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Kelsey Mitchell made it clear she plans to be selfish this offseason. Ramona Shelburne heard that word and immediately started thinking about where Indy’s star guard could end up. The Indiana Fever guard is an unrestricted free agent after another huge season, and her comments following Indiana’s playoff exit opened the door to questions about […]

Philadelphia 76ers head coach Nick Nurse highlighted several encouraging developments after his team opened the preseason with a 120-97 victory over the New York Knicks on Monday. Nurse was particularly pleased with the growing confidence of Jabari Walker, emphasizing the importance of taking open shots and contributing on the glass. “He’s kind of been playing […] The post Nick Nurse outlines 76ers’ lineup plans after Knicks win appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

Luka Doncic said he was happy to be back on the court after a lengthy break from competitive basketball as the Los Angeles Lakers opened their preseason with a 127-103 win over the Sacramento Kings. Doncic scored 21 points in 16 minutes, shooting 5-of-12 from the field and 3-of-9 from three-point range. He also had […] The post Luka Doncic: “Basketball is one of the best things in my life” appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

JJ Redick was pleased with the Los Angeles Lakers’ defensive intensity and ball movement after their preseason opener, particularly the way their work in practice carried over into a 127-103 win over the Sacramento Kings. The Lakers forced 27 turnovers, including 16 in the first half, while building a 73-47 halftime lead. Redick highlighted the […] The post JJ Redick praises Lakers’ defense after preseason opener appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

Gilbert Arenas believes Michael Jordan and Kobe Bryant would have struggled to take the 2016 Cleveland Cavaliers as far as LeBron James did, pointing specifically to the difference in how the three superstars dealt with their teammates. Cleveland entered the 2016 playoffs as the Eastern Conference’s No. 1 seed after finishing the regular season with […] The post Gilbert Arenas explains LeBron James’ approach with teammates appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

The Golden State Warriors play host to the Los Angeles Lakers on Tuesday night at Chase Center, with tipoff coming at 10 p.m. EST / 7 p.m. PST. Since the occasion marks the second preseason game for both squads, we have plenty of developments and questions worth tracking.

Giannis Antetokounmpo believes he still has several productive seasons ahead of him despite already having spent 13 years in the NBA. At 31, the Miami Heat star understands that managing his workload is becoming more important. While he has built his career around playing with high intensity, Giannis acknowledged that he is learning when to […] The post Giannis Antetokounmpo expects five more strong years appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

Cam Whitmore is entering his fourth season in the NBA, and his fresh start with the Denver Nuggets could give him the big break he has been looking for. The Nuggets signed Whitmore to a two-way contract in September after the Cleveland Cavaliers waived him. The Cavaliers acquired the young wingman in a five-team trade […] The post Cam Whitmore gets 100% real on first run with Nuggets appeared first on ClutchPoints.

The Summer is gone. The ice has melted. The Timberwolves are back.

Gilbert Arenas believes Klay Thompson can remain a major offensive threat when playing alongside Giannis Antetokounmpo, even if the veteran shooter is no longer producing at the level he did during his best seasons. Arenas pointed to the attention Giannis attracts from opposing defenses, arguing that Thompson should receive plenty of opportunities to take open […] The post Gilbert Arenas believes Klay Thompson remains major threat appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

On Monday, ESPN’s Ramona Shelburne and Chiney Ogwumike made the case that teams want to build around Kelsey Mitchell as a franchise player as she hits unrestricted free agency. Mitchell, who has played all nine of her seasons with the Indiana Fever, recently said during the Indiana Fever’s exit interviews that she would put herself first and be “selfish” as she makes her decision.

Los Angeles Lakers coach JJ Redick teased Luka Doncic about his offseason conditioning.

King Gibson announced his commitment to LSU over the weekend. Gibson gives head coach Will Wade his first five-star guard since taking over the job last spring. "They have a rich culture," Gibson told ESPN. "I see how much Coach Wade loves the city and how much the community loves him. The love between Coach Wade and the community is strong." Gibson is currently ranked No. 13 in the SC Next 100 for the 2027 class.

The Minnesota Timberwolves' preseason got off to a great start on Monday evening thanks to a 116-97 road win over the Milwaukee Bucks. The contest featured LaMelo Ball's Timberwolves debut, and he posted 11 points, four rebounds and three assists.

MIAMI – With the Heat’s offseason headlined by Giannis Antetokounmpo and Klay Thompson, another newcomer on the team is one who has been familiar with the team since he was young. As the Heat made their preseason debut with Saturday’s 129-105 win over the Toronto Raptors, it featured a standout performance by Tim Hardaway Jr., […] The post Exclusive: Tim Hardaway Jr. understands ‘overplayed’ questions about father after joining Heat appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Round 1 of this semifinal series went to Angel Reese and the Atlanta Dream on Sunday.

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.