Basketball News · LatestYesterday, Oct 23, 2026

Lendeborg bragged about his individual defense on Doncic, who went off for 28 points in the blowout loss.

From the NBA court to the ownership table, Kenny Smith is taking a step toward team ownership, joining a group bidding for a potential expansion franchise in Las Vegas, NBA TV’s Chris Haynes reported on Friday. Smith has raised 20 percent of the total bid, according to Haynes. The group is led by former Milwaukee […] The post Inside The NBA’s Kenny Smith joins ownership group for Las Vegas expansion bid appeared first on ClutchPoints.

LOS ANGELES – The Los Angeles Lakers seemingly avoided a major blow during their season opener against the Golden State Warriors when Jake LaRavia was forced to leave the game early due to an ankle injury. He was ruled out for the team’s game against the LA Clippers on Friday, but head coach JJ Redick […] The post JJ Redick hopeful for quick Jake LaRavia injury return appeared first on ClutchPoints.

The Chris Finch-led Minnesota Timberwolves headed to Central Florida to take on the Magic in Orlando on a day when Kendrick Perkins declared the team’s Anthony Edwards and LaMelo Ball-led backcourt the NBA’s best. Ball and Edwards both threw up a ton of bricks on the night but also showcased the razzle-dazzle that has made […] The post Timberwolves’ Anthony Edwards, LaMelo Ball show that the ‘chemistry is real, baby’ vs. Magic appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Milwaukee starts the season 0-2 for the first time since the Jason Kidd era.

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Sophie Cunningham announced her future plans after her second WNBA season with the Indiana Fever.

CHARLOTTE, NORTH CAROLINA - OCTOBER 23: Jalen Johnson #1 of the Atlanta Hawks drives by Brandon Miller #24 of the Charlotte Hornets during the first half of basketball game at Spectrum Center on October 23, 2026 in Charlotte, North Carolina. 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 David Jensen/Getty Images) | Getty Images The Atlanta H...

The Lakers will get a boost to their backcourt tonight against the Clippers.

SAN ANTONIO, TX - NOVEMBER 7: Victor Wembanyama #1 of the San Antonio Spurs and Kevin Durant #7 of the Houston Rockets looks on during the 2025-26 Emirates Cup on November 7, 2025 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 2025 NBAE (Photos by Michael Gonzales/NBA...

Emotions ran high at the Pacers’ home opener in an unexpected way. The 2025 Eastern Conference champions, who welcomed back Tyrese Haliburton for his first home game since he tore his Achilles during Game 7 of the NBA Finals 16 months ago, found themselves on the receiving end of a dominant Mavericks performance. But during...

Oct 21, 2026; Portland, Oregon, USA; Portland Trail Blazers center Donovan Clingan (23) and Phoenix Suns forward Miles Bridges (22) battle for control of the ball during the first half at Moda Center. Mandatory Credit: Troy Wayrynen-Imagn Images | IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect It’s been nearly 48 hours since the Phoenix Suns tipped off their season, and boy did that opener get a reaction out of me. It wasn’t what we wanted, it certainly wasn’t what we expected, and it was absolutely cause ...

SACRAMENTO, CA - OCTOBER 13: Ja Morant #1 of the Portland Trail Blazers drives to the basket during the game against the Sacramento Kings during a 2026 NBA Preseason game on October 13, 2026 at Golden 1 Center in Sacramento, 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 Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2026 NBAE (Photo by Rocky Widner/NBAE vi...

After departing for the Memphis Grizzlies in free agency, Quinten Post detailed his emotions before his first game against the Golden State Warriors.

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The Warriors are in a difficult bind as far as trying to find an appealing trade involving Kristaps Porzingis, writes Brett Siegel of ClutchPoints. ESPN reported that Porzingis was “seriously contemplating his future in basketball” as he continues to deal with recurring symptoms from postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome, or POTS, an autoimmune condition. Porzingis confirmed […]

Mavericks forward Cooper Flagg was ruled out for the second half of Friday night's game against the Pacers because of left shoulder soreness.

Two winless clubs square off as NY visits an old friend in beantown.

OKLAHOMA CITY — The first week of the 2026-27 NBA season held no punches, with marquee matchups between Victor Wembanyama and the San Antonio Spurs and Nikola Jokic and the Denver Nuggets, and Oklahoma City Thunder All-Star Chet Holmgren passed the test with flying colors. Holmgren held Wembanyama to 12 points on Opening Night, as […] The post How Thunder’s Chet Holmgren put NBA on notice after Victor Wembanyama, Nikola Jokic duels appeared first on ClutchPoints.

As the Indiana Pacers celebrated Tyrese Haliburton's first home game since returning from his Achilles injury, a special guest was at Gainbridge Fieldhouse to watch.

The odds are increasing.

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The new look Hornets.

The Fever overhaul their front office as Caitlin Clark faces a major contract decision that could reshape Indiana's future. The post Fever Make Stunning Front Office Decision as Caitlin Clark Faces $1.7 Million Question appeared first on HEAVY.

Chicago Bulls rookie Caleb Wilson has high expectations for himself following the team's 132-125 win over the Milwaukee Bucks on Friday.

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A judge granted a temporary restraing order Friday for Avila to play just days before the season begins

For eight years, Mitchell Robinson only changed clothes and cracked jokes and teased reporters inside the visiting locker room at TD Garden.

Atlanta Dream forward DeWanna Bonner had strong words about Phoenix Mercury star Alyssa Thomas' exchange with Angel Reese during the WNBA Finals.