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The Wizards are better than they were a year ago, but that doesn’t mean they’re anywhere close to having this figured out. Both things can be true, even after a 114-75 loss to the Thunder that offered an unpleasant reminder of last season. As Josh Robbins of The Athletic writes in his assessment of Washington’s […] The post Wizards showing progress, but young core still has plenty to prove appeared first on Hoops Wire.

The Bulls lost again Sunday, but for a team trying to develop young players, how they play has to count for something. A 127-121 loss to the Sixers dropped Chicago to 1-8, its seventh straight defeat. Still, as Joel Lorenzi of The Athletic examines, a lineup adjustment and a returning center helped the Bulls look […] The post Bulls’ lineup changes offer something to build on, even in another loss appeared first on Hoops Wire.

Stats, records and upcoming games for the top 25 teams in the men's AP Poll. Florida is No. 1.

The NBA is finalizing Miami as host of the 2028 All-Star Weekend, sources told ESPN's Shams Charania on Monday.

This will mark just the second time Miami has hosted the annual event in franchise history

On the latest episode of his show, Fast Break with Jay Williams, Byron Scott leveled more criticism at LeBron James, invoking Michael Jordan, Kobe Bryant, and the Philadelphia 76ers’ roster construction. Scott has been a frequent critic of James in recent years and didn’t hold back in his latest assessment of James’s fast-break opportunity against […] The post Byron Scott’s LeBron James criticism featuring Michael Jordan, Kobe Bryant is some of the dumbest yet appeared first on ClutchPoints.

The college basketball season is just over a week underway, but it is never too early to talk NBA Draft. Last year’s draft cycle was one of the most hyped up ever. There were multiple superstar prospects, all of whom are already displaying their talent at a high level in the NBA ranks. The 2027 […] The post 2027 NBA Mock Draft: 1st Round predictions after one week of college hoops appeared first on ClutchPoints.

With just a little under one month of the regular season gone by, Sacramento Kings rookie sensation Darius Acuff Jr. has been taking the league by storm. Although the Kings haven’t gotten off to a good start, Acuff has been sensational in his NBA debut and is a frontrunner for the Rookie of the Year […] The post Jeff Teague compares Darius Acuff Jr. to Allen Iverson, demands he get ‘Luka squad’ appeared first on ClutchPoints.

LeBron James is making a strong case to be the best basketball player ever to play in the NBA. The King has a stacked resume that could only be matched by a select few. With four NBA MVPs, four NBA championships, and Finals MVPs to his name, James has already solidified his legacy. And yet, […] The post 30 NBA Records LeBron James Has Already Broken appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Just over three weeks into the 2026-27 season, how do you evaluate the trade?

The Warriors, winners of seven straight, took an 'L' when the injury report was released for Monday night's game against the Pelicans.

Mo Bamba wanted to include Shaquille O'Neal in his lineup, but chose one of his great rivals instead.

Milwaukee's rookie guard is heating up, and he leads our Week 4 waiver wire pickups.

Boston Celtics guard Derrick White recalled how Jayson Tatum jokingly told him that he needed to receive a technical foul before his NBA career could earn his respect. The post Jayson Tatum challenged Derrick White over technicals appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

The good, the bad, and everything in-between that I saw in person at SLU vs. Mizzou

The Golden State Warriors had a different target in mind at No. 11 in June's NBA draft as team sources indicated the franchise would have selected Arizona guard Brayden Burries over Yaxel Lendeborg had Burries been available. Golden State ranked the two prospects neck-and-neck on its final draft board, behind the consensus group at the top. The 20-year-old Burries had fans throughout the organization because of his upside. The Milwaukee Bucks took Burries at No. 10. The Warriors quickly pivot...

The Rockets aren’t doing the things that helped them succeed in 2025-26

Marshall vs. Ohio State tips off Monday, Nov. 9, at 6 p.m. ET on Big Ten Network. Get the FOX One streaming info and players to watch for this game in Columbus.

Syracuse vs. Indiana tips off Monday, Nov. 9, at 6:30 p.m. ET on FS1. Get the FOX One streaming info and players to watch for this game in Indianapolis.

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NBA forward Kyle Kuzma acknowledged that talent alone does not guarantee a place in the league, admitting that he competed against numerous players who were more talented than him but never reached the NBA. The post Kyle Kuzma acknowledges luck helped him succeed appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

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While the Los Angeles Lakers are off to an impressive 9-2 start, there are still flaws regarding their roster construction. Specifically, the team has been looking for a starting-caliber power forward and a reliable backup center for Walker Kessler. Unfortunately, trade season does not typically kick off until mid-December when a lot of players become […]

Former NBA guard Monta Ellis discussed his experience playing alongside Stephen Curry with the Golden State Warriors, explaining how Curry developed into one of the league's best players. The post Monta Ellis admits underestimating Steph Curry appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

Oklahoma City Thunder forward Jalen Williams discussed Jared McCain's impact since joining the team, admitting that the guard has performed better than the organization initially expected. The post Jalen Williams says Jared McCain exceeded expectations appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

The Indiana Fever must improve their supporting cast. Free agency is one way to do that.

Kelsey Mitchell's social media activity may be giving some hints on WNBA future.

The Trail Blazers didn’t face much adversity during the early part of the season, but that changed over the weekend with back-to back losses to the Lakers and Spurs, writes Sean Highkin of The Rose Garden Report (subscriber link). Portland looked overmatched against a pair of MVP favorites, as Luka Doncic poured in 53 points on […]