Deion Sanders Addresses Nuggets at Training Camp Ahead of 2026-27 NBA Season
Colorado head coach Deion Sanders addressed the Denver Nuggets during training camp as the team prepared for the 2026-27 NBA season on Thursday.
Coaching
Eastern Time, including earlier stories still developing that day. How days work
Doug Christie on Ben Simmons: “Nothing I read was true” - 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.
Josh Hart To Play Through Finger Injury Rather Than Undergo Career-Ending Surgery
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 ...
Luka Doncic isn’t playing follow the leader. He is undisputed Lakers leader
Lakers coach JJ Redick had a meeting with Luka Doncic on Wednesday, something he plans to do with each player. What did they talk about? Leadership. “It’s something he’s really excited about,” Redick said at Lakers practice Thursday. The Lakers belong to Doncic after LeBron James left for the 76ers in free agency after eight...
The new-look Celtics are bonding, thanks to Mike Conley
BRIGHTON, MA - SEPTEMBER 15: Head Coach Joe Mazzulla, Paul George #13, Mike Conley #45 & General Manager Brad Stevens of the Boston Celtics pose for a photo during a press conference on September 15, 2026 at The Auerbach Center in Brighton, Massachusetts. 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 (Ph...
What does an ideal Lakers preseason look like?
EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA - SEPTEMBER 28: Jarred Vanderbilt #2 of the Los Angeles Lakers jokes as he films Bronny James #9 and Adou Thiero #1during Los Angeles Lakers Media Day at UCLA Health Training Center on September 28, 2026 in El Segundo, California. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images) | Getty Images Former Lakers head coach Phil Jackson rarely hid his disdain for the preseason, often suggesting the only goal was to finish injury-free. Health should always be a priority, especially when the ...
Jake LaRavia spoke very highly of the Lakers' training camp so far
Jake LaRavia worked his way into a consistent rotation spot in his first season with the Los Angeles Lakers last year. However, he struggled mightily, particularly with his shooting, down the stretch and into the postseason, ultimately being mostly phased out by the end of the Lakers’ playoff run. Now coming into his second season […]
Denver Nuggets Training Camp Day Four | Practice Media Availability
submitted by /u/Kingrush24 [link] [comments]
Suns letting Khaman Maluach, Oso Ighodaro battle for starting center job
The Suns need a starting center while Mark Williams is sidelined. Jordan Ott isn’t particularly interested in picking one yet. Instead, Phoenix’s coach intends to let Khaman Maluach and Oso Ighodaro settle the matter on the floor. Ott told reporters that he plans to “let the preseason play out” before choosing a starter, likely making […] The post Suns letting Khaman Maluach, Oso Ighodaro battle for starting center job appeared first on Hoops Wire.
Lakers Training Camp Notebook: JJ Redick high on Cameron Carr
EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA - SEPTEMBER 28: Cameron Carr #43 of the Los Angeles Lakers during Los Angeles Lakers Media Day at UCLA Health Training Center on September 28, 2026 in El Segundo, California. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images) | Getty Images Praise has been heaped in bundles to countless Lakers win throughout the first days of training camp. A new name was added to the mix on Monday and is one Lakers fans will likely be excited to hear about. While head coach JJ Redick admitted he’s stil...
[MURRAY] Who starts alongside Luka Dončić? The Lakers have two spots up for grabs
Prior to media day, Los Angeles Lakers head coach JJ Redick said he was “pretty confident” with three spots in his starting lineup. The other two? “The other two spots will not be two White guys,” Redick said. That’s one way to preview what should be a competitive Lakers training camp. Luka Dončić, Austin Reaves and Walker Kessler are all obvious starters. After that, nearly everything is up for grabs. The Lakers have less than three weeks to get their roster to a maximum of 15 standard contr...
Becky Hammon turns heads with blunt response about Caitlin Clark's Fever
Here's what Hammon said about the Fever after Game 3.
Caitlin Clark and Fever now face new expectations after playoff elimination
LAS VEGAS — Around 10 a.m. here on Thursday, the Indiana Fever made their way to the court. A staffer implored everyone to keep it down while the head coach spoke with reporters. It was a nice try. Some players spun a prize wheel stashed in the tunnel. They chittered during pre-shootaround stretches. They clapped while they circled up. A coach had to dance because his last clap came late. Then Stephanie White, the ringmaster of the WNBA’s biggest circus, spoke to her team. A longer-than-usual mo