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Los Angeles Lakers head coach JJ Redick revealed Wednesday night that he has instituted a unique way for players to compete for prize money accumulated via fines.

CLEVELAND, OH - FEBRUARY 19: Evan Mobley #4 of the Cleveland Cavaliers looks at this phone during the State Farm All-Star Saturday Night as part the 2022 All Star Weekend on Saturday, February 19, 2022 in Cleveland, Ohio. 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 2022 NBAE (Photo by Juan Ocampo/NBAE via Getty ...

Small sample size or not, the best lineup of the night was clear

The Clippers should do more than drop parking fees and swap out a few Kawhi Leonard jerseys to thank fans for staying amid sweeping NBA sanctions.

Most fans watching Wednesday's game between the Minnesota Timberwolves and Miami Heat knew LaMelo Ball got away with a travel.

Today, Jaden McDaniels is one of the Timberwolves' most prized possessions. But the forward wasn't always committed to Minnesota.

The new-look Los Angeles Lakers defeated the Golden State Warriors 127-105. Nobody would have been surprised by Luka Doncic‘s 28 points in the LA Lakers‘...

LAS VEGAS, NV - DECEMBER 16: Luke Kornet #7 of the San Antonio Spurs and Karl-Anthony Towns #32 of the New York Knicks go up for a jump ball during the game during the Emirates NBA Cup Final game on December 16, 2025 at T-Mobile Arena 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 2025 NBAE (P...

DALLAS, TEXAS - OCTOBER 16: Kingston Flemings #4 of the Atlanta Hawks is defended by Cooper Flagg #32 of the Dallas Mavericks during the first half at American Airlines Center on October 16, 2026 in Dallas, Texas. 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 GettyImages License Agreement. (Photo by Stacy Revere/Getty Images) | Getty Images The Hawks initially had the number 23 pick...

Booed after trailing by 24 at the half, the Sixers rode a game-high 32 points from Tyrese Maxey to erase a 29-point deficit and stun the Cavs 114-106 on Thursday.

The NBA trade market might be dormant at the moment, but it can awaken at any time.

Last year saw a remarkable six players make their first NBA All-Star appearances, so we decided to embrace optimism by highlighting seven who could do the same in 2026-27.

Shaquille O'Neal stunningly claims Walker Kessler is the NBA's best center after his dominant Lakers debut against the Warriors.

SAN FRANCISCO, CA - FEBRUARY 19: Sam Hauser #30 and Neemias Queta #88 of the Boston Celtics high five during the game against the Golden State Warriors on February 19, 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)...

HOUSTON, TEXAS - OCTOBER 21: Kevin Durant #7 and Amen Thompson #1 of the Houston Rockets embrace during the second quarter of the game against the Dallas Mavericks at Toyota Center on October 21, 2026 in Houston, Texas. 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 Kenneth Richmond/Getty Images) | Getty Images The Houston Rockets got 30 poin...

PORTLAND, OREGON - OCTOBER 21: Micah Nori of the Portland Trail Blazers reacts with Ja Morant #1 of the Portland Trail Blazers during the second half against the Phoenix Suns 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 Portland Trail Blazers...

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.