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With the season about to tip-off, we share a complete schedule and how to watch every Mavericks game this year

In the eyes of many, the most impressive player this preseason for the Los Angeles Lakers was forward Sandro Mamukelashvili. Some were likely unaware of just how talented the forward is, but he put everyone on notice by showing off his ability to score at every level, handle the ball and create for his teammates. […]

Live coverage begins at 6:30 PM ET on NBC and Peacock.

Recapping some of the key preseason takeaways before the real thing starts.

From unexpected breakouts to disappointing win totals, the Bright Side crew predicts what we should see coming.

CAMDEN, NJ - SEPTEMBER 28: Jaylen Brown #7, Joel Embiid #21, LeBron James #23, Tyrese Maxey #0, and VJ Edgecombe #77 of the Philadelphia 76ers pose for a portrait on NBA media day on September 28, 2026 at the Philadelphia 76ers Training Complex in Camden, New Jersey. 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 2...

NEW YORK, Oct. 20, 2026 – The National Basketball Association (NBA) today announced that 125 international players from a record-tying 43 countries across six continents are on opening-night rosters for the 2026-27 season. Including both international and American players, there are a record of more than 60 players who were either born in Africa or have at […] The post NBA rosters feature 125 international players from record-tying 43 countries across six continents appeared first on TalkBask...

An important factor in the success of any NBA team is how well a franchise does in the draft. The ability to identify and develop young talent is crucial in a team being amongst the best in the league and the Los Angeles Lakers believe they have found themselves a gem in Cameron Carr. Carr […]

INGLEWOOD, CA - 1997: John Stockton and Karl Malone stand on the court before a game against the Los Angeles Lakers during Game Three of the Western Conference Quarterfinals as part of the 1997 NBA Playoffs at the Great Western Forum in Inglewood, California circa 1997. 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: Copyrigh...

Morez Johnson Jr. was the Mavs 9th overall Pick this last June.

The New York Knicks host the Philadelphia 76ers at Madison Square Garden on Tuesday, October 20, at 7:00 p.m. ET.

There was no repeat of the Western Conference Finals on the opening night of the 2026-27 NBA season.

After six months and six days, the New York Knicks will be taking the court in Madison Square Garden as NBA champions for the first time in 53 years. The crowd at the Mecca of Basketball is expected to go crazy over the Knicks after they ended such a lengthy championship drought. Moreover, the Knicks […] The post 3 76ers vs. Knicks bold predictions for 2026-27 NBA Opening Night appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Providing the NBA Power Rankings ahead of the 2026-27 season, including the Los Angeles Lakers, Boston Celtics, and Golden State Warriors.

The Detroit Pistons have exercised their 2027-28 team option for Ron Holland II. This is Holland's fourth year on his rookie scale contract. Holland will now be on the books for $11.5 million next season. Holland appeared in 78 games for Detroit last season and has played in 159 of a possible 164 games in his first two NBA seasons. The 6-foot-8 forward averaged 8.2 points, 4.0 rebounds and 1.2 steals in his second season. NBA teams have until Monday, November 2 to pick up rookie scale team op...

Splitter prepares his team for the opposition

Our own Nathan Grubel discusses which young NBA talent he’s most ineterested in watching this upcoming season across the rookie, sophomore, and junior classes.

PHOENIX - FEBRUARY 14: (L-R) Tony Parker of the San Antonio Spurs looks at the cell phone of director Spike Lee as they attend NBA All-Star Saturday Night, part of 2009 NBA All-Star Weekend at US Airways Center on February 14, 2009 in Phoenix, Arizona. 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 2009 NBAE (Photo...

CHARLOTTE, NORTH CAROLINA - OCTOBER 06: Egor Demin #8 of the Brooklyn Nets plays against the Charlotte Hornets during their preseason game at Spectrum Center on October 06, 2026 in Charlotte, North Carolina. 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 Jacob Kupferman/Getty Images) | Getty Images There will be competition this season for th...

TARRYTOWN, NEW YORK - SEPTEMBER 28: Karl-Anthony Towns #32 of the New York Knicks speaks to the media during New York Knicks Media Day at the Knicks Training Facility on September 28, 2026 in Tarrytown, New York. 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 Caleb Bowlin/Getty Images) | Getty Images Covering the Knicks is difficult. MSG is a...

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After the parades and the banners and the rings, there's one more reward awaiting the champs: the proverbial bullseye on their back.

Interesting little snippet from his interview after he worked out for portland in 2024. I remember there was some buzz around him going to the blazers. Unlike the standard group workouts, this was a solo one so there was definitely interest there at one point. Probably means nothing, but still interesting. He’s also still eligible for a two way. submitted by /u/Scalmaa [link] [comments]

Let’s say something nice about every NBA team as the new season begins.

18 championships are just the backdrop now to Season 81.

PHOENIX, ARIZONA - OCTOBER 16: Dillon Brooks #3 of the Phoenix Suns reacts to a three-point shot against the Utah Jazz during the second half of the preseason NBA game at Mortgage Matchup Center on October 16, 2026 in Phoenix, Arizona. 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/Getty Images) | Getty Images The calm befo...

Luka Dončić enters his third season with the Los Angeles Lakers as the team's unquestioned star and leader, but he also has more to prove.

MACAU, CHINA - OCTOBER 11: Cooper Flagg #32 of Dallas Mavericks dunks during NBA China Games 2026 between Dallas Mavericks and Houston Rockets at The Venetian Arena on the Cotai Strip on October 11, 2026 in Macau, China. 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 Zhizhao Wu/Getty Images) | Getty Images The Dallas Mavericks are ready to st...

DETROIT, MI - OCTOBER 9: Detroit Pistons players Andre Drummond and Bruce Brown spent time with special needs children during a Jr. Pistons basketball clinic at Cass Tech High School October 9, 2018 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. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2018 NBAE (Photo by Brian Sevald/NBAE via Getty ...

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - MAY 16: Joel Embiid #21 of the Philadelphia 76ers looks on his phone during the 2017 NBA Draft Lottery at the New York Hilton in New York, New York. 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 2017 NBAE (Photo by Michael J. LeBrecht II/NBAE via Getty Images) | NBAE via Getty Images Almost tw...