NBA NewsTuesday, Sep 29, 2026

El Segundo, CA, - September 28, 2026: Los Angeles Lakers guard Bronny James (9) takes part in 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) Despite still not fully cracking the rotation, Bronny James showcased strides in his second NBA season a year ago. He shot 38.6 percent from deep (28.1 percent in 2024-25) and 43.1 percent on 2-pointers (34.3 percent in 2024-25) while continuing to fl...

Four teams reportedly have interest in Jalen Duren as his Pistons contract standoff continues to deteriorate.

Dustin Satloff/Getty Images | Getty Images “There’s a blueprint in the NBA right now where some of the best teams — guys really really enjoy spending time with each other.” I enjoyed this quote from Danny Wolf on Brooklyn Nets Media Day (which Collin Helwig admirably covered here, particularly all news items), because you typically hear “blueprint” regarding roster construction and team-wide traits like positional size and ball-handling, but I enjoy the idea of like, Sean Marks consulting his...

The Hawks didn’t acquire Luguentz Dort just to make life miserable for opposing scorers. Apparently, Jalen Johnson gets to deal with him, too. Atlanta president of basketball operations Onsi Saleh believes one of the benefits of adding Dort will come when nobody is watching, with the Hawks’ best offensive player having to deal with one […] The post Hawks believe Lu Dort will make Jalen Johnson better, whether he likes it or not appeared first on Hoops Wire.

CLEVELAND, OH - APRIL 5: Thomas Bryant #3 of the Cleveland Cavaliers talks to the media after the game against the Indiana Pacers on April 5, 2026 at Rocket Arena in Cleveland, Ohio. 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 Liam Kyle/NBAE via Getty Images) | NBAE via Getty Images The...

Nuggets fans wondering whether Nikola Jokic plans to stick around can probably relax. Probably. Asked about his contract situation at Media Day, Jokic offered about as definitive an answer as possible. “I’m going to sign next year,” he said, via Pat Graham of the Associated Press. Then he paused. “If they want me,” he said. Yes, […] The post Nikola Jokic says he intends to re-sign with Nuggets, ‘if they want me’ appeared first on Hoops Wire.

The Los Angeles Lakers officially threw on their gameday jerseys Monday. Expectations remain high despite LeBron James leaving via free agency, with the team now relying on the combination of Austin Reaves and Luka Doncic to lead them into the future. Reaves himself is looking at the big picture dynamic of this tandem, plus franchise […] The post Austin Reaves reveals what Luka Doncic means to his Lakers future appeared first on ClutchPoints.

El Segundo, CA, - September 28, 2026: Los Angeles Lakers guard Austin Reaves (15) speaks during a press conference 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) Last year, Austin Reaves enjoyed a career-best campaign, averaging 23.3 points, 5.5 assists and 4.7 rebounds per game. But a pair of separate injuries interrupted his season. He was limited to 51 regular-season games (and m...

MINNEAPOLIS, MN - APRIL 23: NBA referees Scott Foster #48 and Sean Corbin #33 look on during the game between the Denver Nuggets and the Minnesota Timberwolves during Round One Game Three of the 2026 NBA Playoffs on April 23, 2026 at Target Center 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: Copy...

Early Monday morning, just before Media Day began, the Brooklyn Nets announced a “jersey patch” deal with Alibaba, the Chinese e-commerce giant headed, of course, by Joe Tsai… We’re proud to announce @AlibabaGroup as our official jersey patch and technology partner. pic.twitter.com/hn451HrRS8 — Brooklyn Nets (@BrooklynNets) September 28, 2026 This deal differed substantially from other patch deals, which have gone for as much as eight figures per season. In the past, companies both big ...

SACRAMENTO, CA - APRIL 9: Former color analyst Jerry Reynolds and announcer Kyle Draper report prior to the game between the Denver Nuggets and Sacramento Kings on April 9, 2025 at Golden 1 Center in Sacramento, California. 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 Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2025 NBAE (Photo by Rocky Widner/NBAE via Getty Image...

PHOENIX, ARIZONA - SEPTEMBER 28: Rasheer Fleming #20 of the Phoenix Suns poses for a portrait during NBA media day on September 28, 2026 in Phoenix, Arizona. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images) | Getty Images Make no mistake about it, of the countless storylines entering the 2026–27 Phoenix Suns season, one I’m particularly interested in is seeing what second-year prospect Rasheer Fleming looks like on the court, how he’s integrated into the rotation, and what his role ultimately becom...