NBA NewsWednesday, Sep 30, 2026

Micah Nori waited a long time to run his first NBA practice as a head coach. Apparently nobody told him he also had to end it. The Blazers wrapped up a nearly three-hour opening practice Tuesday, only for players and assistants to stand around waiting for the customary closing huddle. Eventually, someone reminded Nori that […] The post Micah Nori’s first Blazers practice went fine. Then he forgot to end it. appeared first on Hoops Wire.

One of the greatest players in Kings history is back in the building. Chris Webber attended Sacramento’s opening training-camp practice at the invitation of general manager Scott Perry and addressed the team during its closing huddle, according to Brenden Nunes of Sactown Sports. For coach Doug Christie, seeing his former teammate around again carried some […] The post Chris Webber is back around Kings, helping at training camp appeared first on Hoops Wire.

BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS - SEPTEMBER 28: Jayson Tatum #0 of the Boston Celtics answers questions during a press conference during Boston Celtics Media Day at Auerbach Center on September 28, 2026 in Boston, Massachusetts. 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 Maddie Meyer/Getty Images) | Getty Images BOSTON — Jayson Tatum organized the ...

Jalen Duren hasn’t signed a contract with the Pistons yet, so naturally we’re going to discuss trading him. Hey, nobody ever accused the NBA of being normal. First, the important part: None of the trades below are being reported as offers. These are Hoops Wire proposals built around teams that actually have been connected to […] The post Three trade proposals for Pistons’ Jalen Duren appeared first on Hoops Wire.

Apr 17, 2026; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Phoenix Suns forward Oso Ighodaro (11) against the Golden State Warriors during the play-in rounds of the 2026 NBA Playoffs at Mortgage Matchup Center. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images | IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect As training camp commences and the preseason tips off next week, one of the most anticipated position battles for the Phoenix Suns is at starting center. With Mark Williams expected to miss an extended period of time to begin ...

James Harden is in Spain with the Cavaliers. Apparently, he wouldn’t mind playing there, either. Harden told Spanish outlet Cadena SER after Cleveland’s first training-camp practice Wednesday that he would “love” to play in Spain someday, though the 37-year-old made clear his immediate priority remains trying to win an NBA championship with the Cavs. Harden […] The post James Harden says he’d ‘love’ to play in Spain someday appeared first on Hoops Wire.

The Cavaliers have changed some pieces. Donovan Mitchell doesn’t think they need to change who they are. Speaking Wednesday after Cleveland’s first training-camp practice in Spain, Mitchell said the Cavs need to “double down on the habits” that carried them to the Eastern Conference finals last season, according to Cleveland 19 Getting there was progress. […] The post Donovan Mitchell: Cavs need to ‘double down’ after playoff disappointment appeared first on Hoops Wire.

WASHINGTON, DC - MARCH 19: Jalen Duren #0 of the Detroit Pistons goes up for the rebound during the game against the Washington Wizards on March 19, 2026 at Capital One Arena in Washington, DC. 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 Stephen Gosling/NBAE via Getty Images) | NBAE via Getty...

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Training camps have barely started, but it’s never too early for the NBA trade market to start taking shape. Sean Deveney of Heavy Sports put together an early look at players who could find their names circulating between now and the February trade deadline. Nothing here should be confused with an imminent deal, but several […] The post NBA Trade Rumors: Ty Jerome, Darius Garland, Dejounte Murray, Daniel Gafford appeared first on Hoops Wire.

PORTLAND, OREGON - SEPTEMBER 28: Branden Carlson #10 of the Portland Trail Blazers poses for a portrait during NBA media day at Moda Center on September 28, 2026 in Portland, Oregon. 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 Steph Chambers/Getty Images) | Getty Images The Portland Trail Blazers held day two of 2026-27 NBA Training Camp at...

Larry Nance Jr. has played in the NBA for more than a decade. He thinks the Pacers have figured something out. Nance said Indiana’s pace, conditioning and willingness to go deep into its roster were major reasons he wanted to join the team, describing the Pacers as being “at the forefront of the new NBA.” […] The post Larry Nance Jr: Pacers ‘at the forefront of the new NBA’ appeared first on Hoops Wire.