NBA Preseason Articles - Page 3

During this preseason, Chicago Bulls leading scorer Coby White was out with a calf injury. On Monday, he and the organization received some good news. While he will likely not suit up for the remainder of the preseason, White is expected to be ready for opening night, per CBS Sports.  According to K.C. Johnson of […]

As Miami Heat star Kel’el Ware has been challenged by head coach Erik Spoelstra throughout the offseason, training camp, and currently in preseason, the motivation has no doubt led to development and success. While the Heat center has goals for his sophomore season, he had another impressive preseason performance that led to praise from Spoelstra. […]

As good as Stephon Castle’s first NBA season proved, he won Rookie of the Year honors with several deficiencies. He’ll be the first to tell you that. In fact, Castle did just that as the San Antonio Spurs were about to start training camp ahead of their preseason. “I would say making reads, being a […]

LA Lakers head coach JJ Redick thinks highly of guard Austin Reaves. So much so that Redick decided to bring up the name of a former player to make a comparison between him and Reaves, per Dave McMenamin of ESPN. Redick linked Reaves and Jamal Crawford, which Reaves took as a compliment. “I haven’t heard […]

Los Angeles Lakers coach JJ Redick has plenty on his hands this preseason. He is navigating the status of LeBron James, who will miss the start of the season due to injury. As a result, he is not putting up with BS coming at him from reporters about the preseason schedule, per Broderick Turner of […]

The Milwaukee Bucks made one of the boldest moves this offseason when they acquired former Indiana Pacers man Myles Turner as a free agent. Turner joined forces with Giannis Antetokounmpo after signing a 4-year contract with Milwaukee, with the Greek Freak logging his first preseason minutes in the 127-121 victory over the Chicago Bulls earlier […]

The Phoenix Suns might’ve unlocked a premier option next to Devin Booker, and it might not be Jalen Green. It could very well be Dillon Brooks. After the latter was traded to Phoenix as a part of the Kevin Durant trade, it felt like a full-circle moment. During training camp, Brooks emphasized that Booker was […]

After much consternation and anticipation, the Golden State Warriors and Jonathan Kuminga decided to kiss and make up, with the latter signing a two-year, $48.5 million contract to return to the NBA team he’s called home since he entered the league in 2021. Kuminga, of course, has a huge chip on his shoulder, as he’s […]

DALLAS — The Dallas Mavericks have completely changed their approach as a team. To begin the 2024-25 season, Dallas’ offense was its strength with Luka Doncic and Kyrie Irving leading the way. The Doncic trade in February that led to Anthony Davis ending up in Dallas has given the Mavs a new identity. Last season, […]

Indiana Pacers rookie Johnny Furphy sent the internet into a frenzy with a jaw-dropping poster dunk, and even star guard Tyrese Haliburton couldn’t help but lose it on social media. The clip, an angle that makes the slam look otherworldly, quickly became the highlight of the preseason and dominated timelines.  This angle of Johnny Furphy's […]

Cooper Flagg and Anthony Davis showed off some chemistry during the Dallas Mavericks’ preseason matchup against the Charlotte Hornets on Saturday night. Flagg is preparing for his first NBA season, being the Mavericks’ first overall pick of the 2025 draft. Davis is gearing up for his second season at Dallas, his first full year with […]

Whenever the basketball-watching world is put on phenom watch, the hype comes early and constantly. An impressive performance in any setting is enough to inspire lofty prognostications and excessive drooling. Dallas Mavericks rookie Cooper Flagg has had that effect on people since he was in high school, and as his official NBA regular season debut […]

Since LeBron James is going to miss the start of the 2025-26 season with a nerve issue, Luka Doncic will have to be especially impactful for the Los Angeles Lakers. Following a gradual start to his training camp preparation, the five-time All-NBA First-Team selection is ready to level up. Doncic had spent the week logging […]

The Golden State Warriors have to always keep the big picture in mind when they take the court. Their age and frequent injury concerns force them to go into preservation mode far more often than they prefer, but that might be what it takes for them to stay relevant in the Western Conference. The Dubs […]

The Orlando Magic went on the road to face the Philadelphia 76ers in their second game of the NBA’s preseason. After Orlando traded for Desmond Bane early in the summer, expectations were high. The former Memphis Grizzlies guard figured to be a good fit next to Paolo Banchero. In his second game with the Magic, […]

Dylan Harper and Victor Wembanyama had a solid connection during the San Antonio Spurs’ preseason matchup against the Utah Jazz on Friday night. Harper is preparing for his first season in the NBA, being the Spurs’ second overall pick of the 2025 draft. Wembanyama is getting ready for his third campaign, being the team’s first […]

Dylan Harper is in a tricky spot. He is a 19-year-old rookie who comes into the NBA with shooting efficiency concerns, so it may take some time for him to find his footing in the league. However, because of the added urgency facing the San Antonio Spurs as a group this season, he will be […]

NEW YORK – The New York Knicks beat the Minnesota Timberwolves, 100-95, in overtime. It was the Knicks’ first stateside bout of the 2026 season. Head coach Mike Brown told reporters after the game that they did it without running a single offensive play. The Knicks missed 42 three-pointers on Thursday night. Brown said postgame […]

It might be just the preseason, but the last thing the Los Angeles Clippers would want to deal with this early in the new campaign are injury problems. But if there’s a silver lining to be had, it’s better to get those injury woes out of the way at the start of October instead of […]

The Los Angeles Clippers made a few notable additions this past offseason, bolstering a lineup that went toe-to-toe with a Denver Nuggets squad that presented the biggest challenge to the eventual champion Oklahoma City Thunder in the 2025 NBA playoffs. Among those additions they made is Chris Paul, with the Clippers bringing back the future […]

