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Blake Hinson after his first preseason game with the Utah Jazz: “I can help however. I can go get coffee. I can maybe make a shot. I can talk to somebody. I can watch your dog. I just want to be a part of the program.”
[Bondy] The Knicks offered around four years, $200 million. Asked if he’s thinking that he should be rewarded for last season, Towns responded, “No s–t Sherlock. I just won a championship. You’d think it was pretty easy. Unless you guys (reporters) think I have something else to prove.”
[Bondy] JUST IN: Karl-Anthony Towns reiterated that he’s not close to an extension agreement. “Simply put – I want to do something to keep the team together and can work with the Knicks and also values me. And none of those things are close to happening.”
Giannis “Heat Culture is real. Yesterday we had one of the most exciting, entertaining meetings. There were 2 Navy SEALs, and they were telling their story, and we were doing push-ups and s**t. It’s real and I love every f—ing second of it. It gives me goosebumps. It’s almost like being alive again”
[McMenamin] And there is special attention paid to his (LeBron James) left foot, which has chronic arthritis, sources told ESPN, and his lower back, which caused him to miss the first month of last season because of sciatica.
Joe Mazzulla on Celtics vibes being high at training camp: “And so, right now I would say all 30 teams feel great about themselves, and we got to wait till adversity hits. And adversity is even a strong word. There’s nothing really adverse about playing in the NBA.
[Highlight] Jokić with a cross-court behind-the-back pass to Cam Johnson for a three pointer
[Lloyd] LeBron’s Polymarket deal may not break NBA rules, but it raises uncomfortable questions
[Stein] The strongest candidates to receive a rookie-scale extension before the deadline are Brandon Miller (Hornets), Anthony Black (Magic), Cason Wallace (Thunder) and Brandin Podziemski (Warriors). Meanwhile, the situations of Scoot Henderson (Blazers) and Bilal Coulibaly (Wizards) remain unclear
With the stricter rule, Scottie Barnes gets called for a push-off. If they keep calling it this tightly throughout the season, a few players could be in trouble.
Do only China get these type of Paul George Content?
Grant Hill turns 54 years old today.
[Highlight] Keaton Wagler with the game-winning turnaround jumper!
Rui Hachimura has now shot over 50% from 3 point range in 18 consecutive games going back to last season (regular season + playoffs + FIBA games)
[Highlight] DeMar DeRozan splits the defense for a wild layup at the rim
NBA executive: “There’s definitely interest” in Bronny James around the league. “He’s gotten much better in a short period. He knows his role, and it’s hard to find young guys who just want to excel in their role”. A Bronny James trade could potentially net the Lakers 1 or 2 second round picks.
[Highlight] Jokić swipes Lauri Markkanen’s dunk away and finds Aaron Gordon for the layup through three Jazz defenders
Moussa Diabate “My last name… Diabate. Not Diabetes, freaking Diabootae, whatever the hell. It’s Diabate.”
Rui Hachimura’s night for the Clippers is done: 15 MINS, 21 PTS, 5 REB, 1 AST, 8-11 FG, 4-5 3P, 1-2 FT, +7 +/-
[Almanza] SGA on Russell Westbrook: “Russ is like Oklahoma’s baby, so I don’t think there’ll ever be another. He was their first guy. You feel him in the streets. Russ is everywhere. He’s a pioneer for what we stand on.”
[Highlight] Nikola Jokić’s best passes from tonight’s NBA preseason action
[Highlight] Rui Hachimura IS ON FIRE, as he hits a triple over two defenders to give him 17 points, early in the 2nd quarter
[Highlight] DeMar DeRozan with the block, the rebound, and splits the defense with a spin move for the extremely tough finish And-1 (with replays)
[Highlight] Brook Lopez grabs a rebound and continues with a pass that gets intercepted by Brandon Williams. He then fouls Williams on the drive and impersonates his head jerk (with a replay)
Anthony Davis says he asked Lakers to add another big man after feeling ‘heavy’ playing center: “I’ve always played weighing like 250 but that year I had got to like 265 because I had to go against Jokic and I didn’t like it, I felt heavy. Then I said I wanted another big but it just didn’t happen”
[Highlight] Alpha Diallo clamps up Trey Alexander long enough for a backcourt violation
Carter Bryant and Spurs Rookies Hazed into singing Karaoke in front of 14,000 fans
[Dalzell] The Vibes Are High at Celtics Training Camp, but Joe Mazzulla had an Interesting Disclaimer.
