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The Miami Heat have been a team that has struggled to start the season, as some of their flaws are already showing. One of the biggest flaws is their lack of consistent offense outside of Giannis Antetokounmpo, and they need someone at the guard position who can be a threat on almost any night. That’s […] The post NBA rumors: Insider makes ‘guarantee’ on Heat’s Kyrie Irving trade pursuit as Mavericks reject calls appeared first on ClutchPoints.

As Kristaps Porzingis’ future with the Golden State Warriors hangs in the balance, an NBA insider is dumping cold water on a potential trade flip for the NBA championship-winning big man. Porzingis has yet to play for the Warriors this season, as he’s been sidelined with an illness. Fischer said the Markkanen trade chatter online […] The post NBA rumors: Insider dumps cold water on Warriors using Kristaps Porzingis to trade for Lauri Markkanen appeared first on ClutchPoints.

NBA executives are monitoring the situations of Nikola Jokic, Bam Adebayo and Devin Booker as the Denver Nuggets, Miami Heat and Phoenix Suns struggle early in the 2026-27 season, according to Howard Beck of The Ringer. The post Teams monitor Jokic, Adebayo and Booker appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

It’s not going to happen

The Raptors’ identity of hard work and effort will face the ultimate test.

The Los Angeles Lakers recently made a change to their roster, signing center Lawson Lovering to a two-way contract while waiving forward AK Okereke. The move wasn’t a major one by any means, but it was necessary given the Lakers’ lack of center depth and struggles of Kevon Looney to begin the season. Lovering is […]

Six who left it all on court to make squad at USA Basketball! The post Seniors Leave It All at USA Basketball appeared first on Ballislife.com.

LOS ANGELES, CA - NOVEMBER 1: Head Coach JJ Redick of the Los Angeles Lakers looks on during the game against the Toronto Raptors on November 1, 2026 at Crypto.Com Arena in Los Angeles, 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. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2026 NBAE (Photo by Juan Ocampo/NBAE via Getty Images) | NBAE via Getty...

Rioux recorded a double-double in his first game with his new team

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The New York Liberty have been away from the WNBA headlines since their semifinal exit, where they were swept by the Atlanta Dream in three games and failed to make a deep playoff run. However, the franchise returned to the spotlight on Tuesday after announcing the firing of head coach Chris DeMarco after just one season.

Back-to-back wins apparently haven't been enough to assuage doubts about Giannis Antetokounmpo's fit alongside Bam Adebayo with the Miami Heat.

With the teenage star's continued trajectory, Dallas’ future is much brighter than its recent past.

The Spurs will be looking for their sixth straight win when they visit Copper Flagg, Kyrie Irving, and the Mavericks.

New York hosts the 1-6 Bulls tonight for their second game in a week after beating them last Wednesday. Chicago is not a team the Knicks should be too worried about, but hey, this is a matchup between sub-.500 teams, so who knows what will happen then and there. Here’s some of what we heard […]

The Cavs will try to to even the season series.

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The Warriors aren't looking into voiding the contract as they are hoping to move him before the Feb. 11 trade deadline.

The Warriors are withholding salary payments to big man Kristaps Porzingis, contending that he’s not rendering the services required by his player contract, sources tell Shams Charania and Anthony Slater of ESPN (Twitter link). The penalty for failure to render services is 1/91.6th of the player’s salary per game, tweets ESPN’s Bobby Marks. In Porzingis’ […]

Amid a 3-3 start to the season for the Denver Nuggets after an offseason that was roundly criticized for not trying to maximize the talent around their superstar center, Nikola Jokić's status is being closely monitored around the NBA.

The Golden State Warriors are not delivering semi-monthly payments to veteran center Kristaps Porzingis on his $20 million salary, league sources told ESPN, ruling that the currently absent center is not rendering his services.

The Rockets host the Timberwolves as Kevin Durant and Alperen Sengun look to extend Houston's impressive start.

The Brooklyn Nets haven’t had much to write home about during their 1-6 start. Sophomore point guard Nolan Traore has emerged as a silver lining for the rebuilding squad amid its early struggles. After an underwhelming rookie campaign, Traore has looked like an NBA point guard while stepping into a starting role. The 20-year-old has […] The post Sophomore point guard emerging as silver lining for Nets amid disappointing 1-6 start appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Los Angeles Lakers star Luka Doncic has had a phenomenal start to the season, and Kendrick Perkins has drawn comparisons to Kobe Bryant. On the latest edition of the Road Trippin’ podcast, Perkins put Doncic’s play and mentality into perspective. Perkins said Doncic’s mentality makes him the closest thing to Kobe Bryant among the league’s young […] The post Kendrick Perkins gives Luka Doncic the Kobe Bryant treatment amid ridiculous start appeared first on ClutchPoints.

The Houston Rockets have become one of the biggest stories of the new season, and DeMarcus Cousins looks like a serious title contender. The Rockets sit atop the Western Conference at 7-1, earning a huge victory over the Celtics on Monday evening. Asked by Michelle Beadle whether the Rockets have enough to win the title […] The post DeMarcus Cousins puts Houston on spot to make NBA title run with Kevin Durant appeared first on ClutchPoints.

PHILADELPHIA, PA - OCTOBER 25: Tyrese Maxey #0 of the Philadelphia 76ers drives to the basket during the game against the Detroit Pistons on October 25, 2026 at 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 Jesse D. Garrabrant/NBAE via Getty Im...

Caitlin Clark reacted to Kylie Kelce’s pitch to join a new WNBA team after finishing her third season with the Indiana Fever.

ORLANDO, FL - NOVEMBER 2: Anthony Davis #23 of the Washington Wizards looks on during the game against the Orlando Magic on November 2, 2026 at Kia Center in Orlando, Florida. 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 Fernando Medina/NBAE via Getty Images) | NBAE via Getty Images The Washin...

Apr 5, 2026; Sacramento, California, USA; LA Clippers forward Norchad Omier (55) defends against Sacramento Kings guard Nique Clifford (5) during the fourth quarter at Golden 1 Center. Mandatory Credit: Darren Yamashita-Imagn Images | IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect It was reported by Michael Scotto of Hoop Hype that the Cleveland Cavaliers will be signing 6’5”, 25-year-old forward Norchad Omier to a two-way contract. It was originally reported that Omier had agreed to a two-way deal with th...

BROOKLYN, NY - OCTOBER 21: Moussa Diabate #14, Brandon Miller #24 of the Charlotte Hornets and Moritz Wagner #13 of the Brooklyn Nets waits for a rebound in game between the Charlotte Hornets and the Brooklyn Nets on October 21, 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: Cop...