Jaylen Brown Delivers Pointed Message on Celtics Exit Ahead of Season
The Boston Celtics opened the new season on Monday without Jaylen Brown on the roster. Two hundred miles to the south, Brown was wearing a Philadelphia 76ers uniform and fielding questions about the trade that ended his run in Boston. The Sixers’ Media Day was supposed to be about new beginnings.
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Bronny James Opens Up on LeBron Leaving Lakers
Posted on September 28, 2026 by Duncan McColl Bronny James is staying in Los Angeles while his father begins a new chapter on the other side of the country. LeBron James left the Lakers to join the Philadelphia 76ers in free agency this offseason, ending his run in L.A.
Basketball Forever
Giannis era is ‘turning of the page” for Heat, per Erik Spoelstra
MIAMI – With the Miami Heat boasting a new lineup featuring Giannis Antetokounmpo and Bam Adebayo manning the frontcourt, there is no denying that there is a palpable feeling within the fanbase and the organization.
Clutch Points
3 best landing spots for Rob Dillingham after being released by Hornets
The Charlotte Hornets released former Kentucky guard and highly regarded first round pick Rob Dillingham giving him a chance to clear waivers and become an unrestricted free agent. The Hornets’ decision to cut Dillingham was a surprise after he scored 9.6 points in just over 21 minutes last season.
Clutch Points
Kristaps Porzingis out indefinitely with personal ‘health issue,’ will miss start of Warriors training camp
Kristaps Porzingis has missed a combined 90 regular season games over the past two seasons with a lingering health issue.
Yahoo
NBA Media Day 2026 news and notes: Nikola Jokic says ‘I’m gonna sign next year’
We also heard from Ben Simmons, Anthony Davis, Stephen Curry and Ja Morant.
Yahoo
Brandon Ingram Suffers Achilles Tear as Clippers’ Nightmare Begins With Four Concerning Injury News on Media Day
The LA Clippers’ new era began with an injury sheet that could reshape their entire season. The catch is that the training camp hasn’t even begun.
Essentially Sports
Knicks believe they know what it takes to deliver rare NBA championship repeat
How the NBA champion Knicks aim to defy NBA repeat odds with a prime core, tougher East rivals and renewed focus.
NY Post
‘The vibes are immaculate right now’: Clippers begin penalty era by playing the spin game
The Clippers spent Monday asking their fans for patience and trust after the NBA’s unprecedented punishment for the Kawhi Leonard saga.
Yahoo
Spurs’ Dylan Harper Makes Feelings Clear on Sixth Man Role
San Antonio Spurs guard Dylan Harper wants to help his team win, but he has little interest in spending his second NBA season as a reserve.
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Charles Barkley Reveals One Exception to His Retirement and Plans to Leave Public Life: “I Want to Make that Perfectly Clear”
It looks like we’d be adding ‘former’ to another one of Charles Barkley’s professional titles. But there would be one constant even in the next act.
Essentially Sports
Zion Williamson: ‘I’m not where I want to be’ in my career
Zion Williamson admitted he is still not where he wants to be in his NBA career while detailing his offseason work, shooting development and the greater leadership role he expects to take on with the New Orleans Pelicans.
Talk Basket
Leonard looking to put tumultuous summer behind him and start new season
Eric Smith recaps the Toronto Raptors’ introductory media day ahead of the 2026-27 season, discussing Kawhi Leonard’s press conference, and opening statement about his tumultuous off-season.
Sportsnet
Nuggets Notes: Watson, DeRozan, Jones, Gordon, Seme
The Nuggets’ biggest transaction of the offseason involved a departure rather than an acquisition, as the front office signed and traded up-and-coming wing Peyton Watson to Cleveland in exchange for draft assets in a five-team deal.
Hoops Rumors
Ahead of 8th season, Zion ‘not where I want to be’
Zion Williamson smiled politely, but kept his answer brief when asked how he would summarize his first seven years as an NBA player, saying "I’m not where I need to be."
ESPN
