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5 min read • 29 Sep 2026

The ghost of LeBron James looms over Lakers’ media day

Things felt different at Lakers media day. Their megastar over the last eight years was nearly 3,000 miles away, talking about trying to win a championship in Philadelphia. It was weird. This has never happened to the...

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5 min read • 29 Sep 2026

Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves ready to take charge of new-look Lakers

Lakers teammates Luka Doncic, left, and Austin Reaves speak during Lakers media day in El Segundo on Monday. (Eric Thayer / Los Angeles Times)The bromance between Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves remains strong and it�...

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3 min read • 29 Sep 2026

‘He’s a dog, ’ Rookie Meleek Thomas was the star of Cavs Media Day

LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - JULY 14: Meleek Thomas #15 of the Cleveland Cavaliers poses for a portrait during the 2026 NBA Rookie Photo Shoot at UNLV on July 14, 2026 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Carmen Mandato/Getty Images) ...

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4 min read • 29 Sep 2026

Devin Booker with high praise for Khaman Maluach

OKLAHOMA CITY, OK - APRIL 22: Khaman Maluach #10 and Devin Booker #1 of the Phoenix Suns celebrate during the game against the Oklahoma City Thunder during Round One Game Two of the 2026 NBA Playoffs on April 22, 2026 at...

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5 min read • 28 Sep 2026

At media day, Clippers begin with an apology, then look to the future

Clippers coach Tyronn Lue speaks at media day Monday. (Jae C. Hong / Associated Press)A new age of Clippers basketball started on Monday.It’s about moving on, or attempting to, after the franchise endured a nightmare ...

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2 min read • 28 Sep 2026

Austin Reaves embraces new role as leader in LA

As early as the middle of last season, Austin Reaves and Luka Dončić were already having conversations about their future. Reaves was set to hit free agency in June, but the two discussed what a continued partnership i...

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4 min read • 28 Sep 2026

What did Victor Wembanyama say at San Antonio Spurs media day?

For a young Spurs team, making a run to the NBA Finals and losing there — at times in heartbreaking fashion — was a lot to process. There were a couple of ways they needed to deal with that, something Victor Wembanya...

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7 min read • 28 Sep 2026

Pistons embrace new challenge as hunted team after 60-win season

DETROIT — For the past two seasons, the Detroit Pistons have been trying to prove they belong.Now, the challenge is proving they can stay there.After completing one of the league’s quickest turnarounds and winning 60...

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3 min read • 28 Sep 2026

Jalen Green sought the advice of a Suns’ legend to improve his game

PHOENIX, ARIZONA - SEPTEMBER 28: Jalen Green #4 of the Phoenix Suns poses for a portrait during NBA media day on September 28, 2026 in Phoenix, Arizona. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images) | Getty Images Just for ...

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3 min read • 28 Sep 2026

Bronny James is ready to escape LeBron’s enormous shadow

For the first time in his brief NBA career, Lakers guard Bronny James is entering a season not being teammates with his superstar father, LeBron James. The difference in arriving at the Lakers training facility on Monda...

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3 min read • 28 Sep 2026

Sacramento Kings guard Ben Simmons addresses critics in expletive clip

The Sacramento Kings held their media day on Monday, Sept. 28 and there was lots of anticipation to hear from newly signed forward-guard Ben Simmons.Simmons signed with Sacramento to round out their roster, filling their...

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4 min read • 28 Sep 2026

The Lakers’ marquee signings are embracing the pressure of playing in LA

EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA - SEPTEMBER 28: Walker Kessler #14 of the Los Angeles Lakers during Los Angeles Lakers Media Day at UCLA Health Training Center on September 28, 2026 in El Segundo, California. (Photo by Harry How/...

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