NBA Training Camp Articles - Page 2

Thursday was much different for the Cleveland Cavaliers than the first two days of training camp, as they spent their third afternoon off the basketball court. With so many amenities on the campus of IMG Academy, Cavs head coach Kenny Atkinson wants to take advantage. “I was in the Olympics last year with Team France. […]

Los Angeles Lakers forward/center Maxi Kleber will miss the team’s preseason opener on Friday night against the Phoenix Suns after being diagnosed with a “minor” quad injury, JJ Redick told reporters on Thursday via Lakers reporter Jovan Buha. Kleber underwent an MRI on Wednesday after tweaking his quad during the first few days of training […]

MIAMI – With the news of Miami Heat forward Nikola Jovic signing a $62.4 million contract on a four-year deal, the star himself would speak about the situation. As the Heat have championship aspirations this upcoming season, Jovic figures to be a huge part of the rotation, resulting in the reported contract extension. While Shams […]

The San Antonio Spurs are entering NBA Training Camp with a clear spotlight on Victor Wembanyama, whose season was cut short by a blood clot that fueled a more “violent” offseason training approach. What came next was a routine that teammates describe as unlike anything they had ever seen. Julian Champagnie witnessed it firsthand. During […]

SAN FRANCISCO– Like any top-heavy team, the success of the Golden State Warriors this season obviously hinges on the play of Stephen Curry, Draymond Green, and Jimmy Butler. But a good chunk of them and the Warriors’ effectiveness on the court this season also rests on the shoulders of stretch five center Al Horford, whose […]

Hopes are high for the Atlanta Hawks for the upcoming season; the Hawks arguably have the most improved roster over the offseason following the additions of Kristaps Porzingis, Nickeil Alexander-Walker, and Luke Kennard. Atlanta is clearly on an upward trajectory, and the players they added fit so seamlessly within their Trae Young-led nascent core that […]

The Indiana Pacers are coming off a dream season in which they made the NBA Finals, coming to within one win away of claiming the franchise’s first NBA title. Alas, their season came undone with one play; Tyrese Haliburton, who pushed through a hamstring strain to suit up in Game 7, ended up rupturing his […]

The Sacramento Kings are entering their first training camp and preseason with Doug Christie as the head coach. Christie had his interim tag removed at the end of the 2024-25 season, following his takeover after the Kings fired Mike Brown in late December. With Christie overseeing his first camp, there is one player in particular […]

Still recovering from a knee injury, Kyrie Irving could only watch from the sideline as the Dallas Mavericks started their training camp. But he made sure to make his presence felt by cheering them on, particularly Anthony Davis. Davis only played nine games for the Mavericks last season due to an adductor strain he sustained […]

It was a much more intense Day 2 of training camp for the Cleveland Cavaliers at IMG Academy than when they arrived on Tuesday. “I don’t know how long we were out there. It was a long, tough practice with a scrimmage at the end,” Kenny Atkinson told reporters in Bradenton, Florida, at the gym. […]

As the NBA season gets closer, Chicago Bulls forward Patrick Williams may lose his place on the roster. Plagued by inconsistency and injury, Williams has perhaps one more go of it. On Wednesday, his chances of hitting the floor were drastically hampered when he injured his knee during training camp, per K.C. Johnson of Chicago […]

Golden State Warriors guard De’Anthony Melton will miss the start of the 2025-26 regular season as he continues to rehab from an ACL tear he suffered last November. The team said on Wednesday afternoon that Melton will be re-evaluated in four weeks. Melton, 27, recently put pen to paper on a new two-year, $6.5 million […]

MIAMI – With the Miami Heat getting ready for the 2025-26 season, one player that is sure to make an impact once again is guard Davion Mitchell, after stepping onto the scene after being traded from the Toronto Raptors. So much so that the Heat gave Mitchell a contract extension this summer, showing the belief […]

MIAMI – With the start of the Miami Heat’s 2025-26 season upcoming at the end of October, there are a plethora of young players on the team who are looking to stand out to the coaching staff. As players on the Heat readjust their focus for the start of the season, one player, Vladislav Goldin, […]

Aside from Tuesday being the first full day of training camp for the Golden State Warriors after the pomp and circumstance of Media Day, it was also a day for the organization to finalize contract agreements they’ve been waiting for all offseason. With Jonathan Kuminga agreeing to a two-year contract that could be worth up […]

Kevin Love’s NBA journey has brought him full circle in ways few would have predicted. Once a teenage star on the legendary 2006 SoCal All-Stars AAU team, Love now finds himself playing for Utah Jazz head coach Will Hardy, who once faced that same undefeated squad as a high schooler. “I do not remember that,” […]

When the Houston Rockets made their blockbuster trade for Kevin Durant, it was more than just about adding one of the greatest scorers in NBA history. It was about pairing him with a young core hungry to learn, grow, and win. Already, there are signs that the partnership is starting to flourish. ESPN’s Brian Windhorst […]

Philadelphia 76ers second-year guard Jared McCain underwent surgery on Tuesday to repair a torn UCL in his right thumb. He suffered this injury during an offseason workout before training camp on Thursday and saw multiple specialists to determine the best path for immediate recovery. After consulting with doctors and team medical personnel, the Sixers and […]

Anthony Edwards’ meteoric rise through the NBA ranks has been nothing short of spectacular. In just five years, he has gone from an explosive young scorer with raw potential to the unquestioned face of the Minnesota Timberwolves, a player whose name is already being etched alongside Kevin Garnett in the annals of franchise history. Edwards, […]

