NBA NewsMonday, Sep 28, 2026

LeBron James says he didn’t leave his family in Los Angeles to join Philadelphia and suffer another second-round playoff exit.

Sep 28, 2026; Boston, MA, USA; Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum (0) talks to reporters during media day at Auerbach Center. Mandatory Credit: David Butler II-Imagn Images | IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect There would have been a very easy answer for Jayson Tatum to give at Media Day. Jaylen Brown is in Philadelphia, and with him goes at least some of the oxygen that fueled years of “who’s the alpha in Boston?” conversations. Joe Mazzulla is calling this season the beginning of a “new era....

The Golden State Warriors were banged up last year and they will start this season off the same way.

LeBron James says he can “literally do everything” and will embrace whatever role Philadelphia needs from him this season.

SACRAMENTO, CA - APRIL 10: Kristaps Porzingis #7 of the Golden State Warriors looks on during the game against the Sacramento Kings on April 10, 2026 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 2026 NBAE (Photo by Rocky Widner/NBAE via Getty Images) | NBAE via Getty Images B...

There is a lot to like about Allen Graves. Selected 19th overall by the Raptors in the 2026 NBA Draft, the Santa Clara forward enters Toronto with an intriguing combination of size, shooting, rebounding and defensive ability. Unlike some first-round picks, however, Graves does not need to become an immediate star. If he can defend, hit open threes, rebound and make smart decisions, Toronto will have plenty to work with. What Did He Do Last Year? After redshirting his first year at Santa Clara...

Stephen A. Smith revealed his complete NBA top 10, ranking Michael Jordan first and LeBron James directly behind him.

The Hawks added a valuable ingredient to their roster.

CLEVELAND, OHIO - MAY 09: Jalen Duren #0 of the Detroit Pistons waits during the fourth quarter of Game Three of the Second Round of the NBA Eastern Conference Playoffs against the Cleveland Cavaliers at Rocket Arena on May 09, 2026 in Cleveland, Ohio. The Cavaliers defeated the Pistons 116-109. 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 ...

NEW YORK - JUNE 12: John Starks #3 of the New York Knicks prepares to make a move against Vernon Maxwell #11 of the Houston Rockets during Game Three of the NBA Finals played on June 12, 1994 at Madison Square Garden in New York, New York. 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 1994 NBAE (Photo by Andrew D. Bernstein/...

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.

NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA - MARCH 08: Trae Young #3 of the Washington Wizards drives to the basket during the first half of a game against the New Orleans Pelicans at Smoothie King Center on March 08, 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 This post will be update...