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Kevin Durant is looking forward to the Houston Rockets beginning training camp, with the veteran forward emphasizing the importance of having the team healthy after last season ended with a first-round playoff loss to the Los Angeles Lakers. “I’m excited for the first day. I mean, it’s taking it a day at a time,” Durant […] The post Kevin Durant: “I’m excited for the first day” appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

Rod Strickland reflected on his journey from New York City playgrounds to Oak Hill Academy and a 17-year NBA career after receiving a Lifetime Achievement Award from his former high school. Strickland, who attended Oak Hill 41 years ago, said the honor carries additional meaning because of how much the program has grown since his […] The post Rod Strickland opens up about his NBA journey appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

Tyrese Maxey is embracing the challenge of integrating the Philadelphia 76ers’ new-look roster, emphasizing sacrifice, chemistry and consistency as the team prepares for the 2026-27 season. The 76ers made major changes during the offseason, adding LeBron James and Jaylen Brown while also signing Anfernee Simons and Dean Wade. Philadelphia will now enter the season with […] The post Tyrese Maxey outlines approach for new-look 76ers appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

At the risk of being labeled Captain Obvious, the Knicks need a center.

Toni Kukoc believes European basketball has had a major influence on the modern NBA, particularly through stars such as Nikola Jokic, Luka Doncic and Giannis Antetokounmpo. However, the Hall of Famer does not believe comparisons with previous generations should ignore how much the game has changed. Speaking on the Croatian show Sport Nedjeljom, Kukoc pointed […] The post Toni Kukoc compares Nikola Jokic with European legends appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

The Los Angeles Clippers are moving into a new era after trading Kawhi Leonard back to the Toronto Raptors, with interim CEO/governor John Gibson addressing the franchise’s direction for the first time. Leonard was officially traded on Sept. 14, with Los Angeles receiving Brandon Ingram, Gradey Dick, two unprotected first-round picks, a first-round pick swap […] The post Clippers thank Kawhi Leonard after Raptors trade appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

Oklahoma City Thunder general manager Sam Presti said his team's championship core has "another level" still to reach, while identifying the franchise's finances, not the NBA's second apron rules, as his real long-term concern. Presti addressed both topics during his annual preseason news conference Thursday. "I think the team last year had another level to it," said Presti. "I think we could have got to another level. But I think in due time, like I said earlier, this particular group of pla...

Kendrick Perkins believes Jalen Brunson should be ranked ahead of Luka Doncic entering the 2026-27 NBA season after what the New York Knicks star accomplished during last season’s playoffs. ESPN recently released its top 10 NBA players for the upcoming season, with Doncic ranked fourth and Brunson sixth. Nikola Jokic topped the list, followed by […] The post Kendrick Perkins puts Jalen Brunson ahead of Luka Doncic appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

The Minnesota Timberwolves have signed guard Antonio Reeves to a training camp deal, according to HoopsHype. Reeves gives Minnesota another perimeter scoring option as the team prepares for the 2026-27 season after making significant changes to its roster during the offseason. The Timberwolves acquired LaMelo Ball and re-signed Ayo Dosunmu before adding Jonathan Kuminga, while […] The post Timberwolves sign Antonio Reeves to training camp deal appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

The San Antonio Spurs have signed guard Jon Elmore and center Malik Williams to training camp deals, according to HoopsHype. Both players bring extensive professional and G League experience to a Spurs roster that has been reshaped around Victor Wembanyama, De’Aaron Fox and San Antonio’s young core following last season’s run to the NBA Finals. […] The post Spurs add Malik Williams and Jon Elmore appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

Stephen Curry lowers expectations for the Golden State Warriors this upcoming season. As the organization fell short of acquiring superstars to play alongside its franchise star, the floor general mainly aims to stay healthy and rebuild, given how the Warriors do business. “The success that we’ve had, we’re always going to be compared to championship […] The post Stephen Curry tempers Warriors’ championship expectations appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

LeBron James has pushed back on the idea that basketball was not his primary motivation for joining the Los Angeles Lakers, saying he embraced the pressure that came with representing one of the NBA’s most successful franchises. When James arrived in Los Angeles, some questioned whether opportunities away from basketball, particularly in the entertainment industry, […] The post LeBron James dismisses Hollywood motive for Lakers appeared first on TalkBasket.net.