Per the Spurs Tobias Harris has suffered a left calf strain and will be evaluated after the preseason. He is officially QUESTIONABLE for the season opener vs. OKC on Oct. 20. Team says the injury happened during training camp.
[O’Connor] The Blazers are betting on a Ja Morant comeback. Portland acquired a player who once looked like a future face of the NBA for Jerami Grant and Kris Murray: that’s how far his value has fallen. Maybe Ja still has a few prime seasons left in him. Or maybe he will shoot Portland in the foot.
[Injury] Max Strus gets injured and hobbles to the locker room early in the preseason game
[Serious] For the 2026-27 NBA season, which player do you anticipate being the annual “gets thrown into every rumor and mock trade for pennies on the dollar to help [insert contender here]”?
[Highlight] Jokić with an outlet pass to Christian Braun for the dunk
[Post Game Thread] The Utah Jazz (1-0) defeat the Denver Nuggets (0-1), 109-97.
[Highlights] Keyonte George full highlights vs. Denver Nuggets (109-97 W) - preseason:15 Points on 5⁄8 FG (62.5%), 1⁄3 from 3 (33.3%), 4⁄5 FT (80.0%), 4 Rebounds, 3 Assists (1 TOV), 4 PF, and a +/- of +6 in 21:10 minutes played.
[Highlights] Rui Hachimura full highlights vs. Golden State Warriors - preseason: 21 points on 8⁄11 FG (72.7%), 4⁄5 from 3 (80.0%), 1⁄2 FT, 5 Rebounds, 1 Block, 2 turnovers, 2 PF, and a +/- of +7 in 15:12 minutes played.
DeMar DeRozan has played every basketball position at some point in his career.
50 Years of NBA WAR — Day 7: Houston Rockets Top 50
[Highlight] Trevon Brazile blocks Ace Bailey’s dunk attempt
Derrick Rose turns 38 years old today.
[Highlights] Steph Curry full highlights vs. Los Angeles Clippers (104-101 L) - preseason:10 points on 3⁄4 FG (75.0%), 2⁄3 from 3 (66.7%), 2⁄2 FT, 2 Rebounds (1 Off. Reb), 2 Assists (2 TOV), 1 Steal, 1 PF, and a +/- of -14 (game low) in 12:58 minutes played.
[Alter] Duren: “I want to be a Detroit Piston for life. I want to give everything I’ve got to the Pistons and the fans… Everything that was being heard was speculation. … That’s part of the media’s job”
[Highlights] Keaton Wagler hits a big clutch step back jumper to give the Clippers the lead off a Graham Ike putback at the other end (with replays).The Warriors turn the ball over, Cam Christie hits two clutch free throws, and the Clippers win!
[Highlights] Nikola Jokic full highlights vs. Utah Jazz (97-109 L) - preseason:3 Points on 1⁄1 FG, 1⁄2 FT, 3 Rebounds, 7 Assists (ZERO turnovers), 1 Steal, 1 Block, 2 PF, and a +/- of -15 (game low, shared with Braun) in 14:19 minutes played.
LeBron on Embiid “The difference between ’24 and now is that he’s just so much more healthy. He hasn’t missed a practice. He’s been in damn near everything that we’ve done. Pretty much. They’ve had to sit him out at times, even when he wanted to keep going. So it’s been good. Actually, great”
[Highlights] Blake Hinson full highlights vs. Denver Nuggets (109-97 W) - preseason:14 Points on 5⁄8 FG (62.5%), 4⁄5 from 3 (80.0%), 6 Rebounds (4 Off. Rebs), 2 PF, and a +/- of +4 in 16:47 minutes played off the bench.
[Highlights] Rui Hachimura hits the tough turnaround over Brandin Podziemski, who was all over him.Then he hits another jumper after Podziemski falls to the floor after contact with Isaiah Jackson.21 points for Rui
[Highlight] The rookie Keaton Wagler hits the 3-pointer for his first field goal of the preseason.
[OC] What would happen if every NBA team was named after the iconic food in that city?