NBA Training Camp Articles - Page 5

After winning the 2023 NBA championship, Denver Nuggets head coach Michael Malone took some very subtle shots against LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers. James wasn’t born yesterday; he knew that they were the objects of the Nuggets’ banter even if their names weren’t explicitly said, and as such, The King is coming into […]

The Portland Trail Blazers’ rebuilding efforts are off to a flying start, as the front office has managed to trade Damian Lillard for a package centered on Jrue Holiday and Deandre Ayton, then they flipped Holiday for even more assets, including Malcolm Brogdon. Now, it stands to reason that, given the Blazers’ emphasis on youth […]

The transition to the NBA level isn’t exactly the easiest one to maneuver for a 19-year old. They quickly have to figure out how to manage their time and finances in a way that sets them up for a prosperous future ahead. But for San Antonio Spurs prized rookie Victor Wembanyama, he has, thus far, […]

Since making their bombshell Kawhi Leonard and Paul George acquisitions in 2019, the Los Angeles Clippers have hoped to, finally, after years of mismanagement, win a championship. The Clippers roster, especially during the 2019-20 and 2020-21 seasons, looked primed to win a title given its wing depth, shooting, and defensive versatility. However, fast forward to […]

Whenever the topic of a new team-up between two stars who’ve been accustomed to doing the heavy lifting comes up, reporters always make it a point to question how those two forces of personality will fit under one ecosystem. Damian Lillard and Giannis Antetokounmpo, the Milwaukee Bucks’ newest star duo, aren’t immune to such questions, […]

The Los Angeles Clippers are discussing a possible contract extension with Paul George, though it doesn’t sound like the two sides are close to coming to an agreement. Paul George told reporters Wednesday that contract talks between himself and the Clippers are active. “It’s active, but both sides have to be on the same page […]

LeBron James is entering his 21st NBA season and his sixth as a member of the Los Angeles Lakers. Injuries that James has had to deal with have lessened this team’s chances of getting back to the NBA Finals after winning it all in the 2020 NBA Bubble, but even at 38 years old, James […]

The Detroit Pistons will have plenty to prove after making a few key moves in the 2023 NBA offseason. The Pistons continued to build around their young core with the acquisitions of forward Joe Harris and guard Monte Morris. They re-signed center Isaiah Stewart, who played in 50 games and started in 47 for Detroit […]

As the 2023-24 NBA season draws near, the Milwaukee Bucks have begun training camp with the intentions of being the final team standing when all is said and done. A long road presents itself for the 2021 champions, but the goal for the Bucks is to win another title, especially with their new star-studded trio […]

The Indiana Pacers have the makings of a potential breakout team in the 2023-24 NBA season. Even though their 35-47 record and -3.3 net rating may not suggest that they are a team that’s poised to make a run for a playoff spot, looks can be deceiving. The Pacers went 6-20 in games their All-Star […]

The Miami Heat’s pursuit of Damian Lillard this offseason came up short, as the star point guard ended up being dealt to one of the Heat’s top rivals in the Milwaukee Bucks. Miami fans aren’t too thrilled with the deal, and Jimmy Butler is right there with them. However, the reason why Butler apparently doesn’t […]

Steve Kerr, ever since becoming the Golden State Warriors’ head coach in 2014, has made it a point to run a motion-based offense that could maximize the gravity of star player Stephen Curry. But it’s not like Kerr is fixed in his ways. As one of the best coaches of his time, Kerr is not […]

Day one of training camp is in the books for the Charlotte Hornets. The Hornets feature a roster full of a bunch of young athletes that are looking for playing time and trying to fit in with the squad. After practice concluded, LaMelo Ball took some time to talk with the media and answer some […]

Jalen Williams has quickly established himself as a budding star, a huge piece for the Oklahoma City Thunder as they try to return to playoff contention. But the 22-year old isn’t content with what he’s done, working hard on himself in the gym. And it seems to have paid off, with Williams boasting his incredible […]

The Denver Nuggets earned their first-ever NBA championship victory in 2023. The Nuggets have finished their celebrating and now have their sights set on defending their title during the 2023-24 season. As NBA champions, 29 other NBA teams now have the Nuggets in their crosshairs. While repeating as champions isn’t impossible, it certainly will be […]

Los Angeles Clippers guard Terance Mann has played just four seasons in the NBA, but it seems like he’s been around for far longer than he’s actually been. It’s a testament to the way he nails the little things on the court that make it seem as though he’s a seasoned veteran already, but it’s […]

The Los Angeles Clippers roster, as presently constructed, has a glaring hole at the four. None of the options they have at the position look particularly enticing; Kenyon Martin Jr. isn’t a high-level floor spacer, Nicolas Batum has shown signs of aging, especially in the 2023 playoffs, and Robert Covington remains a question mark with […]

For the past four years, the Los Angeles Clippers have placed an inordinate amount of emphasis on getting to the postseason in tip-top shape. As a result, Kawhi Leonard and Paul George have tended to miss a lot of time due to load management. But the 2023 playoffs proved to be a hard lesson for […]

It may be hard to fathom, but LeBron James is approaching his 21st season in the NBA. Even then, James still remains near the top of his game, thanks to his incredible work ethic and the millions he’s poured in to ensure that his body remains in tip-top condition, much to the Los Angeles Lakers’ […]

