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With Austin Reaves back in the lineup, the Lakers picked up their second win over the Kings this preseason, winning 114-110 on Thursday. LA built up a big lead with the starters and regular rotation members on the floor, then saw it dwindle away in garbage time to make the score look much closer than […]
The Los Angeles Lakers should use Sandro Mamukelashvili over Kevon Looney at the five when Walker Kessler is off the floor.
The EuroLeague season may be over, but the 2026 transfer market is only starting to intensify, setting the stage for another busy offseason across European basketball. To help readers track all the latest roster developments, BasketNews presents the contract situations, full rosters, and player statuses for every EuroLeague team. Throughout the upcoming free agency period, these tables will be updated daily with new signings, contract extensions, reported interests, and potential departures. W...
The Utah Jazz announced they have signed Mohamed Wague. This makes sense given Nurkic’s injury and the Jazz’s need for center depth. Some notes from Jazz PR: In his senior season at Oklahoma, he averaged 6.9 points on 60 percent shooting, 6.8 rebounds, and 1.5 blocks in 22.4 minutes per game. They mention that he […]
Here is the current list of 2026 NBA free agents, organized by position. This list includes both unrestricted and restricted free agents and is updated regularly. Ages are shown in parentheses. Restricted free agents are noted. 2026 NBA Free Agents Centers Bismack Biyombo (34) Tony Bradley (28) Ulrich Chomche (20) N’Faly Dante (24) Hunter Dickinson […] The post 2026 NBA Free Agent List appeared first on Hoops Wire .
CLEVELAND — It’s been an up-and-down couple of months for Celtics guard Devin Carter. Carter, who drafted to the Sacramento Kings just two summers ago, was traded to the Atlanta Hawks in June in a salary dump. Then, last month, Carter was waived. Suddenly, a guy who was the 14th overall pick in 2024 found […]
Kevin Durant remains shocked by Russell Westbrook's retirement. Reflecting once again on his former superstar teammate's decision to retire, Durant also acknowledged the personal reasons that may have influenced Westbrook's decision to walk away from the game for good. "I was a little sad because I still thought Russ had five or six more years left. He's an athletic body that can still impact the game positively. But sometimes people at that point where they just want to step away and do somet...
Depth remains a question mark, but the Nuggets might have the answers sooner than expected. The post LNN: Denver Nuggets bench stronger than expected in preseason appeared first on Mile High Sports .
Matt Barnes believes that LA Clippers need more than another roster overhaul to escape their latest crisis. The former NBA Champion thinks the franchise should change something fundamental, arguing that years of controversy have left an unwanted legacy attached to the organization. With the Kawhi Leonard-Steve Ballmer scandal now bringing historic penalties, Barnes has a […] The post “Clippers Are Cursed”: Matt Barnes Calls for Name Change After Kawhi Leonard-Steve Ballmer Scandal appeared f...
MACAO — Several Dallas Mavericks players are in China for the first time this week, and on Thursday they described a trip that has included a day in Hong Kong, NBA Cares appearances, and fans waiting for them at every stop. The Mavericks practiced Thursday at The Venetian Arena, where some 400 journalists encircled the […]
Miami Heat show dominant signs in debut win vs. New Orleans Pelicans.
Former Los Angeles Lakers guard Nick Young revealed that he tried to confront D’Angelo Russell after the controversial video leak involving his then-girlfriend, Iggy Azalea, in 2016. During an appearance on Shannon Sharpe’s “Club Shay Shay” podcast, Young explained that security prevented him from entering the Lakers’ arena to confront Russell. “I tried to get […] The post Nick Young admits trying to fight D’Angelo Russell appeared first on TalkBasket.net .
J.R. Smith has been ordered to stay away from a woman who accused him of assault following an alleged domestic violence incident in Texas. A judge signed an emergency protective order on September 29, prohibiting Smith from contacting the alleged victim or coming within 1,000 feet of her home or workplace. The 41-year-old is also […] The post J.R. Smith’s alleged assault victim receives court protection appeared first on TalkBasket.net .
Joel Embiid speaks on the viral story about LeBron James allegedly shouting at him for arriving late to the 76ers' practice.
