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Darius Acuff Jr. made his first NBA preseason appearance Monday as the Sacramento Kings fell 127-103 to the Los Angeles Lakers. The rookie guard finished with 19 points and four assists in 27 minutes, showing confidence while acknowledging areas the Kings need to improve. “It felt good,” Acuff said after the game. “I played a […] The post Darius Acuff Jr. embraces challenge after NBA preseason debut appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

The Lakers got off to the best possible start in the 2026-27 NBA preseason after they dismantled the Kings on Monday night.

Isaiah Stewart’s first preseason game with the Grizzlies didn’t last long. Stewart left Monday’s 132-123 win over the Hawks with a left ankle injury and did not return, according to NBA.com. The veteran big man appeared to land on an opposing player’s foot during the first quarter, then took a hard fall and limped to […] The post Isaiah Stewart leaves Grizzlies preseason opener after hard fall appeared first on Hoops Wire.

Coach JJ Redick’s Austin Reaves and Luka Doncic-led Los Angeles Lakers celebrated the team’s preseason opener in style on October 5, jumping out to a 20-point lead at Golden 1 Center in Sacramento against coach Doug Christie’s Kings. NBA pundit Tim McMahon questioned LA’s title hopes as Doncic did his best to prove him wrong. […] The post Lakers’ Luka Doncic’s eye-popping half vs. Kings will have fans thinking of NBA title appeared first on ClutchPoints.

OKLAHOMA CITY — Ahead of the Oklahoma City Thunder’s preseason opener against the New Orleans Pelicans, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander reflected on his offseason improvement. Gilgeous-Alexander warned the NBA about Jalen Williams coming back. Now, he’s revealing how he continues to get better after winning MVP in back-to-back seasons. Gilgeous-Alexander has worked on his game on both […] The post Thunder’s Shai Gilgeous-Alexander reveals what makes him a better player entering his ninth season appea...

Luka Doncic led the Los Angeles Lakers to a 103-100 preseason victory over the Sacramento Kings on Monday at Golden 1 Center. Doncic started alongside Quentin Grimes, Matisse Thybulle, Ziaire Williams and Kevon Looney and played 16 minutes. He finished with 21 points, three rebounds and three assists while shooting 5-of-12 from the field and […] The post Luka Doncic leads Lakers to preseason win over Kings appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

The Sacramento Kings rename their press media room, honoring longtime radio broadcast voice Gary Gerould.

The starters impressed, Goodwin was everywhere, and Maluach flashed before Phoenix’s second-half collapse.

The Portland Trail Blazers have made their position on Braiden Bell abundantly clear: there will be no second chance. After abruptly firing their newly hired play-by-play announcer just hours after his hiring was announced, Portland has rejected Bell’s request for reconsideration and reinstatement. That has effectively closed the door on a potential reconciliation. Bell, through […] The post Blazers news: Portland’s cold response to announcer Braiden Bell’s reinstatement request after firing ...

It's just preseason, but the post-LeBron James era is off to a solid start for the Los Angeles Lakers.

The Utah Jazz held their annual open practice for fans. It’s an awesome annual event that introduces fans to old and new players. This year, Jazz fans who went got in for free and had free J Dawgs! See you TONIGHT at Open Practice 🏀 🏡 5 PM at @DeltaCenter 🌭 Free admission + free J Dawgs #TakeNote | @SeatGeek pic.twitter.com/Try0uLBMuh — Utah Jazz (@utahjazz) October 5, 2026 The Jazz did a great job opening up the Delta Center and welcoming fans. doors are open at @deltacenter for pra...

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MIAMI – As new Miami Heat star Giannis Antetokounmpo made his preseason debut in Saturday’s 129-105 win over the Toronto Raptors in the preseason opener, it also marked the first game for sharpshooter Klay Thompson. With the new-look Heat featuring Thompson along with Antetokounmpo, the three-point specialist would reveal what continues to impress him about […] The post Heat’s Klay Thompson left in awe by realization about playing with Giannis Antetokounmpo appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Victor Wembanyama critic Kyle Kuzma, coach Taylor Jenkins and the Milwaukee Bucks took to the court for their first preseason game against the Minnesota Timberwolves and lost 116-97. Life without Giannis Antetokounmpo didn’t look the way Jenkins envisioned as his team got blitzed at home, leading to blunt comments afterward. Jenkins made it clear that […] The post Bucks’ Taylor Jenkins didn’t hold back after giving up 116 points to Timberwolves appeared first on ClutchPoints.

