The NY Knicks are coming into training camp with some confidence and both Carmelo Anthony and Derek Fisher praised the additions that Phil Jackson made this summer.
Read full storyThe Detroit Pistons are coming into year two of Stan Van Gundy's reign looking to make progress and the team is ready to take a step in the east with Reggie Jackson and Andre Drummond leading the way. The team added Stanley Johnson in the draft and the team also brought in Marcus Morris, Danny Granger and Steve Blake in deals.
Read full storyChicago Bulls star Derrick Rose had surgery for a facial fracture on Wednesday and the team received some positive news following the procedure. According to Bulls head coach Fred Hoiberg, the surgery for Rose went as planned and while there is no official timetable, it is possible that Rose could return for opening night in a month.
Read full storyThe Miami Heat are unlikely going to trade Mario Chalmers or Chris Andersen before the NBA season starts despite pushing for deals this summer, as the team has not found suitable trades heading into camp.
Read full storyThe LA Lakers are coming into training camp with some optimism after making additions like D'Angelo Russell, Lou Williams, Roy Hibbert and Brandon Bass this offseason for Kobe Bryant. The franchise star comes into camp healthy and he will be looking to lead a young team that includes players like Russell, Julius Randle and Jordan Clarkson.
Read full storyChicago Bulls star Derrick Rose suffered an orbital fracture in training camp practice after getting hit in the face with an elbow and the point guard will undergo surgery on Wednesday, according to a report from NBA.com.
Read full storyThe NBA season is coming and training camps are here and here is a look at the Top 10 teams in the SWR Power Rankings heading into the start of October.
Read full storyThe Cleveland Cavaliers have opened up training camp, but Tristan Thompson has not yet signed a contract and LeBron James is hoping a deal gets done soon. The Cavs also announced that Iman Shumpert will miss up to three months with a wrist injury and will have surgery and this comes as Kyrie Irving likely will miss the start of the season.
Read full storyThe Cleveland Cavaliers are coming into the 2015-16 season looking to get back to the NBA finals again and the team is going to be one of the favorites to make it out of the eastern conference.
Read full storyThe LA Lakers have reportedly signed Metta World Peace to a one-year contract and the former Los Angeles star could make the team as a veteran bench option out of training camp. The Lakers have Kobe Bryant healthy and ready for camp and he may not retire after this season, while Marcelo Huertas has a chance to make the roster behind D'Angelo Russell and Jordan Clarkson.
Read full storyThe Dallas Mavericks are coming into training camp hoping players Chandler Parsons, Wesley Matthews and JaVale McGee will be healthy to start, but reports have the three not ready to go by the end of September. Deron Williams is coming in for the Mavs after being bought out by the Nets and signing with the team and he will be the likely starter at point guard.
Read full storyThe Cleveland Cavaliers and Tristan Thompson are not close in contract talks and with the forward wanting a lucrative short-term deal, the qualifying offer could be the only solution to the impasse. The Cavs are also adding Austin Daye to the training camp mix to compete for a roster spot, while Mo Williams could start if Kyrie Irving misses the season opener.
Read full storyThe Golden State Warriors have reportedly offered Harrison Barnes a contract extension, but Barnes has rejected that deal and may want to dip into free agency when he is eligible. The Warriors have been working on a deal this summer for Barnes and the rejection came ahead of the team signing Ben Gordon and Tony Mitchell to camp deals.
Read full storyThe Miami Heat have Chris Bosh and Dwyane Wade both ready for training camp heading into the season and the health of those two players could be the key to success this year. Miami has been shopping trades with Mario Chalmers and Chris Andersen this summer, but a trade is unlikely for those players before the season starts.
Read full storyThe NBA season is just around the corner and here is a ranking of the top 10 teams in the league and some thoughts on how the standings will shake out in the eastern and western conferences for the 2015-16 slate.
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