The Lakers revamped their roster this summer after LeBron James and several other key contributors departed and now must find the right pieces to build around the core trio of Luka Doncic, Austin Reaves, and Walker Kessler. Quentin Grimes, who signed a four-year, $60MM deal this summer, hopes to prove he’s a valuable part of […]
Celtics star forward Jayson Tatum is 16 months removed from Achilles’ tendon surgery and says he’s fully healthy as the team begins its first week of training camp, according to the Associated Press’ Kyle Hightower. “I feel great having this offseason to get stronger,” he said. “Get more explosive and just work on my body […]
While Porter was never going to get the full four years, $234 million he’s eligible for, how much will he and agent Mark Bartelstein demand?
Ja Morant said joining the Portland Trail Blazers has given him a fresh start and a chance to focus on basketball after several difficult seasons with the Memphis Grizzlies. Speaking during Portland’s media day on Monday, September 28, Morant said the move is beginning to feel real as the start of the 2026-27 season approaches. […] The post Ja Morant: ‘Now I get to start over’ with Trail Blazers appeared first on TalkBasket.net.
AJ Dybantsa said he does not feel the pressure typically associated with being the No. 1 overall pick as he prepares for his rookie season with the Washington Wizards. Speaking during Wizards media day on Monday, September 28, Dybantsa said the veteran talent around him has allowed him to focus on learning rather than immediately […] The post AJ Dybantsa: “There’s not a lot of pressure on me” appeared first on TalkBasket.net.
The big man left the Knicks in free agency after winning an NBA title and signed with the rival Celtics.
VJ Edgecombe enters his second NBA season alongside LeBron James, Jaylen Brown, Joel Embiid and Tyrese Maxey, but the Philadelphia 76ers guard said his approach remains centered on learning and playing his game. Speaking during Philadelphia’s media day on Monday, September 28, Edgecombe said he was excited about James joining the team and the opportunity […] The post VJ Edgecombe embraces learning from LeBron James appeared first on TalkBasket.net.
Paolo Banchero highlighted the influence of Kevin Durant and former Orlando Magic assistant coach God Shammgod during media day, focusing on the lessons he has taken from both while continuing to develop his game. Banchero drew attention over the summer when photos and video surfaced of him working out with Durant. However, the Orlando forward […] The post Paolo Banchero on Kevin Durant: “Every rep he does is game speed” appeared first on TalkBasket.net.
It’s a safe bet that Keyonte George, Jaren Jackson Jr., and Lauri Markkanen will be starters for the Jazz, and Jusuf Nurkic seems likely to be part of that group too, writes Shreyas Laddha of The Salt Lake Tribune. Ace Bailey, Brice Sensabaugh, Svi Mykhailiuk, and No. 2 overall pick Darryn Peterson may all be […]
The young point guard returned to the Nets bigger and brawnier.
Bradley Beal will miss the start of Los Angeles Clippers' training camp with right knee inflammation. Beal is fully recovered from last year's hip surgery that ended his season. Beal signed a two-year, $13.2 million contract over the offseason. Beal averaged 8.2 points in just six games last season.
New York Knicks guard Jalen Brunson is appreciative of praise that various superstars have given him and his team during media days this week.
