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The Cavaliers brought in Peyton Watson to strengthen their defense on the wing. He also intends to bring an attitude that spreads through the locker room. Watson, acquired from the Nuggets in an offseason sign-and-trade, wants Cleveland to approach opponents with an edge. “Just to go out there with a mean streak. Go out there […] The post Peyton Watson wants Cavs to adopt ‘take no prisoners’ mentality appeared first on Hoops Wire.

Bronny James was not even in the building, but he still caught a stray on the New York Knicks’ biggest night in decades. Tracy Morgan, the former “Saturday Night Live” star and lifelong Knicks fan, took a shot at the Los Angeles Lakers guard during NBC’s coverage of the team’s championship celebration at Madison Square […] The post Tracy Morgan disses Lakers’ Bronny James with wild “JUCO” claim appeared first on ClutchPoints.

It is understandable that the Knicks weren’t their freshest immediately after an emotional banner and ring ceremony before the game. At times, they looked drained.

The Oklahoma City Thunder officially opened the 2026-27 NBA season with a clash at home against their conference rival San Antonio Spurs. As of publication, the Thunder were comfortably ahead by 20+ points at halftime. And during the official pregame introductions, Thunder guard Cason Wallace pulled a Greg Hardy reference when he introduced himself from […] The post Cason Wallace gets his ‘Kraken Hogwarts’ moment on opening night vs. Spurs appeared first on ClutchPoints.

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - OCTOBER 21: Stephen Curry #30 of the Golden State Warriors dribbles the ball against Luka Doncic #77 of the Los Angeles Lakers at Crypto.com Arena on October 21, 2025 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 Luke Hales/Getty Images) | Getty Images The Lakers open their season by host...

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The Spurs open the season with a rivalry game.

Fight breaks out after De'Aaron Fox throws Chet Holmgren to the ground; Victor Wembanyama and Jaylin Williams jump in to defend their teammates.

One of the greatest eras of Clippers basketball took place during the 2010's when "Lob City" was in full effect.

The San Antonio Spurs and Oklahoma City Thunder have quickly become one of the biggest rivalries in the NBA, and it didn't take long for things to get chippy between the two sides on Tuesday.

Oct 5, 2026; Detroit, Michigan, USA; Phoenix Suns forward Oso Ighodaro (11) pulls down a rebound in front of Detroit Pistons forward Tolu Smith (35) in the second quarter at Little Caesars Arena. Mandatory Credit: Lon Horwedel-Imagn Images | IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect The preseason has come and gone right before our eyes, and the regular season is finally here. Several battles took place on the roster, and while some may be decided, nothing is set in stone this time of year. But we do h...

The Pistons re-signed Javonte Green on a one-year, $3.95MM contract this summer, a transaction that flew under the radar. While Green doesn’t get a whole lot of attention, it’s worth noting he appeared in all 82 games last season on a 60-win team. He made everyone take notice of him on Tuesday, as Green sparked […]

LeBron James responds to his first official game with the new-look Sixers.

Jaylen Brown said the Philadelphia 76ers still have plenty of work ahead despite opening the season with a 106-100 road victory over the New York Knicks on Tuesday. Brown recorded 19 points, eight rebounds and six assists in his first game since being acquired from the Boston Celtics. Philadelphia rallied from a halftime deficit and […] The post Jaylen Brown on 76ers’ win over Knicks: “We still got a lot to learn and grow” appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

Rookie Mikel Brown Jr. is set to make his anticipated NBA debut in Wednesday’s season opener against the visiting Hornets.

The New York Knicks found themselves needing to replace a key member of last season’s championship team after Mitchell Robinson left for the Boston Celtics via free agency. To address their backup center position, the Knicks turned to a veteran in Andre Drummond. And if opening night was any indication, the veteran big man is […] The post Andre Drummond posts eye-popping numbers before halftime vs. 76ers appeared first on ClutchPoints.

The Milwaukee Bucks are coming into their first year of a rebuild after an offseason in which they traded franchise cornerstone Giannis Antetokounmpo to the Miami Heat. The current Bucks’ roster is a mix of young players and aging veterans one of whom is Kyle Kuzma. Despite the current state of the Bucks’ roster, Kyle […] The post Kyle Kuzma shares reason why he believes in post-Giannis Bucks appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Kawhi Leonard was going to come home, one way or another, this past offseason. His hometown may be in LA, and he may have played with the Los Angeles Clippers for seven seasons, but his basketball home will always be north of the border — with the Toronto Raptors welcoming their prodigal son back with […] The post Raptors’ Kawhi Leonard drops poignant video ahead of season opener appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Game Details Date Wednesday, October 21 Start Time 10 PM ET / 9 PM CT / 7 PM PT Location Crypto Arena, Los Angeles How to Watch on TV Fans have both national and regional broadcasting options for tonight's game: National Broadcast ESPN Los Angeles Home Broadcast Spectrum Sportsnet Golden State Away Broadcast NBC Sports Bay Area How to Live Stream If you are looking to stream the game live, you have a few digital platforms available depending on your location: Lakers fans in local market - War...

Game Details Date Wednesday, October 21 Start Time 10 PM ET / 9 PM CT / 7 PM PT Location Intuit Dome, Inglewood How to Watch on TV Fans have both national and regional broadcasting options for tonight's game: National Broadcast - Clippers Home Broadcast NBC Sports California/ NBC Sports California Plus/KTLA-CW Kings Away Broadcast NBCSCA How to Live Stream If you are looking to stream the game live, you have a few digital platforms available depending on your location: Clippers fans in local ...

LOS ANGELES, CA - OCTOBER 13: Brandon Williams #12 of the Golden State Warriors dribbles the ball during the game against the Los Angeles Lakers on October 13, 2026 at Thomas & Mack Center in Las Vegas, Nevada. 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 Adam Pantozzi/NBAE via Getty Images) |...

The cohesion of this team could be more impactful than the box score on some nights.

Who will step up other than Dallas’s two stars?

Updated injury report revealed for Lakers vs. Warriors opening night battle.

Ben Simmons was well on his way to making a comeback in the NBA. That was until he tore his Achilles while practicing last Sunday.

Isaiah Jackson has only started 45 times in 219 career games. Jackson, who was acquired by the Clippers in the Ivica Zubac trade with Indiana last season, will get the starting nod at center when the Clippers open their season against Sacramento on Wednesday. Jackson came off the bench in all 17 appearances with the […]

OKLAHOMA CITY, OKLAHOMA - MAY 30: Shai Gilgeous-Alexander #2 of the Oklahoma City Thunder drives to the basket against Victor Wembanyama #1 of the San Antonio Spurs during the third quarter in Game Seven of the NBA Western Conference Finals at Paycom Center on May 30, 2026 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. 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. (Phot...

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