All 30 NBA teams are in the midst of preseason action, leading to many storylines across the league. From Tyrese Haliburton and Damian Lillard making their injury returns to LeBron James' debut with the Philadelphia 76ers to many injury concerns popping up across the league, there is so much happening with less than two weeks until the start of the 2026-27 NBA season.
ClutchPoints' NBA insider Brett Siegel and NBA reporter Tomer Azarly break down all the latest buzz from NBA preseason action, including LeBron's injury concerns and the 76ers already losing one of their key bench players for the season due to an Achilles injury.
Plus, Brett and Tomer provide updates on Kristaps Porzingis' mysterious illness, as well as contract extension talks regarding Brandon Miller, Cason Wallace, Brandin Podziemski, and others.
(1:44) Tyrese Haliburton's return sparks Pacers' championship hopes
(3:46) Unraveling Damian Lillard, Trail Blazers' situation
(6:37) Rookie standouts in NBA Preseason action
(8:46) LeBron James — Helicopters and injury concerns
(13:00) Will 76ers replace Ariel Hukporti?
(17:18) Clippers dealing with massive injuries entering new season
(19:35) Brandon Miller, Kon Knueppel, Coby White all hurt for Charlotte
(20:42) Latest cryptic update on Kristaps Porzingis' health
(23:00) Karl-Anthony Towns, Josh Hart contract extension talks
(31:57) Brandon Miller extension update
(33:37) Will Cason Wallace, Brandin Podziemski get new deals?
(38:30) Other rookie-scale extension discussions
(41:47) Brett unleashes on Yankees management
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