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AUSTIN, TX - OCTOBER 23: Victor Wembanyama #1 of the San Antonio Spurs and Kevin Durant #7 of the Houston Rockets look on during the game on October 23, 2026 at the Moody Center in Austin, 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) | NBAE via G...

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We go over the perfect lineup from the opening week of the 2026-27 NBA season for High Score fantasy basketball.

The WNBA's 2026 season delivered record viewership and attendance, proving that its appeal reaches beyond Caitlin Clark. Growing audiences for non-Indiana games, strong performances from Angel Reese and other stars, and wider broadcast coverage are helping the league build momentum.

Indiana has a mess to untangle.

Timberwolves LaMelo Ball has some advice for his new teammates. Keep your head up, and not just when things aren’t going well. With Ball running the offense, a pass could be headed your way whether you’re ready or not. “Actually, I tried to hit them in the head a couple times the first day (of […] The post NBA Notes: Timberwolves, LaMelo Ball, Pacers, Ivica Zubac, Lakers appeared first on Hoops Wire.

The Knicks and Nets have both stumbled out of the gate.

Draymond Green believes Luka Doncic has started the 2026-27 NBA season with an MVP mindset but still does not expect the Los Angeles Lakers superstar to win the award, arguing that voter fatigue could work against him. Speaking on The Draymond Green Show, the Golden State Warriors forward stood by his prediction that Doncic will […] The post Luka Doncic will never win MVP, Draymond Green says appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

The Brooklyn Nets had a chance to get their first win during Sunday’s home matchup against the Indiana Pacers. Instead, they rolled over in an embarrassing 136-109 defeat during the second night of a back-to-back. Jordi Fernandez’s squad opened the game with its best defensive quarter of the season, jumping out to a 26-24 lead […] The post Jordi Fernandez doesn’t hold back after ‘unacceptable’ performance drops Nets to 0-3 appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Payton Pritchard has established himself as one of the Boston Celtics’ most reliable offensive weapons, but receiving praise from an NBA legend like Allen Iverson is a different kind of recognition. According to ESPN’s Hallie Grossman, Iverson approached Pritchard during the 2026 playoffs and delivered a memorable compliment to the Celtics guard: “You’re the coldest […] The post Allen Iverson told Celtics’ Payton Pritchard during playoffs he’s ‘coldest white boy I’ve ever seen’ appeared first...

Former Golden State Warriors star DeMarcus Cousins slammed GM Mike Dunleavy Jr. for failing to build a strong roster around Steph Curry.

On Sunday evening, the Detroit Pistons continued their undefeated season thus far with a road win over the Philadelphia 76ers. The 76ers were without a couple of key players, including Joel Embiid and VJ Edgecombe, in this one, but it was still an impressive performance for Detroit on the road pushing its record to 3-0. […] The post Pistons’ Cade Cunningham brushes off noisy haters after taking down 76ers in battle of undefeated appeared first on ClutchPoints.

The Minnesota Timberwolves defeated the Toronto Raptors by a final score of 117-94 on Sunday night. Anthony Edwards led all scorers with 26 points while shooting 10-18 from the field. Edwards has found success alongside LaMelo Ball in the team’s new backcourt. Overall, the Timberwolves have played well so far, as they are 3-0 heading […] The post Anthony Edwards’ injury status for Timberwolves-Cavs game ‘could go either way’ appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Boston Celtics point guard Payton Pritchard earned a $44 million contract extension for steady growth every season since he was drafted. Celtics’ Pritchard takes pride in his underdog approach as an undersized guard making a name for himself in the NBA. He earned Sixth Man of the Year last season, and is expected to take […] The post How Celtics’ Payton Pritchard uses amateur ballers, humid gyms, Chipotle bribes to refine his craft in offseason appeared first on ClutchPoints.

PHOENIX, ARIZONA - OCTOBER 24: Brandon Williams #12 of the Golden State Warriors shoots the ball over Luke Kennard #8 of the Phoenix Suns during the second half at Mortgage Matchup Center on October 24, 2026 in Phoenix, Arizona. 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 Chris Coduto/Getty Images) | Getty Images The Phoenix Suns’ first tw...

BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS - OCTOBER 23: Jalen Brunson #11 of the New York Knicks looks on during second half of the Celtics Home Opener at TD Garden on October 23, 2026 in Boston, Massachusetts. The Celtics defeat the Knicks 107-103. 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 Maddie Meyer/Getty Images) | Getty Images When people said they wou...

