European basketball expert with deep knowledge of EuroLeague and national leagues. Former professional player in Poland's top division.
With NBA training camps beginning, all 30 teams enter a key evaluation period before the regular season. Roster construction, contract situations and player fit are among the central issues teams must address.
Nikola Jokic made clear that he expects to remain with the Denver Nuggets beyond next season. The star center said he plans to sign a contract extension when it becomes available next summer.
Brandon Ingram will be unavailable when the Clippers open the 2026-27 season after undergoing surgery on his right heel and partially torn Achilles tendon. Ingram was a key piece of the return Los Angeles received in its trade of Kawhi Leonard.
Kawhi Leonard said he wants the attention to be on basketball and his role with the Raptors after being traded back to Toronto. His return comes after a turbulent end to his time with the Clippers.
Detroit Pistons center Jalen Duren did not attend the team’s media day Monday and is also absent from the start of training camp. His absence comes as a contract standoff with the organization continues.
The NBA’s 2026-27 regular-season buildup is underway, with media days offering the first wave of leaguewide updates. Early attention is centered on roster movement, trade discussions and key team storylines as training camps open.
Five-star forward Moussa Kamissoko has committed to Syracuse, marking a major recruiting milestone for head coach Gerry McNamara. Kamissoko becomes the first five-star prospect to join the Orange during McNamara’s head coaching tenure.
Lakers general manager Rob Pelinka said he is encouraged by the team’s offseason overhaul as the franchise moves into a new phase beyond the LeBron James era. The Lakers’ moves included retaining Austin Reaves and adding center Walker Kessler.
Steve Alford will retire following his final season with Nevada, bringing an end to a 36-year coaching career. His career included head coaching stops at Iowa, New Mexico and UCLA.
Contract extension discussions between the New York Knicks and Karl-Anthony Towns have reportedly reached a standstill. With training camp beginning, an agreement is considered unlikely at this stage.
Chris Spatola, a college basketball analyst and former Army starting guard, has died at age 47. His death was announced Tuesday.
The NBA announced that tickets are sold out for its 2027 games in Paris and Manchester featuring the San Antonio Spurs and New Orleans Pelicans. The January matchups will bring regular-season NBA action to two major European cities.
Doc Rivers is returning to NBC as an NBA analyst after a long coaching career. Rivers said he is done coaching, marking a shift into broadcasting after decades on NBA sidelines.
Los Angeles trial lawyer John Gibson has been named the Clippers' interim governor. He will assume the role while Steve Ballmer serves a one-year suspension following an investigation into salary cap circumvention.
The 2026-27 NBA season will be shaped by the trends, storylines and statistical details that define each team’s path. From efficiency markers to roster-driven patterns, the numbers offer a framework for understanding what matters most across the league.
The Miami Heat have agreed to a four-year, $60 million contract extension with guard Pelle Larsson. The deal keeps Larsson under contract as Miami continues to shape its roster moving forward.
The New York Knicks begin the 2026-27 season as defending champions after capturing their first NBA title in 53 years. The new campaign brings a different challenge for one of the league’s most historic franchises: sustaining success after a breakthrough championship run.
New York Knicks guard Jalen Brunson will appear in an upcoming episode of 'Law & Order: SVU.' The episode is scheduled to air Nov. 5 as the fifth installment of the season.
John Konchar has agreed to a one-year contract with the New York Knicks. The move adds another veteran option to New York’s roster as the team continues shaping its group for the upcoming season.
Paul George said he understands why Celtics fans are uneasy about the trade that sent Jaylen Brown to Philadelphia. The veteran forward now faces the task of earning trust in Boston after arriving in one of the offseason’s most scrutinized moves.
