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OKLAHOMA CITY, OKLAHOMA - OCTOBER 30: Shai Gilgeous-Alexander #2 of the Oklahoma City Thunder handles the ball in front of Bub Carrington #7 of the Washington Wizards during the first half at Paycom Center on October 30, 2025 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. 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 Joshua Gateley/Getty Images) | Getty Images...

The NBA’s message to its television partners is straightforward: Give fans more reasons to enjoy the basketball. As the league enters the second season of its agreements with ESPN, NBC and Amazon, executives say the emphasis is on explaining the game, introducing its stars and making broadcasts feel like events. In an examination of the […] The post NBA wants more basketball, less noise from its TV coverage appeared first on Hoops Wire.

With the 2026-27 NBA season underway, the Oklahoma City Thunder are hoping for another trip to the NBA Finals after a heartbreaking Western Conference Finals loss to the San Antonio Spurs last year. Although the Spurs are young and hungry and hoping to get back to the Finals themselves, the Thunder still have plenty in […] The post Thunder player who will shock NBA world with breakout 2026-27 season appeared first on ClutchPoints.

OKLAHOMA CITY — From defending San Antonio Spurs Defensive Player of the Year Victor Wembanyama on Opening Night to Denver Nuggets three-time MVP Nikola Jokic, Oklahoma City Thunder center Isaiah Hartenstein faces another challenge in his home opener. The Thunder held Wembanyama to 1-for-13 shooting on Opening Night. However, facing Jokic and the Nuggets is […] The post How Thunder center Isaiah Hartenstein is planning to contain Nikola Jokic in Nuggets clash appeared first on ClutchPoints.

The New Orleans Pelicans have been searching for ways to make Zion Williamson more dangerous beyond the paint. One game into the Jamahl Mosley era, that work is already producing results. Unfortunately, Williamson and Trey Murphy III were more effective from beyond the arc than inside it during an NBA Opening Night loss to Tyrese […] The post How Zion Williamson, Trey Murphy will find ‘beauty’ in failure vs. Tyrese Haliburton’s Pacers appeared first on ClutchPoints.

After picking up an open-night victory over the reigning-champion New York Knicks, the Philadelphia 76ers are putting their perfect record on the line against the Cleveland Cavaliers on Thursday night.

Nikola Jokic speaks candidly on his approach ahead of Nuggets' season opener.

Jarrett Allen expects to play in the Cavaliers’ season opener Thursday at Philadelphia, though he acknowledges his right knee won’t be entirely pain-free. Allen participated in morning shootaround and said he plans to be in the lineup despite being listed as questionable with right patellar tendinopathy, according to Chris Fedor of Cleveland.com. “Just trying to […] The post Cavs’ Jarrett Allen on sore knee: ‘There’s pain there,’ but plans to play appeared first on Hoops Wire.

Heat coach Erik Spoelstra loves Gardner's 'spirit,' but would prefer it not be directed toward the opponent's best player

The 2026-27 NBA season officially tipped off this week, and one person who is already thrilled with what he saw is former NBA player turned ESPN analyst Kendrick Perkins. Appearing on the the ‘Pat McAfee Show,’ Perkins gave a big shoutout to NBA commissioner Adam Silver for what he feels like will be one of […] The post Why Kendrick Perkins just gave Adam Silver massive ‘shoutout’ appeared first on ClutchPoints.

A starting lineup spot is both a badge of honor and an invitation for opposing scouting reports to tear your game apart. Jeremiah Fears felt the full weight of that shift in a season-opening loss to Tyrese Haliburton’s Indiana Pacers. However, Dejounte Murray keeps stepping in to ensure the young guard’s confidence stays intact as […] The post Jeremiah Fears struggles in season opener, but Dejounte Murray knows level-up secret appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Russell Westbrook discussed his decision to retire from the NBA ahead of the 2026-27 season.

ESPN's Malika Andrews shared a playful clip with Los Angeles Lakers star Luka Dončić after their postgame interview went viral.

There's nothing like having a champ in the building to give you a little perspective.

Curry was very candid when detailing the importance of the Warriors center.