No. 56 overall pick Vsevolod Ishchenko, whose draft rights are controlled by the Mavericks, will remain in Russia for the 2026/27 season, his agent Nafiset Udychak told All Things Mavs (Twitter links). “Lokomotiv Kuban and Dallas have built a strong working relationship. The clubs are in constant communication and share the same vision for the […]

Cooper Flagg leads the NBA in Player Efficiency Rating after the first week of the 2026-27 regular season with a mark of 37.3, ahead of Ty Jerome at 36.5. Devin Booker ranks third at 34.1, while Jalen Duren and Paul George round out the top-5. NBA PER (Week 1) 1. Cooper Flagg: 37.3 2. Ty Jerome: 36.6 3. Devin Booker: 34.1 4. Jalen Duren: 30.1 5. Paul George: 29.9 6. Giannis Antetokounmpo: 28.2 7. Domantas Sabonis: 26.9 8. Damian Lillard: 26.7 9. Luka Doncic: 26.4 10. Dyson Daniels: 26.2 11. A...

He says that no one even knows it's being played.

Draymond Green believes the tension between Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown reflects years of unresolved conversations that became more visible after the former Boston Celtics teammates went their separate ways. Speaking on The Draymond Green Show, the Golden State Warriors forward suggested that feelings and disagreements may have accumulated during their decade together in Boston, […] The post Draymond Green explains Jayson Tatum-Jaylen Brown rift appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

Ty Jerome's fantasy stock is seemingly on a rocket ship, but should fantasy basketball managers keep the faith in Myles Turner and Onyeka Okongwu?

Angel Reese earned the 2026 WNBA Defensive Player of the Year award after a record-breaking first season with Atlanta. Her historic rebounding numbers, defensive impact, and strong Finals performance have helped make her one of the league's biggest stars.

Draymond Green agrees with Nikola Jokic’s criticism of Denver Nuggets fans who booed the team during its comeback win over the New Orleans Pelicans, arguing that supporters who turn against their team so quickly should stay home. Speaking on The Draymond Green Show, the Golden State Warriors forward backed Jokic’s suggestion that fans who booed […] The post Draymond Green backs Nikola Jokic’s message to booing Nuggets fans appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

The ESPN sideline reporter has an idea for the WNBA Finals schedule.

The Los Angeles Lakers got off to about as bad of a start as possible against the Utah Jazz. In their first road game of the season JJ Redick’s team found themselves down 18 points at the end of the first quarter as they were outworked and outplayed. But behind a virtuoso 52-point performance from […]

Despite several key role players leaving the team via trade in the offseason, the Oklahoma City Thunder were once again seen as one of the NBA championship favorites at the start of the season. The team returned two-time MVP Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and all-star-caliber forwards Chet Holmgren and Jalen Williams. Plus, the team added former Michigan […] The post OKC thrived amid Jalen Williams’ injuries last season, but there’s a problem this time around appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Depth has been a constant concern for the Denver Nuggets and that could very well continue through the 2026-27 NBA campaign, so if the franchise is going to play serious basketball into May, then Cam Johnson will need to consistently provide difference-making production. The veteran forward was efficient last season, but he occasionally faded into […] The post Warriors vs. Nuggets injury report: Cam Johnson set to miss another game appeared first on ClutchPoints.

PHOENIX– In their first win of the season, the Phoenix Suns were ultimately saved by Devin Booker’s 43-point masterclass. However, there was a much bigger problem to be examined. Actually, there are three that the starting lineup has, according to Miles Bridges. He explained in the team’s locker room postgame that three things immediately stood […] The post Devin Booker, Miles Bridges get a wake-up call from unlikely source appeared first on ClutchPoints.

The Minnesota Timberwolves are heavily reliant on Rudy Gobert’s physicality. He is one of the league’s most dominant players and isn’t changing his approach one bit. On Sunday, Gobert explained this after the Timberwolves’ 117-94 defeat to the Toronto Raptors. “My role is to be who I am, be the best in the world at […] The post Timberwolves’ Rudy Gobert wants to ‘continue to dominate offensively,’ but in his own way appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Remember when the Knicks won the NBA championship? Yeah, that was more than four months ago, so maybe it’s about time someone starts getting back down to earth and hooping again. Here’s the latest from the latest embarrassing loss in an early season full of them. Mike Brown On evaluating the season in five-game segments […]