NBA NewsWednesday, Sep 23, 2026

Cooper Flagg may need a new gym again

The 2026-27 NBA season feels like a make-or-break year for this version of the Cleveland Cavaliers.

Houston Rockets Day 1 Training Camp The Houston Rockets kicked off their 2026-2027 NBA season on Tuesday with their annual Media Day. Every season, it gives NBA fans and media a chance to see what players have improved this summer, what they’ve rehabbed from injuries, and what they expect for the upcoming season. For the Rockets, the top topic was Fred VanVleet’s health. VanVleet missed the entire 2025-2026 season, which played a major role in the Rockets’ struggles. SB Nation asked Ime Udoka...

Can Cooper Flagg lead these Mavs to an NBA Championship? I let NBA2k27 decide

Kevin Durant thinks his absence in the 2026 NBA playoffs helped the young Rockets team.

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There is a pretty simple question surrounding Collin Murray-Boyles entering his second NBA season: how high can his ceiling actually be? Selected ninth overall in the 2025 NBA Draft, Murray-Boyles entered Toronto with plenty of intrigue. At 6-foot-7 and 245 pounds, he is undersized for a traditional center, but his strength, physicality and instincts allow him to play much bigger than his frame suggests. After an encouraging rookie season, the Raptors now have a better idea of what they have ...

Will Ace continue to develop quickly, or will the increased focus on winning and increased roster competition hold him back? Will Brice be a 6MOY candidate? Which between Svi or Hinson will win the rest of the minutes? Will Josh Green be impactful or is his contract going to be dangled in a trade before the deadline? submitted by /u/ClutchOlday [link] [comments]

A frontcourt of Nurk (who is reportedly much thinner and presumably in better condition), JJJ and Lauri would be formidable. Will Flip break out this season? How many dunks will Hayes' athleticism lead to? Will Mo Bamba be on the roster by the start of the season or will the Jazz hire Kevin Love or Kelly Olynyk back? submitted by /u/ClutchOlday [link] [comments]

I’ve been wondering why “Wemby needs a go-to move” comments. LMA makes a good case here. submitted by /u/Magopolis [link] [comments]

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Warriors star Steph Curry is acknowledging a "new normal" as he deals with runner's knee entering Golden State's new NBA season.