NBA NewsThursday, Oct 1, 2026

Sep 22, 2026; Houston, TX, USA; Houston Rockets forward Kevin Durant poses for a picture during media day at Hilton Americas hotel. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-Imagn Images | IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect We are three weeks away from opening night for the Rockets, when they open their season at against Cooper Flagg, Kyrie Irving and the Dallas Mavericks. It seems hard to believe, but the day is fast approaching. I thought now would be a good time to ask what your expectations are for t...

There are few attachments as strong as the one between a diehard fan of an NBA team and the best role player on that team. Sure, maybe Mother/Son wins out. Husband/Wife is a strong candidate. As a man who loves his Mom and wife very much… Let’s pick a different route, shall we? Tari Eason has arguably been the Houston Rockets’ best role player for a few seasons. The term “role player” in itself can be vacuous. Was Dillon Brooks a role player? He certainly didn’t seem to think so. Eason is une...

SAN ANTONIO, TX -SEPTEMBER 28: Keldon Johnson #3 of the San Antonio Spurs poses for a portrait at the San Antonio Spurs Media Day at Victory Capital Performance Center on September 28, 2026 in San Antonio, Texas. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Ronald Cortes/Getty Images) | Getty Images Normally, middle names are saved for when a p...

OAKLAND, CA - FEBRUARY 12: Vince Carter #15 of the Toronto Raptors goes up for a dunk during the 2000 NBA Slam Dunk Contest on February 12, 2000 at The Oakland Arena in Oakland, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges 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 2000 NBAE (Photo by Sam Forencich/NBAE via Getty Images) | NBAE via Getty Images NBA The R...

MILWAUKEE, WISCONSIN - APRIL 05: Myles Turner #3 of the Milwaukee Bucks reacts after being called for a foul during the second half of the game against the Memphis Grizzlies at Fiserv Forum on April 05, 2026 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. 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 John Fisher/Getty Images) | Getty Images Myles Turner enters his...

MINNEAPOLIS, MN - SEPTEMBER 22: Rudy Gobert #27 of the Minnesota Timberwolves poses for a portrait during production day on September 22, 2026 at the Minnesota Timberwolves and Lynx Courts at Mayo Clinic Square in Minneapolis, Minnesota. 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 David Sherm...

After spending the offseason diving into the film of 2027 Draft Class prospects, Stephen lets you know what to expect for the coming season!

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - MAY 19: Sam Merrill #5 of the Cleveland Cavaliers reacts during the third quarter of a game against the New York Knicks in Game One of the NBA Eastern Conference Finals at Madison Square Garden on May 19, 2026 in New York City. 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 Sarah Stier/Getty Images) | Getty Images The Cle...

Boston, MA - September 28: Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum speaks at a press conference during media day on September 28, 2026. (Photo by Meleck Eldahshoury/The Boston Globe via Getty Images) | Boston Globe via Getty Images BOSTON — It’s been 16 and a half months since Jayson Tatum went down with an Achilles rupture, since the emotional day he collapsed on the floor of Madison Square Garden and cried out in pain, wondering if he’d ever be able to play basketball at the highest level again...

TORONTO, CANADA - MAY 01: Jamal Shead #23 of the Toronto Raptors celebrates after defeating the Cleveland Cavaliers 112-110 in Game Six of the First Round of the NBA Eastern Conference Playoffs at Scotiabank Arena on May 01, 2026 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. 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 Cole Burston/Getty Images) | Getty Ima...

My favorite mid-major prospects entering the year for the 2027 NBA Draft, from Davis Fogle to Massamba Diop to Dhani Miller and so many more.

El Segundo, CA, - September 28, 2026: Los Angeles Lakers forward Adou Thiero dunks on a toy basket during the team's media day at the UCLA Health Training Center on Monday, Sept. 28, 2026 in El Segundo, CA. (Eric Thayer / Los Angeles Times via Getty Images) One of the consistent themes from both Los Angeles Lakers players and brass over the past week is excitement about second-year wing Adou Thiero. He didn’t play much as a rookie because of various injuries (and being buried on the depth cha...