NBA Training Camp Articles - Page 10

The Memphis Grizzlies added Derrick Rose this offseason, and the first assumption for many people was that he would come in and be a leader for Ja Morant during his 25-game suspension. But Rose made a firm statement that he is in Memphis to win, not just be a leader. “Look I’m not here to […]

PLAYA VISTA, CA — If the focus is to continue bringing in high-character individuals into the organization, then the Los Angeles Clippers are putting a lot of faith in the hands of 19-year old Josh Primo. Primo, who turns 20 years old on Christmas Eve, signed a two-way contract with the Clippers a few days […]

It turns out that James Harden may not be totally done with the Philadelphia 76ers after all. Despite a prolonged feud with the Sixers after demanding a trade to the Los Angeles Clippers, he is showing up to the team’s training camp after previous speculation that he would not. Harden was not at the Sixers’ […]

The Utah Jazz are an intriguing team heading into 2023-24 NBA training camp. Utah made some changes this offseason by acquiring John Collins via trade. They also had three first-round picks, selecting Keyonte George, Brice Sensabaugh, and Taylor Hendricks. The Jazz have a talented young team led by Lauri Markkanen. Markkanen had a breakout season, […]

Throughout the 2023 offseason, it seemed like it was only a matter of time before Damian Lillard joined the Miami Heat. After all, Lillard made it clear that he preferred to land in South Beach so he could compete for a championship alongside Jimmy Butler and Bam Adebayo. But now that the dust has settled […]

For much of the past two months since Damian Lillard made his bombshell trade request to the Portland Trail Blazers, it seemed like a trade to the Miami Heat was inevitable, for this was Lillard’s preferred destination. But in the final hour, the Toronto Raptors, based on the rumor mill, had usurped every team that […]

Philadelphia 76ers basketball is right around the corner and, more than ever before in the Joel Embiid era, fans are not ready for the season to begin. A miserable offseason from the Sixers has their fans ready to tune the team out for good, especially with James Harden still wanting out. The attitude of “wake […]

As training camp opens up for the 30 NBA teams, franchises are putting the finishing touches on their rosters. The Houston Rockets, owners of the worst winning percentage in the NBA over the last three seasons, plan to sign veteran sharpshooter Reggie Bullock, according to Shams Charania. Bullock was bought out by the San Antonio […]

The 2023-24 season figures to be an exciting one for fans of the San Antonio Spurs, for they will finally be able to witness their prized prospect, Victor Wembanyama, make his much-anticipated debut. Wembanyama, the first overall pick of the 2023 NBA Draft, should be a game-changing presence for a Spurs team in need of […]

Russell Westbrook is no stranger to criticism for his on-court performance – criticism which most would agree has at times been over the top. But a consistent theme throughout the course of his career has been the adulation of his teammates, with glowing reports of what he is like to be on a team with […]

James Harden wanting to get traded from an NBA team is not a new story. He has done the same with the Brooklyn Nets and Houston Rockets. The latest team to experience this is the Philadelphia 76ers. Not only has Daryl Morey and the Sixers seen how much improvement their Eastern Conference rivals brought in. […]

The Phoenix Suns might have their best team ever on the floor this season. The Suns will be led by superstars Devin Booker and Kevin Durant, both of whom are considered top-10 players. They traded for three-time All-Star Bradley Beal this summer and will be coached by former NBA champion Frank Vogel. The Suns will […]

The San Antonio Spurs had NBA Media Day on Monday ahead of training camp, and the biggest (both literally and figuratively) attraction was the No. 1 overall pick in the 2023 NBA Draft, Victor Wembanyama. The French big man showed up looking as impressive as ever, and ready to go, especially with his fresh new […]

The Atlanta Hawks had an eventful offseason, with the 2023 NBA Draft being a significant highlight. They selected Kobe Bufkin from the University of Michigan with the 15th pick and Seth Lundy from Penn State with the 46th pick. Bufkin, in particular, was considered a steal as he was projected to be a top 10 […]

The Sacramento Kings appear to be on the verge of inviting a pair of veteran guards to 2023-24 training camp. Jeremy Lamb and Jaylen Nowell are expected to compete for roster spots with the Kings, according to James Ham of ESPN 1320. De’Aaron Fox and Kevin Huerter make up Sacramento’s starting backcourt. Davion Mitchell, Malik […]

Portland Trail Blazers fans knew they were likely going into NBA training camp without Damian Lillard, but looking to the future can still be agonizing regardless. There are many who believe the seven-time All-Star was not given the supporting cast he deserved over his 11-year tenure in Rip City, which can make it difficult to […]

The Dallas Mavericks 2023-24 NBA season is almost here. As the Mavs enter training camp ahead of the new campaign, the team has a lot of questions to answer if it hopes to atone for last season’s playoff-missing debacle. With Luka Doncic and Kyrie Irving again taking the court together soon, here are the three […]

Well hasn’t the outlook of the Milwaukee Bucks changed drastically? Granted they were a contender before the Damian Lillard-Jrue Holiday trade just as they are after it, but a whole new set of circumstances surrounds this team now heading into the 2023-24 season. Clearly, the talent that they have at their disposal is significant, but […]

The Minnesota Timberwolves’ big offseason move of 2022 saw them bring in Rudy Gobert to play alongside Karl-Anthony Towns, but that pairing didn’t quite reach the heights they’d hoped last season. In a large part that was due to the fact that the two didn’t play alongside one another all that often, and with another […]

