So far, D'Angelo Russell is living up to the hype of his No.2 draft status as the point guard is quickly jumping Jordan Clarkson for the starting spot as Kobe Bryant likes what he sees.
Read full storyThe Denver Nuggets have signed free agent Mike Miller to a contract as the team opened up training camp and reports have Miller signing a one-year deal. The Nuggets come into the season with Emmanuel Mudiay expected to start, while Kenneth Faried said earlier this summer he is not worried about being mentioned in trade rumors.
Read full storyEntering the final year of his contract, Joakim Noah is looking to be a starter with Pau Gasol over Taj Gibson and Nikola Mirotic as Derrick Rose to return in two weeks.
Read full storyThe 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 Boston Celtics favor having two starting-caliber point guards on the roster as Isaiah Thomas denies there is some dramatic battle happening for the lead role.
Read full storyThe Phoenix Suns and Markieff Morris have appeared to put aside their differences from this summer, as the forward said he was happy to be at training camp after demanding a trade this offseason. Morris was upset that his brother Marcus Morris was traded, but after media day with the team, Morris said that he "wants" to be with the Suns.
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 storyAfter making comments about his expiring contract, Derrick Rose suffered an injury that leaves Jimmy Butler to once again step up and replace the point guard as a leader.
Read full storyThe New York Knicks are tossing out early praise for Kristaps Porzingis as training camp kicks off. The rookie could beat out Derrick Williams for the job this season.
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 have yet to sign Tristan Thompson and the qualifying offer deadline is coming up after the start of training camp, leaving little time for a deal to get done. LeBron James said he is hopeful that the Cavs will sign Thompson and this comes as players like Kevin Love, Kyrie Irving, Iman Shumpert, Anderson Varejao and JR Smith have all reported.
Read full storyThe Miami Heat open training camp this week and players Dwyane Wade, Chris Bosh and Josh McRoberts are all healthy and ready after dealing with injuries the past year. The team is unlikely to trade either Mario Chalmers or Chris Andersen before the season starts and if they remain on the roster, the team will have strong depth along with Justise Winslow, Amar'e Stoudemire and Gerald Green.
Read full storyThe Chicago Bulls are getting ready to open up camp and the team is focusing on improving team chemistry this season, especially with franchise stars Jimmy Butler and Derrick Rose. The team has signed Jordan Crawford to a camp deal and he could make the roster, while a Taj Gibson trade could come later this season to add depth behind Joakim Noah.
Read full storyThe New York Knicks are coming into the 2015-16 season with expectations for improvement, as the team has made a number of new additions under Phil Jackson. Carmelo Anthony is coming back from knee surgery and he has some new faces, including Robin Lopez, Arron Afflalo, Kristaps Porzingis, Jerian Grant, Derrick Williams and Kyle O'Quinn among others.
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