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MINNEAPOLIS — After the stunning news that Minnesota Timberwolves superstar Anthony Edwards would undergo surgery that would knock him out for multiple months, head coach Chris Finch said one of the first things he checked off his list was speaking with newly acquired guard LaMelo Ball. “When Anthony went down, one of the first things […] The post Timberwolves’ Chris Finch reveals request to LaMelo Ball after Anthony Edwards injury appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Jaylen Brown said "it's nothing to talk about" when asked what he planned to say to Jayson Tatum when the Sixers face the Celtics on Tuesday night.

The Celtics visit the Milwaukee Bucks as they look to win their 3rd straight game.

The Dallas Mavericks dethroned the Brooklyn Nets behind Cooper Flagg, who had his third straight double-double on Sunday night. The post Flagg lifts Mavericks to crush Nets 130-93 appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

The Chicago Bulls may be in the bottom tier of the NBA in wins and losses. However, Caleb Wilson is the shining light. While the Bulls are off to a meager 1-7 start, Wilson has been fairly consistent. He has put up numbers that have placed him in the same category as some of the […] The post Caleb Wilson passes Derrick Rose in Bulls rookie franchise feat appeared first on ClutchPoints.

The Kings have a roster opening. Tom Crean has a suggestion. And that would be to sign Victor Oladipo. Crean, who coached Oladipo at Indiana, made a public pitch Sunday for Sacramento to bring in his former player. His argument centered on what Oladipo could offer a team trying to develop Darius Acuff Jr. while […] The post Tom Crean makes pitch to Kings: Sign Victor Oladipo appeared first on Hoops Wire.

Hampered by plane delays leaving Mexico City, the Nugget have listed their entire starting lineup as questionable for Monday's game in Houston.

Meleek Thomas has given the Cavs reasons to trust his shot. The next question is how much they can trust him to create shots for everybody else. That’s worth exploring. It doesn’t require handing him James Harden’s job after 10 games. Mack Perry of Cavaliers On SI examined Thomas’ potential as an eventual starting point […] The post Cavs’ Meleek Thomas is earning a longer look appeared first on Hoops Wire.

The new-look Philadelphia 76ers don't always make it easy. But more often than not, they find a way to win.

Three Sixers reached the 20-point mark Sunday in a win over the Bulls.

CHICAGO, ILLINOIS - NOVEMBER 08: Tyrese Maxey #0 of the Philadelphia 76ers goes up for a layup against Matas Buzelis #14 of the Chicago Bulls during the first half at United Center on November 08, 2026 in Chicago, Illinois. 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 Michael Reaves/Getty Images) | Getty Images Sometimes in an afternoon roa...

BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS - OCTOBER 30: Jalen Smith #25 of the Chicago Bulls and Mitchell Robinson #4 of the Boston Celtics battle for position during a free throw in 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 MILWAUKEE —...

MEMPHIS, TN - NOVEMBER 6: Dalen Terry #77 of the Oklahoma City Thunder drives to the basket during the game against the Memphis Grizzlies during a 2026 Emirates NBA Cup game on November 6, 2026 at FedExForum in Memphis, Tennessee. 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 Joe Murphy/NBAE vi...

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - NOVEMBER 02: Austin Reaves #15 of the Los Angeles Lakers brings the ball up court during the second quarter of the NBA game against the Miami Heat at Crypto.com Arena on November 02, 2026 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. (Photo by Katelyn Mulcahy/Getty Images) | Getty Images Luka Donči...

Stephen Curry is happy with his Golden State Warriors team after an impressive recovery from an 0-3 start. With an overtime win over the Orlando...

The Philadelphia 76ers squared off against the Chicago Bulls on the road on Sunday. LeBron James, coming off a poor performance against the Cleveland Cavaliers, bounced back and made history. In the first quarter, James achieved another milestone as the all-time leading scorer against the Bulls, per Legion Hoops. The moment came when James hit […] The post LeBron James becomes the all-time leading scorer against Bulls appeared first on ClutchPoints.

The Charlotte Hornets haven’t had the best start to the season, and it’s mostly been due to some of the injuries they’ve had early. Kon Knueppel missed the start of the season but recently returned, but in the first quarter suffered a hamstring injury that forced him to miss the rest of the game. The […] The post Kon Knueppel injury update deals killer blow to Hornets already spiraling season appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Charlotte Hornets forward Kon Knueppel will miss at least four weeks with a hamstring strain, the team announced Sunday:

Knueppel made his season debut on Wednesday, but left the game early after apparently re-aggravating the injury.

BOSTON, MA - NOVEMBER 4: Paul George #13 of the Boston Celtics handles the ball during the game against the Milwaukee Bucks on November 4, 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 Brian Babineau/NBAE via Getty Images) | NBAE via Getty Images Bost...

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The Boston Celtics visit the Milwaukee Bucks on Sunday evening, and big man Mitchell Robinson was officially listed as questionable due to an illness. Robinson is coming off a solid outing in a win against the Charlotte Hornets in which he finished with six points and seven rebounds. Here is everything we know about Mitchell […] The post Mitchell Robinson added to injury report for Bucks game appeared first on ClutchPoints.

The Toronto Raptors have been without star forward Kawhi Leonard for the past seven games as he’s been dealing with a knee injury, and the latest update on his status doesn’t sound like he’s going to be back on the court anytime soon. Leonard has reportedly rejoined the team as the Raptors prepare for a […] The post Kawhi Leonard injury update comes with unfortunate caveat appeared first on ClutchPoints.

LOS ANGELES, CA - NOVEMBER 6, 2026: Los Angeles Lakers head coach JJ Redick looks at the scoreboard during a timeout after the Lakers take the lead against the Portland Trail Blazers in the second half at Crypto.com Arena on November 6, 2026 in Los Angeles, CA. (Gina Ferazzi / Los Angeles Times via Getty Images) For much of the LeBron James era, one of the defining characteristics of the team, more often than not, was how much they struggled in third quarters. For some reason, the halftime ad...

Raptors forward Kawhi Leonard is back with the team and receiving treatment in Toronto, but he has not yet been cleared for on-court activity, per Josh Lewenberg of TSN.ca (Twitter link). The Raptors announced Tuesday that Leonard had successfully completely completed his treatment and would begin his return-to-play process. Previous reporting indicated that the 35-year-old […]

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Luka and Victor Wembanyama had elite performances in Week 3, while the Bulls welcome back center Nic Claxton.

PORTLAND, OREGON - APRIL 13: General manager Joe Cronin of the Portland Trail Blazers answers questions before the game against the Los Angeles Lakers at Moda Center on April 13, 2025 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. (Photo by Soobum Im/Getty Images) | Getty Images The Blazers are off to a nice start, but their first ...

Warriors center Kristaps Porzingis announced Friday that he’s stepping away from basketball to focus on his health. The Latvian big man has been away from the team for over a month and didn’t participate in training camp or the preseason due to an undisclosed health issue. Porzingis has missed significant chunks of the past two […]

The Los Angeles Lakers have exceeded expectations to begin the season as they currently are tied for the best record in the league at 8-2. After completely overhauling the roster this past offseason, everyone thought it would take some time for the team to gel, but things are already starting to click early in the […]