NBA NewsTuesday, Sep 29, 2026

Sep 22, 2026; Houston, TX, USA; Houston Rockets edia day at Hilton Americas hotel. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-Imagn Images | IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect The Rockets recently seem to insist upon adding veterans who spend a lot of time being injured. Some, like Steven Adams are probably worth it, as long as the team isn’t absolutely relying on him being around (it is – see Stone at Media Day). Adams has a particular set of skills that are unmatched in the NBA – offensive rebounding, s...

The Dallas Mavericks will be kicking off the 2026-2027 regular season in less than a month. There are many new faces on the team and oddly enough, Dereck Lively may feel like one of them after missing the final 75 games of last season. Lively has been taking his time to ensure his body is right upon his return, but that doesn’t mean he’s been loafing around. In fact, Lively looks to have bulked up in all the right ways and has been engaged with the team as both a Summer League observer and pa...

ATLANTA, GEORGIA - SEPTEMBER 28: CJ McCollum #3 of the Atlanta Hawks poses for a portrait during media day at PC&E Atlanta on September 28, 2026 in Atlanta, Georgia. 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 GettyImages License Agreement. (Photo by Todd Kirkland/Getty Images) | Getty Images The Atlanta Hawks are back and ready to start the 2026-27 season, and what better way to ...

NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA - APRIL 07: Brice Sensabaugh #28 of the Utah Jazz warms up prior to a game against the New Orleans Pelicans of a game at Smoothie King Center on April 07, 2026 in New Orleans, Louisiana. 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 Tyler Kaufman/Getty Images) | Getty Images Very few days in Utah Jazz history have made...

Media Day can be filled with sound bites that lack introspection, observations that aren’t particularly earth-shattering, and run-of-the-mill responses that ultimately provide little insight. But every year, there are a few hidden gems along the way that make you stop, think, and react. Maybe they’re funny. Maybe they’re unbelievably introspective. Either way, they’re part of the reason Media Day is one of my favorite events of the year. While the setting isn’t quite as personal as a media sc...

ATLANTA, GEORGIA - MARCH 14: Kevin Porter Jr. #7 of the Milwaukee Bucks reacts after a no call during the second quarter against the Atlanta Hawks at State Farm Arena on March 14, 2026 in Atlanta, Georgia. 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 Todd Kirkland/Getty Images) | Getty Images All told, Kevin Porter Jr. is coming off a bette...

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PORTLAND, OR - SEPTEMBER 28: Toumani Camara #33 of the Portland Trail Blazers poses for a portrait during NBA media day on September 28, 2026 at the Portland Trail Blazers practice facility in Portland, Oregon. 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 Cameron Browne/NBAE via Getty Images) ...

LAS VEGAS, NV - JULY 17: The sneakers worn by Garrison Brooks #48 of the Detroit Pistons during the game against the Miami Heat during the 2025 NBA Summer League game on July 17, 2025 at the Pavilion in Las Vegas, Nevada. 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 2025 NBAE (Photo by Candice Ward/NBAE via Getty...

SAN ANTONIO, TX -SEPTEMBER 28: Stephon Castle #5, De'Aaron Fox 34 and Dylan Harper #2 of the San Antonio Spurs pose for photos during 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 Media day is ...

BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS - SEPTEMBER 28: Jayson Tatum #0 and Paul George #13 of the Boston Celtics pose for photos during Boston Celtics Media Day at Auerbach Center on September 28, 2026 in Boston, Massachusetts. 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 Maddie Meyer/Getty Images) | Getty Images It was a rainy morning outside of the Auerba...

PHOENIX, ARIZONA - SEPTEMBER 28: Khaman Maluach #10 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 It was a rare rainy day in Phoenix. As the sprinkles began to fall outside Mortgage Matchup Center, where the massive LED screen proudly displayed Suns Media Day, I entered the arena with one primary question in mind: Who made the biggest impression on this team during the offseaso...