The Oklahoma City Thunder is full of young talents but is a squad that is going to compete for at least a playoff spot in the Western Conference. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has to be the All-NBA veteran that he had evolved to last season. He is starting to be an effective leader to young guns like […]

The Philadelphia 76ers are currently holding a four-day training camp at the Colorado State University facilities in preparation for what figures to be a big 2023-24 season. Joel Embiid may have to shoulder a heavy offensive load, especially with James Harden’s departure being more and more inevitable with each passing day. And there may be […]

Fans can’t wait for Victor Wembanyama to finally make his NBA regular-season debut. The San Antonio Spurs super rookie feels the same, and he’s seemingly 100 percent ready for the grind. During Monday’s NBA Media Day, the first-year NBA big man said that he’s confident in the progress he’s made with regard to his physical […]

The Houston Rockets have been, simply put, abysmal for the past three seasons. Ever since the Rockets traded away James Harden in early 2021, the Rockets have fallen on hard times, yet to turn things around in what has been a rebuilding process that’s been full of tumult. But with new head coach Ime Udoka […]

The Memphis Grizzlies were insanely good at the end of last year’s season. They notched the second seed in the Western Conference but not a lot of teams were taking them seriously because of their lack of maturity. The fans who doubted them were proven right after the Los Angeles Lakers wiped their title hopes […]

Even though they recently traded face of the franchise Damian Lillard to the Milwaukee Bucks, better days may be yet to come for the Portland Trail Blazers franchise. The Blazers’ rebuild is off to a flying start; in addition to getting as good of a return as it gets for their former star, they’re also […]

Joel Embiid and the Philadelphia 76ers are in Fort Collins where they are holding their training camp ahead of the upcoming 2023-24 NBA season. And since they are in Colorado, it’s going to be especially hard for them to avoid seeing anything Deion Sanders. In fact, they have already met the man himself, with the […]

The Denver Nuggets’ secret to a Larry O’Brien trophy was always their team chemistry. Michael Malone could draw up all these insanely good schematics but it will never equal the intangibles that his team has. A huge testament to this would be Jamal Murray and Nikola Jokic. The two have been a duo for the […]

The Denver Nuggets conducted Media Day interviews with their recently acquired Larry O’Brien Trophy placed front and center. With the trophy in full view, stars Nikola Jokic and Jamal Murray already have their sights set on winning another championship. The Nuggets are fully aware that as champions, they are now fully in the crosshairs of […]

It’s every man’s dream to work for the least amount of time and be compensated with as much money as possible. Denver Nuggets star Nikola Jokic, when stripped of all his basketball genius and greatness, is just like all of humanity for real. Who could forget the time when, fresh off winning a championship, Jokic […]

The Denver Nuggets are in a territory they haven’t been ever before. For the first time in the Nuggets’ franchise history, they will be entering a season as the defending NBA champions. Winning a title is one thing, and successfully defending it is a completely different animal. Nuggets head coach Michael Malone is very much […]

Losing Fred VanVleet for nothing in free agency instead of trading him away for draft assets could not have been an easy pill to swallow for the Toronto Raptors franchise. VanVleet has been a staple of the franchise for years, and it was difficult to argue that his de facto replacement, Dennis Schroder, was an […]

The Chicago Bulls are choosing to run it back with their core from the last two years. DeMar DeRozan and the rest of the team prepare for a year that hopefully brings positive change. Head coach Billy Donovan believes their new training camp approach will provide a spark. The Bulls are holding their preseason training […]

Jeremy Sochan will probably go back to the bench in 2023-24 after opening his NBA career as a rookie starter. The San Antonio Spurs have already specified that Victor Wembanyama will start at power forward this season, and Keldon Johnson, after all, is the team’s leading returning scorer. Adequate spacing could be tough enough to […]

Phoenix Suns coach Frank Vogel wasted no time making a connection with one of his superstar players on the team’s first day of training camp. Vogel at practice at the Verizon 5G Performance Center in Phoenix wore the black and vivid purple colorway for Kevin Durant’s signature shoe, the “KD16.” He was seen talking with […]

With huge moves happening around the Eastern Conference such as the Milwaukee Bucks acquiring Damian Lillard and the Boston Celtics adding Kristaps Porzingis and Jrue Holiday, the Miami Heat haven’t made a big splash. Among their acquisitions, the Heat brought back Josh Richardson and signed Thomas Bryant, but they also lost contributors such as Gabe […]

Atlanta Hawks forward De’Andre Hunter is looking for a bounce back season in 2023-24. Although Hunter has shown signs of living up to his number four overall pick draft status, Hawks fans have been frustrated by his inconsistency that has contributed to the Hawks falling short of their ceiling in recent years. Recently, at the […]

The Golden State Warriors are doing everything they can to keep the dynasty alive. A big part of that survival plan revolves around the addition of Chris Paul. Though, accommodating the future Hall of Famer requires head coach Steve Kerr to get creative with his lineup. One key player is apparently headed for a position […]

The NBA faced a lot of shakeups after the trade deadline. Rosters already look unrecognizable from what they were just half a season ago. This is just a testament to how much player empowerment has peaked in the league. All of this swept the Los Angeles Clippers’ moves under the rug but they still remained […]

Miami Heat guard Kyle Lowry has established himself as one of the most savvy players in the NBA during his long career. Although Lowry’s athleticism and quickness may not be at the levels of yesteryear, the Heat guard has found ways to still make himself effective with his propensity to make crafty plays and find, […]