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The Clippers are determined to stay together in the absence of banned owner Steve Ballmer and started the season by routing the Kings 121-96.

Kessler was dominant from the first play of the game. Luka Dončić, the NBA’s reigning scoring champ, drove on starting Warriors center Draymond Green after a series of switches along the perimeter. Warriors rookie Yaxel Lendeborg stepped up to help Green in the paint as Dončić drove, but all that did was uncover Kessler for an alley-oop dunk. There were multiple instances in which Kessler was simply too big for the Warriors, who were without 7-foot-2 center Kristaps Porziņģis and are resigned...

Los Angeles Lakers head coach JJ Redick praised Walker Kessler’s impact, the team’s defensive communication and Luka Doncic’s shooting range after Wednesday’s 127-105 victory over the Golden State Warriors. Kessler scored 26 points without missing a shot, going 12-for-12 from the field in his Lakers debut. Redick said the center benefited from his teammates finding […] The post JJ Redick praises Walker Kessler after perfect Lakers debut appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

Portland Trail Blazers guard Ja Morant delivered a memorable message following his debut with the franchise Wednesday night. The former Memphis Grizzlies star emphasized the importance of making an immediate impression with his new team, having previously discussed what he looked forward to most in his Portland debut. “You only get one chance at a […] The post Blazers’ Ja Morant drops a memorable line after his Portland debut appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Most of the NBA opened their regular-season schedules on Wednesday night, and the slate turned out to be historically one-sided.

LOS ANGELES, CA - OCTOBER 21: Yaxel Lendeborg #1 of the Golden State Warriors dribbles the ball during the game against the Los Angeles Lakers on October 21, 2026 at Crypto.Com Arena in Los Angeles, California. 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) |...

The Sacramento Kings did not look comfortable on the court tonight, head coach Doug Christie urged his team to 'calm down' going forward.

Things fell apart early for the wounded Golden State Warriors against Walker Kessler and Luka Doncic

Assigning Grades for the Mavericks in their 128-110 loss at the Houston Rockets

Anthony Edwards joined Michael Jordan and Wilt Chamberlain territory with his showstopping 45-point performance.

Naz Reid recorded 20 points and 11 rebounds in his Charlotte Hornets debut, while Grayson Allen scored 21 points off the bench to lead the short-handed team to a 110-103 victory over the Brooklyn Nets on Wednesday night. Reid shot 8-for-19 from the field, including four three-pointers, and added seven assists as Charlotte opened its […] The post Julius Randle’s 33 points not enough as Nets fall to Hornets appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

The Brooklyn Nets kick off the 2026-27 campaign on Wednesday vs. the Charlotte Hornets. Following two tanking seasons that featured 118 combined losses, Jordi Fernandez and co. will look to take a step back towards relevance. The rebuilding squad made several notable offseason additions, trading for three-time All-Star Julius Randle, selecting Mikel Brown Jr. with […] The post 4 Brooklyn Nets bold season predictions as team sheds tanking label in 2026-27 appeared first on ClutchPoints.

SAN FRANCISCO, CA - OCTOBER 21: Collin Sexton #10 of the Los Angeles Lakers arrives to the arena before the game against the Golden State Warriors on October 21, 2026 at Chase Center in San Francisco, California. 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 Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2026 NBAE (Photo by Noah Graham/NBAE via Getty Images) | NBA...

Walker Kessler had 10 dunks on the night, a number of them off lobs from Doncic.

Rookie Mikel Brown Jr.’s NBA debut was one of the few Nets bright spots in a season-opening disappointment.

Los Angeles Lakers head coach JJ Redick wanted Walker Kessler to play with relentless energy. In his first game wearing a Lakers jersey, Kessler already displayed that mentality during the team’s season opener against the Golden State Warriors. The Lakers star had already recorded 10 dunks by the end of the third quarter. The last […] The post Lakers’ Walker Kessler pulls off wild feat last done by Shaq with 1-man dunkfest appeared first on ClutchPoints.

He finishes with 30 points on 11-for-19 shooting and four assists after a hot start with 16 points on five-for-five shooting at Intuit Dome on Wednesday.

Bronny James is making about $2.3 million this season. So trading for him wouldn’t require tearing apart a roster. It would require believing he can help, eventually. With that in mind, here are three hypothetical deals. Philadelphia 76ers Sixers receive: Bronny James. Lakers receive: Justin Edwards. Well, this is the obvious place to start. LeBron […] The post Three hypothetical trade proposals for Lakers’ Bronny James appeared first on Hoops Wire.

Sacramento Kings rookie Darius Acuff Jr. woke up on Wednesday feeling dangerous. He probably should have kept sleeping. Acuff made his debut with the Kings against the Los Angeles Clippers at Intuit Dome. The rookie guard, however, left a lot to be desired, as the Clippers blew out the Kings, 121-96. Acuff scored 12 points […] The post Darius Acuff Jr.’s Kings debut was way too KANGZ appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Lakers The Lakers opened with a Luka Doncic lob to Walker Kessler. The Warriors spent much of the evening watching variations of the same play. Kessler finished with 26 points on 12-of-12 shooting, nine rebounds and two blocks in Wednesday’s 127-105 season-opening win. Ten of his baskets were dunks, giving Los Angeles an immediate return […] The post NBA Notes: Lakers, Walker Kessler, Heat, Giannis Antetokounmpo, Jazz appeared first on Hoops Wire.

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Grizzlies The Grizzlies handed Ty Jerome the starting point guard job. He opened the season by scoring a career-high 45 points. Jerome powered Memphis to a 123-103 win over the Jazz on Wednesday, giving the Grizzlies an emphatic first look at their new lead guard. He scored 19 points before halftime and later passed the […] The post NBA Notes: Grizzlies, Ty Jerome, Mavericks, Cooper Flagg, Bucks appeared first on Hoops Wire.

LOS ANGELES — In a season opener to forget, the Warriors were boat-raced out of Crypto.com Arena on Wednesday night in a 127-105 loss to the Lakers. New offense, same old Steph Any concern that Curry was at less than full strength after tweaking his ankle in an open practice last week should have evaporated...

The Los Angeles Lakers crushed the Golden State Warriors 127-105 in their regular season opener on Wednesday in L.A.

Yaxel Lendeborg said it was an "interesting first game for me" after defending the Lakers superstar in his professional debut.

LOS ANGELES, CA - OCTOBER 21: Walker Kessler #14 of the Los Angeles Lakers smiles during the game against the Golden State Warriors on October 21, 2026 at Crypto.Com Arena in Los Angeles, California. 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 G...

PORTLAND, OREGON - OCTOBER 21: Toumani Camara #33 of the Portland Trail Blazers celebrates his three point basket against the Phoenix Suns during the first half at Moda Center on October 21, 2026 in Portland, Oregon. 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. (Photo by Steph Chambers/Getty Images) | Getty Images The Portland Trail Blazers’ 2026-202...

Jerome scored a new career high in first regular season game back from an ankle injury.

For the Lakers, who have installed Luka Doncic as the heir to LeBron James and rebuilt their roster around him, the early results in a 127-105 win over the Warriors were a promising sign of things to come.

As Giannis debuted for Miami and Kawhi made his great escape to Toronto, LaMelo Ball was up to his old tricks and Anthony Davis... finally played a game!