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MIAMI, FL - MARCH 12: Kel'el Ware #7 of the Miami Heat drives to the basket during the game against the Milwaukee Bucks on March 12, 2026 at Kaseya Center in Miami, Florida. 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 Issac Baldizon/NBAE via Getty Images) | NBAE via Getty Images Kel’el Ware i...

If all of the big moves the Washington Wizards have made pay off, they could be a dark horse coming out of the East.

“I think everybody’s used to seeing the Warriors in a certain style of light,” Melton said. “I think this year, we want to kind of get that grit. One of Vogel’s sayings is, ‘Our defense is gonna have teeth.’ So, I think that’s a testament of how we’re gonna play. We’re gonna play aggressive, we’re gonna play hard, and we’re gonna try to disrupt the ball as much as possible. … You guys are about to see a different style of Warriors basketball.” If Sunday’s first preseason game is any indicatio...

After seven years of professional basketball, Jon Elmore has finally earned his first NBA training camp invitation with San Antonio.

Sunday, October 4, was my official kick off into the new season of the San Antonio Spurs. From noon until 3pm, the organization held the second annual Gregg Popovich Coach the Coaches Clinic. Organized in part through the Positive Coach Alliance, they held a quick ice breaker before introducing Spurs head coach Mitch Johnson. Johnson spoke about the values of the program and the importance of sharing knowledge. He spoke of the inspiration behind the event, Gregg Popovich. While Johnson was sp...

From on-court schemes to a private team dinner to an attempt at divine intervention, here's what happened in LeBron's first camp with the 76ers.

If preseason "vibes" are important, the Los Angeles Lakers are already one of the best teams in the league.

After spending so much of Stephen Curry's tenure in the NBA's elite tier, the Golden State Warriors have backtracked into the league's dreaded midsection.

Winning basketball games would have remained Michael Jordan's top priority.

HOUSTON, TEXAS - SEPTEMBER 22: Fred Vanvleet #5 of the Houston Rockets speaks with the media during the Houston Rockets Media Day at Hilton Americas-Houston on September 22, 2026 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Kenneth Richmond/Getty Images) | Getty Images As the Houston Rockets headed into the 2025-2026 season, the biggest question is how Kevin Durant will fit with his new team. The Rockets made the biggest move of that offseason when they traded Jalen Green and Dillon Brooks for the future Hal...

Adou Thiero has caught Luka Doncic’s attention ahead of his second season with the Los Angeles Lakers, with the Slovenian star noticing a significant change in the young forward’s game. Doncic believes the Lakers have several players who are not receiving much attention entering the new campaign. He expects the team’s recent additions in particular […] The post Luka Doncic reacts to Adou Thiero’s progress appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

For the first time in Brooklyn Nets history, the franchise held ‘Nets Fest’ at the Major Owens Community Center in Brooklyn. In the past, fans celebrated the upcoming NBA season at ‘Practice In The Park’, but the Nets came up with a new idea for this year: a full on festival. The goal? Celebrate all things Brooklyn Nets and honor the history of the franchise, as well as get excited for the future. NetsDaily was on hand for the first event of its kind. This festival saw everything from face pa...

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Tarik Biberovic believes he has reached the right point in his career to leave European basketball and begin his NBA journey with the Dallas Mavericks. The 25-year-old spent eight years with Fenerbahce before making the move to Dallas, arriving with significant EuroLeague experience and a championship on his resume. Asked why he decided to leave […] The post Tarik Biberovic explains why he left Fenerbahce for NBA appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

Tarik Biberovic is learning a different system after moving from Fenerbahce to the Dallas Mavericks, but the rookie does not believe the basketball itself has changed significantly. After spending eight years in Turkey, Biberovic is now adapting to the faster NBA pace and unfamiliar terminology during his first training camp with Dallas. “It’s a new […] The post Tarik Biberovic discusses adjusting to Mavericks system appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

Tarik Biberovic understands that his shooting ability alone will not be enough to secure regular playing time with the Dallas Mavericks. The former Fenerbahce wing built a reputation as a strong perimeter shooter in Europe, but he is focused on showing Dallas that he can contribute in several other areas. “To stay on the court, […] The post Tarik Biberovic details what he must do for Mavericks minutes appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

Just five minutes into the preseason opener against the Knicks on Monday, 76ers backup center Ariel Hukporti suffered a right leg injury, causing him to leave the game.

