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Watching the Cavaliers this season is going to require a little more planning than simply flipping to one channel. My longtime friend George Thomas of the Akron Beacon Journal put together an excellent full breakdown of the Cavs’ television and streaming options for the 2026-27 season. The short version: DAZN will be the primary home […] The post How to watch Cavs games this season: DAZN, national TV and free broadcasts appeared first on Hoops Wire.

The Portland Trail Blazers recently got their preseason slate underway, with Damian Lillard knocking down several three-pointers in his first action back in the Motor City following his recovery from a torn Achilles. Lillard is back as the Blazers’ point guard this year, hoping to help the team build off its run to the NBA […] The post Blazers’ Damian Lillard gets 100% real on his 2026-27 season goals with Portland appeared first on ClutchPoints.

The New Orleans Pelicans spent years watching defensive possessions unravel because of missed assignments, late rotations, and breakdowns that leave everyone scrambling. New head coach Jamahl Mosley is determined to eliminate those mistakes, but his approach demands a different understanding of the game, particularly from Jeremiah Fears. Thankfully, though the defensive drills keep coming with […] The post How Pelicans’ Jeremiah Fears is being challenged in a totally different way to level up...

The second-year wing seems to be refining key parts of his his game

LeBron James, who joined the 76ers this summer, had 10 points, five assists and four rebounds in the first half of his debut with Philadelphia.

Preseason results deserve a healthy dose of skepticism, but with Mark Williams sidelined for multiple months, the Phoenix Suns have a position battle worth paying attention to. Through two games, Oso Ighodaro and Khaman Maluach have provided an early glimpse into what each brings to the starting center position, and perhaps more importantly, what each still needs to improve. At first glance, when you consider that the center will likely be the fifth offensive option on this team, you begin lo...

Thunder Shai Gilgeous-Alexander apparently didn’t need much time to knock off the rust. The reigning MVP made his preseason debut Wednesday and went 5-of-5 from the field, 3-of-3 from beyond the arc and 4-of-4 at the line in just 17 minutes during Oklahoma City’s 128-126 loss to Milwaukee. He finished with 17 points, five assists, […] The post NBA Notes: Thunder, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Nets, Magic, Sean Sweeney appeared first on Hoops Wire.

Here are our projected 2026-27 stats for the top 15 NBA rookies, including Rookie of the Year favorites, potential breakout players, and more.

Miles Bridges gave the Suns a scare Wednesday night, but the early word from Phoenix sounds encouraging. Bridges rolled his right ankle during the second quarter of the Suns’ preseason loss to the Bulls and did not return after heading to the locker room. “Some of those things in the preseason suck the wind out […] The post Suns’ Jordan Ott on Miles Bridges ankle injury: ‘We think he’s in a good place’ appeared first on Hoops Wire.

Mikal Bridges’ faced increased scrutiny from Knicks fans during his first two years in New York due to the price the team paid (five first-round picks) to acquire him from Brooklyn during the 2024 offseason. While Bridges’ critics were quieted as the Knicks won a championship in June and “f–k them picks” became a rallying […]

Luka is quite happy with two of the Lakers’ pickups in free agency thus far

Although Vegas is on to the Spurs this year.

Miami Heat star Giannis Antetokounmpo offered some insight into how he views himself historically while speaking to some young ballers at a basketball camp in South Florida.

This preseason, the NBA and its officials released their Points of Emphasis for the 2026-27 season and one of the most-discussed sections was off-arm push-offs by offensive players. A move popularized by some of the league’s most dynamic offensive players, like Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Jaylen Brown, has become one of the more natural moves in modern basketball, as polarizing as it is. League officials are beginning to crack down on the space it creates and, most importantly, the disadvanta...

The New Orleans Pelicans have spent years searching for a defensive anchor who can turn the paint into a place opponents would rather avoid. Yves Missi might finally provide the answer, though the expectations surrounding the young center have grown considerably since starring for Cameroon this summer. Zion Williamson has experienced the difference firsthand during […] The post Why Zion Williamson, Pelicans believe Yves Missi can become next Hakeem Olajuwon-level DPOY appeared first on Clutch...

