CoachingMonday, Sep 28, 2026

The long summer is over. The NBA is back. And the 2025-26 Los Angeles Lakers are here to talk all about it at media day.

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 […]

On Monday, the Chicago Bulls hosted their 2026-27 Media Day at the United Center. A major focus was undoubtedly what lies ahead for Caleb Wilson. Naturally, new head of the front office Bryson Graham and new head coach Tiago Splitter were immediately asked for their take on the expectations that will follow Wilson all year. […] The post Bryson Graham, Tiago Splitter reveal Caleb Wilson expectations at Bulls Media Day appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Timberwolves Chris Finch doesn’t need much time to explain what he wants from Anthony Edwards this season. It starts on defense. “Easy, he’s got to bring his defense back to the level it was two years ago, for sure. And, you know, he’s committed to doing that,” Finch told WCCO’s Chad Hartman, via Charlie Walton […] The post NBA Notes: Timberwolves, Anthony Edwards, Rockets, Amen Thompson, Knicks appeared first on Hoops Wire.

On point guard Davion Mitchell: Losing weight “was something he knew and took ownership of. He can make so many more plays at this shape and condition level. You could make the case he was the top player” in the play-in round. “He’s tireless working in the gym. All the things he needs to work on, he’ll work on. He has a Type A personality. The leadership piece he wanted to work on; he did that times 10” in terms of organizing workouts all summer. Read more at: https://www.miamiherald.com/spor...

Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry is back healthy. He was shocked to hear expectations placed on the Warriors.

Atlanta Dream head coach Karl Smesko delivered the news to Angel Reese in front of the whole team.

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