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Lakers’ 2026-27 roster deeper than 2025-26 despite losing talent

With media day and the start of training camp on the horizon, Lakers offseason roster reconstruction is about to come back into focus. Will the Lakers’ roster changes around superstar guard Luka Doncic and star guard Austin Reaves, which included adding nine new players and saying goodbye to half of last season’s group, produce the desired results? Austin Reaves and …

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Beloved Lakers public address announcer Lawrence Tanter dies at 76

The Lakers’ longtime public address announcer Lawrence Tanter died Wednesday, the team announced. He was 76. Remembered for his smooth, baritone voice, Tanter served as the voice of the Lakers for more than four decades. Tanter narrated chapters of Kareem Abdul-Jabbar and Magic Johnson, Kobe Bryant and Shaquille O’Neal, LeBron James and now Luka Doncic. After a stroke suffered in …

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Steph Curry puts Warriors on notice with blunt contract update

Golden State Warriors fans are trying to stay patient while Steph Curry remains unsigned to a contract extension. It sounds like fans will have to wait a while longer. But that doesn’t mean there should be concern that two sides will reach a deal. Advertisement “I don’t want there to be no drama. No talking points. This team should be …

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Clippers interim boss thanks Kawhi Leonard, addresses leadership

In his first public comments since taking over the franchise, Clippers interim CEO/governor John Gibson thanked Kawhi Leonard after the franchise sent the star forward back to Toronto via trade.  As part of a nearly five-minute long video the Clippers released, Gibson addressed multiple topics about the franchise, including briefly touching on the trade involving Leonard, the Clippers’ new leadership …

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Nets ink Summer League duo to fill out training camp roster

The Nets signed forwards Dain Dainja and Ben Humrichous, rounding out their 21-man training camp roster. Dainja and Humrichous played for the Nets at Summer League. Ben Humrichous #12 of the Brooklyn Nets 3-point basket against the Oklahoma City Thunder. NBAE via Getty Images Both are likely on Exhibit 10 deals and headed to G-League Long Island after camp, where …

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5 things to get excited about Warriors ahead of 2026-27 NBA season

The Warriors are no longer considered legitimate championship contenders, but they’re still one of the NBA’s most fun teams. There are great storylines. There’s intrigue. There’s history. There’s suspense. Advertisement They won four championships in eight years, becoming the league’s modern-day dynasty. Steph Curry, Draymond Green and coach Steve Kerr are still together. Last season, Kerr referred to the Warriors …

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Warriors star Steph Curry isn’t slowed by impaired vision as best shooter ever

Warriors star Steph Curry isn’t slowed by impaired vision as best shooter ever originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area OAKLAND – Nearly a decade after Stephen Curry established himself as the best deep shooter in basketball history, he disclosed that such acclaim came despite eyesight that was profoundly imperfect. Advertisement That he had no idea his vision was impaired …

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Spectrum SportsNet reveals Lakers’ broadcast crew shakeup

The Lakers’ local broadcast team will bring back familiar faces while also having some shakeups for the 2026-27 NBA season. Spectrum SportsNet announced Wednesday that play-by-play announcer Bill Macdonald and analyst Stu Lantz will return to lead the Lakers’ television broadcast team. Danny Green will have a more featured role on the Lakers’ TV broadcasts in 2026-27. NBAE via Getty …

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Yes, Devin Vassell is a top-100 NBA player

This week, ESPN released its list of the top 100 NBA players. The San Antonio Spurs had three players in the top 50: Dylan Harper (50), De’Aaron Fox (43), and Stephon Castle (38). It’s safe to assume that Victor Wembanyama will be in the top 1o, revealed later this week. One player was notably missing from the rankings: Devin Vassell. …

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Luka Dončić lays out Lakers championship ‘plan’ in passionate vow

On Tuesday, a 528-page authorized visual book of the Lakers’ franchise history was published by TASCHEN. The book features never-before-published artwork and photographs, along with original stories and essays from many members of the Lakers’ organization, past and present. Advertisement Star guard Luka Dončić’s essay is making waves on social media for the passionate message he sent about being part …

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From Army to ESPN, Chris Spatola was a ‘total badass’ who never stopped winning people over

“A total badass.” That’s how ESPN college basketball analyst Jay Bilas remembers Chris Spatola. Spatola, who died unexpectedly Sept. 21 at age 47, built a remarkable life that stretched far beyond the basketball court. He was an Army standout, a U.S. Army veteran, a respected broadcaster for ESPN and SiriusXM, and the son-in-law of legendary Duke coach Mike Krzyzewski. Advertisement …

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The second apron is coming for the Knicks: Karl-Anthony Towns, Knicks extension talks stall

The second apron is coming for the Knicks. Not this season, maybe not next season, but the apron is coming. That may be best evidenced by the fact that contract extension negotiations between the Knicks and star center Karl-Anthony Towns have stalled, reports ESPN’s Shams Charania and Vincent Goodwill. Advertisement The sides have spent extensive time discussing a potential extension …

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Can Austin Reaves be who the Lakers think he is?

Welcome to our Lakers Season Preview Series! For the next several weeks, we’ll be writing columns every weekday breaking down the biggest questions we have about every player the Lakers added this offseason. Today, we look at Austin Reaves. Last year was a bit of a convergence season for Austin Reaves and the Lakers, where his pursuit of a new …

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Spectrum SportsNet announces broadcast team for 2026-27 season

In some of the biggest news of the offseason for the Lakers, Stu Lantz will be returning to broadcasts for the 2026-27 Lakers’ season. On Wednesdays, Spectrum SportsNet announced its team for games this season, including the return of Billy Macdonald and Stu Lantz. After missing the back end of last season, Lantz will return for his 41st season with …

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Rockets 2026-2027 NBA Training Camp: Day one update

The Houston Rockets kicked off their 2026-2027 NBA season on Tuesday with their annual Media Day. Every season, it gives NBA fans and media a chance to see what players have improved this summer, what they’ve rehabbed from injuries, and what they expect for the upcoming season. For the Rockets, the top topic was Fred VanVleet’s health. VanVleet missed the …

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Mystics vs Sky Preview: Washington finish season against Chicago

CHICAGO, IL – SEPTEMBER 17: Kiki Iriafen #44 of the Washington Mystics shoots a free throw during the game against the Chicago Sky on September 17, 2026 at the Wintrust Arena in Chicago, IL. 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 …

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Boston Celtics Daily Links 9/23/26

LAS VEGAS, NV – JULY 17: The sneakers worn by Christian Koloko #10 of the Los Angeles Lakers during the game against the Boston Celtics during the 2025 NBA Summer League game on July 17, 2025 at the Thomas & Mack Center in Las Vegas, Nevada. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using …

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The Brooklyn Podcast: Training Camp Eve with Jordan Greene

It’s the last week of September! That means we’re just a few days away from training camp and media day. Ladies and gentlemen — make no mistake about it — Brooklyn basketball will return to your lives soon. Our own Jordan Greene is here to help us get PUMPED for it! We’ll talk through the season projections that recently came …

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Preview: Can Collin Murray-Boyles become the Raptors’ long-term centre?

There is a pretty simple question surrounding Collin Murray-Boyles entering his second NBA season: how high can his ceiling actually be? Selected ninth overall in the 2025 NBA Draft, Murray-Boyles entered Toronto with plenty of intrigue. At 6-foot-7 and 245 pounds, he is undersized for a traditional center, but his strength, physicality and instincts allow him to play much bigger …

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