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TORONTO, CANADA - OCTOBER 21: Kawhi Leonard #2 of the Toronto Raptors handles the ball during the game against the Chicago Bulls on October 21, 2026 at the Scotiabank Arena in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. 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 Vaughn Ridley/NBAE via Getty Images) | NBAE via...

The Sixers have applied to the NBA for a disabled player exception in the wake of Ariel Hukporti’s season-ending Achilles tear, reports Jake Fischer of Bleacher Report and The Stein Line (Twitter link). Hukporti sustained the Achilles injury in his preseason debut and underwent surgery shortly thereafter. A team can be granted a disabled player […]

Defending NBA champions the New York Knicks will enter their fourth game of the season looking for their first win against the Detroit Pistons, who have begun the season 3-0, on Tuesday. And while Detroit has produced victories against the Boston Celtics, the Miami Heat and the Philadelphia 76ers, they enter this matchup with multiple […] The post Pistons vs. Knicks injury report: Ausar Thompson, Isaiah Joe listed with Jalen Duren already out appeared first on ClutchPoints.

While the defending champion New York Knicks are 0-3, one of the team’s biggest celebrity fans, Ben Stiller, sees them getting their first win soon. Really soon, in fact. Stiller took to X, formerly Twitter, hours before the Knicks play the Detroit Pistons, and he sees his team winning this one. “Knicks fans[,] we get […] The post Ben Stiller boldly declares Knicks’ 1st win after 0-3 start appeared first on ClutchPoints.

CHICAGO, IL - OCTOBER 24: Anthony Davis #23 of the Washington Wizards and Trae Young #3 of the Washington Wizards celebrate during the second half of an NBA game against the Chicago Bulls on October 24, 2026 at the United Center in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Melissa Tamez/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images) | Icon Sportswire via Getty Images The Washington Wizards’ 2026-27 regular season is young. And though AJ Dybantsa has still yet to make his season (and NBA) debut, the Wizards’ two establ...

Jeanie Buss could remain Lakers governor under Bob Iger and Josh Kushner, but her ownership stake remains crucial.

Detroit’s hot start offers early answers on spacing, defensive identity and where rookie Ebuka Okorie fits.

James’ first week with the Sixers featured a historic comeback, creative Philly shoes and an unexpected start at center.

Stephen Curry leads the NBA’s highest-paid players for the 2026-27 season, with a salary cap hit of $62.59 million, according to Spotrac’s player salary rankings. Nikola Jokic ranks second at $59.03 million, while Giannis Antetokounmpo, Anthony Davis and Jayson Tatum each carry cap hits of $58.46 million. The NBA’s 2026-27 salary cap is $164.961 million, […] The post Top 10 highest-paid NBA players in 2026-27: Curry leads appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

Down with who you’re seeing, or down on them?

Stephen Gillaspie dives into international waters to provide insight into the prospects playing overseas in the 2027 NBA Draft cycle.

Less than one year ago today, on Oct. 30, 2025, Mark Walter finalized his deal to become the majority owner of the Los Angeles Lakers. He bought the majority share from Jeanie Buss and her siblings, ushering in a new era of Lakers basketball. However, by Aug. 12 of this year, Walter had agreed to […]

Dallas Wings performance chef Chef Hoppie tells Scoop B Robinson how he’s turning WNBA nutrition from a chore into a perk players actually look forward to.

Can they afford to wait over a month when a trade becomes more practical?

Nekias and Steve break down their week 1 NBA thoughts and dive into the WNBA Finals

The NBA injury report for Tuesday, October 27, features several notable absences, including Jalen Duren, Keegan Murray and Shaedon Sharpe. Ausar Thompson and Scoot Henderson are questionable, while Walker Kessler is available for the Los Angeles Lakers. The Boston Celtics had yet to submit their injury report. Brooklyn Nets vs. Boston Celtics — 7:30 p.m. […] The post NBA injury report: Jalen Duren among players out Tuesday, October 27 appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

Denver Nuggets head coach David Adelman criticized his team’s lack of physicality and defensive execution after the Golden State Warriors handed Denver a 134-114 defeat on Monday night. The Nuggets allowed 74 second-half points as the Warriors shot 22-of-44 from three-point range and outrebounded Denver 45-32. Adelman said the defensive breakdowns were less about the […] The post David Adelman calls out Nuggets’ lack of physicality after Warriors loss appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

Insight into the draft class, Peterson and more from former Jazz player/ scout Carlos Boozer. submitted by /u/sladdha_reports [link] [comments]

The San Antonio Spurs know that they haven’t lived up to the expectations to kick off the season, and two role players know how to fix it. submitted by /u/Putrid-Carpenter5204 [link] [comments]

The second year wing is struggling to find his footing with the Knicks.

Just when you thought sports debates couldn’t get any weirder, Kid Rock decided to throw his name into the WNBA conversation. The WNBA found itself trapped in a headache when former NBA players Enes Kanter Freedom and Royce White declared for the draft, claiming they identified as women just to expose loopholes in the rulebook.

Purdue and men's basketball coach Matt Painter have agreed to a contract extension that will keep him with the program though the 2030-31 season, the school announced.

Houston Rockets star Kevin Durant has become the NBA’s active leader for consecutive regular-season games with at least 20 points after Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Kawhi Leonard and Devin Booker each had lengthy streaks snapped within a span of five days. Durant extended his streak to nine games Monday night as Houston remained undefeated with a 120-110 […] The post Rockets star Kevin Durant is new 20-point streak leader after SGA, Kawhi Leonard, Devin Booker’s streaks were snapped within a week...

Jaylen Brown has looked like a man on a mission in his first season with the Philadelphia 76ers. He has embraced being an all-around threat, showcasing his willingness to play any role for his new team. The 76ers are off to a 3-1 start, with Brown averaging 20.8 points, 5.8 rebounds, 4.8 assists, and 1.3 […] The post Fans aren’t buying Lou Williams’ Jaylen Brown DPOY hype, even with Victor Wembanyama caveat appeared first on ClutchPoints.

The Chicago Bulls are still figuring things out. They are in a rebuilding stage and still learning the ropes from head coach Tiago Splitter in his first year. On Monday, the Bulls lost to the Boston Celtics, 134-99, at TD Garden. They are now 1-3 to start the season. After the game, Matas Buzelis openly […] The post Matas Buzelis confesses Bulls don’t really know what to do yet in Tiago Splitter’s new offense appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Former NBA guard Jeff Teague believes Miami Heat star Giannis Antetokounmpo needs to change his playing style if the team hopes to overcome its disappointing 0-4 start to the 2026-27 season. Teague, who played alongside Antetokounmpo during the Milwaukee Bucks’ 2021 championship run, criticized the two-time MVP on the latest episode of the “Club 520” […] The post Jeff Teague demands Heat star Giannis Antetokounmpo changes way he plays – ‘It wasn’t fun playing with him’ appeared first on Clutc...

Rui Hachimura says the lights are bright when you play for the Lakers.

Kawhi Leonard is expected to miss a period of weeks due to swelling in his left knee, sources told ESPN's Shams Charania.

Philadelphia 76ers legend Allen Iverson is supremely confident in what the team will achieve after adding LeBron James and Jaylen Brown.

BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS - OCTOBER 23: Jayson Tatum #0 of the Boston Celtics celebrates after scoring against the New York Knicks during fourth quarter 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 Imag...