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As we near training camp and the preseason, the New York Knicks are starting to fill out their roster, with more than several slots and opportunities still available behind the defending NBA champions’ established rotation. On Saturday, a familiar name entered the Knicks realm when, out of the blue, we read the name “Milicic” linked to the New York franchise. …

Julius Randle has a simple message for anyone setting expectations for the Brooklyn Nets this season: prepare to be surprised. Shortly after the Nets acquired Randle in June, first-round rookie Mikel Brown Jr. shared with reporters that the three-time All-Star had told him Brooklyn was going to “shock the world.” Advertisement So, when NetsDaily caught up with Randle on Saturday …

The Knicks are reportedly bringing a tall European into training camp. Igor Milicic Jr., 24, agreed to sign an Exhibit 10 deal with the Knicks, according to a Polish outlet. Such a contract typically transfers to a G-League deal. The Knicks did not confirm the signing. Igor Milicic of Poland in action during the FIBA Basketball World Cup 2027 qualifier …

Tyler Kolek isn’t making any predictions or declarations about cracking a crowded championship backcourt. As he said Saturday, the goal is just “every day be consistent.”  But the third-year Knicks guard also understands he needs to be more aggressive when given the opportunity.  Advertisement “Early on in the season, I was finishing at a high level. And then later on …

Julius Randle wasn’t kidding when he told rookie Mikel Brown Jr. that the Nets plan to “shock the world” this season. “Exactly that,” Randle said Saturday when asked what he meant. Advertisement The optics — including an over/under of 24.5 wins on BetMGM, a 20-62 record last season, an influx of first-rounders from the last two years trying to mesh …

The Clippers have dominated NBA headlines — and not in a good way. The league ruled that the Clippers and owner Steve Ballmer violated salary cap circumvention rules, which cost the organization five first-round picks and a $30 million fine. The NBA suspended Clippers owner Steve Ballmer for one year from all league and team activities. AP Clippers beat writer …

Nick Smith Jr. is no longer a Laker. The guard signed a one-year deal with Real Madrid in the Euroleague, where Luka Doncic played before making his transition to the NBA. Nick Smith Jr. of the Los Angeles Lakers takes a foul shot during the second half of a game against the Phoenix Suns. Getty Images Smith posted the news …

Jonathan Kuminga signing with the Timberwolves gave many pause. The 23-year-old joined Minnesota on a two-year, $12.4 million deal despite the Lakers offering a deal that would allow Kuminga to earn roughly the same amount annually. Timberwolves forward Jonathan Kuminga listens to questions during an NBA basketball news conference at Target Center. AP Photo/Ellen Schmidt But the forward has been …

The Lakers saw many free agents find new homes this offseason. Nick Smith Jr. is no exception. After the Lakers declined his team option for the 2026-27 season this summer, Smith became an unrestricted free agent. Nick Smith Jr. of the Los Angeles Lakers takes a foul shot during the second half of a game against the Phoenix Suns. Getty …

Secondary ticket prices to the New York Knicks home opener have shot up more than 500% from last year — now costing over $1,300 to get in the door. The cheapest seats on the secondary market for the Oct. 20 opening night game against the Philadelphia 76ers at Madison Square Garden cost $1,346 a piece, including fees, according to data …

The Lakers may not be finished retooling their roster. Last month, the entire Lakers roster traveled to Slovenia for a four-day minicamp hosted by Luka Doncic. It appears that two players in attendance for the bonding experience may be on the trade block. Jarred Vanderbilt has been a trade candidate prior to this offseason. Alonzo Adams-Imagn Images The Lakers are …

LAS VEGAS, NV – JULY 18: The sneakers worn by Skal Labissiere #64 of the Orlando Magic during the game against the Dallas Mavericks during the 2025 NBA Summer League game on July 18, 2025 at the Thomas & Mack Center in Las Vegas, Nevada. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this …

Welcome to Inside the Suns, a deep down analysis of the current Phoenix Suns team in which the Fantable — a round table of Bright Siders — give their takes on the Suns’ latest issues and news. Fantable Questions of the Week Q1: Last season, Devin Booker‘s shooting was his 4th least-effective (.507), and his three-point shooting (33.0%) was his …

