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Knicks reserve guard Jose Alvarado will miss Friday's NBA Cup game against the 76ers because of a right ankle injury.

Ben Simmons’ performance has been anything but impressive over the past many months. His long absence from the court due to his health only added to his misery. However, he was determined to prove he could still contribute in the NBA after missing the entire 2025-26 season. The former All-Star even confronted Golden State Warriors […] The post Kings’ Ben Simmons called out Steve Kerr during preseason after Warriors passed on him appeared first on ClutchPoints.

The Warriors sent the “Inside the NBA” crew personalized jerseys — Charles Barkley’s was extra special. Barkley went viral after an “Inside the NBA” segment of “Who He Play For?” because of the Hall of Famer’s inability to accurately pinpoint where players landed in the offseason. From Moe Wagner to Taurean Prince, Barkley went 0-for-5...

As the Oklahoma City Thunder search for reinforcements with Jalen Williams and Cason Wallace expected to potentially miss the remainder of the 2026-27 NBA regular season, two members of the New Orleans Pelicans could emerge as trade targets for Sam Presti.

Angel Reese. | Christina Merrion. As Angel Reese declared after the Atlanta Dream’s Game 6 victory in the 2026 WNBA Finals, “We ain’t have everybody come out at 12:30 for no reason.” “We ain't have everybody come out at 12:30 p.m. for no reason!” 🔥 Angel Reese on playing her final game in the ATL and the Dream's mindset heading into Game 7 in Ballhalla 👀⬇️ pic.twitter.com/5ZMRKyUl5o — USA Sports (@usasports) October 29, 2026 Atlanta, however, was ready to come out and show for the Dre...

Here's a look at the coaching changes that could have a major impact on the 2026-27 men's college basketball season.

The defending champion Knicks open NBA Cup group play on Friday in Philadelphia, seeking revenge against the 76ers after a 106-100 loss.

Game Details Date Friday, October 30 Start Time 8.00 PM ET / 7.00 PM CT / 5.00 PM PT Location American Airlines Center, Dallas How to Watch on TV Fans have regional broadcasting options for tonight's game: Dallas Home Broadcast KFDA NewsChannel 10 Too (Amarillo, TX)/KFAA-IND/WFAA-ABC Houston Away Broadcast Space City Home Network How to Live Stream If you are looking to stream the game live, you have a few digital platforms available depending on your location: Mavericks fans in local market ...

HOUSTON, TX - OCTOBER 21: Kevin Durant #7 of the Houston Rockets and Cooper Flagg #32 of the Dallas Mavericks looks on during the game on October 21, 2026 at the Toyota Center in Houston, 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 (Photo by Logan Riely/NBAE via Getty Images) | NBAE via Getty Im...

For a team that’s trying to change the direction of a franchise that knows tanking all too well — and lost its first seven games a year ago — they know the results have to change.

Here are three numbers the Valkyries need to flip in order to bring home their first championship.

Here's what you need to know for the league's annual in-season tournament.

As the 2026-27 NBA season has gotten underway, the biggest question mark surrounding the Golden State Warriors is the health of Kristaps Porzingis. The Latvian big man has yet to make his season debut as he’s been away from the team amid heath issues. As the situation drags on, some have suggested that the Warriors […] The post Warriors rumors: ClutchPoints’ insider makes Kristaps Porzingis prediction, floats trade idea appeared first on ClutchPoints.

ATLANTA, GEORGIA - APRIL 10: Jalen Johnson #1 of the Atlanta Hawks drives to the basket against James Harden #1 of the Cleveland Cavaliers during the second quarter at State Farm Arena on April 10, 2026 in Atlanta, Georgia. 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 Paras Griffin/Getty Images) | Getty Images The Atlanta Hawks (2-3) look t...

With questions emerging about Green’s role, Murray offers a potential answer to the Suns’ backcourt concerns.

The Philadelphia 76ers will be facing the New York Knicks at the start of the NBA Cup, and many are wondering who will be available for the game. So far this season, some of their star players have already missed time, but it was mostly because of rest. LeBron James and Joel Embiid have missed […] The post Is Jaylen Brown playing tonight? 76ers vs. Knicks NBA Cup injury report appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Jarred Vanderbilt finally got his shot at being in the Lakers' rotation.

The best two words in sports are Game 7, as the old adage goes. For the first time in its history, the WNBA will be able to put that proposition to the test

Ben Simmons will miss his second straight NBA season after he suffered a torn Achilles before ever taking the court for the Sacramento Kings in a regular-season game, but there is no shortage of self-confidence when it comes to his eventual return.

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The Knicks are declining their fourth-year option on 2024 first-round pick Pacome Dadiet, sources tell Shams Charania of ESPN (Twitter link). Fred Katz of The Athletic confirms Charania’s report (via Twitter). While it’s certainly a noteworthy development, since Dadiet will now be on track for unrestricted free agency in 2027, the move doesn’t come as […]

Boston Celtics coach Joe Mazzulla has found another unconventional tool to improve his coaching methods: artificial intelligence. Known for his unusual approach to basketball, Mazzulla now uses Claude daily to evaluate practices, develop ideas, and challenge his thinking. The Celtics coach revealed his AI habits during an appearance on Boston’s 98.5 The Sports Hub. His […] The post Celtics news: It shouldn’t surprise anybody that Joe Mazzulla is a big AI guy appeared first on ClutchPoints.

The Clippers are picking up their rookie scale team option on Yanic Konan Niederhauser for the 2027/28 season, reports Law Murray of The Athletic (Twitter link). Niederhauser’s third-year option on his rookie scale contract is worth just over $3MM. That ’27/28 cap hit will now be fully guaranteed. The 30th overall pick in the 2025 […]

Knueppel is still listed as out for Friday's game, the first of back-to-back contests for the Hornets.

Angel Reese has been unreal in the WNBA playoffs and continues to set new WNBA Finals records.

Allisha Gray scored 23 points as the Dream held off a late rally for an 80-69 victory over the Valkyries to force a historic Game 7 of the WNBA Finals.

INGLEWOOD, CALIFORNIA - OCTOBER 28: Jarred Vanderbilt #2 of the Los Angeles Lakers battles Baba Miller #18 of the LA Clippers for position during the second half of a game at Intuit Dome on October 28, 2026 in Inglewood, California. 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 Sean M. Haffey/Getty Images) | Getty Images Across the first fou...

Yaxel Lendeborg turned the ball over seven times for the Golden State Warriors on Wednesday, and Draymond Green had some advice for the rookie.

Tiffany Hayes' father blamed the WNBA for scheduling a potential championship-clinching Game 6 at 12:30 p.m., forcing fans to miss work and school.

The Nets have picked up their third-year rookie scale team options on all five players they selected in the first round of the 2025 draft, the team confirmed today (Twitter link via C.J. Holmes of The New York Daily News). That means the following players now have their 2027/28 salaries (noted in parentheses) guaranteed: Egor […]