NBA Training Camp Articles - Page 7

The Minnesota Timberwolves agreed to deal star big man Karl-Anthony Towns to the New York Knicks on Saturday night, but the full terms weren’t known yet. The picture is now clear thanks to the Charlotte Hornets’ involvement as a financial aid for both the Knicks and Wolves. The trade has been agreed upon by all […]

LAS VEGAS — The Dallas Mavericks had their first day of training camp for the 2024-25 season on Tuesday in Las Vegas. Klay Thompson was the talk of the first day as he had his first training camp practice with the team. Thompson said he isn’t worried about the challenges of making the adjustment to […]

After a rough 2023 season, the Memphis Grizzlies are an easy pick to be one of the NBA’s most improved squads this year. However, big man Jaren Jackson Jr. already got some bad news. Jackson got hurt on the first day of training camp, via ESPN’s Tim MacMahon. “Grizzlies PF/C Jaren Jackson Jr. experienced hamstring […]

LAS VEGAS — The Dallas Mavericks held their first day of NBA training camp on Tuesday in Las Vegas. Klay Thompson, who the Mavs acquired via a sign-and-trade with the Golden State Warriors during the offseason, spoke to reporters after the first practice. Thompson addressed a number of topics, including the adjustment of joining a […]

With the 2024-25 NBA season approaching, the Orlando Magic are setting the stage for another playoff run, led by their rising star Paolo Banchero. As the team gathered for media day ahead of the start of training camp this week, Banchero made it clear that he and his teammates have lofty expectations for the upcoming […]

Training camp is underway for the Philadelphia 76ers in The Bahamas. Joel Embiid, Tyrese Maxey, Paul George and company are excited to get to work and prepare for the season. As much excitement as there is to jump right into it, the Sixers are also exercising caution. Nick Nurse said that Embiid “went through everything […]

Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James just had two words to say after appearing with his son Bronny at Media Day. The two are the first father and son duo to appear together on the same NBA roster. “Pure Joy,” LeBron said on Instagram. It accompanied a short video of the two players sitting together […]

LOS ANGELES – If there’s one player on the Los Angeles Lakers’ roster who is used to hearing his name in trade rumors, it’s D’Angelo Russell. As recently as this offseason when Russell opted in to his contract, he still was being mentioned as a potential trade candidate. But training camp and preseason is about […]

Moments after the Cleveland Cavaliers saw their season end, word got out that star point guard Darius Garland was fed up. According to reports, Garland’s representation preferred a trade for him if Donovan Mitchell signed a contract extension with Cleveland this summer. The belief was that Mitchell was holding Garland back and that a change […]

The Portland Trail Blazers are in Year Two of their post-Damian Lillard era, having traded the star to the Milwaukee Bucks and giving him his best chance to win an NBA championship, a reward for his years of service to the Blazers. Part of this new-look Blazers is the former Phoenix Suns big man DeAndre […]

As the Phoenix Suns signed Tyus Jones to a one-year, $3.3 million contract, both head coach Mike Budenholzer and guard Grayson Allen were smiling from ear to ear. During the Suns’ media day, Jones explained what the message was when he met with the ownership group. “That’s what they brought me here for, just to […]

While Cam Reddish hasn’t quite broken out yet, he emerged last season as a reliable wing defender for the Los Angeles Lakers, which new head coach JJ Redick surely has factored in during his preparations for training camp. The Lakers are bringing in roughly the same roster that advanced to the Western Conference finals two […]

LOS ANGELES – The Los Angeles Lakers are set to begin the 2024-25 NBA season and one of the biggest storylines surrounding the team is LeBron James and Bronny James getting to play together. LeBron and Bronny will make history as the first father-son duo to play on the same NBA team together. At Lakers […]

The Charlotte Hornets have shown bursts of potential over the last few years, but they have yet to take the next level as a franchise. While fans know that there is still loads of adversity ahead, the 2024-25 NBA season offers the squad an auspicious opportunity to achieve significant growth on both collective and individual […]

It is tough to summarize what Klay Thompson meant to the Golden State Warriors. In fact, even Stephen Curry and everyone within the walls of the organization have trouble expressing Thompson’s value to the dynasty Golden State built. But the 2024-25 NBA season is less than a month away, and with training camp beginning, the […]

Just days after the Minnesota Timberwolves traded Karl-Anthony Towns to the New York Knicks, Anthony Edwards could only scratch his head and answer candidly when asked during the NBA’s media day about KAT’s departure and the arrivals of Julius Randle and Donte DiVincenzo. “I think everybody know KAT my brother. So that definitely hurt. It’s […]

Victor Wembanayma faced a familiar refrain as he met with reporters during the San Antonio Spurs Media Day: expectations. They’ve followed Wemby around for as long as he can remember. And they’ve only grown as his game has. Coming off a unanimous Rookie of the Year campaign with the Spurs, he’s exceeded impossible individual hype […]

DALLAS — The Dallas Mavericks held their Media Day on Monday. One of the most discussed topics was the Mavs’ offseason addition of Klay Thompson. Luka Doncic revealed his initial reaction to Thompson joining the Mavs. Luka Doncic’s initial reaction to the Mavericks’ Klay Thompson addition. pic.twitter.com/J6x2Ei3WWX — Joey Mistretta (@JoeyMistretta_) September 30, 2024 “Unbelievable,” […]

LeBron James will be the face of the NBA and whatever team he plays for until his eventual retirement. But both he and the Los Angeles Lakers understand that Anthony Davis is the man tapped to lead the franchise in the long-term. That transition started to take shape last year, as the star big man […]

