As the NBA preseason gets closer, teams are preparing for the new season. Several players and coaches are already making headlines. Ben Simmons has spoken about the attention he received after missing a shot in practice.
As NBA preseason approaches, several key storylines have emerged across the league. Sacramento Kings guard Ben Simmons criticized media focus on a viral practice airball, emphasizing his complete training routine. Meanwhile, Los Angeles Lakers head coach JJ Redick praised Dalton Knecht's offseason preparation as the forward competes for rotation minutes, and Golden State Warriors coach Steve Kerr named his starting five for their preseason opener while keeping competition open for starting spots.
Kerr announced Stephen Curry, Brandin Podziemski, Yaxel Lendeborg, Draymond Green, and Al Horford will start against the Los Angeles Clippers, noting Gui Santos remains in contention for a starting role. Additionally, the NBA introduced points of emphasis for officials, targeting flopping, push-offs, and illegal screens.
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