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New York Knicks coach Mike Brown believes three straight losses might be a humbling his team needs as it tries to defend its NBA championship.

The Philadelphia 76ers have not been a great rebounding team early in the 2026-27 season and were absolutely crushed on the boards by the Detroit Pistons during Sunday's 106-93 loss.

On Sunday evening, the Minnesota Timberwolves improved to 3-0 with a blowout win over the Toronto Raptors in their first home game of the season. The Timberwolves have now destroyed three straight postseason teams from a year ago to open up their season and look like a real potential threat in the Western Conference. The […] The post Congrats to Timberwolves on no longer having worst winning percentage in NBA history. That’s now the Nets appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Head coach Mitch Johnson wasn’t in a celebratory mood after the Spurs won their first game of the season on Saturday in Dallas, as Jeff McDonald of The San Antonio Express-News writes. “If you were in (the locker room), you would have thought we lost the game,” guard De’Aaron Fox said. Facing a shorthanded Mavericks […]

The Oklahoma City Thunder withstood the San Antonio Spurs and Denver Nuggets to start the season. But OKC received its two earliest injuries Sunday against the Los Angeles Clippers. Jaylin Williams and Cason Wallace needed to leave during the third quarter. NBA insider for ClutchPoints Brett Siegel revealed the update on both Thunder stars. “The […] The post Thunder loses Jaylin Williams, Cason Wallace to injuries vs. Clippers appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Austin Reaves praised Luka Doncic’s ability to take over games and explained why the Los Angeles Lakers trust their superstar to make the right decisions after his 52-point performance in Sunday’s 132-123 comeback win over the Utah Jazz. Doncic scored 52 points, hit eight three-pointers and recorded 10 assists as the Lakers overcame an 18-point […] The post Austin Reaves on Luka Doncic: “It’s always in showman mode” appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander believes Jalen Williams will return stronger after the Oklahoma City Thunder star suffered a serious-looking injury during Sunday’s 108-101 win over the Los Angeles Clippers. Williams went down hard on a drive to the basket with 1:14 remaining and was taken off the court on a stretcher, with towels covering his left leg. […] The post Shai Gilgeous-Alexander backs Jalen Williams to return stronger after injury appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

The Knicks are just the third defending champion in NBA history to begin the ensuing season with three consecutive losses. It didn't end well for the previous two teams.

Reality has come crashing down for the New York Knicks to begin the 2026-27 season. They may be the reigning NBA champion, but they surely aren’t playing like it. They have now lost all of their first three games to begin their title defense, with their most recent defeat coming at home to the Orlando […] The post Mike Brown gets brutally honest as Knicks’ winless streak continues after loss to Magic appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Wizards head to Charlotte for their first matchup against the Charlotte Hornets this season.

Sophie Cunningham got social media buzzing on Sunday with comments about her future with the Indiana Fever. The guard, who rose to unprecedented stardom during her Fever tenure, is an unrestricted free agent, and many believe she may have subtly hinted her decision while reacting to the organization’s latest front-office changes.

The Knicks lost their third straight game Sunday against the Magic, becoming the first defending champion to open a season 0-3 since the 2011-12 Mavs. "Everything falls on my shoulders," Jalen Brunson said in reference to the team's sputtering offense.

Magic guard Jalen Suggs had to be helped off the floor late in the fourth quarter Sunday against the Knicks after suffering an apparent right knee injury.

Thunder guard Jalen Williams was taken off the floor, seated on a stretcher, after suffering a significant injury to his left leg Sunday against the Clippers.

Thunder guards Jalen Williams and Cason Wallace will both be sidelined indefinitely after undergoing surgery on their ankle and shoulder, respectively.

The Nets got humbled, with Indiana going full showtime mode. Unlike Saturday night’s thrilling comeback in a loss to Cleveland, this time there was no rally.

Following his release from the Los Angeles Lakers last week, Dalton Knecht decided to join the defending champions.

Game Details Date Monday, October 26 Start Time 7.30 PM ET / 6.30 PM CT / 4.30 PM PT Location TD Garden, Boston How to Watch on TV Fans have national and regional broadcasting options for tonight's game: Boston Home Broadcast Chicago Sports Network Chicago Away Broadcast NBC Sports Boston How to Live Stream If you are looking to stream the game live, you have a few digital platforms available depending on your location: Boston fans in local market Peacock Chicago fans in local market CHSN App...

Game Details Date Monday, October 26 Start Time 7.30 PM ET / 6.30 PM CT / 4.30 PM PT Location Kaseya Center, Miami How to Watch on TV Fans have national and regional broadcasting options for tonight's game: Miami Home Broadcast KFAA-IND/WPLG-IND Dallas Away Broadcast KFAA-IND How to Live Stream If you are looking to stream the game live, you have a few digital platforms available depending on your location: Heat fans in local market Local10+ Mavericks fans in local market MavsTV+ Out-of-marke...

Egor Dëmin and Mikel Brown Jr. are the foundation of the Nets rebuild. But going into the season’s fourth game, they’ve played just four minutes together.

Luka Doncic scored 52 points, hitting 8 3-pointers, to lead the Lakers to a 132-123 victory over the Jazz on Sunday. It was the first 50-point game this season in the NBA.

Head coach Mike Brown said he wants the Knicks’ new acquisition to get game reps rather than just “sit.”

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - NOVEMBER 12: Josh Hart #3 of the New York Knicks shoots a basket against Franz Wagner #22 of the Orlando Magic in the second quarter at Madison Square Garden on November 12, 2025 in New York City. 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 Ishika Samant/Getty Images) | Getty Images Another two winless teams will squar...

Raptors star Kawhi Leonard is out for Sunday night's game against the Timberwolves due to left knee swelling.

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CLEVELAND, OHIO - JANUARY 10: Guard Donovan Mitchell #45 of the Cleveland Cavaliers guards guard Anthony Edwards #5 of the Minnesota Timberwolves during the third quarter at Rocket Arena on January 10, 2026 in Cleveland, Ohio. The Cavaliers defeated the Timberwolves 146-134. 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 Jason Miller/Getty Im...

Sophie Cunningham's comments when speaking about the Indiana Fever's front office purge is raising eyebrows.

A six-time NBA All-Star gives Caitlin Clark his top teammate pick among WNBA players.

Boston Celtics coach Joe Mazzulla remained diplomatic as some of the past tension between Jaylen Brown and Jayson Tatum appears to be rising to the surface.

Game 6 of the WNBA Finals could land in a 3,500-seat arena as the league scrambles for a fix.