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Fantasy basketball analyst Dan Titus makes the case for fading six big-name players this season.

A 4-month-old giant otter (Pteronura brasiliensis) swims at the Cali Zoo in Cali, Colombia on January 19, 2026. (Photo by Joaquín SARMIENTO / AFP via Getty Images) | AFP via Getty Images Last time I checked, we were celebrating. Turns out, we’re now back to watching games take place again! Not Knicks on Friday Night, but hey, the boys can only play when they tell them to, and I won’t complain. Links and things today, quotes (probably) tomorrow. Mike Brown is actively welcoming early-season ad...

Fantasy basketball ADP risers and fallers from Sept. 20–Oct. 4, plus preseason injury news, starting lineup battles, sleepers and draft strategy for 2026-27 fantasy hoops drafts.

Julius Erving explained why his famous “Six Million Dollar Man” nickname was financially misleading.

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CLEVELAND, OH - SEPTEMBER 28: James Harden #1 of the Cleveland Cavaliers poses for a portrait during NBA media day on September 28, 2026 at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse 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. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2026 NBAE (Photo by Lauren Leigh Bacho/NBAE via Getty Images) | NBAE via Getty Ima...

Julius Randle quickly learned he’s “dealing with kids” in Egor Demin and Mikel Brown Jr. following his trade to the Brooklyn Nets. That doesn’t mean the pair of Nets lottery picks aren’t up for the arduous task ahead of them. Demin and Brown — the Nets’ highest draft selections of the Brooklyn era — are carrying […] The post How Julius Randle knows Egor Demin, Mikel Brown Jr. are ready for Nets challenge appeared first on ClutchPoints.

The rising young center figures to be a key part of Milwaukee’s core.

A weekly series giving fans a chance to sound off on the team’s biggest questions.

Christie can build off his success from last year as a deep threat to help the Mavericks in an area of need: shooting guard.

The Mavericks’ roster is stocked with forwards, which could eventually make P.J. Washington expendable, Marc Stein of The Stein Line (subscription required) writes in his latest Substack column. Stein hears that rival teams believe Dallas will consider parting with Washington at some point after an offseason roster overhaul that included the additions of former No. […]

Dillon Brooks wants to extend his NBA career for as long as possible, but the Phoenix Suns forward knows he cannot take his longevity for granted. Brooks reflected on his future and the short career window for professional basketball, emphasizing the importance of maintaining his focus after enjoying a strong 2025-26 season. “I want to […] The post Dillon Brooks focused on extending his NBA career appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

The Los Angeles Lakers bolstered their backcourt by signing Quentin Grimes to a four-year, $60 million contract at the start of free agency. It’s the first long-term deal that Grimes has ever signed, and he believes that added sense of stability will allow him to quickly feel at home in L.A. “Yeah, I think it […]

PHILADELPHIA, PA - OCTOBER 3: Tyrese Maxey #0 plays defense on VJ Edgecombe #77 of the Philadelphia 76ers during practice on October 3, 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 (Photo by Jesse D. Garrabrant/NBAE via Getty Images) | NBAE vi...

The Lakers know what they have in Luka Dončić and Austin Reaves. They played well together last season, but JJ Redick has intentionally kept them apart in open gym. With a new-look roster, Redick wants to see what else this offense can do before putting his stars together. Read for free. submitted by /u/TheAthletic [link] [comments]

Giannis Antetokounmpo has quickly embraced the culture surrounding the Miami Heat, describing the experience of joining the organization as something that has made him feel “alive again.” In an exclusive interview with The Athletic’s Eric Nehm, Antetokounmpo explained what has stood out to him since arriving in Miami, pointing specifically to the team’s togetherness, communication […] The post Giannis Antetokounmpo: “It’s almost like being alive again” appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

These three second-round rookies could quickly outplay their two-way contract status this season.

James is heading into his 24th NBA season, and his first with the 76ers.

The Utah Jazz finally have enough talent to start winning games, perhaps even as many as 38 of them.

Defense is projected by many to be an area of weakness for the Los Angeles Lakers, specifically on the perimeter. While Walker Kessler can shore up a lot of those deficiencies with his elite rim protection, it is up to the wings to apply perimeter pressure and not solely rely on Kessler. Jake LaRavia specifically […]

Nets fans sat through two tanking seasons — and suffered through almost 120 losses — to land first Egor Dëmin and then Mikel Brown Jr. as the payoff.  It’s no surprise, then, that those fans have pinned their hopes on the pair of 20-year-olds as the backcourt of the future and the foundation of their...

Following a franchise-altering summer, the Clippers found a couple of reasons for hope during Sunday night’s preseason opener, Janis Carr of The Orange County Register writes in a subscriber-only story. L.A. defeated Golden State 104-101 in Hawaii, with two relative newcomers leading the way. Darius Garland, who was acquired from Cleveland at the February trade […]

Michael Jordan says he would be the worst player to bet against.

The false bravado of an injured athlete is usually easy to spot. The words come out with certainty, assuring anyone who will listen that he’ll be back better than ever. The eyes often tell a different story, diverting as he tries to convince himself that everything will be OK. Then there is Donte DiVincenzo, who is rehabilitating a torn Achilles tendon, the injury many basketball players hope to avoid above nearly all others. As he approaches the six-month mark since going down less than two ...

With the 2026-27 NBA season fast approaching, we're ranking the five best starting units in the league

Isolation creation isn’t at the heart of Collins’ game. Still, he could help vary the Pistons’ attack. “I’m trying to use my versatility to play off of (Cunningham),” Collins said during training camp. “I pride myself on trying to get a lot of easy buckets. I feel like Cade is a great playmaker, obviously a great basketball player coming off a great year. “(I’m) just trying to … give him another guy who can create and playmake with him on the floor, as well.” The Pistons hope that Collins can...

The Sacramento Kings have waived guard Sean East II and the big man Viktor Lakhin. East and Lakhin had been signed to Exhibit 10 contracts earlier in the offseason. Both East and Lakhin are expected to join the Stockton Kings for the upcoming G League season. Sacramento's roster now stands at 19 players. The Kings have Leaky Black, Tristen Newton and Elrid Payton on the roster on camp deals. Sacramento has one open standard roster spot and one open two-way roster spot.

INGLEWOOD, CA - APRIL 7: Max Christie #00 of the Dallas Mavericks looks on during the game against the LA Clippers on April 7, 2026 at Intuit Dome in Los Angeles, 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. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2026 NBAE (Photo by Tyler Ross/NBAE via Getty Images) | NBAE via Getty Images The Dallas Maver...

DETROIT, MI - JANUARY 18: Devin Booker #1 of the Phoenix Suns handles the ball during the game against the Detroit Pistons on January 18, 2025 at Little Caesars Arena in Detroit, Michigan. 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 2025 NBAE (Photo by Chris Schwegler/NBAE via Getty Images) | NBAE via Getty Imag...