Cole Anthony has opened up about the difficult reality of playing in the NBA, acknowledging how the business side of the league can affect a player’s relationship with basketball. Speaking on The Hoop Collective podcast, Anthony said entering the NBA made him realize that professional basketball is not solely about the game itself. “When you […] The post Cole Anthony on losing joy in NBA appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

PHILADELPHIA, PA - MAY 10: Jalen Brunson #11 of the New York Knicks dribbles the ball during the game against the Philadelphia 76ers during Round Two Game Four of the 2026 NBA Playoffs on May 10, 2026 at the Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 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 (P...

Brandin Podziemski is about to enter his fourth season with the Golden State Warriors. However, many critics are still questioning the team’s direction heading into the season, especially regarding retaining the guard this offseason. Warriors superstar Stephen Curry offered honest insights into the team’s backcourt development and what Podziemski brings to the floor. “Same player, […] The post Stephen Curry gives honest take on Brandin Podziemski appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

The Milwaukee Bucks could have two valuable trade assets in their frontcourt, with Myles Turner and Kel’el Ware potentially drawing interest from NBA contenders during the 2026-27 season. Kevin O’Connor of Yahoo Sports reported that executives around the league are already viewing Milwaukee as a team that could be targeted because of its combination of […] The post Myles Turner, Kel’el Ware emerge as potential trade targets appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

Golden State Warriors head coach Steve Kerr is embracing the team’s future now that the team is actually in a position of need. With the Warriors needing all the offensive production they can get amid injuries to Jimmy Butler and Kristaps Porzingis, two of the team’s best scorers alongside Stephen Curry, Kerr is opting to […] The post Warriors’ Draymond Green shares sobering thoughts on his changing role appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Here’s another early look at the 2027 NBA Draft. Kansas freshman Tyran Stokes remains at the top, though there’s an entire college season ahead for him and everyone else on this list. The team order is projected. We won’t know the actual lottery order until next spring, and trades could change who owns these picks. […] The post 2027 NBA mock draft: Tyran Stokes leads updated first-round projection appeared first on Hoops Wire.

Four-time All-Star Trae Young remains open to the possibility that he could return to the Hawks near the end of his career.

Utah Jazz head coach Will Hardy was encouraged by his team’s first preseason performance, highlighting the ball movement, ball security and defensive effort following Sunday’s 109-97 win over the Denver Nuggets. “I thought there were a lot of things that we did pretty well in the game,” Hardy said. “Obviously, there’s tons to clean up, […] The post Will Hardy praises Jazz ball movement and Darryn Peterson’s poise appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

The Spurs returned to the court for the first time since the NBA Finals in June.

As the season gears up for the Dallas Mavericks, the role and future of Dallas forward P.J. Washington are uncertain. Washington joined the team in a trade with the Hornets in the 2023-2024 season and has been a key piece of the squad ever since, but could his days in Dallas be numbered? New Dallas […] The post Mavericks rumors: Masai Ujiri loves P.J. Washington, but trade buzz still persists appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Rui Hachimura enjoyed an encouraging first game with the Los Angeles Clippers, scoring 21 points in a 104-101 preseason victory over the Golden State Warriors in Honolulu on Sunday. Hachimura shot 8-of-11 from the field and 4-of-5 from three-point range, showing the offensive aggression that Tyronn Lue wants from him as he adjusts to his […] The post Rui Hachimura embraces aggressive role with Clippers appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

The Bulls have plenty of new faces, but the pairing they may be most eager to see belongs to Matas Buzelis and rookie Caleb Wilson. Buzelis isn’t shy about the possibilities. “He’s been incredible,” Buzelis said of Wilson, via Joe Cowley of the Chicago Sun-Times⁠. “Of course he’s got a lot to prove, so do […] The post Bulls see something ‘dangerous’ in Matas Buzelis-Caleb Wilson pairing appeared first on Hoops Wire.

SACRAMENTO, CALIFORNIA - OCTOBER 05: Cameron Carr #43 of the Los Angeles Lakers goes in for a slam dunk against the Sacramento Kings in the first half of the preseason game at Golden 1 Center on October 05, 2026 in Sacramento, 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. (Photo by Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images) | Getty Images The Lake...