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PORTLAND, OR - NOVEMBER 11: Scoot Henderson #00 of the Portland Trail Blazers handles the ball during the game against the Oklahoma City Thunder on November 11, 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 Jaden Coleman/NBAE via Getty Images) | NBAE...

It’s no secret the Warriors need to acquire an impactful big man. While it hasn’t been a month since the NBA season started, Golden State appears to be aware of its deficiencies and is looking into fixing them. According to NBA insider Brett Siegel of ClutchPoints, he’s heard rumors of the Warriors being interested in...

James Harden’s slow start involved more than getting his shots to fall. The Cavs guard has also been working his way into game shape. According to Joe Vardon of The Athletic⁠, Harden did not arrive at training camp in good condition and is still catching up. Harden said he played little pickup basketball over the […] The post Cavs’ James Harden says limited summer basketball left him needing time to adjust appeared first on Hoops Wire.

Former NBA star Blake Griffin recalled a conversation with JJ Redick in which the current Los Angeles Lakers head coach suggested that retirement would allow him to experience a level of happiness that was difficult to achieve during his playing career. The post JJ Redick told Blake Griffin retirement brings happiness appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

NBA general managers apparently have Mike Conley’s next career figured out. Conley would like a little more time to consider it. The Celtics veteran was selected as the player who would make the best future head coach in the league’s annual GM survey. His reaction was considerably less certain. “I don’t know if I’m ready […] The post Mike Conley on coaching future: ‘I don’t know if I can coach these young people’ appeared first on Hoops Wire.

After Sacramento Kings’ center Domantas Sabonis was listed as questionable with a left knee injury ahead of facing the Orlando Magic, he was cleared to play in the 107-100 loss. He finished scoreless with two rebounds and five assists in 24 minutes, raising questions about whether the veteran big man is healthy as the Kings […] The post Kings’ Domantas Sabonis says he’s ‘100%’ despite recent knee injury concern appeared first on ClutchPoints.

The debate over the NBA’s greatest players has taken another unexpected turn, with former players Charlie Villanueva and Raymond Felton weighing in on a hypothetical choice between Victor Wembanyama and Michael Jordan. Their discussion focused on which superstar a team should choose based on the first four seasons of their careers. On their To The […] The post Charlie Villanueva, Raymond Felton debate Wemby vs. Michael Jordan scenario, because why not? appeared first on ClutchPoints.

The New Orleans Pelicans have a problem that extends beyond missed shots, blown defensive assignments, and embarrassing losses. Frustration is spilling into public view, exposing cracks in a locker room still searching for an identity under Jamahl Mosley. Dejounte Murray’s now-deleted social media accusations of ‘sabotage’ have only intensified questions about the team’s chemistry, accountability, […] The post What Jamahl Mosley said about bad body language before Dejounte Murray’s crashout a...

LOS ANGELES — Keaton Wagler got his rookie season off to a strong individual start, recording an efficient 15-5-5 debut that joined the ranks of LeBron James en route to five straight games in double-figure scoring to start the season. And then came the puzzling loss against the Miami Heat. The reason for it’s puzzling […] The post Tyronn Lue’s Keaton Wagler apology highlights 1 of Clippers’ many challenges to start season appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Yaxel Lendeborg has never lacked confidence.  When the Warriors were in the running to acquire LeBron James, the rookie expressed excitement about potentially playing alongside one of the greatest players of all time but also told the California Post, “Hopefully he doesn’t take away my minutes.” And after Lendeborg and Luka Doncic exchanged trash talk when...

Both James and Embiid have missed two of the 76ers' 12 games this season.

The Cavs put together their best effort of the season Wednesday. Following it up just got more difficult. Evan Mobley will miss Friday’s game at Miami with a sprained big toe, according to the NBA’s official injury report. He was hurt late in the win over the Knicks after going up for a block and […] The post Cavs lose Evan Mobley for Heat matchup, face bigger challenge inside appeared first on Hoops Wire.

CHARLOTTE, NORTH CAROLINA - NOVEMBER 09: Evan Mobley #4 of the Cleveland Cavaliers guards Naz Reid #0 of the Charlotte Hornets in the first half during their game at Spectrum Center on November 09, 2026 in Charlotte, North Carolina. 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 Jacob Kupferman/Getty Images) | Getty Images Cleveland Cavaliers...

Mikal Bridges is basically a starter in name only at the moment.

On a warm October morning ahead of the Minnesota Timberwolves’ lone home preseason game, Chris Finch sits behind a large desk in his office, a plethora of note cards and papers spread out in front of him. They are filled with jottings that pop into his head at all hours. An offensive set that could work against that night’s opponent. A lineup he wants to try in the second quarter. A point he thinks is important to make in the coach’s meeting that day. The penmanship is neat and very, very sma...

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Yaxel Lendeborg caught the eye of a two-time NBA champion. The Warriors lost to the Rockets, 115-108, Wednesday, but Kevin Durant was more than impressed by Golden State’s new golden...

MILWAUKEE — The Lakers have been getting more from Sandro Mamukelashvili recently than simply his highest-scoring games since joining the franchise over the summer. The 23 points he scored in Monday’s win over the Hawks and Wednesday’s victory over the Bucks were necessary during games they were either without or lost key players during the...

PHILADELPHIA, PA - NOVEMBER 10: The sneakers worn by Jayson Tatum #0 of the Boston Celtics during the game against the Philadelphia 76ers on November 10, 2026 at Xfinity Mobile Arena in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 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 Jesse D. Garrabrant/NBAE via Getty I...

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.

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - OCTOBER 27: Ja Morant #1 of the Portland Trail Blazers argues a foul cal with referee Nate Cearley during a 136-129 Portland Trail Blazers win at Crypto.com Arena on October 27, 2026 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images) 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 Harry How/Getty Images) | ...

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.