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After Golden State Warriors All-Star Stephen Curry’s MRI confirmed an oblique tear, ESPN’s Stephen A Smith is anticipating that rookie Yaxel Lendeborg will step up for his team. While ESPN’s Kendrick Perkins argues that it’s Draymond Green who needs to step up for the Warriors, Smith believes Golden State’s rookie is ready. Lendeborg is off […] The post Stephen A. Smith urges Warriors to lean on Yaxel Lendeborg amid Stephen Curry injury appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Both members of the Golden State Warriors’ superstar backcourt duo are injured. Steph Curry is expected to miss at least several weeks after suffering from an oblique abdominal tear during Wednesday’s game. Jimmy Butler continues to work his way back to the court after tearing his ACL last season, and should be able to play...

Breaking down the early-season runs from a loaded Western Conference.

The Los Angeles Lakers swapped out their two centers from last season — Deandre Ayton and Jaxson Hayes — for Walker Kessler and Kevon Looney. Kessler was the premier offseason acquisition by L.A., landing him on a four-year, $130 million deal in a sign-and-trade with the Utah Jazz. Looney was one of the best remaining […]

With Caleb Wilson out with an injury, a clear top five has formed in the NBA Rookie of the Year race

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Dan Titus gives you his Yahoo Perfect 5 picks for Friday's NBA on Prime doubleheader.

Here are the top 10 plays from around the National Basketball Association from yesterday's action.

While Dejounte Murray could be an asset for several teams, the Celtics certainly aren't one of them.

New York Knicks center Andre Drummond has reiterated his belief that he deserves to be considered the greatest rebounder in NBA history once he surpasses Dennis Rodman on the league's all-time rebounding list. The post Andre Drummond claims greatest rebounder title awaits him appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

After an early injury scare, Joel Embiid was moving better and looking a bit more like himself.

Simply looking at the Lakers 11-2 record tells you they’ve been playing really well to start the season. Irrespective of the competition, you simply don’t win at this rate — including seven games in a row after Wednesday’s victory in Milwaukee — without doing way more things right than wrong. That said, one of the benefits of watching a team on a day-to-day basis is that you gain perspective on what you’re watching, are better able to contextualize the results and can speak to the differences...

Three-point specialist Doug McDermott has retired from the NBA after 12 seasons spent with seven teams.

Amid a 5-6 start to the season, the Phoenix Suns could look to shake things up in an effort to turn things around with Jalen Green's future in the desert a hot topic of discussion throughout the NBA.

Former NBA forward Montrezl Harrell has discussed his difficult experience playing basketball in China, admitting that he disliked his two-month stay in the country. The post Montrezl Harrell hated playing basketball in China appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

Former NBA center Montrezl Harrell explained why he was almost involved in a fight with Los Angeles Clippers teammate Paul George during a second-round playoff clash with the Denver Nuggets in the 2020 NBA bubble.

The Miami Heat have found some life over the last few games, but it still feels like they need to add some more scoring power to their team. It’s why Kyrie Irving’s name continues to be connected to them, but it’s uncertain if the Dallas Mavericks are willing to trade him. In the event that […] The post NBA rumors: ClutchPoints insider eyes surprise Grizzlies star as Heat’s Kyrie Irving trade backup plan appeared first on ClutchPoints.

The Los Angeles Clippers have endured a terrible 2-8 start to the season, with Darius Garland their only player to average more than 20 points per game. One player who has previously attained those levels is the injured Bradley Beal, who last played in the NBA back in November 2025. Beal suffered a broken hip […] The post It sure doesn’t sound like Clippers’ Bradley Beal will be ready to play anytime soon, if ever again appeared first on ClutchPoints.

PHOENIX– Two close wins in a matter of five days, but the Phoenix Suns have more work to do. After starting the season 1-5, they’ve won the last four of five, and registered a trademark win thanks to Devin Booker. The latter has played at perhaps an All-NBA level to begin the 2026-27 campaign. He’s […] The post Suns’ Devin Booker, Jordan Ott working through ‘figuring-it-out stage’ with new-look roster appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Jamahl Mosley got into a heated altercation with Moe Wagner during Wednesday’s New Orleans Pelicans-Brooklyn Nets matchup. Mosley picked up a technical for yelling at Wagner, his former Orlando Magic player, after the Nets center said something toward the New Orleans bench. The Pelicans coach had to be held back during the altercation. Jamahl Mosley […] The post Moe Wagner has joking reaction to heated altercation with former Magic coach Jamahl Mosley appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Steph Curry's latest injury may force the Golden State Warriors to act by potentially trading for Washington Wizards big man, Anthony Davis.

The Cavaliers’ inconsistent start to the season hasn’t shaken Donovan Mitchell’s faith that the team is talented enough to compete for a title, writes Jamal Collier of ESPN. Cleveland is off to a 6-6 start, and the up-and-down nature of the team was reflected this week with a double-digit loss at Charlotte on Monday, followed […]

Just get off the ground. That’s all I ask for.

The Lakers are among the NBA’s top teams this season. But not everyone is convinced even with the team’s 11-2 start. Former NBA champion-turned-analyst Kendrick Perkins doesn’t believe the Lakers have done enough to convince the public that they are legitimate title contenders. Los Angeles Lakers’ Luka Doncic (77) reacts during the second half of...

It may be time for the Knicks to make a tough decision with regard to Mikal Bridges.

LeBron James, Stephen Curry, James Harden and more big names are playing big roles ... and some look better than others

Phoenix secured its second consecutive victory despite surrendering a 17-point lead and struggling on the glass.

With injuries sweeping through the league's stars, it's time to move to a 65-game schedule.

The New Orleans Pelicans will look to end their four-game losing streak when they host the Memphis Grizzlies at Smoothie King Center on Friday in the NBA Cup. The Pelicans will be eager to bounce back after getting embarrassed by the Brooklyn Nets in front of their home crowd on Wednesday. New Orleans was blown […] The post Pelicans vs. Grizzlies injury report: Trey Murphy III among 4 doubtful NOLA players for NBA Cup appeared first on ClutchPoints.