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CLEVELAND, OHIO - APRIL 08: Evan Mobley #4 celebrates with James Harden #1 of the Cleveland Cavaliers during player introductions before the game against the Atlanta Hawks at Rocket Arena on April 08, 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 The Cleveland Cavaliers had o...

While Dalton Knecht's time with the Lakers seems to be coming to an end, two deadlines this month could serve as the deciding factors.

Congratulations to all the procrastinators waiting to name their fantasy basketball teams until just before the start of the 2026-27 NBA season. You have delayed your decision long enough to pull one from this list.

Life as an NBA player is a constant cycle of success and skepticism.

They have the comfort of winning a championship, forever immortalized no matter what happens this season.

Zaccharie Risacher told Fadeaway World that focusing on his game and blocking outside noise helps him manage enormous expectations.

Although it's only preseason, it appears that Kevin Durant and Ja Morant have already emerged as potential trade candidates.

I think I think some thoughts about Wizards rookie AJ Dybantsa. | Getty Images With a hat tip to OG NFL writer Peter King, and to Bill Simmons and the crew at Grantland and The Ringer, and to Zach Lowe, and to Eric Koreen, and to the legion of writers I’m ripping off with this format, here are 10 things I think I think about this year’s Washington Wizards: Trae Young will lead the NBA in assists per game for just the second time in his career. Young’s been a genius-level passer throughout his...

The NBA rarely stagnates for long, but the 2026 offseason produced the kind of movement that can redraw the league in a matter of weeks. Giannis Antetokounmpo is now in Miami, LeBron James and Jaylen Brown have joined Philadelphia, LaMelo Ball is running the show in Minnesota, and Ja Morant has landed in Portland. Those […] The post NBA Odds: 4 New-Look Teams to Watch in 2026-27 appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

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The Spurs suit up for their first preseason game.

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Braiden Bell’s attorney still wants the Trail Blazers to give him the broadcast job. He also has a message about what could happen if they don’t. Speaking with Craig Carton of OutKick, Arnie Herz said reinstatement remains his priority after Portland hired Bell as its television play-by-play announcer, then fired him hours later over offensive […] The post Braiden Bell’s attorney says Blazers firing could cost them ‘a boatload of money’ appeared first on Hoops Wire.

A fan recently went too far while talking to Minnesota Timberwolves star Jonathan Kuminga, giving the NBA player the NSFW nickname “Kumbucket.” He appeared to be leaving an arena when a fan yelled the nickname at him. Kuminga did not back down, directly saying, “Whoever said that, I’m gonna come find you and slap you,” […] The post Timberwolves’ Jonathan Kuminga threatens to slap fan for calling him NSFW nickname appeared first on ClutchPoints.

ATLANTA, GA - DECEMBER 19: Luke Kornet #7 of the San Antonio Spurs dunks the ball during the game against the Atlanta Hawks on December 19, 2025 at State Farm Arena in Atlanta, Georgia. 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 Adam Hagy/NBAE via Getty Images) | NBAE via Getty Images We are...

Blazers Damian Lillard’s scoring was encouraging. His ability to get past defenders may have been the better sign. That was among the observations from Elias Esquivel of Blazers on SI⁠ after Portland’s 123-118 preseason-opening win over the short-handed Warriors on Wednesday. Lillard scored 15 points, while Deni Avdija led the Blazers with 23 on 9-of-13 […] The post NBA Notes: Blazers, Deni Avdija, Warriors, Brandon Williams, Bulls appeared first on Hoops Wire.

Kyrie Irving says he was close to returning in December 2025 until an injury setback pushed back his timeline by eight weeks.

OKLAHOMA CITY — After an impressive NBA on the first leg of a back-to-back, Oklahoma City Thunder rookie Aday Mara finished with 22 points on a perfect 10-for-10 shooting against the Milwaukee Bucks. Mara continues to impress head coach Mark Daigneault, who pinpointed what stood out most in a 128-126 loss to the Bucks on […] The post Why Aday Mara’s perfect night is a sign of trust in Thunder rookie appeared first on ClutchPoints.

The Los Angeles Lakers overhauled their roster this offseason, as they got their first opportunity to fully build around Luka Doncic after their bombshell trade for him in February 2025. They lost four of their consistent starters last season in LeBron James, Marcus Smart, Rui Hachimura, and Deandre Ayton, so it will be interesting to […] The post 1 Lakers player in danger of losing starting job in 2026-27 training camp appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Forgive me for the early preview, but since this matchup between the Houston Rockets and Dallas Mavericks is tipping off at 7am CT, I figured it would be best to get this out there the day before. The game is starting at an ungodly hour for Central Time denizens because it’s taking place in Macau, […]

The Wolves’ second preseason game did not go as well as the first, as Minnesota fell to the Pacers

Baron Davis believes Jaylen Brown’s impressive Philadelphia 76ers debut showed that the veteran forward spent the offseason addressing the parts of his game that previously gave him problems in the playoffs. Brown made his Philadelphia debut Monday night after arriving from the Boston Celtics and led the 76ers to a 120-97 preseason victory over the […] The post Baron Davis says Jaylen Brown learned from playoff struggles appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

The NBA’s proposed European competition continues attracting interest from potential investors, with some franchises expected to command valuations reaching $1 billion. Eric Menell, global co-head of sports at JPMorgan, discussed the financial expectations surrounding the project during Sportico’s Invest London event. “I have the highest degree of confidence we will hit $1 billion for franchises […] The post NBA Europe franchises could reach $1 billion valuations appeared first on TalkBasket....

Former NBA player Pero Antic has strongly criticized LeBron James, questioning comparisons between the four-time NBA champion and basketball legends Michael Jordan and Kobe Bryant. Antic expressed frustration with several aspects of James’ career, including his behavior on the court, his pursuit of individual achievements and his desire to play alongside his son. “They’re comparing […] The post Pero Antic blasts LeBron James over legacy appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

The Chicago Bulls handled the Phoenix Suns well enough on Wednesday night as they squeezed by a 124-117 win behind a balanced team performance.

SACRAMENTO, CALIFORNIA - OCTOBER 05: Quentin Grimes #5 of the Los Angeles Lakers drives against Daeqwon Plowden #29 of the Sacramento Kings in the second half of a 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 Th...

The Golden State Warriors were unable to ride the hot shooting from their role players in a disappointing 123-118 preseason loss against the Portland Trail Blazers.

Brandon Williams grabbed the lead role and never let go of it in the Golden State Warriors’ 123-118 loss to the Portland Trail Blazers at Moda Center.

Tristan da Silva scored 19 points to lead the Orlando Magic to a 122-118 preseason victory over the Memphis Grizzlies at FedExForum on Wednesday, October 7. Da Silva came off the bench and shot 6-of-16 from the field, including 4-of-10 from three-point range, and went 3-of-4 at the free-throw line. He added five rebounds, two […] The post Tristan da Silva leads Magic past Grizzlies appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

The Los Angeles Clippers signed Jahmyl Telfort to an Exhibit 10 deal on Wednesday. Telfort appeared in eight games for the Clippers last season. The Clippers also waived Fletcher Loyer on Wednesday.