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The Bulls are 1-7, and Norman Powell doesn’t think opponents are particularly worried about making them 1-8. “Teams are coming at us and looking at us like it’s lunch,” Powell said, via Julia Poe of the Chicago Tribune. “Like they’re going to get their numbers and it’s going to be an easy win. We’ve got […] The post Norman Powell: Opponents look at Bulls ‘like it’s lunch’ appeared first on Hoops Wire.

Following the Philadelphia 76ers’ offseason acquisitions of LeBron James and Jaylen Brown, the general consensus was the Sixers had vaulted themselves into contender status in the Eastern Conference and in the NBA in general. But for ESPN media personality Stephen A. Smith, the one player on the roster that is key to the 76ers winning […] The post Stephen A. Smith reveals what must happen for 76ers to win NBA Finals appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Oct 21, 2026; Portland, Oregon, USA; Phoenix Suns center Khaman Maluach (10) grabs a rebound during the first half against Portland Trail Blazers center Donovan Clingan (23) at Moda Center. Mandatory Credit: Troy Wayrynen-Imagn Images | IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect After yet another double-digit loss on Wednesday night, this time to the Portland Trail Blazers (again), the Phoenix Suns find themselves at 1-5. They are a team desperately searching for an identity. Players are trying to esta...

With the Golden State Warriors coming off the win over the Phoenix Suns on Monday, 116-113, the team now prepares for what will be an emotional game against the Miami Heat on Thursday night against two critical players of their past. As the Warriors take on Klay Thompson and Andrew Wiggins with the Heat, head […] The post Warriors’ Steve Kerr has ‘strange’ admission to seeing Klay Thompson, Andrew Wiggins with Heat appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Stephen A. Smith and Skip Bayless reunited on "First Take" to argue about if the Los Angeles Lakers are better off without LeBron James.

SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA - OCTOBER 30: Luka Doncic #77 of the Los Angeles Lakers smiles during their game against the Golden State Warriors at Chase Center on October 30, 2026 in San Francisco, 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 Ezra Shaw/Getty Images) | Getty Images It’s like déjà vu all over again: Luka Dončić score...

The Cleveland Cavaliers will waive Riley Minix from his Two-Way Contract to sign Norchad Omier. Minix averaged 18.0 points, 6.6 rebounds, 3.0 assists and 1.3 steals in the G League last season. Minix appeared in one game this season with the Cavaliers. Omier originally agreed to sign a two-way deal with the Wolves but changed his mind.

Caitlin Clarks' starpower should be a boon for the Indiana Fever, not a burden.

After dropping their first three games of the season, the Golden State Warriors have run off five straight wins. I had the opportunity to speak with Tim Roye, who is in his 30th season as the radio voice of the team. Q: What has stood out to you most about Yaxel Lendeborg’s game, and how […] The post One-on-one with Warriors radio voice Tim Roye appeared first on Hoops Wire.

Former NBA star Dwight Howard has revealed that he never wanted to join the Los Angeles Lakers in 2012, claiming the Orlando Magic had promised to trade him to the Brooklyn Nets instead. The post Dwight Howard explains why Lakers trade angered him appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

Aliyah Boston couldn’t believe her ears when hearing how the NBA’s draft eligibility rules compare to the WNBA. Aliyah Boston didn’t just hold down the paint for Indiana in 2026, she completely changed how defenses had to guard her.

I recently discovered Read the Game, a resource that brings together NBA tracking data, defensive matchups, offensive gravity, and ESPN's advanced impact metrics. I wanted to take a closer look at five Bulls players: Josh Giddey, Norman Powell, Tre Jones, Caleb Wilson, and Matas Buzelis, and consider some of the roster narratives that have been discussed in game threads. Is Giddey the best defender among the starters? Should Tre start? Is Powell a net negative? What exactly does Matas give us...

It was just one half against a struggling Clippers team, but Erik Spoelstra thinks they started to.

Coming into this season, there was a lot of pressure on Austin Reaves as he was firmly placed in the number two role alongside superstar Luka Doncic and finally received his big payday from the Los Angeles Lakers this offseason. So far, Reaves has looked good for the most part, though he has had an […]

Danny Wolf scored 12 points off the bench in the second half to spark the Brooklyn Nets to a 114-104 victory over the Charlotte Hornets.

