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Dallas Mavericks star Kyrie Irving officially stepped onto an NBA court for the first time since March 3, 2025, and showed flashes of the brilliance we’re used to. On Sunday, Irving scored 22 points in 17 minutes in the Mavericks’ 132-115 win over the Rockets in China. Now, with Irving back in the fold for […] The post NBA rumors: Mavericks rivals keep trying to push Kyrie Irving trade narrative, but he’s just ready to mentor Cooper Flagg appeared first on ClutchPoints.

The Warriors had a good offseason, bringing back Steve Kerr, extending Steph Curry at a discount, re-signing some key veterans on team-friendly terms and adding the exact guy they needed in the draft. But they are swimming against the tide. Between the age of the roster and the fact that they are playing much of the year with $70 million in non-performing money because of injuries to Jimmy Butler and Moses Moody, it’s hard to see how this team will have enough to escape the huddled masses of ...

SAN FRANCISCO — The Golden State Warriors never really had a choice when it came to re-signing Kristaps Porziņģis over the summer. Once again, the organization is in the middle of another Porziņģis injury quandary. As was the case after he was acquired from the Atlanta Hawks in February at the trade deadline, Porziņģis is out, and it remains unclear when he might be able to return. Steve Kerr acknowledged Thursday the organization still isn’t sure exactly what the issue is. His uncertain stat...

LeBron James is gradually adjusting to his new surroundings after joining the Philadelphia 76ers during the offseason, marking another major change in his NBA career. According to Tony Jones of The Athletic, the four-time NBA champion has already influenced the team’s locker room atmosphere and daily preparation. For the first time since joining the Los […] The post LeBron James discusses adjustment to life with Philadelphia 76ers appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

Olden Polynice says LeBron James can't walk into the 76ers and tell Joel Embiid how to operate.

Nate and Danny Leroux discuss Brandin Podziemski's extension, the Knicks' negotiations with Karl-Anthony Towns and Josh Hart, and the latest developments in the Lakers' ownership dispute. They also examine preseason injuries and rotation decisions around the league, the Spurs' three-guard lineup, NBA expansion and the league's European plans, and the debate over Portland's firing of announcer Braiden Bell. Timestamps 0:00 - Brandin Podziemski's extension and Golden State's long-term flexibili...

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Walker Kessler wasn’t just another Lakers offseason target. He was Luka Doncic’s guy. Los Angeles made a major investment in Kessler this summer, sending future first-round picks to Utah in a sign-and-trade and giving the 7-foot-2 center a four-year deal worth nearly $130 million. “I played a lot of games against Walker, so it was […] The post Luka Doncic: I really wanted Walker Kessler on Lakers appeared first on Hoops Wire.

LeBron James’ imprint on the Sixers is already evident, as he’s brought changes to everything from the locker room atmosphere to the style of play on the court, writes Tony Jones of The Athletic. Jones points out that James is adjusting to a completely new roster for the first time since he signed with the […]

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - OCTOBER 08: Nolan Traore #10 of the Brooklyn Nets reacts after making a 3-point basket during the third quarter of a preseason game against the Brooklyn Nets at Barclays Center on October 08, 2026 in the Brooklyn borough of New York City. The Brooklyn Nets won 114-108. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Ishika Sam...

On the morning of their Media Day on September 25, the Dallas Mavericks signed veteran Dwight Powell to a one-year, non-guaranteed contract for the 2026-26 NBA season. However, the Mavs already have 15 standard contracts on their roster, and Powell has played a big role in their two preseason games in Macau thus far. Those […] The post Mavericks rumors: Preseason surprise making final roster decision even more daunting. Could there be a trade? appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Dallas Mavericks forward Cooper Flagg is expected to take a huge step in his sophomore season after turning heads during his rookie year. Flagg has always displayed the maturity of an experienced player, even when he was at Duke, and with one year in the NBA under his belt, the do-it-all upstart should only become […] The post Mavericks’ Cooper Flagg isn’t ‘blind’ anymore, and that’s a big problem for rest of NBA appeared first on ClutchPoints.

The Golden State Warriors-Kristaps Porziņģis saga continues to get even more mysterious.