Trae Young has carried the Atlanta Hawks into the national conversation ever since he was drafted in 2018. With his deep three-point shooting, playmaking brilliance, and fearlessness on the big stage, Young has cemented himself as one of the most electrifying guards in the league. Now entering his eighth season, Young is sounding more motivated […]

The New York Knicks have reestablished themselves as one of the NBA’s most serious contenders in the Eastern Conference. After coming within two wins of the NBA Finals in the 2024-25 campaign, only to fall short against Tyrese Haliburton and the Indiana Pacers, New York heads into the new season with both momentum and pressure. […]

The New York Knicks arrive to the new season with plenty of changes to look forward to, the most notable being the appointment of head coach Mike Brown to replace Tom Thibodeau. With the new coach set to focus on a more balanced minutes-sharing approach aimed at getting the best out of the Knicks’ biggest […]

For the first time since 2018, the Dallas Mavericks didn’t have a certain Luka Doncic present at their media day. While the team is trying to move on without the superstar guard, it looks like the fans aren’t completely ready yet. On Tuesday, Doncic posted a picture from his first media day as a member […]

LOS ANGELES – One of the areas of concern for the Los Angeles Lakers following their early flameout in the opening round of the NBA Playoffs last season was consistent bench production. As the series dragged on, the Lakers reserves were unable to make a major impact. In fact, in Game 4, Lakers head coach […]

Injury issues have gone hand-in-hand with Dallas Mavericks’ star Anthony Davis for years now. The 32-year-old played just nine games in his debut campaign after being traded in February 2025. Finally healthy, Davis will be looking to move on and has joined the rest of the roster at the Mavericks’ training camp. However, fans have […]

The Dallas Mavericks are eight months removed from controversially trading Luka Doncic away, so they are looking forward to prove themselves right with their decision to pivot into more of a defensive identity. The Mavericks have so much frontcourt depth that all they need is some quality backcourt play to get them back to playoff […]

Though San Antonio Spurs rookie Dylan Harper’s focus to start training camp is on returning from a partially torn ligament in his left thumb, it is, relatively speaking, a minor injury. He could be back in time for the season opener. Under the assumption that the second overall pick in this summer’s NBA Draft will […]

It’s been an offseason of stalled negotiations, minimal free agent movement, and well, physical transformations. The latest to show off a stark change in physical appearance is none other than Phoenix Suns rookie Khaman Maluach, who confirmed that he has put on around 10-12 pounds as he prepares for his first season in the NBA. “I […]

LOS ANGELES – When the 2025-26 season tips-off, four of the five starters for the Los Angeles Lakers are certain to be LeBron James, Luka Doncic, Austin Reaves and Deandre Ayton. Whom the fifth starter is for the Lakers is a little less certain. Last season, the starting small forward spot was held by Rui […]

All eyes will be on highly touted rookie Cooper Flagg when he makes his debut for the Dallas Mavericks. The first overall pick will be eager to prove that he belongs in the NBA and make an immediate impact for the Mavericks, who are entering their first full run in the post-Luka Doncic era. On […]

LOS ANGELES – Coming into the 2025 NBA Draft, the Los Angeles Lakers only had the No. 55 pick in the second round. However, on draft night the Lakers managed to trade up in the draft, acquiring the No. 36 overall pick. The Lakers used that pick to select Adou Thiero from Arkansas, and as […]

After a fun-filled start to the week at Media Day back home, the Cleveland Cavaliers got to business on Tuesday afternoon at IMG Academy. “I think our buildup to this, with guys coming in early on their own, it makes this transition to training camp easier,” Cavs head coach Kenny Atkinson told a handful of […]

Los Angeles Lakers guard Austin Reaves may be in for a massive payday sooner rather than later. Reaves, who signed a four-year, $53.8 million extension with the Lakers two summers ago, can and almost certainly will opt out of the deal after this season. And then the real fun should begin for the Arkansas native. […]

There is no denying that Kevin Durant is one of the most talented players to ever grace the NBA. For the Houston Rockets, Durant is set to play alongside a familiar face in Steven Adams, as the two spent three seasons together with the Oklahoma City Thunder as well. Their camaraderie was not only on […]

Utah Jazz rookie Ace Bailey has officially broken ties with his manager, Omar Cooper. As a result, the move sparked renewed interest in how he’ll navigate his entry into the NBA. The Jazz rookie decided to sever that relationship after a period of NBA predraft chaos and conflicting advice. Ultimately, he said the decision was […]

After a grueling stalemate in the offseason, Chicago Bulls star Josh Giddey agreed to a four-year $100 million contract. That will inevitably bring on heightened expectations about whether he is worthy of that kind of money. It was the elephant in the room during Bulls Media Day on Monday. However, Giddey made it clear that […]

Anthony Edwards opened Minnesota Timberwolves Media Day with a story about the influence of Hall of Famer Michael Jordan as he prepares for his sixth NBA season. The 23-year-old guard said Monday that the Chicago Bulls legend offered him a lesson about post play. “I think the best tip that he gave me is, most […]

DeMar DeRozan did not mince words when he looked back on his first year with the Sacramento Kings. The veteran star admitted the Kings’ season was filled with turmoil from start to finish. DeRozan said it was impossible to ignore, calling it “eternally a s**tshow.” His honesty sets the tone for what he expects will […]

The 2025-26 NBA season has yet to begin, but Dallas Mavericks star big man Anthony Davis is already having fun. The Mavs have Media Day duties on Tuesday, with Anthony starting things off with some good banger with the reporters. Davis jokingly flipped the roles between him and the media, as he took the opportunity […]