class, there aren’t enough roster spots to go around for all of the veterans who become free agents in a given offseason. Some of those vets left on the outside looking in will retire. But many of the NBA’s […]

Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones preview the NBA Southwest Division, recap the electric Round 1 of the WNBA playoffs and preview the semifinal matchups.

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Welcome to the 2026-27 fantasy basketball draft kit! We've got all the analysis you need to get ready for the season.

Sacramento Kings center Domantas Sabonis explained that it wasn't difficult for him to ignore the trade rumors that surrounded him during the 2026 offseason.

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The Suns need a starting center while Mark Williams is sidelined. Jordan Ott isn’t particularly interested in picking one yet. Instead, Phoenix’s coach intends to let Khaman Maluach and Oso Ighodaro settle the matter on the floor. Ott told reporters that he plans to “let the preseason play out” before choosing a starter, likely making […] The post Suns letting Khaman Maluach, Oso Ighodaro battle for starting center job appeared first on Hoops Wire.