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As he approaches his 19th season in the NBA, retirement is not at the forefront of Kevin Durant's mind.

In a week, the Nets will welcome an overflowing roster of players to training camp. Some of them have more to prove than others.

Trae Young says his departure from Atlanta was something he had already come to believe was necessary, but he was determined to avoid an ugly separation from the franchise. Young’s perspective was influenced by growing up in Oklahoma City and watching how fans responded when Kevin Durant and Russell Westbrook eventually left the Thunder. Those […] The post Trae Young details why he left Atlanta appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

The Lakers' 2026-27 depth chart will look a lot different than last year's.

Former NBA top pick Kwame Brown made several powerful claims toward former Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James.

The Washington Wizards finished last in the Eastern Conference last season with a record of 17-65, a disappointing mark after January 2026’s trade for sharpshooter Trae Young. The four-time All-Star played in just five games with the Wizards last season after suffering a right quad contusion in March. The Wizards star is ready to put […] The post Wizards’ Trae Young delivers big claim on new career chapter with Washington appeared first on ClutchPoints.

PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA - AUGUST 25: Fans shop for LeBron James #23 jerseys as well as other Philadelphia 76ers merchandise at Xfinity Mobile Arena on August 25, 2026 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Hunter Martin/Getty Images) | Getty Images One week from today, LeBron James, Jaylen Brown and the rest of the Sixers will begin training camp. Crazy. After a blur of an offseason, what are you most looking forward to seeing or hearing during training camp? What lineups are you hoping ...

PHOENIX, AZ - MARCH 22: Collin Gillespie #12 and Jalen Green #4 of the Phoenix Suns look on after the game against the Toronto Raptors on March 22, 2026 at PHX Arena in Phoenix, Arizona. 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 (Photo by Barry Gossage/NBAE via Getty Images) | NBAE via Getty Images M...

WASHINGTON, DC - FEBRUARY 03: Ariel Hukporti #55 of the New York Knicks dunks the ball against the Washington Wizards during the second half at Capital One Arena on February 3, 2026 in Washington, DC. 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 Scott Taetsch/Getty Images) | Getty Images Following another playoff exit in the spring 0f 2026,...

PORTLAND, OREGON - FEBRUARY 07: Ja Morant #12 of the Memphis Grizzlies adjusts his hoodie during the game against the Portland Trail Blazers at the Moda Center on February 07, 2026 in Portland, Oregon. The Portland Trail Blazers won 122-115. 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 Alika Jenner/Getty Images) | Getty Images Good news is ...

Raptors Raptors forward RJ Barrett was happy to see his former Knicks teammates win an NBA championship last season. That doesn’t mean watching the celebration was entirely painless. Barrett admitted he felt “a little salty” while watching the organization that traded him during the 2023-24 season capture the title. “If anybody else were to win […] The post NBA Notes: Raptors, RJ Barrett, Heat, Klay Thompson, Lakers appeared first on Hoops Wire.

In the ever-revolving Sixers backup center position sweepstakes, Ariel Hukporti now enters the fold.

LOS ANGELES, CA - MAY 19: LeBron James #23 and Kentavious Caldwell-Pope #1 of the Los Angeles Lakers high five during the 2021 NBA Play-In Tournament on May 19, 2021 at STAPLES Center in Los Angeles, California. 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 2021 NBAE (Photo by Adam Pantozzi/NBAE via Getty Images) ...

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Darryn Peterson has a chance to have an incredible season