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Los Angeles Lakers star Luka Doncic has addressed his leadership role, the team’s chemistry and his physical condition as the franchise prepares for the 2026-27 NBA regular season. Following Monday’s practice, the Slovenian guard discussed the challenges of integrating new players into the Lakers’ rotation and establishing consistency with a revamped roster. Asked whether his […] The post Luka Doncic discusses Lakers chemistry appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

In the NBA’s opening game of the 2026-27 NBA season, new Boston Celtics center Mitchell Robinson suffered a quick injury scare against the Detroit Pistons. Early in the second quarter, while going for a defensive rebound over Pistons center Jalen Duren, Robinson rolled his left ankle and fell to the ground in immediate pain. Mitchell […] The post Mitchell Robinson suffers ankle injury scare in first Celtics game vs. Pistons appeared first on ClutchPoints.

It’s going to take a while getting used to seeing LeBron James in a 76ers uniform. Even Austin Reaves feels that way. “I already seen him preseason,” Reaves said at Lakers practice Tuesday. “I almost texted him and told him he looked crazy. Nah, it’s definitely different. But that’s my guy and I wish him...

The New York Knicks found themselves needing to replace a key member of last season’s championship team after Mitchell Robinson left for the Boston Celtics via free agency. To address their backup center position, the Knicks turned to a veteran in Andre Drummond. And if opening night was any indication, the veteran big man is […] The post Andre Drummond posts eye-popping numbers before halftime vs. 76ers appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Trae Young believes AJ Dybantsa has the talent and confidence to become one of the NBA’s leading stars, praising the Washington Wizards rookie after his first four preseason appearances. “He’s 1 of 1 for sure. He’s definitely confident in himself but he has all the reason to. He’s gonna be one of the future faces […] The post Trae Young on AJ Dybantsa: “He’s 1 of 1 for sure” appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

Utah Jazz rookie Darryn Peterson has opened up about the severe cramping episodes he experienced during his freshman season at Kansas, describing one incident that left him in excruciating pain and required hospital treatment. “After one of the practices…I started experiencing like intense cramps in which my whole body was cramping everywhere. All my muscles […] The post Darryn Peterson: “I thought I was gonna die on the training table” appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

Oklahoma City Thunder center Chet Holmgren has played down the personal side of his rivalry with San Antonio Spurs star Victor Wembanyama, saying his focus remains on improving his game rather than their individual matchups. In an interview with Sports Illustrated’s Chris Mannix published Monday, October 19, Holmgren was asked whether Wembanyama had made their […] The post Chet Holmgren addresses rivalry with Victor Wembanyama appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

Steph Curry is seemingly ageless when he’s on the court.  He’s turning 39 this season, but he still makes defenders look like they’re trudging through mud and he’s always a hairpin trigger away from going on unconscious scoring sprees.  While Curry hasn’t specified how much longer he wants to play, his longtime trainer didn’t hesitate...

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The Portland Trail Blazers and Scoot Henderson will not agree to a rookie-scale contract extension before Monday’s deadline, setting up the guard to become a restricted free agent after the 2026-27 season. Chris Haynes reported the development on Monday, October 19, citing league sources. “The deadline will pass with Scoot Henderson — No. 3 pick […] The post Scoot Henderson to become restricted free agent in 2027 appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

Collin Sexton is finally moving in the right direction.

LeBron James is set to make his Philadelphia 76ers debut on Tuesday in a road game against the New York Knicks. Leading up to the contest, however, Phoenix Suns forward Dillon Brooks managed to troll the 41-year-old with a hilarious ‘Kingblocker’ ad right in front of Madison Square Garden. The “Kingblocker 9000” is an ad […] The post Suns’ Dillon Brooks trolls LeBron James with ‘Kingblocker’ ad that’s displayed right in front of MSG appeared first on ClutchPoints.