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A bad trend around the NBA.

Here are 10 NBA players off to rough starts from three this season, and our picks for who will find their shot and who could keep struggling.

One of the Los Angeles Lakers’ big signings of the offseason was Sandro Mamukelashvili, who inked a four-year, $52 million contract with a player option in the final year. After originally being drafted in the second round, Mamukelashvili worked extremely hard to earn that contract with him having a breakout season with the Toronto Raptors […]

CLEVELAND, OHIO - JANUARY 19: Guard Donovan Mitchell #45 of the Cleveland Cavaliers looks for a pass around guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander #2 of the Oklahoma City Thunder during the first quarter at Rocket Arena on January 19, 2026 in Cleveland, Ohio. 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 Images) | Getty Images The ...

About years after the Sacramento Kings fired then-head coach Mike Brown, things are getting chippy again. Brown’s son, Elijah Brown, has publicly criticized Domantas Sabonis following a report that the Kings center was unhappy playing alongside rookie Darius Acuff Jr. Elijah brought up Sabonis’ previous partnership with De’Aaron Fox under his father, questioning why the […] The post Kings’ Mike Brown’s son puts Domantas Sabonis on blast after Darius Acuff Jr. rumor appeared first on ClutchPoi...

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - OCTOBER 20: Jalen Brunson #11 of the New York Knicks shoots a contested jump shot during the third quarter of the game against Joel Embiid #21 and Vj Edgecombe #77 of the Philadelphia 76ers at Madison Square Garden on October 20, 2026 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 Sarah Stier/Getty Image...

The elite team chemistry that carried the Knicks to a championship has been absent in the first six games of the new season, writes Jared Schwartz of The New York Post. Togetherness is a quality that has to be rebuilt rather than carried over, and coach Mike Brown compares it to mountain climbing. “We’re climbing […]

Former NBA player and ESPN analyst Kendrick Perkins expressed doubts about Luka Doncic's chances of winning the NBA MVP award, arguing that the Los Angeles Lakers are unlikely to finish high enough in the Western Conference standings. The post Kendrick Perkins doubts Luka Doncic’s MVP chances appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

Lacob promised a WNBA title within five years in 2023, and Tiffany Hayes won her first in her 14th season against the team that drafted her.

NBA legend Charles Barkley made fun of Shaquille O’Neal for claiming to be a billionaire, saying he had researched Shaq's finances and found that his net worth was closer to $700 million. The post Charles Barkley mocks Shaquille O’Neal’s billionaire claims appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

Former NBA guard Gilbert Arenas defended his decision to rank LeBron James ahead of Michael Jordan on his all-time NBA list, acknowledging that placing Jordan second would likely draw criticism from basketball fans. The post Gilbert Arenas ranks LeBron James above Michael Jordan appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

We're ranking the three biggest winners and the three biggest losers from the last week in the NBA

The Philadelphia 76ers host the Chicago Bulls on Monday night. The 76ers haven’t had their all stars playing together in a while with Jaylen Brown, Joel Embiid, and LeBron James missing time lately. Embiid is again on the injury report for the Bulls game and is listed as questionable due to right foot plantar fascia injury […] The post Is Joel Embiid playing tonight? 76ers vs. Bulls injury report appeared first on ClutchPoints.

The Atlanta Hawks were a sneaky squad last season, catching fire in late February and becoming the only team to hold a series lead over the eventual NBA champion New York Knicks during the 2026 playoffs, but their spring surge does not necessarily forecast sustained success. A more robust Eastern Conference forces this franchise to […] The post Is Jalen Johnson playing tonight? Hawks vs. Pacers injury report appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Golden State Warriors forward Yaxel Lendeborg has emerged as one of the top rookies of the class of 2026. Lendeborg has been thrust into a key role on a Golden State Warriors team with Jimmy Butler, who is still out rehabbing a torn right ACL. He’s also become a secondary scoring option alongside Stephen Curry, […] The post Yaxel Lendeborg earns Jayson Tatum, Paul George comparison from ClutchPoints insider appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Spurs star Victor Wembanyama didn't sugarcoat his feelings about San Antonio's loss to the Knicks in the 2026 NBA Finals.

The Oklahoma City Thunder have been all sorts of banged up of late, and that will continue to be the case as they take on the Cleveland Cavaliers. Aside from long-term absentees in Jalen Williams, Cason Wallace, and Chet Holmgren, Alex Caruso is once again listed as out on the official injury report due to […] The post Thunder vs. Cavs injury report: Alex Caruso still out, Peyton Watson listed appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Gabby Williams. | Getty Images WNBA Finals MVP in hand, Gabby Williams’ name has ascended far past it’s previous heights. She’s stood under brief spotlights as a two-time NCAA national champion at UConn and Olympic silver medal winner for France, but her reputation had always come short of her potential. Now, at the pinacle of women’s basketball success, her career deserves a double-take. Were there ever signs that Gabby Williams could become a Finals-winning No. 1 option? The Gabby Williams ...

If there are any questions about the Knicks’ commitment post-championship, or their distraction level amidst open contract negotiations, none of them can be pointed at Karl-Anthony Towns.

To the Victor goes the spoils … and that includes a 13-minute infomercial on CBS. In the first 60 Minutes profile of a Spur since David Robinson got the prime-time treatment in 1992, millions of viewers got up close and personal with Victor Wembanyama Sunday night. Correspondent Jon Wertheim introduced the glowing feature by saying, “While (Wembanyama) may be best known for his height and length, it’s nothing compared to his depth.” Lauding Wemby’s “holy matrimony of size and skill,” Wertheim...

The new-look Philadelphia 76ers' hot start to the 2026-27 campaign continued on Monday with a dominant win against the Chicago Bulls.

Beware the trap game, Knickerbockers!

The All-NBA playmaker has started the season on the kind of offensive heater that has the Lakers dreaming big.

Even if Leonard were playing Monday, his chances of being welcomed back warmly took a major hit in the last several months. “I think he deserves to be booed,” Trisha Anna said. “I don’t think he deserves a tribute video after everything that happened. Specifically regarding the scandal, not his tenure as a player necessarily. But specifically for that reason, I wouldn’t blame anyone for booing him at all. I don’t know if I would, though. I would probably stay silent.” Leonard contributed grea...

The 2026-27 college basketball season begins for most teams Monday

The NBA has no games scheduled for November 3, 2026, as the league observes Election Day nationwide.

Make. The. Injuries. Stop.

College basketball gave scouts extra evaluation opportunities this year thanks to unusually strong preseason matchups.

After an incredible rookie season, the Mavericks' 19-year-old star looks even better at the start of his sophomore season.

PHOENIX, ARIZONA - APRIL 02: Detail of the tournament logo on a Wilson basketball during an open practice ahead of the 2026 NCAA Women's Basketball Tournament Final Four at Mortgage Matchup Center on April 02, 2026 in Phoenix, Arizona. (Photo by Sarah Stier/Getty Images) | Getty Images Almost two months ago, we announced the release of our new app, which you can find here or by searching SB Nation in your neighborhood app store. The app is available in North America, and we’re working on Euro...