NBA NewsTuesday, Sep 22, 2026

In a week, the Nets will welcome an overflowing roster of players to training camp. Some of them have more to prove than others.

Marcus Smart believes the Houston Rockets have the talent and experience to make noise in the Western Conference after joining the team during the offseason. Smart signed a two-year, $12.4 million deal with Houston after spending last season with the Los Angeles Lakers. The veteran guard was attracted to the opportunity to play alongside returning […] The post Marcus Smart on Rockets: “Damn, this team is really scary” appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

Keyonte George believes Darryn Peterson’s ability to quickly absorb information has already stood out during his early time with the Utah Jazz. Speaking on NBA Today, George explained why he made a point of approaching Peterson after Utah landed the No. 2 pick in the 2026 NBA Draft. The Jazz selected Peterson out of Kansas, […] The post Keyonte George impressed by Darryn Peterson’s ability to learn appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

Trae Young says his departure from Atlanta was something he had already come to believe was necessary, but he was determined to avoid an ugly separation from the franchise. Young’s perspective was influenced by growing up in Oklahoma City and watching how fans responded when Kevin Durant and Russell Westbrook eventually left the Thunder. Those […] The post Trae Young details why he left Atlanta appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

Teams around the NBA are monitoring Kyrie Irving’s situation in Dallas as the Mavericks build their roster around 19-year-old Cooper Flagg, according to Tim MacMahon and Marc Spears of ESPN. “The question that’s being asked around the league is…how long is this fit with Kyrie and the Mavericks,” MacMahon said Monday, September 21, on NBA […] The post Teams monitor Kyrie Irving’s situation in Dallas appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

Ime Udoka believes the Houston Rockets have more to show after another 52-win season ended with a first-round playoff exit. Speaking alongside general manager Rafael Stone at media day Tuesday, Udoka discussed Fred VanVleet’s recovery, the team’s improved depth and the adjustments Houston expects to make entering the 2026-27 season. VanVleet has returned to full […] The post Ime Udoka: “We’re not here to just make the first round” appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

Brandon Miller’s rookie-scale extension with the Charlotte Hornets is expected to be in the range of Amen Thompson’s $208 million deal, according to Jake Fischer of Bleacher Report. The Hornets are in discussions with Miller on a new contract that would keep the 23-year-old forward in Charlotte beyond his rookie deal. The potential agreement would […] The post Brandon Miller’s extension could reach $200 million appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

The Milwaukee Bucks have serious interest in Jalen Duren as the Detroit Pistons center remains locked in a contract stalemate with his current team. Sam Amick of The Athletic reported that Milwaukee is among multiple teams known to have significant interest in Duren, both ahead of the upcoming season and potentially next summer. The report […] The post Bucks among teams with serious interest in Jalen Duren appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

Kyrie Irving's future with the Dallas Mavericks could become a major talking point during the upcoming NBA season.

Kevin Durant's future with the Houston Rockets is going to be a focal point until there's a new contract in place since he has one more season remaining before his 2027-28 player option, but general manager Rafael Stone expressed plenty of optimism ahead of the new campaign.

Duren and the Pistons remain in a contract stalemate as a new season approaches ... so would Detroit trade its All-NBA center?

Washington's two-timeline experiment makes it one of the most unpredictable teams in the league this season.