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NBAThe Lakers tried to find a trade for Dalton Knecht before cutting him loose. Finding a team willing to take him at an acceptable price was another matter. The Jazz, Bulls and Bucks were among the teams Los Angeles contacted about the former first-round pick before waiving him Monday, according to Brett Siegel of Clutch […] The post Lakers explored Dalton Knecht trade with Jazz, others appeared first on Hoops Wire.
In the second game of the season, the Washington Wizards’ offense staggered, wheezed, and stalled, and they lost to the Toronto Raptors, 112-102. This was Washington’s first real test of the season. The Raptors were good last season, and added Kawhi Leonard. That should be enough to elevate them into Eastern Conference contention, at least if Leonard can stay healthy. The difference in quality was evident early and often, despite Toronto shooting just 20.6% from three-point range. Despite mak...
NBAThe Mavericks walk out of Indianapolis with a big early win and one big loss.
Giannis Antetokounmpo scored 36 points on Friday, giving him 71 through the first two games, and stayed hopeful the Heat would rebound from their winless start.
The Golden State Valkyries are now down 2-1 in the 2026 WNBA Finals series against the Atlanta Dream, and cracks are beginning to appear in the Golden State motto of ‘strength in numbers’. Most recently, these cracks showed up after the Game 3 97-71 loss on Wednesday night, when the postgame Valkyries huddle showed how emotions were running high for the Valkyries’ court general, Gabby Williams.
NBAThe Knicks have made Dalton Knecht’s arrival official, signing the former Lakers wing to a two-way contract and waiving Kevin McCullar Jr. to create the opening. The moves confirm the previously reported agreement with Knecht, who drew interest from several teams after the Lakers waived him during their final roster cuts. The Kings, Timberwolves and […] The post Knicks make pair of roster moves appeared first on Hoops Wire.
Game Details Date Saturday, October 24 Start Time 8 PM ET / 7 PM CT / 5 PM PT Location United Center, Chicago How to Watch on TV Fans have regional broadcasting options for this evening's game: Chicago Home Broadcast Chicago Sports Network Washington Away Broadcast MNMT2 How to Live Stream If you are looking to stream the game live, you have a few digital platforms available depending on your location: Bulls fans in local market CHSN App Wizards fans in local market Monumental+ Out-of-market ...
PORTLAND, OR - OCTOBER 21: Oso Ighodaro #11 of the Phoenix Suns handles 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 Jaden Coleman/NBAE via Getty Images) | NBAE via Getty Ima...
Jayson Tatum spent most of his postgame news conference Friday night addressing speculation about his relationship with former Celtics teammate Jaylen Brown in the wake of the latter's shocking trade to Philadelphia over the summer.
The Boston Celtics may have walked away with a 107-103 victory over the New York Knicks. However, one of Friday night’s most memorable moments came after the final buzzer. Near midcourt at TD Garden, Mitchell Robinson reunited with his former New York teammates. He shared an extended, emotional embrace with Karl-Anthony Towns that highlighted their […] The post Knicks’ Karl-Anthony Towns, Mitchell Robinson share special moments after Celtics take down NY appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Rui Hachimura is all too familiar with Crypto.com Arena. The forward spent three-plus seasons with the Lakers before signing with the Clippers on a two-year, $28 million deal this summer. Hachimura kept things lighthearted in his return for the crosstown showdown as he jokingly attempted to enter the Lakers locker room pre-game. Rui Hachimura of...
A dominant win on the road.
Pelicans starting center Yves Missi injured his left leg in the second quarter of Friday night's game at Utah and had to be helped to the locker room.
The Lakers made sure Rui Hachimura knew they appreciated his contributions to the franchise.
"For the most part, most of his looks... I mean, he had three or four wide open threes. And we want them to make half of them if they're open," head coach Mike Brown said of Bridges after the loss. "But he's got to keep shooting them. And hopefully, they'll eventually go in sooner than later, but he's getting the looks that he needs to get. He's just gotta knock them down now." "He's got to make sure that he's physical on the defensive end," Brown continued on Bridges. "And he, as well as eve...
The Minnesota Timberwolves are 2-0 in the LaMelo Ball era after beating the Orlando Magic 115-93 on Friday evening.
Boston Celtics center Mitchell Robinson revealed during an interview with NBA on Prime Video's Cassidy Hubbarth why he didn't watch the championship ring ceremony of his former team, the New York Knicks. In essence, it was for practical reasons.
Detroit Pistons center Jalen Duren did not play in the second half of his team's victory at the Miami Heat on Friday. Duren was deemed questionable to return due to a right thigh injury, and did not play after halftime. Paul Reed started in place of Duren and finished the game for Detroit. The Pistons next play on Sunday at the Philadelphia 76ers. It's unknown at this point what Duren's status will be for that game.
NBAAnalyzing what went wrong for the Knicks in 107-103 loss to Celtics.
Dusty May has his first win as an NBA coach. His Dallas Mavericks had to earn it, though, as they lost star Cooper Flagg to a shoulder injury halfway through their game against the Indiana Pacers. But despite falling off in the second half, the Mavs were able to hold on for the 121-105 win, […] The post Watch Mavericks’ Dustin May get a mop bucket bath after 1st NBA win appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Kyrie Irving scored 24 points as the Dallas Mavericks defeated the Indiana Pacers 121-105 at Gainbridge Fieldhouse on Friday night, spoiling Tyrese Haliburton’s return to his home court and securing the first win under new head coach Dusty May. Irving shot 8-for-15 from the field and made five of his 10 three-point attempts as Dallas […] The post Kyrie Irving leads Mavericks to win over Pacers appeared first on TalkBasket.net.
The Knicks were still stuck in the mud. Especially a scoreless and benched Mikal Bridges.
Angel Reese and the Atlanta Dream look to take a 3-1 lead over Gabby Williams and the Golden State Valkyries in Game 4 of the WNBA Finals.
The last reigning NBA champs to begin the next season with two consecutive defeats were the 2011-12 Dallas Mavericks.
Magic star Paolo Banchero sustained a low-grade high ankle sprain and will miss multiple weeks, sources told ESPN's Shams Charania.
Mikel Brown Jr.’s second career game could present him with a long-awaited matchup against his friend and mentor, Donovan Mitchell.
Lendeborg bragged about his individual defense on Doncic, who went off for 28 points in the blowout loss.
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.
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...
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...