Year one of the Giannis Antetokounmpo-Damian Lillard pairing did not go as planned, and fans are hoping that they can reach new heights in their second year, especially with some better health come playoff time. Lillard was firm in saying that he feels more comfortable with the Bucks, specifically Antetokounmpo and head coach Doc Rivers, […]

Lauri Markkanen is the unquestioned leader in Utah heading into this season, as the Jazz brought back their young star after another stellar season. Markkanen’s two seasons in Utah have been his best yet, as the former Arizona Wildcat has eclipsed 23 points and eight rebounds per game in each of them. Despite constant trade […]

As part of NBA media day, the Los Angeles Lakers took photos of the whole team, including father-son duo LeBron and Bronny James, posing together for the first time in their Lakers uniforms. LeBron and Bronny James posted up in their Lakers threads 🔥 (via @SpectrumSN)pic.twitter.com/k1PqVrqwPR — ClutchPoints (@ClutchPoints) September 30, 2024 The 2024 second-round […]

Point guard Chris Paul, the San Antonio Spurs’ newest member, fielded many questions during the NBA’s media day. One question that got a big laugh was when one reporter mentioned that for years, head coach Gregg Popovich used to despise Paul. In response, Paul joked right back. “You mentioned Pop. He was up here a […]

One of the most iconic partnerships in the NBA was broken up this offseason when Klay Thompson left the Golden State Warriors, breaking up the “Splash Brothers” duo in the process. Thompson found a new home with the Dallas Mavericks, and he showed off his new digs at media day on Monday. Klay Thompson in […]

Ja Morant has been through a lot over the last few years. Not only has the Memphis Grizzlies superstar had to deal with all of the drama that came with his suspensions from the team and league as a result of flashing a gun while on a live stream during the 2022-23 season, but the […]

The NBA Media Day of 28 teams is underway this Monday. That also means fans have the opportunity how their favorite players look like after months of vacation from basketball. Take for example Scottie Barnes of the Toronto Raptors and Tyler Herro of the Miami Heat, who are both sporting new hairstyles. Barnes has an […]

Is Ben Simmons going to play during the 2024-25 NBA season for the Brooklyn Nets? Although Simmons’ availability has been thin over the last few seasons, the former first overall pick appears to be ready for the start of training camp after playing in only 15 games during the 2023-24 season. Simmons, a three-time All-Star, […]

Jimmy Butler is known for making news at the annual NBA Media Day, and this year is no different. But for those waiting to see what eye-catching look he is sporting for his official photo, the Miami Heat star has yet to arrive at the Kaseya Center. “Having planned a return flight from Paris, part […]

The New York Knicks have a new big man in the form of former Kentucky Wildcats star Karl-Anthony Towns. But Jalen Brunson and the rest of the team can’t even talk about their new teammate during Monday’s NBA Media Day. Although the trade has already got everyone in the NBA realm buzzing, it has yet […]

Right before the start of training camp, the New York Knicks have made headlines across the NBA with their groundbreaking and blockbuster trade to acquire four-time All-Star big man Karl-Anthony Towns from the Minnesota Timberwolves. The former No. 1 overall pick now joins a Knicks roster that is primed for a deep playoff run, yet […]

It’s not an earth-shattering move, but weeks ahead of the start of the San Antonio Spurs’ NBA training camp, the team made a move that opened up a roster spot — kind of. In waiving Jamaree Bouyea, they now have a slot to sign a player to a two-way contract. It becomes a more interesting […]

The Dallas Mavericks will hold training camp in Las Vegas beginning on Tuesday. The Mavs recently announced the training camp roster and a number of players are set to return. In fact, the Mavericks are returning 13 players from last season. One of those players is AJ Lawson. The Mavericks are returning 13 players from […]

Managing NBA rotations can be difficult and often thankless for a head coach. Whether you play a tight eight-man group or delve deep into your bench, the results matter. Regarding new Cleveland Cavaliers head coach Kenny Atkinson, it appears he’s leaving all his cards on the table. Atkinson will lean heavily on superstars like Donovan […]

The Dallas Mavericks’ Media Day is scheduled for Monday, September 30. The Mavs will then head to Las Vegas for NBA training camp, which will begin on Tuesday, October 1. On Friday, the Mavs announced their training camp roster. The Mavericks are returning 13 players from last season.#OneforDallas pic.twitter.com/o6dVjXspum — Joey Mistretta (@JoeyMistretta_) September 27, […]

The Memphis Grizzlies released a statement Friday morning announcing that forward Vince Williams Jr. suffered a left shin injury during a recent training session. Imaging revealed a stress reaction in the upper portion of his tibia. According to the team’s medical staff, Williams will be reevaluated in approximately four weeks and is expected to make […]

With the 2024-25 NBA season just weeks away, the Orlando Magic are preparing for training camp, hoping to build on the momentum from their successful 47-win campaign last season. Despite falling short in the first round of the playoffs against the Cleveland Cavaliers, the Magic have made notable roster moves, including acquiring veteran guard Kentavious […]

It feels like just yesterday that the Boston Celtics won the NBA Finals. They won their league-record 18th championship largely because they drafted and developed elite talent. It took a number of trades to get them over the edge and finally allow the core to take the next step and win it all, though. The […]

The New Orleans Pelicans have had Zion Williamson in the building since the 2019 NBA Draft but are still looking for an identity. A crucial part of that process has involved finding the right big men to fit around the All-Star in the rotations. Larry Nance Jr. looked the part over the last two seasons […]

The Cleveland Cavaliers are a week away from opening training camp. As such, they’ve added four players to Exhibit 10 contracts, allowing them to compete for a roster spot and play for their G League affiliate, the Cleveland Charge, if they don’t earn a place on the team. According to reports, those four players are […]