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The Thunder need help after losing two starters to injuries. Naturally, someone asked Sam Presti about a familiar name. As in, Russell Westbrook. With Jalen Williams and Cason Wallace facing lengthy absences, Oklahoma City’s general manager was asked whether he would consider calling Westbrook out of retirement. Presti offered little to suggest a reunion is […] The post Sam Presti addresses Russell Westbrook reunion idea after Thunder injuries appeared first on Hoops Wire.

Until Next Season, Most Likely, Atlanta

Ajay Mitchell scored a career-high 30 points and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander added 26 as the Oklahoma City Thunder defeated the Phoenix Suns 125-114 on Monday night at Paycom Center to remain unbeaten through four games. Mitchell shot 10-for-16 from the field and 9-for-10 from the free-throw line, adding five assists and a block in 25 minutes. […] The post Mitchell, Gilgeous-Alexander lead Thunder past Suns to stay unbeaten appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

SAN ANTONIO, TX -OCTOBER 16: De'Aaron Fox #4 of the San Antonio Spurs goes for a loose bal against Sacramento Kings in the first half of a preseason game at Frost Bank Center on October 16, 2026 in San Antonio, Texas. 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 Ronald Cortes/Getty Images) | Getty Images Following a disconcerting pair of openin...

Chicago Sky guard Rachel Banham is set to become an unrestricted free agent in the offseason. Recently, she shared a parting message to the season.

Extended highlights from the Celtics win over the Knicks in this season's home opener at the TD Garden.

Here are the top 10 plays from around the National Basketball Association from yesterday's action.

New season, new hype video to get the TD Garden fans pumped up right before tip-off courtesy of the team.

Extended highlights from the Celtics blowout win over the Bulls tonight in Boston.

Here is Episode 3 of Jayson Tatum's summer docuseries.

Jason Whitlock is not pleased with WNBA fans’ angry reaction to the scheduling issues that have plagued the 2026 WNBA Finals. The WNBA have finally managed to adjust their schedule to ensure the Dream can host Game 6 of the WNBA Finals at the 17,000+-seat State Farm Arena instead of the 3,500-seat Gateway Center Arena, The uncertainty around the Dream’s home games, which has plagued all three of their games and required WNBA schedule changes at each step, has fans upset at how the Finals are bei

Payton Pritchard has played alongside plenty of talented teammates with the Boston Celtics, but Mike Conley Jr. has quickly earned a special place in his eyes. After powering Boston to a 134-99 rout of the Chicago Bulls on Monday night at TD Garden, Pritchard went out of his way to praise the 20-year veteran, who […] The post Celtics’ Payton Pritchard gives Mike Conley Jr. ultimate veteran praise appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Miami Heat star Giannis Antetokounmpo doesn't want his team to overreact after opening the 2026-27 NBA season with four straight losses.

Former NBA guard Lou Williams is backing Jaylen Brown’s fiery response to Jayson Tatum, welcoming the competitive tension between the former Boston Celtics teammates. The Philadelphia 76ers star recently downplayed their supposed feud while taking a playful shot at Tatum’s public relations team. Williams believes Brown’s remarks send a message ahead of their first meeting […] The post 76ers news: Why Lou Williams loves Jaylen Brown’s Jayson Tatum ‘beef comments appeared first on ClutchPoints.

OKLAHOMA CITY — After Oklahoma City Thunder GM Sam Presti confirmed that Jalen Williams will undergo season-ending surgery for a fractured left fibula and a dislocated ankle, Ajay Mitchell got the nod to start for head coach Mark Daigneault. Oklahoma City’s starting guard Cason Wallace is expected to undergo shoulder surgery as well. Without two […] The post Thunder’s Mark Daigneault celebrates Ajay Mitchell’s ‘unique skill’ in 1st start in place of Jalen Williams appeared first on ClutchPoints.

The Knicks host the undefeated Pistons as Jalen Brunson looks to end New York's disastrous winless start.

