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Donovan Mitchell dropped 37, but Cap and KAT had 60 between them in a 109–97 Knicks W.

PORTLAND, OR - NOVEMBER 7: Damian Lillard #0 of the Portland Trail Blazers dribbles the ball during the game against the San Antonio Spurs on November 7, 2026 at the Moda Center in Portland, Oregon. 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 Cameron Browne/NBAE via Getty Images) | NBAE via G...

Oklahoma City Thunder broadcaster Michael Cage summed up this game perfectly: “In this game, sometimes you’re the bug, and sometimes you’re the windshield.” In this one, the Wizards were in the role of the bug. Washington was no match for the Thunder. Oklahoma City took control early and the Wizards had no answer for their athleticism, execution, and swarming defensive presence. The Wizards converted just 29.6% of their field goal attempts, including 7-43 from three-point range. That’s 16.3%....

The New York Knicks' center Karl-Anthony Towns delivers a powerful message to young players after his monster outing against the Cleveland Cavaliers tonight.

A gritty win.

BROOKLYN, NY - FEBRUARY 24: P.J Washington #25 of the Dallas Mavericks plays defense during the game against the Brooklyn Nets on February 24, 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 David L. Nemec/NBAE via Getty Images) | NBAE via Getty Imag...

Two teams involved in a blockbuster trade back in July 2025 renewed hostilities on the basketball court as outspoken coach Jordan Ott’s Phoenix Suns took on the Houston Rockets at PHX Arena in Phoenix. The game was close in the fourth quarter as Suns stars Devin Booker and verbal leader Jalen Green led their team […] The post Suns’ Devin Booker connects with Jalen Green for half-court alley-oop appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Trail Blazers coach Micah Nori had a private talk with Scoot Henderson before Saturday night’s game against San Antonio, according to Jason Quick of The Athletic (free link). Henderson became the starting point guard last week after Ja Morant was sidelined with a left hamstring injury, but he has struggled since taking over that role. […]

Random dribbles following the Cavaliers’ 109-97 home loss to the Knicks on Saturday. 1. The Cavs looked like a team that played the night before. The Knicks looked like a team that hadn’t played since Wednesday. That doesn’t explain everything about this one, but it would be silly to pretend it explained nothing. 2. Friday, […] The post Dribbles: Cavs run short on help, energy in another loss to Knicks appeared first on Hoops Wire.

Golden State Warriors star Stephen Curry scored 17 of his 41 points in the final seven minutes of Saturday night's 126-119 overtime win over the Orlando Magic, setting another late-career NBA record.

Jalen Johnson scored 30 points in his return from a three-game absence as the Atlanta Hawks rallied from a 17-point deficit to beat the Brooklyn Nets 124-121 on Saturday. The post Jalen Johnson scores 30 as Hawks rally past Nets appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

The Utah Jazz come into their matchup againsT the Minnesota Timberwolves on Sunday looking to get back in the win column and snap a seven-game losing streak. The team has begun the 2026-27 season at 1-8, with their sole win coming against the New Orleans Pelicans in only the second game of the year. And […] The post Lauri Markkanen gets injury update for Timberwolves clash appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Newly signed Knicks guard Dalton Knecht got his first points for the team with an putback slam on his debut. Not to be outdone, Karl-Anthony Towns got his own highlight reel dunk Saturday against the Cleveland Cavs. With a quick pump fake from the 3-point line, Towns blew right by Thomas Bryant, then put the […] The post Knicks’ Karl-Anthony Towns puts Thomas Bryant on a poster with and-1 slam vs. Cavs appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Mysiha Hines-Allen hosted her all-girls camp on Saturday, and Caitlin Clark and Kelsey Mitchell stepped up to support her.

The Nets led almost all night here except when it mattered most.

The Knicks might just have Cleveland’s number.

Three days after a fan went viral because Luka Dončić had him removed from the game for passing the ball back to the referee with too much force, finally has an update on the incident. Kellie DeMarco, who is a three-time Emmy Award-winning journalist and now works as a motivational speaker made a post on...

It was in that Eastern Conference finals that Landry Shamet emerged as a folk hero, and now he's back in Cleveland for the night.

SAN ANTONIO, TX - APRIL 21: Victor Wembanyama #1 of the San Antonio Spurs boxes out Donovan Clingan #23 of the Portland Trail Blazers during the game during Round One Game Two of the 2026 NBA Playoffs on April 21, 2026 at the 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 20...

Jamal Murray enjoyed Denver’s visit to Mexico City, praising the fans and the experience after the Nuggets beat the Indiana Pacers 114-102 on Saturday night. The post Jamal Murray: ‘I would come back’ after Mexico City trip appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

Veteran center Nic Claxton will make his debut for the Chicago Bulls this afternoon. The Bulls acquired Claxton from the Brooklyn Nets as part of a multi-team trade this past offseason. Claxton has been out while recovering from a left hamstring strain he suffered in the preseason. The veteran center will be on a minutes restriction and will come off the bench for Chicago against the Philadelphia 76ers.

DETROIT, MI - MARCH 23: Luka Doncic #77 of the Los Angeles Lakers handles the ball during the game against the Detroit Pistons on March 23, 2026 at Little Caesars Arena in Detroit, Michigan. 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 Brian Sevald/NBAE via Getty Images) | NBAE via Getty Image...

Minnesota start their eight game home stand against a beleaguered Jazz team.

Down 3-0 to the Knicks in the Eastern Conference Finals, Atkinson tried to explain that his team had actually won two of the games so far

The Cavaliers have re-signed Riley Minix, who was waived from his two-way slot on Thursday to create room for the addition of Norchad Omier, the team announced in a press release. Tristan Enaruna has been released to provide another two-way opening. Minix, a 26-year-old small forward, appeared in one game with Cleveland this season before […]

Luka Doncic's historically great start to the season has been slowed for Sunday as he was ruled out against the Pistons due to lower back tightness.

Angel McCoughtry might have taken the WNBA’s marketability preference into a very uncomfortable domain with her latest comments. But the former WNBA star’s take on beauty discrimination between Caitlin Clark and one of her teammates made a former Old Dominion basketball player even more uncomfortable.

Luka Doncic scored 53 points Friday, but the Lakers would probably prefer that he not need 53 every night. That’s where Walker Kessler becomes increasingly important. The Lakers paid two first-round picks to acquire a center who could finish around the basket, rebound and protect the rim. Ten games into an 8-2 start, they’re getting […] The post Lakers’ Walker Kessler giving Luka Doncic help that fits appeared first on Hoops Wire.

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Jalen Brunson lifted the New York Knicks past James Harden and the Cleveland Cavaliers 109-97 on the road Saturday after a strong third quarter.