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Throngs of fans waited in lines more than 10-deep to watch LeBron James, Jaylen Brown and the rest of the 76ers take part in Saturday's scrimmage.

Pero Antic didn't mince words as he went off on LeBron James.

Maybe, just maybe, Morant could be the piece that helps Portland take the next step.

Apparently, no one told Wizards guard Bub Carrington that the first rule of tanking is to never admit to tanking.

The Wizards have signed guard Jazian Gortman to an Exhibit 10 contract and waived forward Steve Settle, the team tweets. Gortman has spent time in several organizations since going undrafted in 2023. He’s signed Exhibit 10 contracts with the Bucks, Mavericks, and Thunder. Gortman also spent over three months in 2024/25 on a two-way deal […]

DALLAS, TEXAS - JUNE 29: New Dallas Mavericks head coach Dusty May (L) and Dallas Mavericks team president of basketball operations Masai Ujiri stand for photos during a press conference at American Airlines Center on June 29, 2026 in Dallas, Texas. 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 Ron Jenkins/Getty Images) | Getty Images Cooper...

The Los Angeles Lakers hired Pooh Jeter as the team's new Director of Pro Scouting, reported Marc J. Spears of Andscape. Jeter was previously a player development coach with the Blazers, and also worked as an assistant general manager with the G League's Remix.

Tyrese Maxey and LeBron James are already connecting for highlight-reel plays before the start of their first season as Philadelphia 76ers teammates.

After months of anticipation, we finally get our first taste of the 2026-2027 NBA season

Nikola Jovic admitted he got complacent after signing a four-year, $62MM extension prior to last season, Barry Jackson of the Miami Herald relays. Jovic made those comments in an interview with Miami radio host Brendan Tobin. “I wouldn’t say I was the smartest guy last year handling things outside of the court,” Jovic said. Jovic’s […]

Veteran guard Cameron Payne is headed overseas after another NBA opportunity failed to materialize. Payne has signed a one-year contract with Turkish club Anadolu Efes, the team announced. Sportando also relayed the signing. The move comes after Payne worked out for the Kings in August but remained unsigned as training camps opened. At 32, he’ll […] The post Cameron Payne signs overseas after failing to land NBA deal appeared first on Hoops Wire.

During his tenure with the Milwaukee Bucks, Giannis Antetokounmpo has spent years dealing with Bam Adebayo as an opponent. Now, with the Miami Heat, the Greek Freak will finally be on the same side. Antetokounmpo recently spoke about his new teammate and admitted he is glad he no longer has to face Adebayo on the […] The post Heat’s Giannis is thrilled he doesn’t have to play against Bam Adebayo anymore appeared first on ClutchPoints.

El Segundo, CA - September 24, 2026: Lakers general manager/president of basketball operations Rob Pelinka, left, speaks as Lakers coach JJ Redick listens during a press conference at the UCLA Health Training Center in El Segundo Thursday, September 24, 2026. (Allen J. Schaben / Los Angeles Times via Getty Images) In recent years, the Lakers have run into a problem. They’ve taken a few successful inexpensive fliers, including Malik Monk and Dennis Schröder, but they’ve lacked the ability to r...

Labaron Philon Jr. got his "Welcome to the NBA" moment right when training camp began.

Norman Powell has accumulated a lot of knowledge during his 11 NBA seasons that will make him a valuable leader on a young Bulls team, writes Joel Lorenzi of The Athletic. Powell and newly acquired Buddy Hield are the only players on Chicago’s roster older than 28, so there will be plenty of teaching moments […]

Here are four hypothetical De’Aaron Fox trades for the Spurs, as their backcourt is about to be set on fire during the 2026-27 season.

Here are three Karl-Anthony Towns contract offers the Knicks could make, from the reported range to the $276 million max after a title run.

Nets lottery pick Mikel Brown Jr. sprained his left ankle last week and still hasn’t been cleared for contact, Brian Lewis of the New York Post reports. “Yeah, as of right now they’re just telling me you could get back moving a little bit, really just trying to get the strengthening it up back,” Brown […]

The Los Angeles Lakers believe they found a steal in the 2026 NBA Draft when they traded up to take Cameron Carr out of Baylor with the 24th pick. Carr already showed what he is capable of in Summer League, and now he heads into his rookie season trying to earn playing time right away. […]

This offseason for the Los Angeles Lakers is one in which the team fully moved into the Luka Doncic era. With LeBron James gone, Doncic is the clear leader of the team and general manager Rob Pelinka led the front office in a complete rebuild of the roster with Doncic in mind, getting the ideal […]

CLEVELAND, OHIO - MAY 03: Scottie Barnes #4 of the Toronto Raptors stands for the national anthem prior to Game Seven of the First Round of the NBA Eastern Conference Playoffs assistant coach at Rocket Arena on May 03, 2026 in Cleveland, Ohio. 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 Jason Miller/Getty Images) | Getty Images It’s hard t...

Jaylen Brown got pranked by the 76ers and roasted by NBA fans.

Our Stockton to Malone (without all of the terrible moral failings and jailable offenses)?

And does the latest roster have the same potential to bring another ring to Toronto?

Devin Booker is itching for the season to start. You can feel it.

We already got dawgs, they just don’t know how to be dawgs. And we gon’ be dawgs.

Julius Randle arrives in Brooklyn with a mixed reputation, as both a player and teammate. But you should be optimistic.

Minnesota Timberwolves guard Ayo Dosunmu doesn’t feel more freedom after signing a five-year, $112 million contract. (via Minnesota Timberwolves): “I think I’m actually the opposite. I think I’m even more locked in and more focused because I understand that they invested in me. So me being a competitor, me loving the game, being able to […] The post Ayo Dosunmu looking to show he’s worth more than contract appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

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Here’s Toronto Raptors guard Ja’Kobe Walter on personal/team goals for 2026-27. (via Hello and Welcome): “Just be better than last year. I want to take my defense to another level. It’s a goal of mine to be top in the league in steals. I want to be a top defender, known as that. I feel […] The post Ja’Kobe Walter says he wants to lead the NBA in steals appeared first on TalkBasket.net.