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As the Miami Heat closed out the five-game West Coast road trip with a 115-109 win over the Utah Jazz on Tuesday night, it featured a game-saving defensive play from Klay Thompson, though it could come back to haunt him. With Thompson headlining the Heat newcomers along with Giannis Antetokounmpo, the latest practice update ahead […] The post Heat’s Klay Thompson gets worrying injury update ahead of Cavs NBA Cup clash appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Through the early stages of the 2026-27 NBA campaign, top teams have started to reveal themselves while teams destined to miss the playoffs are also starting to become clear.

Here are the NBA's 30 benches ranked by scoring so far in 2026-27, showing which teams are getting the most points from their reserves.

With Stephen Curry sidelined a minimum of two weeks, the Warriors will logically turn to their standout rookie to be the focal point of their offense. Yaxel Lendeborg is ready for that challenge, according to his teammates. “He’s phenomenal,” veteran Warriors forward Georges Niang told The Athletic’s Nick Friedell. “He’s done a really good job […]

The Houston Rockets are making their case as one of the NBA’s strongest teams early in the 2026-27 season despite losing back-to-back games for the first time last week, receiving praise in the latest power rankings from ESPN and The Athletic. Houston dropped three spots to No. 5 overall in The Athletic’s power rankings from No. 1 the week prior. The Rockets also had the second-best offensive rating and the 10th-best defensive rating, which added up to a plus-9.2 net rating per 100 possession...

The Miami Heat are reportedly considering signing reuniting Kevin Porter Jr. and Giannis Antetokounmpo.

As Grayson Allen makes his return to the Mortgage Matchup Center on Thursday, he’s reminded of some very fond memories. For instance, Allen had a career night with the Phoenix Suns, posting 42 points and nearly breaking the franchise record for the most made 3-pointers in a game. That being said, he evolved his abilities […] The post Grayson Allen makes heartfelt admission on ‘connection’ to Suns before return with Hornets appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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The Atlanta Hawks have had an up-and-down start to the season, currently sitting at 7-5 after a recent home loss to the Los Angeles Lakers. CJ McCollum has had a rough start to the year, not providing the kind of efficiency and half-court shot creation Atlanta was hoping for when they re-signed him this past […] The post Hawks’ CJ McCollum taking his talents to TV amid rough start to season appeared first on ClutchPoints.

During his team’s loss to the Cleveland Cavaliers, New York Knicks captain Jalen Brunson defended Josh Hart against the referees. ESPN’s cameras caught a moment when Brunson was pleading his case to one of the referees. At one point, she looked away, seemingly avoiding eye contact with the Knicks’ captain. Jalen Brunson was defending Josh […] The post ESPN cameras catch Jalen Brunson’s hilarious move to get ref’s attention while defending Josh Hart appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Eric Samulski digs into shifting rotations, uncovering which players deserve more attention or are falling out of favor

Dan Titus examines shot selection trends and what it's doing to the fantasy basketball value for some key players.

In the preseason, the player who turned the most heads for the Los Angeles Lakers was forward Sandro Mamukelashvili, who showed off his immense array of offensive skills. After a bit of an up-and-down start to the regular season, Mamukelashvili finally seems to be getting comfortable in his new surroundings. The Georgian forward finished with […]

The Bucks are 1-11, and the record might be the easiest part of their situation to explain. They traded Giannis Antetokounmpo, lost their identity and have yet to establish much of a replacement. Wednesday’s 123-112 loss to the Lakers was their eighth straight. But as Fran Leiva outlined for Fadeaway World, Milwaukee’s problems extend beyond […] The post Bucks’ biggest problem may be what comes after all the losing appeared first on Hoops Wire.

After eleven games, it’s time to sit down with the players and talk progress.

Mamukelashvili has played excellent basketball this season

If Sophie Cunningham doesn't return to the Indiana Fever, the franchise must find a capable replacement.

The Wolverines remain No. 20 in the Top 25 And 1 after Boynton's squad erased an early deficit to beat the Golden Eagles

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Forward Grant Williams is available to make his season debut for the Hornets tonight in Phoenix, the team tweets. “Body feels great,” he said. “Mentally feeling good. Ready to rejoin these guys and help them win however I can. It’s tough sitting out. I’ve been doing it for a while the past two years. So, […]

Kevin O’Connor asks Wosny Lambre his 10 most pressing NBA questions.

The NBA has announced a multiyear partnership with Fanatics Studios to produce league events, starting with All-Star Weekend in Phoenix. The post NBA announces multiyear partnership with Fanatics Studios appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

Nov 10, 2026; Providence, RI, USA; Bryant Bulldogs forward Duane Thompson (0) shoots over Providence Friars guard Gavin Hightower (9) during the second half at Amica Mutual Pavilion. Mandatory Credit: Eric Canha-Imagn Images | IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect Rhode Island supremacy was on the line Tuesday night when Bryant and Providence matched up for the first time in 11 years. Providence defeated Bryant 78-55 and gained some in-state bragging rights. Devin Vanterpool led all scorers with 2...

The Toronto Raptors are currently gearing up for their upcoming game against the Philadelphia 76ers on Thursday evening on the road. The Raptors have been without Scottie Barnes for the last few games due to a groin injury. Unfortunately, that will continue on Thursday thanks to the latest injury update for the team. “Scottie Barnes, […] The post Scottie Barnes’ injury status for Raptors vs. 76ers revealed appeared first on ClutchPoints.

After Miami Heat head coach Erik Spoelstra revealed his team’s growth following their five-game road trip out west, Bam Adebayo discussed lofty goals for the 2026-27 season. For a team that’s under .500 11 games into the campaign, they’ve got their work cut out for them. Adebayo hears the criticism surrounding the Heat early in […] The post Bam Adebayo’s wishful thinking goal for rest of Heat’s regular season requires uncomfortable turnaround appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Wednesday night in the NBA featured a clash between the two best teams record-wise in the Eastern Conference in the Philadelphia 76ers and Boston Celtics. It was the Celtics who emerged victorious, walking away with a 123-101 win, moving past the 76ers in the East standings. With 12 games now under their belt, 76ers star […] The post Joel Embiid’s 1-word response on what 76ers learned through 12 games after Celtics debacle appeared first on ClutchPoints.

The Washington Wizards continued their losing ways on Wednesday evening with a tough road loss at the hands of the Indiana Pacers. It was another rough game for Trae Young, who shot relatively efficiently but didn’t impact the game with his playmaking the way fans are used to seeing. Young also provided another piece of […] The post Wizards’ Trae Young blasted for complaining mid-play, giving up bucket appeared first on ClutchPoints.

A number of political debates dominated conversations around the WNBA at different points during the 2026 season. And as a result, calls to shift the focus back to what was happening on the court became increasingly frequent, with some making that demand publicly.

Off to a surprising start, Golden State must now deal with the loss of its leader in the short term.

After a tough start to their schedule, the Sixers should have an opportunity to stack wins over the next week-and-a-half.