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Jayson Tatum enters his 10th NBA season with a significantly different Boston Celtics roster, but he believes the team should focus on itself rather than the changes around the Eastern Conference. Speaking to The Dan Patrick Show, Tatum was asked whether he was more concerned about the Philadelphia 76ers or New York Knicks heading into […] The post Jayson Tatum discusses new-look Celtics appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

The coaches see their players growing to another level, while teammates witness every step and routine on the way up. Thunder center Isaiah Hartenstein shared Shai Gilgeous-Alexander’s mindset and habits on becoming who he is, leading his team for three postseasons and a title. The big man explained that the two-time MVP has a leadership […] The post Isaiah Hartenstein details SGA’s rise to stardom appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

DeMar DeRozan continues to view Toronto as home despite spending the majority of his NBA career away from the city. “This will always be home for me… This was the foundation of me as a basketball player, as a human being. This was my first home. This was the first everything for me. Nothing will […] The post DeMar DeRozan reflects on his lasting connection to Toronto appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

Davion Mitchell says Miami Heat president Pat Riley made it clear that improving his conditioning and reducing his body fat must be a priority heading into the 2026-27 season. Mitchell revealed that Riley and head coach Erik Spoelstra did not focus on basketball during his end-of-season exit meeting after the Heat’s 2025-26 campaign. Instead, their […] The post Davion Mitchell says Pat Riley told him to lose weight appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

The NBA is currently prioritizing Las Vegas in its expansion process before turning its attention to Seattle, according to Shams Charania. “The NBA is focused right now on closing on the owner of the Las Vegas expansion team and then moving toward Seattle,” Charania said on NBA Today. Charania cited the increasingly competitive bidding market […] The post NBA prioritizes Las Vegas in expansion process appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

The Los Angeles Lakers have signed Meechie Johnson and Chase Ross, the team announced Saturday. The Lakers also waived forward Anton Watson as part of the roster moves. Johnson, listed at 6-foot-2 and 192 pounds, started all 32 games for South Carolina during the 2025-26 season. He averaged 17.2 points, 3.3 rebounds, 4.3 assists and […] The post Lakers sign Meechie Johnson and Chase Ross appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

Does anything prove the fact that basketball no longer belongs to the good ole US of A more than this: It’s been nine long years since an American-born player last won the NBA’s coveted MVP award. James Harden won it at the end of the 2017-18 campaign. Since then, non-Americans have held the prize hostage. […] The post Who are America’s Best Hopes to Win the NBA MVP Award This Season? appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

The Charlotte Hornets are working toward a potential long-term agreement with Brandon Miller as the former No. 2 overall pick approaches his fourth NBA season. Charlotte and Miller have been actively discussing a rookie-scale contract extension. Despite dealing with multiple injuries since entering the league in 2023, the 6-foot-7 wing has emerged as an important […] The post Hornets discuss extension with Brandon Miller appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

Kawhi Leonard closed the door on his six-year run with the Los Angeles Clippers by sharing a farewell message with the team’s supporters following his return to Toronto. Leonard posted a video on Instagram featuring moments from his Clippers career, with “thank you” displayed prominently throughout the tribute. “I truly appreciate your unwavering support during […] The post Kawhi Leonard thanks Clippers fans after departure appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

The Los Angeles Lakers made a major investment in Walker Kessler, acquiring the center in a sign-and-trade with Utah and giving him a four-year, $130 million contract. Los Angeles surrendered two unprotected first-round picks and two first-round pick swaps in the deal, reportedly after Luka Dončić made it clear he wanted Kessler as his center. […] The post Lakers bet heavily on Walker Kessler appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

Carmelo Anthony has opened up about the difficult 15-month period he spent outside the NBA, admitting that he still does not fully understand why teams stopped offering him opportunities. After his initial exit from the league, Anthony said the prolonged uncertainty caused him to question both his career and how he was viewed around the […] The post Carmelo Anthony still questions mysterious NBA exile appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

Al Jefferson believes his breakout 2006-07 season with the Boston Celtics ultimately changed the direction of his NBA career. Jefferson averaged 16 points and 11 rebounds per game that year, establishing himself as one of Boston’s most productive young players. He also says he remains the most recent Celtic to finish a season averaging double-digit […] The post Al Jefferson reflects on career-changing Celtics trade appeared first on TalkBasket.net.