Despite resting their projected top seven rotation players on Thursday, the Celtics won their preseason opener in Cleveland behind 71 first-half points and 21 offensive rebounds, writes Brian Robb of MassLive.com (subscription required). Former lottery pick Devin Carter, who’s currently signed to an Exhibit 10 contract, made a strong first impression with his new team. […]
Anthony Davis hit two threes in his first preseason outing, flashing potential improvement that would make him more appealing to the Golden State Warriors.
Karl-Anthony Towns and the New York Knicks are still significantly distant from reaching a potential contract extension. NBA insider Chris Haynes revealed that while Towns is fully willing to take a discount, any possible deal for both sides remains unrealistic. "Sources have relayed to me that sides still remain far apart on an extension. From what I was told, Karl-Anthony Towns is willing to take less, but they are nowhere close to that," Haynes said on NBA TV. "Right now, his max is four ye...
MIAMI – With the Miami Heat’s preseason featuring opportunities for Giannis Antetokounmpo to acclimate to the team, he took another positive step in the 128-118 win over the New Orleans Pelicans on Thursday night. As fans have been waiting to see how Antetokounmpo can boost the Heat’s offense, Thursday was another glimpse of how it’ll […] The post Giannis Antetokounmpo breaks down comfort level with Heat through two preseason games appeared first on ClutchPoints .
LeBron James is happy to be in action for the Philadelphia 76ers after making his team debut in their preseason contest against the Brooklyn Nets on Thursday night. James is preparing for the 24th season of his remarkable NBA career, his first with the 76ers. Following eight years with the Los Angeles Lakers, the veteran […] The post LeBron James’ instant reaction to making 76ers debut in preseason appeared first on ClutchPoints .
MACAO — Kyrie Irving said Thursday that Cooper Flagg put up numbers as a rookie that only Michael Jordan had reached, praising the confidence the Dallas Mavericks forward carries everywhere he goes. Flagg joined Jordan as the only rookies to lead their team in total points, rebounds, assists, and steals since the NBA began tracking […]
Bruce Brown finds himself fighting for a spot on an NBA roster with only two weeks to go before the start of the regular season. He failed to find any significant offers in free agency despite playing okay basketball for the Denver Nuggets and even suiting up in all 82 games. As a result, he […] The post Knicks’ Bruce Brown breaks down major second apron downside appeared first on ClutchPoints .
OKLAHOMA CITY — When Oklahoma City Thunder guard Jared McCain asked how Shai Gilgeous-Alexander trains during the offseason, he was invited to join him in Toronto over the summer. The third-year guard didn’t hesitate, taking the offer and spending a week in Toronto, Canada, with the two-time MVP. McCain’s entering the Thunder’s 2026-27 season inspired. […] The post Jared McCain reveals how Shai Gilgeous-Alexander’s off-ball move can help Thunder appeared first on ClutchPoints .
New York Knicks leading scorer Jalen Brunson described it as “really cool” to see the team’s three NBA championship titles displayed on the back of its jersey during an interview after their 111-109 loss to the Washington Wizards in the preseason on Thursday night. Speaking during an interview shared by SNY Knicks on X, Brunson […] The post Knicks’ Jalen Brunson reacts to new uniform nugget after winning NBA Championship appeared first on ClutchPoints .
The Heat made a handful of minor transactions on Thursday night, per Anthony Chiang of The Miami Herald (Twitter links). After waiving Lester Quinones and J’Vonne Hadley, the Heat signed and immediately waived Dennis Smith Jr., then signed Gabe Madsen and Kylor Kelley. All five players are/were on Exhibit 10 contracts and could eventually be […]
On Thursday night, the Philadelphia 76ers’ vaunted quintet of Joel Embiid, Tyrese Maxey, Jaylen Brown, LeBron James, and VJ Edgecombe shared the court for the first time in an NBA game. It might have been preseason, but it must have been a treat for the fans at attendance in Barclays Center to see that stacked […] The post Watch 76ers’ Joel Embiid hilariously fumble alley-oop attempt from Labaron Philon appeared first on ClutchPoints .