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Houston Rockets superstar Kevin Durant has spoken highly of new teammate Bogdan Bogdanovic following their opening training camp sessions, highlighting the Serbian guard’s dedication and intensity on the practice court. Bogdanovic is preparing for a fresh start in Houston after a difficult previous campaign marked by recurring injury problems. Despite those setbacks, the veteran has […] The post Kevin Durant shares thoughts on Bogdan Bogdanovic appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

The story surrounding former Trail Blazers play-by-play announcer Braiden Bell has taken another turn. Now the people who reported the story are reportedly facing scrutiny of their own. TEGNA, the parent company of Portland television station KGW, has launched an internal review into whether proper editorial procedures were followed in the station’s reporting on Bell, […] The post KGW reportedly under review after Blazers broadcaster controversy appeared first on Hoops Wire.

Head coach David Adelman said he hoped the Nuggets would add more ball-handling to their roster in May, after they were eliminated in the first round of the playoffs. Rather than relying on external additions, they want Christian Braun to help Jamal Murray in that department, writes Vinny Benedetto of The Denver Gazette. “It’s more […]

The Lakers' fans react as rumors suggest Dalton Knecht would not make it to the team's opening night roster.

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Draymond Green gives first impressions of the Warriors after first days of training camp.

After Stephen Curry accepted a smaller contract extension with the Golden State Warriors, head coach Steve Kerr couldn’t help but admire his leadership. The four-time champion committed to a two-year, $116 million contract that includes a player option for the 2028-29 season Despite being qualified for an extension worth up to $136.7 million, Curry chose […] The post Steve Kerr praises Curry for pay cut, looks ahead to next summer appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

The Knicks are prioritizing a center with their 14th standard roster spot, according to Stefan Bondy of The New York Post (subscriber link), who says James Wiseman has emerged as the frontrunner to make the team out of training camp. However, Bondy’s report comes with an important caveat — Wiseman becoming New York’s third center […]

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Boston Celtics are projected to be a top-three seed in the East for 2026-27.

Basketball season is here!

Keon Ellis came to play for the Nets for one major reason: Jordi Fernández.

Boca Raton, FL – As the Miami Heat are going through the process of acclimating star Giannis Antetokounmpo to the team, the same goes for Klay Thompson, as the two went through their first training camp with the franchise this past week. With the Heat’s newest three-point specialist being Thompson, he would shout out rookie […] The post Klay Thompson shouts out Heat rookie after beating him in 3-point drill appeared first on ClutchPoints.

The Chicago Bulls are ready to get the season rolling. They don’t want to waste any precious time, with the season starting in just a few weeks. On Friday, they took part in a scrimmage at the Advocate Center in Chicago. The practice was lively, with plenty of highlights. One of them was Noa Essengue, […] The post Noa Essengue flashes vintage form with Bulls scrimmage slam dunk? appeared first on ClutchPoints.

The Memphis Grizzlies and guard Jordan Hawkins have agreed to part ways via waivers, allowing the 2023 lottery pick to find a new home in free agency, sources told ESPN's Shams Charania.

Rockets could consider coaching change if they fail to meet expectations this season.

Prospective owners of a Las Vegas NBA expansion franchise could face total expenses reaching $11 billion to $12 billion or more, with the city’s arena situation representing a significant part of the investment. Beyond paying the expansion fee, the successful ownership group may need to construct a new basketball venue, which could cost approximately $2 […] The post Las Vegas NBA expansion could require a $12 billion investment appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

Coming into the 2026-27 NBA season, one of the most intriguing new pairings is Anthony Edwards and LaMalo Ball with the Minnesota Timberwolves. But while this is the first time the duo has played together, Edwards has been a longtime fan of his new backcourt partner going all the way back to their high school […] The post Anthony Edwards has been rocking with LaMelo Ball since Chino Hills days appeared first on ClutchPoints.

The Philadelphia 76ers have continued to put in extra work in practice this week as training camp is fully underway. While Tyrese Maxey and Joel Embiid have been in Philadelphia under head coach Nick Nurse, Jaylen Brown and LeBron James are taking it one step at a time and learning each other out before advancing […] The post Jaylen Brown reveals what Tyrese Maxey has done for him since trade appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Magic guard Anthony Black is eligible for a rookie scale extension until October 19. He said at Monday’s media day that he’s not sure whether a deal will be reached ahead of that deadline but he isn’t stressing it either way. President of basketball operations Jeff Weltman says the team hopes to extend Black, but […]

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The Portland Trail Blazers hosted the final day of training camp in Tualatin on Friday ahead of the 2026-27 NBA season. While the day included a light media availability session, featuring just one post-practice interview, it marked the formal media introduction for one of the team’s newest faces: center Branden Carlson. The Blazers signed the 7-foot-tall Carlson to a one-year, $2.5 million deal in the offseason after the 27-year-old spent the previous two seasons as a reserve with the Oklaho...

JB on Duren: “We’re obviously excited to have him back. Like I said yesterday, our expectation was that he was always going to be back.” JB denied there’s been bitterness between the team and Duren. “I don’t know where that came from. It’s a negotiation. It’s business.” submitted by /u/Jenkinsd08 [link] [comments]

The offseason was an exciting one, but it started with the Sixers taking Labaron Philon, Jr. 22nd overall.

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).