NBAThe Brooklyn Nets waived guard DJ Rodman and forward Aaron Scott from their Exhibit 10 deals. Both players had signed non-guaranteed camp deals with Brooklyn earlier in the week. Rodman and Scott are expected to join the Long Island Nets for the upcoming G League season.
NBAThe San Antonio Spurs have signed guard Miles Barnstable to an Exhibit 10 contract. Following the preseason, Barnstable is expected to join the Austin Spurs for the upcoming G League season. Barnstable went undrafted out of Tulsa at the 2026 NBA Draft. The 6-foot-2 guard averaged 14.6 points on 46/41/89 shooting splits and 3.8 rebounds per game as a senior for the Golden Hurricane.
NBAJames L. Edwards III of The Athletic examines some of the training camp storylines to watch for the Knicks, including how Jalen Brunson’s surgically repaired wrist looks, who will win the battle for the 14th roster spot, and whether the team might still have a trade up its sleeve before opening night. As Edwards writes, […]
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Ausar Thompson plans to take a more aggressive approach on the offensive end this season and become a more well-rounded player, he told Omari Sankofa II of the Detroit Free Press. “One thing a lot of people say is sometimes if you’re too unselfish, you’re being selfish,” the Pistons’ wing said. “I feel like that’s […]
NBAManagement changes in Atlanta caused Trae Young to want to move on after spending more than seven years with the organization, relays Josh Robbins of The Athletic. Appearing this week on Michael Porter Jr.’s podcast (YouTube link), Young said he didn’t feel the same type of support from the front office after Onsi Saleh took […]
Former NBA center Olden Polynice believes the fundamentals of basketball have not changed despite the league’s evolution toward perimeter-oriented play and greater emphasis on spacing. Speaking with Brandon “Scoop B” Robinson, Polynice pushed back on the idea that traditional big-man traits such as physicality, rebounding and interior scoring have become less valuable in the modern […] The post Olden Polynice questions what has changed about NBA bigs appeared first on TalkBasket.net.
Amen Thompson enters the 2026-27 season with a new five-year, $208 million extension and an even greater emphasis on becoming one of the NBA’s premier two-way players. Speaking at Rockets media day Tuesday, Thompson reflected on his development and made it clear that defense remains central to his identity. “I play both ends of the […] The post Amen Thompson wants to become a premier defender appeared first on TalkBasket.net.
NBABogdan Bogdanovic believes his skill set fits naturally with the Houston Rockets, while his longstanding relationship with Clint Capela also played a role in his decision to join the team. Speaking at Rockets media day Tuesday, Bogdanovic reflected on his connection with Capela, whom he first met in Serbia before the two eventually became teammates […] The post Bogdan Bogdanovic explains why Rockets fit his game appeared first on TalkBasket.net.
Kevin Durant is looking forward to the Houston Rockets beginning training camp, with the veteran forward emphasizing the importance of having the team healthy after last season ended with a first-round playoff loss to the Los Angeles Lakers. “I’m excited for the first day. I mean, it’s taking it a day at a time,” Durant […] The post Kevin Durant: “I’m excited for the first day” appeared first on TalkBasket.net.
Luka Doncic has made winning championships his central goal with the Los Angeles Lakers, saying he will not be satisfied until he helps the franchise add more titles. In a personal essay titled “To Win It All: On Basketball and Belonging,” Doncic reflected on his arrival in Los Angeles and explained what wearing the Lakers’ […] The post Luka Doncic: “I won’t rest until we win more championships” appeared first on TalkBasket.net.
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.