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The Washington Wizards will have to wait a bit before seeing 2026 No. 1 pick AJ Dybantsa in action.

Josh Hart has last year's championship trophy on his mind—and quite literally on his head.

Steph Curry is about to enter his third season not sharing the court alongside his former Splash Brother, Klay Thompson. And part of him doesn’t feel right not playing alongside him. Curry appeared as a guest on “The Stephen A. Smith Show” on Tuesday and told him, “I miss that dude every day.” Stephen Curry...

Rival NBA scouts and talent evaluators are split on whether or not playing alongside Wizards point guard Trae Young will be ideal for AJ Dybantsa’s development, writes Josh Robbins of The Athletic. While Young is one of the league’s best play-makers, his presence will mean that Dybantsa is handling the ball less often, and at […]

What can the Lakers learn from their preseason matchups against the Warriors?

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LOS ANGELES – When the Los Angeles Lakers take the court on Wednesday night for their 2026-27 NBA season opener against the Golden State Warriors, it will be Walker Kessler’s first career game in a Lakers uniform. The sixth-year big man played in the team’s final two preseason games, but now it’s for real. The […] The post JJ Redick eager to unlock Walker Kessler’s ‘All-Star level,’ but there’s a catch appeared first on ClutchPoints.

The Mavericks could be the next stop for Walter Clayton Jr., provided the former first-round pick clears waivers. Dallas has emerged as “a leading contender” to sign Clayton following his release by the Grizzlies, according to Marc Stein of The Stein Line. The Mavericks have an open two-way spot after waiving John Poulakidas, giving them […] The post Mavericks emerge as leading contender to sign Walter Clayton Jr. appeared first on Hoops Wire.

Swain (illness) is out for Wednesday's game against the Raptors, K.C. Johnson of Chicago Sports Network reports. Visit RotoWire.com for more analysis on this update.

THREE BOLD PREDICTIONS  The Clippers will make the play-in tournament: When a team has nothing to lose, things can suddenly start to click. Don’t be surprised if this team somehow surpasses our very low expectations this season. Darius Garland will become an All-Star again in the next few years: Ty Lue is going to help...

While Warriors star Stephen Curry will be available for Wednesday’s regular season opener vs. the Lakers after sustaining a minor ankle injury over the weekend, a couple other Golden State players are considered day-to-day as a result of minor ailments, head coach Steve Kerr said on Monday. Recently extended guard Brandin Podziemski suffered a back […]

LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - OCTOBER 13: Brandin Podziemski #2 of the Golden State Warriors drives against Austin Reaves #15 of the Los Angeles Lakers in the first quarter of a preseason game at T-Mobile Arena on October 13, 2026 in Las Vegas, Nevada. The Warriors defeated the Lakers 101-89. 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 Ethan Miller/...