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Take a player who is an unstoppable freight train in transition and put him on the team that played at the fastest pace in the NBA last season and you have something dynamic. Exhibit A: Giannis Antetokounmpo’s poster dunk on Yves Missi Thursday night. Antetokounmpo has looked comfortable in the Heat offense, which is still using cutting and movement to …

The Philadelphia 76ers headed north on Thursday night to continue their preseason campaign with a matchup against the Brooklyn Nets. The most exciting part is that it served as a first real glimpse of the new Sixers’ Big 5 — LeBron James, Jaylen Brown, Joel Embiid, Tyrese Maxey and VJ Edgecombe — starting a game together. Of course, it’s preseason, …

In an effort to quiet the talk around contract extensions for Karl-Anthony Towns and Josh Hart — talks that were becoming a distraction less than two weeks before they raise a championship banner in Madison Square Garden — the New York Knicks announced they are tabling all extension talks with eligible players until later in the season. Through a spokesman, …

NBA preseason action has returned to Macao, China, where the Dallas Mavericks and Houston Rockets will play in a two-game series. Friday’s opening matchup at The Venetian Arena saw the Mavericks’ offense shine, led by reigning Rookie of the Year Cooper Flagg, along with strong performances from Naji Marshall, Zaccharie Risacher and Max Christie. Advertisement Despite their efforts, the Mavericks …

It’s not a stretch to say that the Philadelphia 76ers’ championship hopes still rest on the broad shoulders of Joel Embiid even after bringing in LeBron James and Jaylen Brown over the offseason. It’s not just that Embiid was arguably the best player in the NBA as recently as Jan. 2024, but also that Philly just doesn’t have much center …

NBA fans woke up on Friday morning to find a preseason game already underway. The Houston Rockets beat the Dallas Mavericks 135-117 in the first of two NBA China Games this preseason. It was held at the Venetian Arena in Macau. Advertisement It was both teams’ first preseason game, giving us the first look at their squads for this season. …

The New York Knicks announced Friday that they are suspending all negotiations on contract extensions with eligible players — including Karl-Anthony Towns and Josh Hart, key starters on the team that won the NBA championship back in June — until “later in the season.” “As an organization, our entire focus is on preparing for the upcoming season and delivering another …

The Mavericks begin their 2026-2027 campaign on Oct. 9th against the Houston Rockets in an early morning game in Macau, China. As with almost every single year, the Mavericks enter their first preseason game with massive questions surrounding the roster, with a near complete overturn of their 2025 roster. What is the starting lineup? The most pressing question I have …

The Celtics finished 5th in offensive rebounding rate last year at 31.8%, according to Cleaning the Glass. That number plummeted to 30.4% and 11th in the league in the playoffs, which played a part in why the Celtics lost to the 76ers in Round 1. In their first preseason game on Thursday night, a 124-113 win over the Cleveland Cavaliers, …

1. Glass Cleaners Boston Celtics basketball is finally back! Not only in the literal sense but in the way the Celtics dismantled the Cleveland Cavaliers, taking them down 124-113 in the first preseason game of the season. This felt like a big upset in a way given the Cavs played their starters in the first half vs a Celtics team …

Per a Spurs pres release: The San Antonio Spurs invite fans to take part in the 2026-27 Spurs Tipoff Week, presented by Ticketmaster, taking place from Tuesday, Oct. 13 through Tuesday, Oct. 20. This weeklong celebration across the city of San Antonio, consisting of in-person activations, giveaways, discounts and more, will build momentum and excitement for the team’s upcoming season, …

Houston Rockets vs. Dallas Mavericks October 9th, 2026 Location: The Venetian Arena Macao, China TV:NBA TV and Space City Home Network Radio:KBME Sports Talk 790 / KLTN 102.9 (en español) Probable Starting Lineups Advertisement Rockets: Fred Vanvleet, Amen Thompson, Jabari Smith Jr., Kevin Durant, Alperen Sengun Mavericks: Kyrie Irving, Max Christie, Cooper Flag, P.J. Washington Jr.Dereck Lively II Finally, after …

