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Mike Brown, when asked for an assessment of the battle, demurred.

Forward Asa Newell is hoping to claim a rotation role in his second NBA season, but he says his individual goals are secondary to the team’s aspirations, writes Lauren Williams of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution (subscriber link). “It’s important to be a unit as a team, and to all just to have the same mindset,” Newell […]

OKLAHOMA CITY — After Oklahoma City Thunder’s Shai Gilgeous-Alexander out-ran Jared McCain in a video that went viral during training camp, the third-year guard explained himself on Friday. Amidst McCain’s first training camp with the Thunder, Jared addressed reporters for the first time since Media Day. McCain reacted to Gilgeous-Alexander’s dusting him in a video […] The post Thunder’s Jared McCain challenges viral Shai Gilgeous-Alexander training camp video: ‘It wasn’t a race’ appeared fir...

Warriors forward Jimmy Butler is recovering from a torn ACL on his right knee and staying in the news cycle following Karl-Anthony Towns’ wife Jordyn Woods’ message. Butler said recently he “feels great” during his rehab stint, with hopes of returning to the Golden State Warriors this season. The Warriors posted video of Butler working […] The post Watch Warriors’ Jimmy Butler jack up 3s during his ACL recovery appeared first on ClutchPoints.

The first week of Lakers’ training camp has passed.  It has been a whirlwind of Purple-and-Gold-smeared optimism and excitement. Luka Doncic is ready to lead the Lakers back atop the league as the unequivocal head of the 17-time championship franchise. Austin Reaves wants to live up to his new four-year, $180 million contract. Walker Kessler is...

Washington Wizards point guard Trae Young admitted to reporters that he might be the "weak link" on the defensive end, although he noted his ability to still give effort alongside the help he'll have behind him (h/t Henry J. Brown of Wizards on SI).

Marc Stein spent decades working for some of the biggest names in sports media. These days, he’s working for Marc Stein. And apparently he’s enjoying the business side more than he ever expected. Stein, the longtime NBA insider and Basketball Hall of Fame Curt Gowdy Media Award recipient, discussed the growth of his independent newsletter, […] The post Marc Stein found life after ESPN. Now he’s running his own NBA business appeared first on Hoops Wire.

James Harden has an MVP award, 11 All-Star appearances and more than 28,000 career points. Evan Mobley has discovered something else about him: He’s pretty normal. Mobley was asked Friday in Spain what it’s been like playing alongside Harden, and admitted there’s still something surreal about sharing a locker room with someone he grew up watching. […] The post Evan Mobley says James Harden isn’t trying to ‘big-time anyone’ with Cavs appeared first on Hoops Wire.

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CAMDEN, NEW JERSEY - SEPTEMBER 28: Labaron Philon Jr. #00 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 When Daryl Morey sent Jared McCain to the Oklahoma City Thunder for a draft pick package at last season’s trade deadline, it was not a widely praised move. Quite the opposite, actually — amongst fans, media members and McCain’s former ...

Golden State Warriors head coach Steve Kerr spoke with ESPN's Anthony Slater on Friday from Oahu, Hawaii, where the team is holding its training camp on the BYU-Hawaii campus.

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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.

General manager Amber Cox defended the Indiana Fever fanbase during her exit-interview session with media Saturday morning, saying, "attacks on our fan base have no basis in reality."

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...