NBA NewsFriday, Oct 2, 2026

Luka Doncic appears to be entering the 2026-27 NBA season in noticeably better physical condition, according to ESPN’s Brian Windhorst and Tim MacMahon. Speaking on The Hoop Collective, Windhorst reported that Doncic “might be in better shape this year than he was last year,” while MacMahon offered a comparison to the Slovenian star’s early NBA […] The post Luka Doncic enters season in best shape since rookie year appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

Although the Golden State Warriors fell short of adding superstars, franchise rookie Yaxel Lendeborg is embracing a big role with his team. Lendeborg opened up about his role this upcoming season in a conversation with veteran Draymond Green. “I just want to be able to crack rotation, play meaningful minutes, be able to be somebody […] The post Yaxel Lendeborg talks about his role with the Warriors appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

Tacko Fall was diagnosed with a left hip strain, the Philadelphia 76ers announced on Thursday. Fall will be re-evaluated in two weeks. Fall, who signed a training camp deal with the Sixers, averaged 1.1 points and 2.1 rebounds for the Cavs last season.

Ben Simmons is embracing his return to an NBA environment after spending the past year away from the game, with the Sacramento Kings guard emphasizing work, leadership and simply enjoying the opportunity to compete again. Speaking during Kings training camp on Thursday, Simmons said his body is responding well after the first few days of […] The post Ben Simmons: “The best part is I just got normal soreness now” appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

Sacramento Kings head coach Doug Christie has been impressed by Ben Simmons since the veteran guard joined the team, saying his experience around Simmons has been very different from what he had previously read about the former All-Star. “Nothing I read was true,” Christie said during Kings training camp on Thursday. “I really enjoy being […] The post Doug Christie on Ben Simmons: “Nothing I read was true” appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

"Inside the NBA" will have a bigger presence on ABC and ESPN this season. The studio show featuring Ernie Johnson, Charles Barkley, Kenny Smith and Shaquille O'Neal will air on 25 nights on ESPN or ABC during the 2026-27 regular season, which marks five more appearances than in its first season after exiting TNT. Seven broadcasts will come before Christmas, up from four over the same stretch last season. Each night includes a one-hour pregame show, trimmed to 30 minutes for ABC games, and a p...

Keon Ellis came to play for the Nets for one major reason: Jordi Fernández.

New York Knicks wing Josh Hart has abandoned plans for surgery on his right ring finger and will play through the pain for the rest of his career. Hart said Thursday the injury now requires a full joint replacement, which would end his NBA career. Hart explained why the procedure is not an option. "You can't have the banging, repetitive (motion)," said Hart. "Grabbing a rebound, palming it, shooting, catching the ball, doing all that: You can't do that. So, if I did a joint replacement, then ...

Following up on reporting indicating that former first-round pick Dalton Knecht could be the odd man out as the Lakers deal with a preseason roster crunch, Jovan Buha (Twitter video link) noted on Wednesday that head coach JJ Redick hasn’t outlined the sort of role he envisions for the third-year forward so far at training […]

NBA commissioner Adam Silver said he was surprised to learn that Los Angeles Lakers controlling owner Mark Walter was preparing to sell the franchise, with the deal ultimately setting a record $12.5 billion valuation. Speaking at Puck’s In The Arena conference on Thursday, October 1, Silver said the size of the transaction was not what […] The post Adam Silver: “I did not know” Mark Walter was selling Lakers appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

This will also happen to be Giannis Antetokounmpo's first game against his old team, the Milwaukee Bucks.

After Stephen Curry accepted a smaller contract extension with the Golden State Warriors, head coach Steve Kerr couldn’t help but admire his leadership. The four-time champion committed to a two-year, $116 million contract that includes a player option for the 2028-29 season Despite being qualified for an extension worth up to $136.7 million, Curry chose […] The post Steve Kerr praises Curry for pay cut, looks ahead to next summer appeared first on TalkBasket.net.