- Atlanta Hawks: New contract for Smith ‘unlikely’ this season: Chris Vivlamore of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
- Wizards plan to be cautious with Nene: Craig Stouffer of the Washington Examiner
- Trail Blazers will open training camp with J.J. Hickson at starting center: Joe Freeman of The Oregonian
- Love happy with moves made in offseason: Jerry Zgoda of the Star Tribune
- Nets have big goals to conquer Heat: Howard Beck of The New York Times
- Granger to be brought along slowly early in camp: Mike Wells of The Indianapolis Star
- Rockets embrace a slew of young players: Jonathan Feigen of the Houston Chronicle