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The Denver Nuggets looked like they forgot how to play basketball on Thursday, dropping their season opener against the Oklahoma City Thunder, 96-84, at Paycom Center. The Nuggets were handcuffed by the Thunder. Nikola Jokic only scored 13 points on 5-of-19 shooting, including 1-of-7 from three-point range, while Jamal Murray only had eight points on […] The post Nuggets’ Aaron Gordon earns ‘All-Star’ praise from insider despite sorry loss to Thunder appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Although several NBA franchises have become less willing to accommodate unhappy players, the league’s biggest stars continue to exercise considerable influence over organizational decisions. The Los Angeles Lakers and Minnesota Timberwolves took different approaches from teams such as the Knicks and Wizards, making significant roster moves designed to satisfy their franchise players. Los Angeles acquired […] The post NBA superstars still hold considerable leverage despite tougher contract neg...

Dallas Mavericks legend Dirk Nowitzki opened up about the complicated emotions he experienced after longtime teammate and close friend Steve Nash left Dallas to join the Phoenix Suns in 2004. Nowitzki admitted that while he genuinely wanted Nash to succeed, watching his former teammate thrive with a Western Conference rival was difficult to accept. The […] The post Dirk Nowitzki admits Steve Nash’s success with Suns was painful to watch appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

Prime Video has added 17 regular-season games to its 2026-27 NBA schedule for viewers in the UK and Ireland, bringing the total number of primetime matchups available exclusively to Prime members to 26. The games will be available at no additional cost to Prime members, with the expanded schedule offering at least one primetime NBA […] The post Prime Video adds 17 NBA primetime games for UK and Ireland appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

The Mavericks shocked the league by trading franchise star Luka Doncic to the Lakers in February 2025. Dallas reportedly ran a smear campaign to justify the shocking blockbuster deal, according to The Athletic’s Sam Amick. Reports about Doncic’s weight, work ethic and other slanders surfaced about the superstar upon his arrival to Los Angeles. Luka...

NBA legend Steve Nash revealed that he never intended to leave the Dallas Mavericks, explaining that the franchise’s contract offer made him feel unwanted and gave him additional motivation when he faced his former team in the playoffs. Nash spent six seasons alongside Dirk Nowitzki in Dallas before joining the Phoenix Suns in 2004. Although […] The post Steve Nash: Facing Mavericks in playoffs became personal after Dallas departure appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

WASHINGTON, DC - OCTOBER 21: Trae Young #3 of the Washington Wizards and Anthony Davis #23 of the Washington Wizards look on against the Milwaukee Bucks during the second half at Capital One Arena on October 21, 2026 in Washington, DC. 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 Patrick Smith/Getty Images) | Getty Images The Toronto Raptor...

The Warriors' pursuit to offload Kristaps Porzingis and acquire a star may require them to part ways with Draymond Green and more assets.

The Houston Rockets will face an early test as they take on the San Antonio Spurs at Moody Center on Friday. The Rockets handily won their first game against the Dallas Mavericks, 128-110, on Wednesday. Houston looked great versus the Mavericks, showcasing its starting unit of Fred VanVleet, Amen Thompson, Kevin Durant, Jabari Smith Jr., […] The post Devin Booker gets floated as sensible ‘all-in trade’ target for Rockets appeared first on ClutchPoints.

BROOKLYN, NY - OCTOBER 21: Julius Randle #30 and Moritz Wagner #13 of the Brooklyn Nets shake hands against the Charlotte Hornets on October 21, 2026 at Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York. 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 Nathaniel S. Butler/NBAE via Getty Images) | NBAE via Get...

Dan Titus reveals his Friday lineup for Perfect 5, Yahoo’s new fantasy basketball game tied to NBA on Prime broadcasts.

Both the Pistons and the Heat enter this game on opposite-outcomes on Opening Night. For the Pistons, they overcame a 22-point second half deficit against the Boston Celtics to pull off a thrilling win. For the Heat, it was a 25-point loss against the Timberwolves in which they were pretty much only in the game in the first quarter. The Timberwolves seem like a very bad matchup for the Heat with their high-level guard play that the Heat have to counter with a couple of star bigs, but not nece...

The Dallas Mavericks have a lot of problems to solve in order to play at the best level for a whole game by the looks of it after game one against the Houston Rockets. Transition defense, turnovers, decision-making and better shot-quality, to name a few.  New Mavs head coach Dusty May hit the nail on the head after the game, when he said: “I thought we started playing a little too quickly, and shooting some shots, some semi-open shots, instead of getting possession back, making them...

Kevin Garnett would take the championship all day over the MVP award.

PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA - OCTOBER 22: Jaylen Brown #7 of the Philadelphia 76ers dunks during the fourth quarter against the Cleveland Cavaliers at Xfinity Mobile Arena on October 22, 2026 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Emilee Chinn/Getty Images) | Getty Images The home debut for LeBron James and Jaylen Brown was always going to be a memorable one. The Sixers made sure of that with their biggest comeback in the play-by-play era. They stormed back from 29 points down to fend off th...

Kenny Atkinson was deeply disappointed when LeBron James chose to join the 76ers instead of the Cavaliers this season.

MILWAUKEE, WISCONSIN - OCTOBER 14: Kasparas Jakucionis #25 of the Milwaukee Bucks dribbles the ball against Noa Essengue #2 of the Chicago Bulls in the fourth quarter during the preseason NBA game at Fiserv Forum on October 14, 2026 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Patrick McDermott/Getty Images) | Getty Ima...

The Golden State Warriors lost their season opener and the shots of Steph Curry looking glum on the sidelines were hard to ignore. Ahead of...

LeBron James says he gave "a lot of consideration" to rejoining the Cleveland Cavaliers before signing with the Philadelphia 76ers this offseason.

This is beyond disgusting.

Max Kellerman says Michael Jordan turned basketball into a job by setting ridiculously high standards.

Every team in the NBA has made its debut in the 2026-27 season after the Denver Nuggets and Cleveland Cavaliers both played for the first time on Thursday night. The regular season is genuinely eternal with 82 games on the calendar for each franchise before the playoffs start, but it’s our right as sports fans […]

Which stars shined with their new teams? Which might want a do-over? Ben Golliver examines 12 opening week debuts.

Why star contract negotiations have shifted, why OKC is preparing for more roster changes.

PORTLAND, OR - OCTOBER 21: Jalen Green #4 of the Phoenix Suns shoots the ball during the game against the Portland Trail Blazers on October 21, 2026 at the Moda Center 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. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2026 NBAE (Photo by Cameron Browne/NBAE via Getty Images) | NBAE via Getty Image...

Yaxel Lendeborg continues to catch flak for talking trash to Luka Doncic.

ATLANTA, GA - SEPTEMBER 28: Corey Kispert #24 of the Atlanta Hawks poses for a portrait during NBA Media Day on September 28 2026 at PC&E in Atlanta, Georgia. 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 Adam Hagy/NBAE via Getty Images) | NBAE via Getty Images Corey Kispert was a mid-season additi...

The Boston Celtics and the New York Knicks square off for the first time of the 2026-27 NBA regular season on Friday night with both squads still looking to notch their first win.

The usually reserved Slovenian superstar has always been a vocal leader on the court, but as he's matured he has built chemistry with teammates off it.

We're less than a week into the 2026-27 NBA season, but the trade rumor mill never stops churning. And it got an influx of water with this week's news that the Golden State Warriors might be mulling over Kristaps Porziņģis trades.