On Thursday night, the Chicago Bulls hosted the Cleveland Cavaliers for their second preseason game in a rematch of their exhibition contest back on Tuesday. Despite being two division rivals, the two teams clearly have a good working relationship. This was evident in how they managed to strike a trade this past offseason, with the […]

If anyone can compliment Anthony Edwards on the Timberwolves, it is Joe Ingeles. He is just as brash and just as boisterous as Edwards is. However, his game is temporarily halted by a preseason injury, per Brett Siegel of Clutchpoints. On Thursday, Ingeles suffered a left groin strain and is expected to undergo an evaluation […]

MIAMI – As Miami Heat star Jaime Jaquez Jr. suffered a sophomore slump last season, he is looking to readjust his focus in his third year in an effort to solidify his spot in head coach Erik Spoelstra’s rotation. Jaquez would make steps in the right direction, as besides the Heat star dunking over SanAntonioo […]

MIAMI – As Miami Heat head coach Erik Spoelstra has laid out goals for Kel’el Ware, who is heading into his sophomore season after an impressive rookie year, there’s no doubt that this preseason will be vital for his development. While the young up-and-coming Heat star dominated in Wednesday’s 112-107 preseason loss to the San […]

After Dallas Mavericks head coach Jason Kidd reacted to Cooper Flagg’s preseason debut, he also highlighted another player who’s grabbed his attention amid preseason. Mavericks guard Brandon Williams earned high praise from Kidd. Converting from a two-way contract to a standard deal, Williams agreed to a $2.3 million contract last season. And as Kyrie Irving […]

MIAMI – After Miami Heat rookie Kasparas Jakucionis had an eye-opening performance in his preseason debut in the 1120-107 loss against the San Antonio Spurs, what really stood out was the connection with Kel’el Ware. As there has been speculation about Ware starting for the Heat, like he had done for the second half of […]

With the honor of Miami Heat head coach Erik Spoelstra leading the USA basketball team in the foreseeable future, there is no doubt that he has major respect around the league. Known for developing players like Spoelstra is currently doing with Heat rookie Kasparas Jakucionis, both have been recognized for their abilities by NBA executives. […]

Golden State Warriors superstar Stephen Curry has been named the NBA’s best leader, according to the league’s annual general manager survey. Curry received 43 percent of the vote, outpacing New York’s Jalen Brunson (13 percent) and Denver’s Nikola Jokić (10 percent), reaffirming his influence both on and off the court. However, the two-time MVP’s recognition […]

SAN FRANCISCO– While the Golden State Warriors’ bench mob put together a 51-point fourth quarter to take the preseason win over the Portland Trail Blazers, the late-game comeback overshadowed the fact that the main rotation did not impress in the first half. With the players expected to contribute meaningful minutes in full swing, the Warriors […]

MIAMI – Besides Miami Heat star Jaime Jaquez Jr. dunking over Victor Wembanyama in the 112-107 loss to the San Antonio Spurs on Wednesday night, there were other standout performances in the outing, like from rookie Kasparas Jakucionis. While there was some speculation about whether this season could be a developmental year for the Heat’s […]

Wednesday night in the NBA seemed like the dunk contest. Houston Rockets big man Alperen Sengun threw down a dunk over Jazz veteran Kevin Love while drawing contact and getting the and-one. But that dunk was topped during the Miami Heat’s preseason game against the San Antonio Spurs when Jaime Jaquez Jr. did the unthinkable […]

Athough Turkey did not the 2025 EuroBasket gold medal, the Houston Rockets had to be pleased with the continued development of Alperen Sengun. One of the building blocks of the franchise, Sengun is poised to take another big leap for the 2025-26 season. During recent preseason action between the Rockets and the Utah Jazz, Alperen […]

MIAMI – As Miami Heat head coach Erik Spoelstra laid out the goals he has for Kel’el Ware, there’s no doubt each player has their own separate expectations, like rookie Kasparas Jakucionis. While Spoelstra has pointed out the uniqueness of the Heat’s first-round pick, he addresses the possible speculation that this could be a developmental […]

MIAMI – With the Miami Heat showing some encouraging signs, despite the 0-2 start in the preseason before Wednesday’s contest against the San Antonio Spurs, the one storyline fans are following surrounds Kel’el Ware. As Heat fans wonder if Ware will start for the team, head coach Erik Spoelstra ran through the steps he wants […]

In the NBA, motivation can come from many places. For some, it is a championship ring. For others, an All-Star nod and a max contract. Practically every player keeps certain slights in mind as fuel to the fire though. While GG Jackson II is not dwelling on the past, he is not forgetting it either. […]

The Chicago Bulls had an interesting summer as they tried to improve the roster. Chicago finally ended a long contract standoff with Josh Giddey after the guard held out for a longer deal. The Australian guard played well with Coby White down the stretch of the season. He is a key piece for the Bulls […]

The New York Knicks looked great in their two preseason games played in Abu Dhabi against the Philadelphia 76ers. They played with greater pace and moved the ball more willingly than we’ve seen in some time. However, the Knicks are still examining roster options. Ignoring the obvious Giannis Antetokounmpo rumors that re-surfaced recently, there is […]

For some NBA players, basketball is a job. For a cool customer like Kentavious Caldwell-Pope, it remains a lifelong love affair that began in childhood and continues to grow stronger with each passing season. Now suiting up for the Memphis Grizzlies, the two-time NBA champion is bringing more than just pedigree to the locker room. […]

The Indiana Pacers looked to start their preseason on a winning note when they visited the Minnesota Timberwolves at Target Center on Tuesday. The game, however, was marred by an accidental collision between Delon Wright and Jaylen Clark in the second quarter. Clark tried to sneak in for the steal, but his head hit Wright’s […]