NBA 2026-27 preseason: Answering big questions for all 30 teams
From Kawhi Leonard's return to Toronto to LeBron James' fit in Philadelphia, we're answering the biggest preseason questions for all 30 teams.
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'That's Bulls--t,' Ben Simmons Calls Out Critics Who Say He Doesn't Love Basketball
Sacramento Kings forward Ben Simmons pushed back against the narrative that he doesn't love basketball during the team's media day on Monday, saying injury issues were the bigger reason he didn't play last season.
Rockets 2026-2027 player previews: Marcus Smart
Sep 22, 2026; Houston, TX, USA; Houston Rockets edia day at Hilton Americas hotel. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-Imagn Images | IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect The Rockets recently seem to insist upon adding veterans who spend a lot of time being injured. Some, like Steven Adams are probably worth it, as long as the team isn’t absolutely relying on him being around (it is – see Stone at Media Day). Adams has a particular set of skills that are unmatched in the NBA – offensive rebounding, s...
Jayson Tatum used his time on the bench to learn
Tatum missed the first 62 games of last season and spent his time learning how coaches operate.