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SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA - OCTOBER 10: Draymond Green #23 of the Golden State Warriors high-fives Brandin Podziemski #2 during the first half of the preseason game against the Sacramento Kings at Chase Center on October 10, 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 Godofredo A. Vásquez/Getty Images) | ...

Dalton Knecht was supposed to be a go-to sharpshooter for the Lakers for years to come. Now entering his third NBA season, he's on the chopping block.

Quentin Grimes figures to play an important role for the Lakers this season, but will he be starting games or coming off the bench more?

The Los Angeles Lakers fought back as much as they could, but their stars, Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves, didn't have enough in the tank to prevent a blowout loss against the Denver Nuggets.

Tonight’s Lakers game was the only time this preseason that Walker Kessler, Austin Reaves, and Luka Dončić played together. The result was mixed, with more questions than answers regarding the starting lineup and optimal rotations. Pregame, JJ Redick discussed the process regarding finding the best lineups. “I think you’re looking for balance in lineups, and you’re looking for players that complement and fit each other,” Redick said pregame. “He’s [Grimes] going to start a lot of games for us...

SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA - OCTOBER 16: Stephen Curry #30 of the Golden State Warriors is guarded by Scoot Henderson #00 of the Portland Trail Blazers during the second half of their preseason game at Chase Center on October 16, 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 I...

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Another Denver Nuggets game, another out-of-this-world pass from Nikola Jokic. In their preseason final against the Los Angeles Lakers on Friday, the Nuggets superstar made what could very well be the pass of the preseason as he hit rookie Trevon Brazile with a cheeky behind-the-back pass all the way from midcourt. Nikola Jokic with a […] The post Nuggets’ Nikola Jokic makes the pass of the preseason on Trevon Brazile slam dunk appeared first on ClutchPoints.

The Los Angeles Lakers closed out the preseason on Friday night with a 121-106 loss to the Denver Nuggets.

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Cooper Flagg looks ready to take a second year leap following the final preseason game for Dallas

Without V.J. Edgecombe, who was held out of Friday night's 125-120 loss to the Celtics, 76ers coach Nick Nurse gave the closest look at what this team may look like this season, including LeBron James and Joel Embiid playing preseason highs in minutes.

The Warriors handled their business in Friday night's preseason matchup against the Trail Blazers as they look towards the start of the 2026-27 NBA regular season.

Having wrapped up their first preseason together, LeBron James and Joel Embiid acknowledged there is still work to do before they become the best versions of themselves for this iteration of the Philadelphia 76ers.

Sports and sports betting are two entities that are quite difficult to separate. However, different incidents have continued to expose the rather unpalatable side of this association, particularly in the WNBA this season.

LeBron James has only been with the Philadelphia 76ers for one offseason, but he has already made it clear which teammate helped bring him there. After Friday night’s preseason finale against the Boston Celtics, James heaped praise on Tyrese Maxey, crediting the guard as a big part of why he chose Philadelphia. “I work out […] The post 76ers star LeBron James gives Tyrese Maxey the ultimate compliment after Celtics clash appeared first on ClutchPoints.

The Boston Celtics are entering the 2026-27 season as a bit of a dark horse contender. After all, despite coming off a season in which they won 56 games even though Jayson Tatum only played in 16 games following his recovery from a ruptured Achilles, many believe that the Celtics shot themselves on the foot […] The post 3 Boston Celtics bold season predictions after NBA-shattering Jaylen Brown trade bombshell appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Reality is about to hit the Los Angeles Clippers hard. It’s hard to fault the Clippers for selling the farm to bring in Kawhi Leonard back in 2019. But their gambit did not work. All they have to show for Leonard’s tenure are three playoff series wins — and it cost them two-time NBA MVP […] The post 3 Los Angeles Clippers bold season predictions after Kawhi Leonard trade, scandal leave franchise gutted appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Jackson-Davis produced 23 points (4-5 FG, 15-16 FT), three rebounds, one steal and four turnovers across 29 minutes in Friday's 129-125 preseason loss to the Pistons. Visit RotoWire.com for more analysis on this update.

Smith, Burnett, and Martin all shone in last opportunity to show what they’ve got before the season starts.

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CHICAGO, ILLINOIS - OCTOBER 16: Joan Beringer #19 of the Minnesota Timberwolves goes to the basket as Jalen Smith #25 of the Chicago Bulls defends during the first half of the preseason game at the United Center on October 16, 2026 in Chicago, Illinois. 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 Daniel Bartel/Getty Images) | Getty Images Even...

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DETROIT, MICHIGAN - MAY 17: Ausar Thompson #9 of the Detroit Pistons drives to the basket against the Cleveland Cavaliers during the second quarter in Game Seven of the Second Round of the NBA Eastern Conference Playoffs at Little Caesars Arena on May 17, 2026 in Detroit, Michigan. 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 Gregory Shamus...

James' helicopter arrangement is reportedly part of his deal with Fanatics.

The Magic have waived Malaki Branham, JD Davison and Kevin Knox, per a team press release. Each of the three players was signed to an Exhibit 10 contract and is now eligible for a bonus worth up to $91K if he spends at least 60 days in the G League with the Osceola Magic. Jason […]

Dalton Knecht was selected with the No. 17 pick by the Lakers in 2024 but his future with the franchise appears murky, Dan Woike of The Athletic reports. Noted for his outside shooting, Knecht doesn’t have a rotation spot coming out of training camp. He could be traded now or kept on the roster to […]

Philadelphia 76ers star Joel Embiid surprised himself by dunking in Friday preseason action again the Boston Celtics.

DALLAS, TEXAS - OCTOBER 16: Kyrie Irving #11 of the Dallas Mavericks is defended by CJ McCollum #3 of the Atlanta Hawks during the second half of a preseason game at American Airlines Center on October 16, 2026 in Dallas, Texas. 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 GettyImages License Agreement. (Photo by Stacy Revere/Getty Images) | Getty Images The Dallas Mavericks fell o...