After losing in New York by 30 points on Wednesday, the Bulls are tied for the NBA’s worst record at 1-7 and have the league’s worst net rating (-17.5). As Julia Poe of The Chicago Tribune writes (subscription required), the team hasn’t been good at either end of the floor, ranking 28th in offensive rating […]

Defense, rebounding, chemistry and player roles are all creating problems for a Suns team searching for answers.

Brittney Sykes and Marina Mabrey. (Photo by Tara Walton) | NBAE via Getty Images You can’t talk about the Toronto Tempo’s inaugural season without starting with Marina Mabrey’s WNBA-record-tying 53 points in a single game on June 25. MARINA MABREY TIES THE WNBA SINGLE GAME SCORING RECORD. 53 POINTS. WOW 🤯 (via @WNBA) pic.twitter.com/b6B39X309z — Overtime (@overtime) June 26, 2026 Mabrey ended up averaging a career-high 20.8 points per game, a mark that not only was a significant increa...

Miami Heat guard Klay Thompson is loving his time in town after signing a two-year contract with the team last summer, and he explained why in an exclusive interview with Mark Medina for Fadeaway World, which dropped Thursday, noting that the organization makes him "feel young again."

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New York was so good on Wednesday that the Knicks made me hate them for effectively finishing my 2-hour night plan in 20 minutes. I’m cool with the 4-1 in the last five, but let’s make it a bit more competitive for entertainment’s sake, please and thank you (I know I’m in the minority here. […]

BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS - OCTOBER 30: Jalen Smith #25 of the Chicago Bulls attempts a three point basket against the Boston Celtics during the second half at the TD Garden on October 30, 2026 in Boston, Massachusetts. 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 Brian Fluharty/Getty Images) | Getty Images The Houston Rockets are off to their ...

Brooklyn Nets veteran Terance Mann spoke highly of rookie Mikel Brown Jr. following Wednesday's 114-104 home win vs. the Charlotte Hornets (18 points/2 rebounds/4 assists/1 steal/1 block/6-11 FG/3-5 3-PT/3-4 FT in 20 minutes off the bench). *set career-highs in points, field goals made, and blocks* (via YES Network): “Great player. The post Terance Mann on Mikel Brown Jr: “I could see him being an All-Star easily” appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

LeBron James' previous four teams starting 7-1 all reached the NBA Finals, offering Philadelphia renewed championship hope.

A look at a more realistic, user-controlled NBA 2k27 simulation of the Bucks’ 26-27 season.

Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green isn’t backing down from the confrontation that led to his ejection against the Phoenix Suns. After the heated altercation involving Dillon Brooks, Green explained why he believes protecting his reputation as a physical defender sometimes requires standing his ground. The incident occurred early in the third quarter of Monday’s […] The post Warriors’ Draymond Green’s immediate reaction to being ejected vs. Suns appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Portland Trail Blazers star Deni Avdija was caught calling out Phoenix Suns forward Dillon Brooks during Wednesday night’s 132-119 victory, accusing the veteran of flopping while standing at the free throw line. Griffin S. DeMarrais of azfamily 3TV CBS 5 shared a video clip of the heated exchange on X, formerly known as Twitter, showing […] The post Blazers star Deni Avdija caught calling out Suns forward Dillon Brooks as a ‘flopping b***h’ appeared first on ClutchPoints.

It’s hard for the Chicago Bulls to find a silver lining as the season unfolds. On Wednesday, the New York Knicks steamrolled them 135-105 at Madison Square Garden. Although every Chicago player scored, the results spoke for themselves. Afterward, Caleb Wilson seemed upset he didn’t get the ball enough early. He finished with 5 points, […] The post Tiago Splitter issues challenge to Caleb Wilson about ‘playing hard while down 20, 30, 40’ appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Golden State Warriors star Draymond Green didn't buy Dillon Brooks' explanation after the Phoenix Suns wing said he wanted to "de-escalate" a tense situation in Monday's game between the two teams.