DeMar DeRozan can score. Nobody needs preseason basketball to prove that. The question for the Nuggets is how quickly they can make his style fit with everything else they already do. Bennett Durando of The Denver Post noted that DeRozan’s first three preseason appearances have looked somewhat awkward as Denver tries to blend his isolation-heavy […] The post DeMar DeRozan still finding his way in Nuggets’ offense appeared first on Hoops Wire.

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - JANUARY 30: Karl-Anthony Towns #32 of the New York Knicks reacts during the second quarter against the Portland Trail Blazers at Madison Square Garden on January 30, 2026 in New York City. 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 Ishika Samant/Getty Images) | Getty Images The Knicks are back in action today, hosting...

Aaron Gordon finally looks healthy again. That alone is a pretty encouraging development for the Nuggets. Gordon scored 25 points with six rebounds in 23 minutes Sunday against Chicago, shooting 9-of-12 from the field and 3-of-4 from beyond the arc. More importantly, he moved like a player who wasn’t thinking about his body. “I’m not […] The post Nuggets’ Aaron Gordon says he feels ‘better out there’ after injury-plagued year appeared first on Hoops Wire.

Cavaliers Mario Hezonja looked much more comfortable in his second preseason appearance with the Cavaliers. Mack Perry of Sports Illustrated highlighted Hezonja’s all-around performance against Orlando, when the veteran forward finished with 13 points, five rebounds, two assists, two steals and two blocks in just under 17 minutes. Hezonja also shot 5-of-9 from the field […] The post NBA Notes: Cavs, Mario Hezonja, Rockets, Marcus Smart, Bucks appeared first on Hoops Wire.

Nikola Jokic thinks there is too much talent in the NBA at the moment.

Defense has been an issue in recent seasons for the Lakers, who are counting on Walker Kessler to transform them on that end of the court, writes Law Murray of The Athletic. L.A. made a heavy investment in the 7’2″ center this summer, sending a package of future first-round picks to Utah in a sign-and-trade […]

Entering his second season in the NBA, reigning Rookie of the Year Cooper Flagg is still being treated like a first-year pro by his veteran Dallas Mavericks teammates.

A game-worn, autographed Michael Jordan road jersey from the 1998 NBA Finals has been privately sold for $14 million.

Oct 8, 2026; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Cleveland Cavaliers forward Mario Hezonja (33) drives to the basket during the second half of a preseason game against the Boston Celtics at Rocket Arena. Mandatory Credit: David Dermer-Imagn Images | IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect CLEVELAND — Mario Hezonja’s first preseason outing with the Cleveland Cavaliers didn’t go as seamlessly as he likely would’ve preferred. Going from being the star player in Europe to trying to slot into a supporting role in a va...

QUEBEC CITY, CANADA - OCTOBER 3: Collin Murray-Boyles #30 of the Toronto Raptors drives to the basket during the game against the Miami Heat on October 3, 2026 at the Videotron Centre in Quebec City, Quebec, Canada. 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 Brian Babineau/NBAE via Getty Ima...

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Austin Reaves and Luka Doncic are the faces of the Los Angeles Lakers moving forward after LeBron James departure. It’s been a natural progression for Reaves to get to this point, while Doncic was surprisingly traded to the team in 2024. It took time for the Slovenian star to get acclimated to Los Angeles, but […]

An encouraging sight for the Nuggets in Sunday’s win over Chicago was the health of Aaron Gordon, Vinny Bendetto of The Denver Gazette writes in a subscriber-only story. The veteran forward is coming off a year where injuries affected him throughout the regular season and playoffs, but he appears to be back to 100%. Gordon […]

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Yaxel Lendeborg continues to take lighthearted jabs at Draymond Green.

Sacramento Kings center Maxime Raynaud is expected to miss at least two weeks after suffering a right knee injury during Saturday’s game against the Golden State Warriors. The Kings announced Sunday that Raynaud sustained a patellar subluxation, which occurs when the kneecap partially moves out of its normal position. The injury happened when Warriors superstar […] The post Maxime Raynaud sidelined with injury appeared first on TalkBasket.net.