There is a common narrative that European coaches struggle in the NBA because of their demanding and emotional approach. That it is one of the biggest things holding them back because they want to put themselves at the center of attention, while the NBA is ultimately a players’ league. They are often viewed as too tactically focused and not focused …

The Boston Celtics took a conservative approach to begin the preseason. Luka Garza didn’t get the memo. Facing the Cleveland Cavaliers, without stars Jayson Tatum, Paul George, or centers Neemias Queta and Mitchell Robinson, Garza got the starting nod for substitute head coaches Tony Dobbins and DJ MacLeay. Advertisement In the game’s opening 2:21, Garza picked up right where he …

The Washington Wizards have spent the last few seasons doing exactly what a rebuilding team should do. They lost a ton of games, added young players, took swings in the draft, and waited for something that could actually change the franchise’s direction. That finally happened. Advertisement Washington landed the No. 1 pick and used it on AJ Dybantsa, who I …

CLEVELAND — The Cleveland Cavaliers climbed their way back to relevance five years ago through their work on the defensive end. They ascended 20 spots in defensive rating from 2021 to 2022 thanks to the additions of Evan Mobley and Jarrett Allen. That upward trajectory continued the next season as they finished 2023 with the best defense in the league. …

The Warriors had back-to-back exhibition games on Tuesday against the Lakers and Wednesday against the Trail Blazers. Here are our takeaways: 1. Yaxel Lendeborg has arrived In Tuesday’s game against the Lakers, Yaxel Lendeborg was the main story. The Warriors’ 11th pick in the NBA draft looks ready to contribute, which is music to Golden State’s ears considering it will …

Unlike a year prior, Jordan Clarkson’s free agency included no buyouts or last-minute calls. He experienced the Knicks and wanted more of that. “It was pretty chill, honestly,” Clarkson said of his summer. “I knew I wanted to come back here, so it was easy.” Advertisement No other meetings or offers were considered by Clarkson or his representative, Rich Paul. …

Jordi Fernández has constantly preached that he wants his Nets to play hard and disrupt defensively. It’s only preseason, but so far he has gotten just that. And there was no clearer example than one picture worth a thousand words in Thursday night’s 114-108 win over Philadelphia, with Julius Randle hustling and pressing and diving on the floor for a …

After a packed week of NBA preseason games, Boston finally took to the court against the Cavaliers in Cleveland. For coaches and fans of both franchises it was the first opportunity to see their new look teams in a game setting. Boston showcased it’s newest additions and rookies as they took the game 124-113 on the road, Luka Garza led …

LOS ANGELES — After popping out to the 3-point line following a ballscreen, Sandro Mamukelashvili caught the ball at the top of the key. As Kings center Maxime Raynaud ran to close out, the 6-foot-10 Mamukelashvili dribbled to the right, then put the ball between his legs before making a step back 3-pointer. On the very next possession, Bronny James …

Nick Young wanted to fight D’Angelo Russell in 2016. The two former Lakers teammates’ relationship was reportedly over after Russell leaked a video of Young confessing to cheating on his ex-fiancée and rapper Iggy Azalea. Young was infuriated with the former second overall pick and revealed he was prepared to rumble with Russell following the incident. Nick Young was not …

LeBron James made his first on-court appearance since signing with the 76ers. James, 41, made his preseason debut with Philadelphia on Thursday, playing 30 minutes during the 114-108 loss to the Nets on Thursday. Advertisement Scoring was not on the agenda for James, who scored 10 points while going 1-for-1 from the field and 8-for-8 from the free throw line. …

Halfway through Egor Dëmin’s rookie season, the Nets slid him off the ball. A year later, with Mikel Brown Jr. out, they’ve moved him back to lead guard. So, is Dëmin a point guard? A shooting guard? Advertisement Neither, Dëmin says. He’s a player, and he’s a winner. And early preseason returns say the Russian might be right. Philadelphia 76ers …

Lakers star guard Austin Reaves made his preseason debut during Thursday’s matchup against the Kings at Crypto.com Arena. Reaves sat out of the Lakers’ first two preseason games earlier in the week after hurting his ankle in practice. Advertisement The star guard, who re-signed with the Lakers on a four-year, $180 million contract, was in the starting lineup alongside Luka …