The Lakers are entering the first year of their new era built around the high-scoring guard combination of Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves. However, head coach JJ Redick is currently more interested in how the two crafty scorers look apart than together, Law Murray writes for The Athletic. With so many rotation changes from last […]

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander gives Russell Westbrook his flowers after the Thunder legend announces retirement.

The Hawks gave up 132 points to the Grizzlies on Monday and coach Quin Snyder wasn’t happy with his team’s performance, according to Lauren Williams of the Atlanta Journal Constitution. “We have to know who we are, is really what it comes down to, and that’s collectively defending and running and moving the ball and […]

Cheryl Miller says the Fever are in trouble if Kelsey Mitchell leaves, and fans are split.

The 76ers' thin frontcourt took a big blow Tuesday after an MRI confirmed backup center Ariel Hukporti suffered a torn right Achilles.

With the NBA season right around the corner, and the Utah Jazz presumably being competitive for the first time in far too long, everyone is right to place the majority of the responsibility on the shoulders of our biggest names. We just drafted Darryn Peterson #2 overall in the NBA Draft, we just signed Keyonte George to a contract extension, and we just traded away a massive amount of draft capital (not to mention we’re paying him $50 million a year) to acquire Jaren Jackson Jr. These guys w...

Caitlin Clark just completed her third season in the WNBA, once again failing to make any notable run in the postseason, crashing out in the first round for the second time. For many of Clark’s supporters, especially Linda Cohn, this is definitely not a big deal yet.

LaMelo Ball did not waste time showing off his signature skillset with a remarkable 3-point shot in the Minnesota Timberwolves’ preseason opener against the Milwaukee Bucks on Monday night. Ball has been playing in the NBA since 2020, preparing for his first season with the Timberwolves. He represented the Charlotte Hornets as their top star […] The post LaMelo Ball takes most LaMelo Ball 1st shot ever in Timberwolves’ preseason debut appeared first on ClutchPoints.

PHILADELPHIA — The last time we saw the New York Knicks, they were leaving San Antonio as NBA champions. Their title defense unofficially began Monday night, with a preseason showdown against the new-look Philadelphia 76ers. New York, which was only missing backup guard Jose Alvarado, who was sidelined with a knee contusion, played its starters regular first-half minutes against a 76ers team that was without LeBron James, Tyrese Maxey, Joel Embiid and others. Preseason basketball, baby! New Y...

Jaylen Brown made a strong first impression with the Philadelphia 76ers as they opened the preseason with a 120-97 victory over the New York Knicks on Monday at Xfinity Mobile Arena. Making his Philadelphia debut after arriving from the Boston Celtics in the offseason, Brown led the 76ers with 22 points in just 17 minutes. […] The post Jaylen Brown powers 76ers past Knicks in preseason opener appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

Darius Garland is embracing the opportunity to take on a larger leadership role with the Los Angeles Clippers after a turbulent period that included his departure from Cleveland and the trade of Kawhi Leonard. Speaking with Marc J. Spears, Garland said the motivation that followed his departure from the Cavaliers remains intact as he enters […] The post Darius Garland wants to be the face of Clippers appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

Which Lakers aren’t playing in the team’s preseason opener against the Kings?

It took less than five minutes for Brooks to rediscover his villainous ways, and for Collins to endear himself to the Pistons faithful.

Cameron Boozer made his Memphis Grizzlies debut in impressive fashion as Memphis defeated the Atlanta Hawks 132-123 in Monday’s preseason matchup at State Farm Arena. Selected by Memphis with the No. 3 overall pick, Boozer started alongside Cedric Coward, Jaylen Wells, Quinten Post and Ty Jerome in his first appearance for the Grizzlies. The rookie […] The post Cameron Boozer makes impressive Grizzlies debut vs. Hawks appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

Los Angeles Clippers forward Max Strus was diagnosed with a partial tear of the plantar fascia in his right foot, sources told Shams Charania of ESPN on Monday. Strus will be re-evaluated in four weeks. Strus suffered the noncontact injury during Sunday's preseason opener in Hawaii. Brandon Ingram, Bradley Beal, and Yanic Konan Niederhauser are also currently out for the Clippers. The Clippers open their season on October 21 against the Kings.

What has Adou Thiero shown during the Lakers’ training camp?