DETROIT, MI - OCTOBER 20: The sneakers worn by Jordan Walsh #27 of the Boston Celtics during the game against the Detroit Pistons on October 20, 2026 at Little Caesars Arena in Detroit, Michigan. 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 Brian Sevald/NBAE via Getty Images) | NBAE via Getty ...

New York Knicks superstar Karl-Anthony Towns has paid tribute to new teammate Andre Drummond. Andre Drummond sat inside the New York Knicks locker room during...

Los Angeles, - October 21: Guard Luka Doncic #77 of the Los Angeles Lakers reaxts after a basket against the Golden State Warriors in the second half of a NBA playoff basketball game at Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles on Wednesday, October 21, 2026. (Photo by Keith Birmingham/MediaNews Group/Pasadena Star-News via Getty Images) | MediaNews Group via Getty Images After allowing 33 first-quarter points to begin their season against the Golden State Warriors Wednesday night, the Los Angeles Lake...

Mavericks Kyrie Irving waited nearly 600 days to play another regular-season game. The Rockets welcomed him back with double teams. Irving finished with 15 points, four rebounds and two assists in the Mavericks’ 128-110 opening loss Wednesday, shooting 6-of-9 from the field. He also committed four turnovers as Houston pressured him and challenged his teammates […] The post NBA Notes: Mavericks, Kyrie Irving, Hawks, Nickeil Alexander-Walker, Magic appeared first on Hoops Wire.

Jaren Jackson Jr. was back in Memphis Wednesday night for the first time since his surprising trade to the Jazz in February, writes Shreyas Laddha of The Salt Lake Tribune. It felt like a home game in some ways as he received a standing ovation from the fans, many of whom were wearing his former […]

Irving only attempted five shots in the first half. Afterward, Flagg said that the Mavericks needed to do a better job of getting him involved. When Flagg’s comments were relayed to Irving, he seemed amused. “He’s a caring individual,” Irving said. “I want him to continue that. Tomorrow, once we watch film and get to Indy, we will talk about how to attack together. We cause a lot of chaos when we are in action together. I feel like we can do more than that. … I appreciate him looking out for ...

The Minnesota Timberwolves’ Anthony Edwards-LaMelo Ball duo changes the complexion of the Western Conference as a legitimate threat to the Oklahoma City Thunder and the defending conference champion San Antonio Spurs. After failing to reach the Western Conference Finals for a third consecutive appearance, the Timberwolves traded for Ball to pair with Edwards over the […] The post Timberwolves overreactions: Anthony Edwards-LaMelo Ball duo makes Minnesota a legitimate threat to Thunder, Spurs ...

Giannis Antetokounmpo finally made the move to the Miami Heat after years of being a superstar on generally ordinary Milwaukee Bucks rosters. The two-time MVP arrived in Miami after winning the 2021 championship, but did not have the kind of help he needed in his later years at the franchise. Now, after the Heat were […] The post Heat overreactions: Giannis Antetokounmpo facing nasty Bucks déjà vu after Timberwolves beatdown appeared first on ClutchPoints.

The New York Knicks recently stumbled out of the gates in their title defense, losing at home to the Philadelphia 76ers in narrow fashion. The Knicks will next hit the road to take on the Boston Celtics on Friday evening as they look to get into the win column for the first time this year. […] The post Knicks HC Mike Brown’s NSFW response to playing against Mitchell Robinson for 1st time appeared first on ClutchPoints.

It was only one game, but the Sixers looked like a very cohesive bunch in the opener.

SAN ANTONIO, TX - OCTOBER 20: Victor Wembanyama #1 of the San Antonio Spurs looks on during the game against the Oklahoma City Thunder on October 20, 2026 at the Frost Bank Center in San Antonio, 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. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2026 NBAE (Photos by Michael Gonzales/NBAE via Getty Images) | NBA...

The association that represents NBA referees confirmed that LaMelo Ball took two steps too many and traveled in widely seen clip from Wednesday night's win over Miami.

Opening night marked the debut for a number of new Los Angeles Lakers players, but perhaps none have anticipated this moment longer than Ziaire Williams. The forward was born in Lancaster and grew up a Lakers fan while also attending Sierra Canyon High School. Williams had a solid debut for his hometown team, finishing with […]

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