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Former NBA player Charlie Villanueva doubles down on controversial Cooper Flagg take.

New York Knicks fans still have a lot of love for power forward Julius Randle — even though the Brooklyn Nets star is now playing for another New York team. When the former Kentucky Wildcats star was introduced before Monday’s game between the Nets and the reigning NBA champions Knicks at his old stomping grounds, […] The post Watch Knicks fans give Nets’ Julius Randle a classy treatment at MSG appeared first on ClutchPoints.

As the Lakers remain in pursuit of an elite wing, we explore a trade that would help them land one in exchange for their young pieces.

LeBron James is about to turn 42 years old in a little less than two months, and yet he remains as timeless as ever, getting up there in the sky in the early goings of the Philadelphia 76ers’ Monday night clash against the Chicago Bulls. Not even two minutes have passed in the game, and […] The post 76ers’ LeBron James double pumps it for unreal throwdown vs. Bulls appeared first on ClutchPoints.

MINNEAPOLIS — Amid several key injuries, including to superstar guard Anthony Edwards, Ayo Dosunmu is proving that his 2026 run after being traded to the Minnesota Timberwolves was no fluke. ​Through the first seven games of the Wolves’ 2026-2027 campaign, Dosunmu is averaging a would-be career-high 15.3 points per game, while shooting 48 percent from […] The post Timberwolves’ Chris Finch reveals key factor in Ayo Dosunmu for ‘stepping up’ amid injuries appeared first on ClutchPoints.

The New York Knicks have had to do some soul-searching early on in the 2026-27 campaign, as they entered play on Monday against the Brooklyn Nets with just two wins in their first six contests in the new season. This is not the start the reigning champions must have envisioned heading into this year, although […] The post Knicks’ Mike Brown shares clear message about Jose Alvarado, Tyler Kolek playing time appeared first on ClutchPoints.

James Harden added another milestone Monday, this one simply by taking the floor. The Cavaliers guard made his 1,228th career regular-season appearance against the Thunder, moving past Mike Conley for 44th on the NBA’s all-time games played list. Fittingly, it came against the franchise where Harden’s NBA career began. He spent his first three seasons […] The post Cavs’ James Harden moves past Mike Conley on NBA’s all-time games list appeared first on Hoops Wire.

No excuses tonight.

Caitlin Clark might be the biggest name on the Indiana Fever, but on Instagram this season, one of her own teammates beat her, and not by a little. Sophie Cunningham, a bench guard who started just three of her 43 games, became the league’s biggest draw online, and the numbers are not even close.

The Wizards are 3-3 despite an inconsistent first six games. They’ve won two games against inferior opponents, lost two games against superior opponents and split two contests with the Charlotte Hornets. The true Wizards will reveal themselves over the next eight games in which they play seven 2026 playoff teams — the lone non-playoff opponent […]

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The league’s top defense is going up against a struggling offense

CLEVELAND — Random dribbles from halftime of the Cavaliers’ home game vs. the Thunder on Monday. Thunder lead, 59-48. 1. As we’ve mentioned too many times already this season (and most of last), second-chance points are hurting the Cavs. Especially when it comes to long rebounds. The Thunder have six offensive boards. Almost every one […] The post Cavs-Thunder halftime dribbles appeared first on Hoops Wire.

Redick knows the journey toward greatness is a long one

SALT LAKE CITY, UTAH - OCTOBER 28: Keldon Johnson #3 of the San Antonio Spurs shoots over Svi Mykhailiuk #10 of the Utah Jazz during the second half of a game at Delta Center on October 28, 2026 in Salt Lake City, Utah. 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 Alex Goodlett/Getty Images) | Getty Images Welcome to the Game Thread. Vetera...

DENVER, COLORADO - APRIL 6: Nikola Jokic #15 of the Denver Nuggets takes the opening tip off against Donovan Clingan #23 of the Portland Trail Blazers in the first half of the game at Ball Arena on April 6, 2026 in Denver, Colorado. 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 Dustin Bradford/Getty Images) | Getty Images The Portland Trail ...

Hornets wing Kon Knueppel suffered a left hamstring strain during an offseason workout and didn’t participate in the team’s training camp or preseason and will miss his seventh straight game on Monday against Detroit. However, last season’s Rookie of the Year runner-up went through his typical pregame routine ahead of Monday’s game, per Rod Boone […]

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The Toronto Raptors have had a lukewarm start to the 2026-27 NBA season, currently sitting at 3-3. The Raptors have been without Kawhi Leonard for the last several games due to a knee issue, and unfortunately, that will continue on Monday in what would have been Leonard’s return game against the Los Angeles Clippers on […] The post Raptors vs. Clippers injury report: Kawhi Leonard, Scottie Barnes, Max Strus highlight updates galore appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Coach Nick Nurse’s Philadelphia 76ers were 6-1 on the season heading into November 2’s home game against the Chicago Bulls and riding high in the latest NBA Power Rankings. Star center Joel Embiid found himself on the injury report as fans wondered if he’d play or not. Nurse addressed Embiid’s right plantar fasciitis injury in […] The post 76ers coach Nick Nurse provides update on Joel Embiid’s right plantar fascia injury management appeared first on ClutchPoints.

HOUSTON, TX - OCTOBER 31: Jabari Smith Jr. #10 and Alperen Sengun #28 of the Houston Rockets high five during the game against the Oklahoma City Thunder on October 31, 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) |...

SACRAMENTO, CA - OCTOBER 25: Zach LaVine #8 and Darius Acuff Jr. #5 of the Sacramento Kings look on during the game against the Memphis Grizzlies on October 25, 2026 at Golden 1 Center in Sacramento, 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 Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2026 NBAE (Photo by Rocky Widner/NBAE via Getty Images) | NBAE vi...

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PHILADELPHIA, PA - OCTOBER 30: Joel Embiid #21 of the Philadelphia 76ers looks on during the game against the New York Knicks during a 2026 Emirates NBA Cup game on October 30, 2026 at the Xfinity Mobile Arena in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 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 David Dow...

BROOKLYN, NY - MARCH 20: Karl-Anthony Towns #32 and Mikal Bridges #25 of the New York Knicks high five during the game against the Brooklyn Nets on March 20, 2026 at Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York. 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 Nathaniel S. Butler/NBAE via Getty Images) |...

The former Purdue star will make his Jayhawks debut Monday in Kansas' season opener against Fordham

The Atlanta Dream came up short in the WNBA Finals , losing to the Golden State Valkyries in Game 7. Though it may be disappointing, the Dream still have a lot to be proud of , and the future is bright for what they want to accomplish. A day after the loss, Angel Reese went on Instagram to share a message to all of her supporters. “I’m so grateful […] The post Dream’s Angel Reese reveals offseason plans from private account after WNBA Finals loss appeared first on ClutchPoints.

BROOKLYN, NY - OCTOBER 30: Mikel Brown Jr. #0 of the Brooklyn Nets shoots a free throw during the game against the Detroit Pistons during the 2026 Emirates NBA Cup on October 30, 2026 at Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York. 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 Nathaniel S. Butler/NBA...

The league's worst 3-Point defense meets Steph Curry on a heater. Uh oh.