Many of the NBA’s highest-paid players are on contracts considered maximum-salary deals, but the 2026/27 salaries for those players vary significantly depending on when the player signed his contract and how much NBA experience he has. That’s why, for example, Stephen Curry will earn nearly $22MM more than Tyrese Maxey in ’26/27 despite both players […]

Here is why Kel’el Ware’s hot preseason has him looking like an MIP candidate and a possible long-term starter for the rebuilding Bucks.

After a blockbuster summer for his team, 2026 NBA Draft pick Labaron Philon is eager to learn and prove himself in his rookie season for the Sixers.

Austin Reaves knows how to get Luka Doncic fired up and he’s willing to go to extreme lengths to ensure the Lakers superstar plays well. Reaves has thought about hiring fans to talk trash to Doncic throughout games in order to awaken the Slovenian beast inside. Los Angeles Lakers guard Austin Reaves gestures as he...

The Los Angeles Lakers are going to look quite different during the 2026-27 season with LeBron James no longer on the roster and a number of new faces arriving.

SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA - OCTOBER 06: Adou Thiero #1 of the Los Angeles Lakers passes around Yaxel Lendeborg #1 of the Golden State Warriors during their preseason game at Chase Center on October 06, 2026 in San Francisco, 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 Ezra Shaw/Getty Images) | Getty Images Through two preseason...

The Dallas Mavericks made a huge move early in Masai Ujiri’s tenure as president of the team by getting rid of longtime head coach Jason Kidd. Now, Dallas Mavericks owner Patrick Dumont is weighing in on what occurred. In an interview with Christian Clark for The Athletic, Dumont backed Ujiri in his decision to part […] The post How Patrick Dumont responded to question about parting ways with Jason Kidd appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Oklahoma City Thunder All-Star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is entering his ninth season and says he’s better than he’s ever been, ahead of the upcoming season. With a deep 2026-27 Thunder roster poised to compete for another championship, Gilgeous-Alexander didn’t hesitate to address the ‘foul merchant’ moniker once again, a narrative that still follows him despite back-to-back MVP […] The post Thunder’s Shai Gilgeous-Alexander drops mic on foul merchant ‘social media narratives’ going hard after...

Strength and physicality haven’t been the Brooklyn Nets’ calling cards under general manager Sean Marks. That could change following the team’s 2026 offseason. The Nets added substantial size this summer, acquiring three-time All-Star Julius Randle (255 pounds), free agent center Moe Wagner (255 pounds) and No. 28 pick Joshua Jefferson (250 pounds). Day’Ron Sharpe (268 pounds) […] The post ‘Night and day’ roster shift could be game-changer for Nets this season appeared first on ClutchPoints.

New York will watch the Knicks play basketball inside the Garden for the first time since they waved them goodbye after the Game 4 win over the Spurs and before they hoisted the Larry O’B back in Texas. The MSG faithful will have to wait a couple of weeks for the unveiling of the banner(s?), […]

OKLAHOMA CITY, OKLAHOMA - MAY 30: Shai Gilgeous-Alexander #2 of the Oklahoma City Thunder handles the ball against Stephon Castle #5 of the San Antonio Spurs during Game Seven of the NBA Western Conference Finals at Paycom Center on May 30, 2026 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. 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 Christian Petersen/Gett...

BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS - SEPTEMBER 28: Jayson Tatum #0 and Paul George #13 of the Boston Celtics pose for photos during Boston Celtics Media Day at Auerbach Center on September 28, 2026 in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Maddie Meyer/Getty Images) | Getty Images Celtics basketball, how we’ve missed you. It’s been a long, strange offseason, so it feels good to turn the page and learn about a new team and, maybe more fittingly, a new era. I love preseason because it’s the first real look at whe...

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With their lease at American Airlines Center set to expire in 2031, the Mavericks would like to move into a new arena for the 2031/32 season, but there’s still no timeline for when construction might begin on a new building, writes Christian Clark of The Athletic. As the Mavs look into the former site of […]

SACRAMENTO, CA - OCTOBER 5: Ziaire Williams #11 of the Los Angeles Lakers plays defense during the game against the Sacramento Kings during a 2026 NBA Preseason game on October 5, 2026 at Golden 1 Center 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. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2025 NBAE (Photo by Rocky Widner/NBAE ...