ANGEL REESE FANS ARE NOT GOING TO LIKE THIS QUESTION. 👀 At what point do we stop talking about Angel Reese’s potential and start judging her by what she actually delivers on the court? Reese has become one of the most recognizable players in the WNBA. She gets headlines, commands attention on social media and…

The Los Angeles Lakers host the Portland Trail Blazers on Tuesday night at 11:00 PM ET, with both squads putting their flawless starts on the line.

Angel Reese is facing plenty of criticism after the Atlanta Dream dropped Game 5 of the WNBA Finals. But focusing entirely on her latest performance ignores the bigger picture. Atlanta lost 64-55 to the Golden State Valkyries on Monday night. Reese finished with seven points, and the Dream now trail 3-2 in the championship series.…

PORTLAND, OR - JANUARY 17: Jrue Holiday #5 of the Portland Trail Blazers dribbles the ball as Jake Laravia #12 of the Los Angeles Lakers plays defense during the game on January 17, 2026 at the Moda Center Arena 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 Soobum Im/NBAE v...

Cooper Flagg delivered a two-way performance to lead the Dallas Mavericks to a 113-109 victory over the Miami Heat on Monday night at Kaseya Center, leaving Giannis Antetokounmpo and his new team winless through four games. Flagg finished with 29 points, 11 assists, six rebounds, five steals and three blocks in 40 minutes. The 19-year-old […] The post Cooper Flagg leads Mavericks past Giannis Antetokounmpo, winless Heat appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

Yeah, sure, the Brewers won Game 3 of the World Series, but the Bucks won their first game!

The Oklahoma City Thunder were hopeful to make a deep playoff push upon entering the 2026-27 regular season healthy, but the first week has not been kind to them. In the last few days, the team has been ravaged by injuries to their starting lineup/ In the last two days, the Thunder have lost both […] The post Jalen Williams first social media post since fractured leg injury appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Everything is looking up for the Memphis Grizzlies to begin the 2026-27 season. They just scored their fourth win of the season in four contests, with their latest win coming on Monday night against the Utah Jazz, which they defeated on the road, 110-105. For a team that not too many expected to be very […] The post Grizzlies come up with unexpected start in post-Ja Morant era appeared first on ClutchPoints.

The Denver Nuggets lost the plot in the second half of an eventual 134-114 loss against the Golden State Warriors, and no other play encapsulated that better than Aaron Gordon racking up two technical fouls in quick succession. With the Warriors leading by 16 points, 107-91, the Nuggets knew that every possession matters from that […] The post Nuggets’ Aaron Gordon gets ejected from Warriors clash after double technical fouls appeared first on ClutchPoints.

The Houston Rockets have looked like one of the best teams in the NBA through the first few games of the 2026-27 season. Their hot start to the new campaign continued on Monday, as they rode a strong night from Alperen Sengun to defeat the Atlanta Hawks for the second straight time, taking a 120-110 […] The post Rockets’ Alperen Sengun joins Nikola Jokic in rare club with eye-popping stats vs. Hawks appeared first on ClutchPoints.

The Golden State Warriors played their hearts out on Monday night, earning a much-deserved 131-111 victory over the Denver Nuggets on the road. It looked like the Warriors already had the Nuggets on the ropes early in the fourth quarter, but Aaron Gordon’s ejection after racking up two technical fouls in quick succession proved to […] The post Warriors’ Stephen Curry has perfect reaction to Aaron Gordon getting ejected from Nuggets clash appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Angel Reese’s Game 5 elbow on Kayla Thornton sparks a Finals officiating fight

The WNBA Finals between the Atlanta Dream and the Golden State Valkyries have seen no shortage of physicality, with each team showing off their defensive prowess in their wins. However, not every collision has escaped scrutiny, and in Game 5, Angel Reese found herself at the center of a contentious moment that the broadcasters seemingly played off.

Giannis Antetokounmpo’s new start to life with the Miami Heat has been a major disappointment so far. After years of speculation, Giannis Antetokounmpo was finally...