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On Wednesday’s edition of First Take, Stephen A. Smith did not hold back when speaking about the Celtics’ 121-113 loss to the Detroit Pistons. While the Celtics were able to get a 72-50 lead early in the third quarter, the Pistons made a miraculous comeback that ultimately saw them come back in the game and […] The post Stephen A. Smith lays into Jayson Tatum for Jaylen Brown trade after Opening Night dud appeared first on ClutchPoints.

The Oklahoma City Thunder began their 2026-27 NBA season with a 116-104 win over the San Antonio Spurs on Tuesday night, but the action was not limited to the scoreboard, as a heated confrontation led to technical fouls for three players sharing the Williams surname: Jalen Williams, Jaylin Williams and Kenrich Williams. The altercation occurred […] The post Thunder star Jalen Williams ready to foot bill for all 3 Williamses after technical fouls appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Jeff Peterson on the Hornets' draft capital and flexibility: "I think the best spot that you can be in the NBA is being able to stay flexible. I commend our group for being able to do that in terms of some of the moves we've been able to make. We have the flexibility. We have financial flexibility. We have a surplus of picks to make moves whenever we're ready, whenever we see fit." "I'm excited because some of these drafts coming up are still pretty good. We gotta continue to draft players an...

Here is what Paul George would need to average to earn a 10th NBA All-Star selection after his stunning Celtics debut with 38 points.

The Yaxel Lendeborg era is here, even while Steph Curry continues to be the face of the Golden State Warriors.

Isn’t it great to start the season with a loss in the standings… …and a banner in the rafters? Here’s what your Knickerbockers and Sixonians said after yesterday’s affair, one of 82 regular-season games. Breathe. Mike Brown On the Knicks’ championship ring ceremony and the organization’s efforts to organize it: “I would like to give, […]

Kevin O'Connor recaps NBA opening day with Andrew Sharp and talks with Golden State Warriors rookie Yaxel Lendeborg.

As Leonard kicks off his second tenure with Toronto, do the Raptors represent his best shot at having his jersey retired?

After winning the 2023 NBA MVP award, Philadelphia 76ers star center Joel Embiid has endured three straight injury-riddled seasons.

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If you wanted proof that absence makes the heart grow fonder, look no further than how much of a void Collin Sexton left in the Lakers’ preseason.  When he signed with Los Angeles over the summer, the expectations for Sexton were simple. Get buckets, get downhill and spell Luka Dončić and Austin Reaves from having to bring the ball up the court every possession.  Those duties haven’t changed. But their importance may have been undersold given the other options on the roster. With ev...

PHOENIX, AZ - OCTOBER 16: Generic photo of Devin Booker #15 of the Phoenix Suns jersey during the game against the Utah Jazz on October 16, 2026 at Mortgage Matchup Center in Phoenix, Arizona. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2026 NBAE (Photo by Kate Frese/NBAE via Getty Images) | NBAE via Getty Image...

LeBron James opened his 24th NBA season by helping Philadelphia defeat New York on the Knicks' championship ring night. Courtside hecklers jawed with James about his helicopter commute.

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Before the 2026-27 college basketball season begins in earnest, the No Ceilings crew puts together their Preseason Draft Guide with all you need to know about the team’s Top 60 prospects.

Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid made a strong defensive declaration after beating the Knicks on Opening Night, but is it sustainable? Embiid hasn’t been eligible an All-Defensive Team in three years. Injury setback have constantly derailed his longevity throughout an 82-game season. Could 2026-27 be different? After Embiid and the 76ers held the Knicks to […] The post Can 76ers’ Joel Embiid return to All-Defense form? NBA Insiders weigh in appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Oct 14, 2026; Miami, Florida, USA; Brooklyn Nets forward Julius Randle (30) looks to pass the ball as Miami Heat guard Klay Thompson (11) defends during the first half at Kaseya Center. Mandatory Credit: Jim Rassol-Imagn Images | IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect Tonight is the night. After going through the dark days of tanking, a disappointing lottery, a promising draft and months of opinions on everything from the court design to the front office from the fan base, October 21 is the start o...

Draymond Green wants to retire with the Golden State Warriors but knows he won't get the same treatment as Steph Curry.

The Golden State Warriors will be facing the Los Angeles Lakers to open their season, and the main question surrounding the team is: Will Stephen Curry play? During an open practice, Curry suffered a non-contact injury, and though he wanted to give the fans a sign that he was okay, he ended up walking back […] The post Is Stephen Curry playing tonight? Warriors vs. Lakers injury report to open season appeared first on ClutchPoints.

The Dallas Mavericks finished 12th in the Western Conference last season after major injuries to Anthony Davis and Kyrie Irving saw them finish the regular season with a 26-56 record. Now, with Irving set to return for the start of the new campaign, critics have not been too kind to Dallas as far as season […] The post 4 Dallas Mavericks bold season predictions as Kyrie Irving returns to team up with Cooper Flagg appeared first on ClutchPoints.

PHILADELPHIA, PA - DECEMBER 4: De'Anthony Melton #8 and Head Coach Steve Kerr of the Golden State Warriors looks on during the game against the Philadelphia 76ers on December 4, 2025 at the Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2025 NBAE (Photo by David Dow/...

Love him or hate him, Danhausen lifting his “curse” on the New York Knicks led to a championship, and he wants his ring after Opening Night. He took to X, formerly Twitter, to ask the question everyone else was asking: “Where is the Danhausen basket ball ring[?]” The “Very Nice, Very Evil” Superstar followed that […] The post Danhausen was looking for Knicks championship ring on Opening Night appeared first on ClutchPoints.

LOS ANGELES, CA - OCTOBER 13: Walker Kessler #14 of the Los Angeles Lakers listens to the national anthem on October 13, 2026 at Thomas & Mack Center in Las Vegas, Nevada. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2026 NBAE (Photo by Adam Pantozzi/NBAE via Getty Images) | NBAE via Getty Images EL SEGUNDO, Cali...

Monte Poole identifies six regular-season objectives for the Golden State Warriors to return to the NBA playoffs.

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After being waived on Saturday by New Orleans, free agent guard Kobe Bufkin has agreed to sign a two-way contract with the Jazz, reports Jake Fischer of Bleacher Report and The Stein Line (Twitter link). Utah doesn’t currently have an open two-way slot, so the team will need to waive one of its current two-way […]

ORLANDO, FL - JULY 20: Georges Niang #31 of the Utah Jazz smiles during practice as part of the NBA Restart 2020 on July 20, 2020 in Orlando, Florida. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2020 NBAE (Photo by Jesse D. Garrabrant/NBAE via Getty Images) | NBAE via Getty Images Almost two months ago, we annou...

MR. THROWBACK -- "Eric Roth Costs a Fortune, Bro" Episode 106 -- Pictured: (l-r) Stephen Curry as himself, Adam Pally as Danny -- (Photo by: David Moir/Peacock via Getty Images) Almost two months ago, we announced the release of our new app, which you can find here or by searching SB Nation in your neighborhood app store. The app is available in North America, and we’re working on Europe and the rest of the world as we speak! Quite a few of you have downloaded it over the past seven weeks and...

Kyrie Irving makes his long-awaited return to NBA action for the Dallas Mavericks against a Houston Rockets time that will look to win their first opening-day game since 2017. The Mavs are looking to bounce back into playoff contention after a difficult 2025-26 campaign that saw them finish 12th in the Western Conference. The Rockets […] The post Is Mavericks’ Dereck Lively II ready for season opener vs. Rockets after missing most of last season with injury? appeared first on ClutchPoints.