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Luka Dončić is dominating headlines with arguably the greatest start in NBA history. But it’s no secret that Walker Kessler’s blue-collar work in the paint is just as essential to the Lakers’ success this season.  Before the Lakers played the Clippers on Oct. 28, coach JJ Redick issued a challenge to Kessler after he fell short of grabbing...

NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA - NOVEMBER 04: Darryn Peterson #22 of the Utah Jazz is defended by Dejounte Murray #5 of the New Orleans Pelicans during the second half of the game at Smoothie King Center on November 04, 2026 in New Orleans, Louisiana. 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 Tyler Kaufman/Getty Images) | Getty Images The Dallas...

Walsh will start Friday against the Hornets, Sean Grande of NBC Sports Boston reports. Visit RotoWire.com for more analysis on this update.

WNBA stars Sophie Cunningham and Angel Reese sent a clear message to Indiana Fever guard Kelsey Mitchell.

The Heat are still in a funk, the Warriors are rolling and the Sixers keep winning headline this week in the NBA

The Atlanta Hawks host the Washington Wizards on Friday, Nov. 6, and Jalen Johnson was listed as questionable on the team’s injury report. Johnson has been dealing with an ankle sprain that has kept him out for the last two games, albeit Hawks’ wins. Here is everything we know about Jalen Johnson’s injury and his […] The post Is Jalen Johnson playing tonight? Hawks vs. Wizards injury report appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Far be it from me to be the one to hit the panic button this early into the season, but in a world where the Trail Blazers are the #1 seed in the West, the Grizzlies are an outright Playoff team, and the Nuggets are a Play-In team, it does concern me that the Utah Jazz find themselves in a very similar position that they were in last year – last place in the West. Before we can go any further, yes: sample size, there’s still 70+ games left in the season, and we’re not fully healthy as a team ...

BOSTON, MA - APRIL 28: Jordan Walsh #27 and Jayson Tatum #0 of the Boston Celtics celebrate during the game against the Philadelphia 76ers during Round One Game Five of the 2026 NBA Playoffs on April 28, 2026 at TD Garden 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. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2026 NBAE (Photo by J...

The Hornets traded LaMelo Ball and bet they could make a different approach work. Nine games in, they’re having trouble getting much of anything to work offensively. Yahoo Sports insider Kevin O’Connor isn’t inclined to dress that up. “It’s panic time in Charlotte,” O’Connor wrote on X, via Zach Roberts of Hornets On SI. The […] The post Hornets’ rough start prompts insider to declare ‘panic time’ appeared first on Hoops Wire.

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"I’m usually outsized from a height perspective, anywhere from 5 to Wemby,” Draymond Green said. "With that, In order to do what I do, you have to have that certain nastiness to you."

League insiders are noticing worrying signs for the Heat as losses pile up.

The Celtics visit the Charlotte Hornets looking for their second straight win.

Nov 5, 2026; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Phoenix Suns guard Devin Booker (15) dribbles against Orlando Magic forward Tristan da Silva (23) during the first half at Mortgage Matchup Center. Mandatory Credit: Joe Camporeale-Imagn Images | IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect The Suns finally exhaled. One win, and a lot left to prove. Thursday’s 117-104 win over Orlando snapped a four-game losing streak, and after weeks of struggle, this fan base needed it just as much as the team did. Now the hard part....

Second-year Hawks big man Asa Newell will be reevaluated in about two weeks after suffering a left great toe hyperextension during Wednesday’s win in Washington, the team announced today (via Twitter). Being checked out again in two weeks doesn’t mean Newell will be ready to return at that point. In fact, it seems more likely […]

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James holds a 9-4 record with averages of 29.6 points, 8.5 rebounds and 6.9 assists per game on 54% shooting in Cleveland as an opponent.

DALLAS, TX - APRIL 7: Zach LaVine #8 of the Chicago Bulls and Luka Doncic #77 of the Dallas Mavericks talk after the game between the Chicago Bulls anb the Dallas Mavericks on April 7, 2023 at the 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 2023 NBAE (Photo by Glenn Jam...

The Atlanta Hawks outlasted the Washington Wizards 139-132 in an NBA Cup game for their third straight victory on Friday night. The post Hawks past Wizards in Young’s return to Atlanta appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

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McKenna Woliczko. | Getty Images No. 10-ranked Iowa finished their opening week with an expected, with a lopsided 80-39 win over Eastern Illinois. On Monday, they dominated Towson 73-45 in their season opener. At first, Iowa looked lethargic. They needed time to get their feet wet, as they were still trying to get a feel for the game. It turned into a low-scoring first quarter, with the Hawkeyes scratching the surface with a 17-10 lead. However, the dam burst in the 2nd quarter. They oblitera...

As Nique Clifford emerges as a low-cost option for in trade conversations, we examine four ideal landing spots for the wing.

A performance to talk about for years to come.

The WNBA has obviously come a long way in terms of financial growth, visibility, and player welfare, particularly with the most recent Collective Bargaining Agreement. However, for five-time WNBA All-Star Angel McCoughtry, there is still room, and an even greater need, for improvement, especially when it comes to protecting players.

The LeBron James era with the Los Angeles Lakers was, at best, interesting. In 2020, the Lakers won the NBA championship, but the COVID-19 pandemic kept them confined to the Orlando bubble. As a result, Los Angeles couldn’t celebrate the way they would under normal circumstances. James wished there was a parade. Among those who […] The post Doc Rivers slaps LeBron James with harsh reality about how Laker fans truly feel about his COVID title appeared first on ClutchPoints.

The Toronto Raptors and Milwaukee Bucks are set to play on Friday night. Scottie Barnes is among the Raptors listed on the injury report, however. So, with Barnes dealing with an injury concern, is the Raptors star playing tonight vs. the Bucks? Here’s everything we know about Scottie Barnes’ injury status for tonight’s game vs. […] The post Is Scottie Barnes playing tonight? Raptors vs. Bucks injury report appeared first on ClutchPoints.

With the Miami Heat (3-6) losing to the Golden State Warriors on Thursday night, 120-100, it marked another step back for the team that came into the season with high expectations. After Heat star Klay Thompson hit the game-winner the previous night against the Los Angeles Clippers, he would speak after facing his former team […] The post Klay Thompson reveals why Heat will ‘turn it around’ amid ugly 3-6 start appeared first on ClutchPoints.

After Draymond Green and the Golden State Warriors’ 120-100 win against the Miami Heat, the veteran big man mediated a tense moment between Bobby Portis and his teammate, Georges Niang. In Green’s veteran role as the Warriors’ starting center this season, he says Niang makes things easier for him on both ends of the floor, […] The post Warriors’ Draymond Green in love with offseason addition who keeps matching feisty energy, this time with Bobby Portis appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Coach Steve Kerr’s Golden State Warriors are 6-3 this season with an 8:30 p.m. tip against the Orlando Magic scheduled for 8:30 p.m. ET on Saturday, November 7, with superstar guard Stephen Curry having made a Klay Thompson trash talk revelation recently. Co-star Draymond Green has been in a ruffled mood lately based on comments […] The post Analyst says quiet part out loud about Warriors’ Stephen Curry’s season so far appeared first on ClutchPoints.