The Los Angeles Lakers shocked the world in February 2025 by trading championship-winning franchise icon Anthony Davis, keeping it quiet to almost everyone involved — including Davis — essentially blindsiding one of the most important figures of the franchise’s future. Davis, rightfully so, felt betrayed by Los Angeles for a moment. (“They traded me,” Davis said in the team’s group …

In the slowest point of the offseason — at least until the NBA Board of Governors’ meeting next week — here is a quick weekend update on a few topics. After the NBA brought the hammer down on the Clippers, fans across the league scurried to trade machines, thinking LA’s players would scramble to abandon a sinking ship. Nowhere is …

Sixers pre-camp questions: Who will Sixers run their late-game offense through? originally appeared on NBC Sports Philadelphia The Sixers‘ new era is on deck. With LeBron James and Jaylen Brown on board and training camp set to begin in late September, we’re taking a look at key questions for the 2026-27 Sixers. Advertisement We’ve asked: Next up: Who will the …

In the spring, it was announced Luka Dončić would be teaming with former Dallas Mavericks executive Donnie Nelson as part of an ownership group purchasing the Italian basketball club, Vanoli Cremona, with plans to move the team to Rome for 2026-27. Since then, the roster has been transformed and includes Siena, Italy native Nico Mannion, who was selected 48th overall …

Miles “Deuce” McBride enters the 2026-27 season as the longest-tenured New York Knicks player following Mitchell Robinson’s exit and he’s surely turned into an important contributor for the reigning champs after averaging a career-high 12.0 points while shooting 41.3% from three last season. According to SNY’s Ian Begley, the Knicks and McBride’s representatives have remained in regular contact, but New …

Every day, we’ll take a closer look at another member of the 2026-27 Phoenix Suns, examining what they bring to the roster and what their role could mean for the season ahead as we count down to training camp and the preseason. Shooting Guard, 6’5, 215lb, 23 years old, 2nd season Advertisement Of all the draft picks the Phoenix Suns …

The Celtics are reportedly interested in signing Devin Carter, per NBA reporter Jake Fischer. Carter, who was drafted 13th overall by the Kings in 2024, was traded to the Atlanta Hawks in June in a salary dump to help them escape the second apron. Then, on Friday, NBA reporter Michael Scotto reported that the Hawks were waiving Carter. The 24-year-old …

On October 15, 2026, NBA legend Robert Parish will be in Dallas talking about his book “The Chief”, which was published earlier this year. The event is part of the Dallas Jewish Bookfest and will be hosted at the Aaron Family JCC. Dallas Mavericks radio play-by-play announcer Chuck Cooperstein will emcee, while legendary broadcaster Brad Sham will give an introduction …

PHOENIX, ARIZONA – FEBRUARY 26: Mark Williams #15 of the Phoenix Suns posts up on Deandre Ayton #5 of the Los Angeles Lakers during the first half at Mortgage Matchup Center on February 26, 2026 in Phoenix, Arizona. The Suns defeated the Lakers 113-110. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, …

Dwight Howard’s retirement didn’t last long. It didn’t even last a year. Six months after announcing that he was stepping away from basketball, the Basketball Hall of Fame center — inducted in 2025 — is returning to the court for another stop in an increasingly well-traveled post-NBA career. Advertisement Howard, who turns 41 in December, will be joining Black Fortress …

Kawhi Leonard expects to rejoin the Raptors, seven years after leaving the franchise in free agency for the Clippers. The Clippers and Raptors have had a trade agreement in place to send Leonard back to Toronto for 2 ½ months. Advertisement And yet, as of Friday, Leonard was officially on the Clippers’ roster, with there being uncertainty of when the …

The season hasn’t even begun, and the Suns are already dealing with unfortunate injury news. We learned today that Mark Williams suffered a torn left labrum during a scrimmage, and there is currently no timetable for his return. Can I get a Homer Simpson “Doh!” from the crowd? Pop open a Duff beer and absorb the fact that for a …