NBA NewsThursday, Sep 17, 2026

Dereck Lively II works out at the Duke University campus during Duke Brotherhood offseason sessions. | Courtesy Dallas Mavericks We polled the Mavs Moneyball readership a couple of weeks back on how many games the readership expected Dereck Lively II to play in 2026-27, a year removed from a lost season of just seven games. I was shocked at how many of you answered “zero” and seemed to mean it. If Lively plays zero games this year, keeping him around for the promise of “next year” after two s...

SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA - JULY 05: Trevor Keels #8 of the Miami Heat in action against the Los Angeles Lakers during their 2026 California Classic Summer League game at Chase Center on July 05, 2026 in San Francisco, 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 License Agreement. (Photo by Thien-An Truong/Getty Images) | Getty Images The Washington Wizard...

CHICAGO, ILLINOIS - APRIL 05: Collin Sexton #2 of the Chicago Bulls looks on against the Phoenix Suns during the second half at the United Center on April 05, 2026 in Chicago, Illinois. 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 Jayden Mack/Getty Images) | Getty Images Welcome to our Lakers Season Preview Series! For the next several week...

The Kings kept Doug Christie after a 22-60 season. That does not necessarily mean they intend to keep him after another one. Logan Struck of Kings on SI raised the question of what Christie must accomplish to remain Sacramento’s coach beyond 2026-27. It is a fair question because Christie’s assignment is not especially clear. Is […] The post Is Doug Christie already on the hot seat with Kings? appeared first on Hoops Wire.

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - OCTOBER 21: Jeanie Buss (L) and Mark Walter attend a basketball game between the Los Angeles Lakers and the Golden State Warriors at Crypto.com Arena on October 21, 2025 in Los Angeles, 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 License Agreement. (Photo by Allen Berezovsky/Getty Images) | Getty Images Earlier this summer, it was...

The Knicks have signed five veterans to compete for what could amount to one available roster spot. Yes, training camp should be lively. As Luke Adams of Hoops Rumors laid out, Bruce Brown, John Konchar, Ochai Agbaji, Drew Eubanks and James Wiseman are all on non-guaranteed Exhibit 9 contracts. New York has 13 guaranteed players […] The post Knicks’ five-man roster battle may come down to one spot appeared first on Hoops Wire.

PHOENIX, ARIZONA - APRIL 14: Donovan Clingan #23 of the Portland Trail Blazers reacts during the second half of an NBA play-in tournament game at Mortgage Matchup Center on April 14, 2026 in Phoenix, Arizona. The Portland Trail Blazers defeated the Suns 114-110. 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 Christian Petersen/Getty Images) |...

PORTLAND, OR - CIRCA 1990: Magic Johnson #32 of the Los Angeles Lakers posts up against Clyde Drexler #22 of the Portland Trailblazers circa 1990 at the Veterans Memorial Coliseum 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 1990 NBAE (Photo by Brian Drake/NBAE via Getty Images) | NBAE via Ge...

SALT LAKE CITY, UTAH - MARCH 30: James Harden #1 of the Cleveland Cavaliers in action during a game against the Utah Jazz at Delta Center on March 30, 2026 in Salt Lake City, Utah. 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 Alex Goodlett/Getty Images) | Getty Images The Cleveland Cavaliers had a tense start to the summer. They spent weeks...

Peyton Watson understands why he is called a 3-and-D player. He simply does not intend to stop there. When Cavaliers radio play-by-play voice Tim Alcorn asked Watson about that label during Thursday’s introductory press conference, the new Cleveland forward acknowledged that it helped him establish himself in the NBA. “I think that’s the category that […] The post Cavs’ Peyton Watson rejects 3-and-D box: ‘I’m just Peyton Watson’ appeared first on Hoops Wire.

LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - JULY 18: Nolan Hickman #27 of the Dallas Mavericks wears Nike shoes against the Orlando Magic in the first half of a 2025 NBA Summer League game at the Thomas & Mack Center on July 18, 2025 in Las Vegas, Nevada. The Mavericks defeated the Magic 92-69. 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 Candice Ward/Getty Images...

NEW YORK, NY - MAY 6: Adem Bona #30 of the Philadelphia 76ers shoots a free throw during the game against the New York Knicks during Round Two Game Two on May 6, 2026 at Madison Square Garden in New York City, New York. 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 Jesse D. Garrabrant/NBAE via ...