NBA NewsFriday, Oct 2, 2026

Rockets could consider coaching change if they fail to meet expectations this season.

Gilbert Arenas believes LeBron James leaving Los Angeles could remove significant pressure and allow Bronny James to play more freely.

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JB on Duren: “We’re obviously excited to have him back. Like I said yesterday, our expectation was that he was always going to be back.” JB denied there’s been bitterness between the team and Duren. “I don’t know where that came from. It’s a negotiation. It’s business.” submitted by /u/Jenkinsd08 [link] [comments]

Here are the 10 best veteran minimum deals signed this summer, led by several former All-Stars still producing far above their contracts.

As Zion Williamson eyes a resurgence this season, Nick Young reveals how the Pelicans' forward can regain his All-Star status.

Erik Spoelstra says Bam Adebayo’s league-wide reputation helped convince Giannis Antetokounmpo, Klay Thompson, and others to choose Miami.

DeMarcus Cousins didn't take Nikola Jokic's remarks about wanting to see NBA players compete in Europe too kindly.

Many fans seem to think that the Knicks are locked into their three two-way players after finally filling those spots this week. That’s far from the truth & the Knicks can sign a replacement without affecting the cap sheet. There’s two Grizzlies to especially keep an eye out on as Memphis faces a roster crunch. submitted by /u/Joeblowpublic [link] [comments]

By rule, players who have multiple years remaining on their contracts can be eligible for extensions. But their new deals have to be finalized during the offseason. Once the regular season begins, those players are no longer extension-eligible until the following summer. For example, Towns became eligible for an extension in summer 2025, but because he had two more guaranteed years remaining on his contract, he and the Knicks had to table talks once opening day came. Now, the Knicks and Towns...

Donovan Mitchell feels LeBron James earned the right to go wherever he wanted, but is the enemy now.

Steve Kerr has included rookie Yaxel Lendeborg in the starting lineup against the Clippers.