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The Miami Heat are nowhere near where they want to be, and even though some patience is required considering that they’re integrating Giannis Antetokounmpo into the team, their start to the 2026-27 season remains quite disappointing. On Monday, the Los Angeles Lakers laughed them off the floor, as the Heat suffered a 138-117 defeat that […] The post Heat’s Erik Spoelstra admits he needs to do ‘a better job’ amid disappointing 2-5 start appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Los Angeles Lakers head coach JJ Redick praised his team’s ball movement, offensive decision-making and second-half defense after Monday’s 138-117 victory over the Miami Heat, highlighting a season-high 39 assists. The post JJ Redick praises Lakers’ response to Doncic double-teams appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

Deni Avdija scored 28 points, including nine in the fourth quarter, as the Portland Trail Blazers defeated the Denver Nuggets 118-110 on Monday night at Ball Arena. The post Deni Avdija powers Trail Blazers past Nuggets appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

Angel Reese was set to become the big story of the WNBA’s new era, as the Atlanta Dream almost had the title in her first postseason. However, Game 7 was an intense fight between two elite defensive squads, and the Golden State Valkyries survived.

SAN ANTONIO, TX - NOVEMBER 2: Isaiah Collier #8 of the Utah Jazz dribbles the ball during the game against the San Antonio Spurs on November 2, 2026 at Frost Bank Center in San Antonio, 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 Adam Hagy/NBAE via Getty Images) | NBAE via Getty Images...

Scottie Barnes scored 15 of his 22 points in the fourth quarter as the Toronto Raptors erased a 13-point deficit to beat the Los Angeles Clippers 125-118 on Monday night. The post Scottie Barnes leads Raptors’ fourth-quarter comeback against Clippers appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

Indiana Fever stars Caitlin Clark and Lexie Hull have shown their support for Veronica Burton.

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Dylan Harper scored 17 points and Victor Wembanyama recorded 12 points, 11 rebounds and three blocks as the San Antonio Spurs defeated the Utah Jazz 119-97 on Monday night. The post Spurs rout Jazz as Dylan Harper leads balanced attack appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

The Boston Celtics had high expectations for Mitchell Robinson after signing him to a three-year, $47.4 million contract in free agency. They expected so much from him to the point that they named him as their starting center heading into the 2026-27 season, displacing Neemias Queta, who broke out in a starting role for Boston […] The post Mitchell Robinson opens up about adjusting to Celtics’ system after Knicks tenure appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Houston Rockets star Kevin Durant didn't want to focus on his individual contributions in Monday's 109-93 win over the Boston Celtics.

Knicks coach Mike Brown praised Jordan Clarkson as the best teammate he's ever coached as the veteran thrives in his role off the bench.

If Mike Brown thinks someone else gives the Knicks a better chance to win on a given night, he won’t hesitate to sit Mikal Bridges.

The technical foul assessed to Los Angeles Lakers star Luka Doncic late in the second quarter of Monday's 138-117 win over the Miami Heat was rescinded, the NBA announced.

Stephen Curry scored 34 points, added seven assists and six rebounds, and the Golden State Warriors held off the Phoenix Suns 116-113 on Monday night at Chase Center. The post Stephen Curry scores 34 as Warriors hold off Suns in heated clash appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

Alperen Sengun recorded 26 points, 10 assists and seven rebounds as the Houston Rockets defeated the Boston Celtics 109-93 on Monday night at Toyota Center. The post Alperen Sengun powers Rockets past Celtics as Houston reaches 7-1 appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

SAN ANTONIO — The San Antonio Spurs beat the Utah Jazz 119-97 Monday night, and it was patently forgettable. No box score to frame. Few plays sear into the memory. Just a pedestrian, comfortable win. Perfect. Excellent. These are the nights that feel right. These are the nights that make a team better than just good. The Spurs weren’t carried by anyone in this game. That’s what they want: consistency strong enough to steady them through the games when nothing is special, but everything works ...

The Wolves are finally back in the win column without Anthony Edwards after beating the Bucks.

Dalton Johnson delivers the takeaways from the Golden State Warriors' 116-113 win over the Phoenix Suns on Monday at Chase Center.

Sanders registered 26 points (8-17 FG, 5-11 3Pt, 5-5 FT), four rebounds, three assists and one block in 38 minutes during Monday's 125-118 loss to Toronto. Visit RotoWire.com for more analysis on this update.

Angel Reese shared a strong message after completing her third WNBA season.

Curry took over when the Dubs needed it most.

The first day of the men's college basketball season has already given fans a taste of the madness of March thanks to some early-season upsets. Here's what stood out.

Arizona's Ivan Kharchenkov netted 38 points and grabbed 10 rebounds for a double-double in the Wildcats' season opener vs. UCLA. Watch Kharchenkov's 2026 Hall of Fame Series opening game highlights here.

Despite a strong start, the Nuggets fail to hold off the Trail Blazers, resulting in their third loss of the season.

DALLAS, TX - NOVEMBER 2: Walter Clayton Jr. #1 of the Dallas Mavericks dribbles the ball during the game against the Sacramento Kings on November 2, 2026 at American Airlines Center in Dallas, 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 Glenn James/NBAE via Getty Images) | NBAE via Get...

SAN ANTONIO, TX - NOVEMBER 2: Josh Okogie #21 of the Utah Jazz drives to the basket during the game against the San Antonio Spurs on November 2, 2026 at Frost Bank Center in San Antonio, Texas. Copyright 2026 NBAE (Photo by Adam Hagy/NBAE via Getty Images) | NBAE via Getty Images After pushing the San Antonio Spurs to overtime last Wednesday, the Utah Jazz tried to make a similar stand in Alamo City on Monday night. But the home team, spurred on by a raucous crowd, had other ideas, outmusclin...

Watch the highlights from Arizona vs. UCLA in the 2026 men's basketball Hall of Fame Series.

MINNEAPOLIS — After a ragged yet much-needed win over the Milwaukee Bucks on Monday, Timberwolves head coach Chris Finch said that newly acquired forward Jonathan Kuminga is playing the “perfect role.” “When we were really struggling to rebound there, kind of in the second quarter… (Kuminga) made it a point to really go hunt the […] The post Chris Finch reveals why the Timberwolves would be ‘lost’ without Jonathan Kuminga appeared first on ClutchPoints.

The Phoenix Suns lost an important rotation guard during Monday’s matchup against the Golden State Warriors. Jordan Goodwin exited late in the first half with a right calf injury, and the team ruled him out for the remainder of the game. Goodwin left with 1:24 remaining in the second quarter after appearing to limp toward […] The post Suns lose guard to concerning injury amid Warriors clash appeared first on ClutchPoints.