The 2022-23 season was one of significant improvement for the New York Knicks. After missing the playoffs the season prior, they won 47 games and then very impressively knocked off a good team in the Cleveland Cavaliers in five games. Jalen Brunson’s career season in his first with the team was a large reason for […]

The San Antonio Spurs are surely going to slowly step away from tanking this NBA season. Victor Wembanyama is in town and his presence means that they need to get him a lot of experience on the court. Gregg Popovich is also back but it is uncertain if he will finish his five-year extension. Youth […]

Repeating as NBA champions is going to be a tall task for the Denver Nuggets. The Nikola Jokic-led squad will need more rebounding and more shooting from their role players. All of that will start ahead of the Nuggets training camp. But, Mike Malone might see some departures and it may come in either Zeke […]

Maturity is primarily what the Memphis Grizzlies need ahead of the 2023-34 NBA season. They brought in a veteran guard Marcus Smart but that should not stop there. The squad is going to miss Ja Morant in the early games of the season which means that they could fill that spot up with a veteran […]

The Brooklyn Nets had a tumultuous 2022-23 NBA season, finishing with a 45-37 record. Despite the challenges they faced, including Kyrie Irving’s myriad controversies and Kevin Durant’s eventual departure, the Nets managed to navigate through the turmoil and make it to the postseason. However, as they enter the 2023-24 NBA training camp, five potential trade […]

The timeline fit now matters the most for the Washington Wizards. It is no secret that the team is not looking to compete for a playoff position after the departure of Bradley Beal. The keys are now in the hands of Deni Avdija, Jordan Poole, and Bilal Coulibaly. They are going to need mentors throughout […]

The Atlanta Hawks had huge hopes entering the 2022-23 NBA season. They added Dejounte Murray next to Trae Young such that they got a better chance of running the back courts. All of that fell short and crumbled in their series against the Boston Celtics. Now, the team is left to evaluate their team needs. […]

The Sacramento Kings had a promising 2022-23 NBA season, making it to the playoffs and showing significant improvement. However, as the team prepares for the 2023-24 NBA training camp, one player in danger of losing his starting job is Harrison Barnes. Euroleague MVP Sasha Vezenkov has emerged as a potential replacement. In this article, we […]

The Dallas Mavericks need to keep the duo of Luka Doncic and Kyrie Irving happy if they want to have a deep run at the NBA playoffs. It all starts by analyzing the fit of the players in the current roster. The Mavs have a lot of needs to patch up before thinking about making […]

The Phoenix Suns had a relatively successful 2022-23 NBA season. They did not reach the NBA Finals, but they did finish top four in the West and made it to the postseason again. Led by their dynamic duo of Devin Booker and Kevin Durant, the Suns showcased a balanced and potent offense, complemented by a […]

The Los Angeles Clippers are one of the most exciting teams in the NBA. They have a talented roster that has the potential to compete for a championship. However, as the team prepares for the 2023-24 NBA season, there is one player who may be in danger of losing his starting job during training camp. […]

The New York Knicks training camp officially opens in full on October 3, with the first preseason game vs. the Boston Celtics coming on October 9, and the 2023-24 opener against those same Celtics on October 25. In the next month plus, most Knicks players will simply be getting ready for the upcoming campaign, as […]

The Miami Heat have officially announced the signing of forward Justin Champagnie, who the Boston Celtics waived on Aug. 1. The Heat also signed 25-year-old center Brandon McCoy, former USC forward Drew Peterson, former Los Angeles Lakers forward Cole Swider, former Wake Forest guard Alondes Williams and former Villanova guard Caleb Daniels, though they would […]

It feels like only last week that everyone was crowded in their living rooms watching the Miami Heat take on the eventual NBA champion Denver Nuggets in the 2023 NBA Finals, and yet the 2023-24 season is already almost nearly upon us. NBA training camp will be open for all 30 teams by Oct. 3 […]

The Miami Heat may be a certified championship contender, but that status doesn’t hold the same weight for everyone when it comes to their desire to play for the franchise, as former Northwestern basketball standout Chase Audige turned down an Exhibit 10 contract in order to go to a team where he had a better […]

In the wake of veteran forward Vlatko Cancar tearing his ACL while playing for the Slovenian national team, the Denver Nuggets have signed former Xavier Musketeers guard Souley Boum to a non-guaranteed training camp deal, per Spotrac insider Keith Smart. Boum, a 2023 AP All-American Honorable Mention and 2022-23 All-Big East First Team selection, will […]

One of the hottest topics in L.A. right now is who the Los Angeles Lakers’ starting point guard will be in 2023-24 after they signed Miami Heat standout Gabe Vincent in free agency and brought back former second overall pick D’Angelo Russell while letting veteran guard Dennis Schroder head to the Toronto Raptors. As of […]

After catching the attention of the NBA world with their moves at the beginning of the 2023 free agency period, the Houston Rockets aren’t done making moves yet, as HoopsHype insider Michael Scotto reports that the Rockets have brought former Portland Trail Blazers standout Jeenathan ‘Nate’ Williams Jr. in on a one-year deal to “compete […]

Brooklyn Nets point guard Ben Simmons continues to be the benefactor of good news, as SportsNet New York’s Ian Begley reports that the star “has completed the rehab portion of his offseason and is now solely focused on skill work and conditioning as he prepares for 2023-24 training camp.” Simmons “is 100 percent healthy and […]