NBA News · LatestYesterday, Oct 21, 2026

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The Bulls are missing starting center Nic Claxton to open the regular season, but they got some reinforcements in their frontcourt on Wednesday as Zach Collins returned after missing the preseason due to a quad injury. He’ll be limited to approximately 12-to-16 minutes per game for the time being, as Joe Cowley of The Chicago […]

Andre Drummond stayed back in the locker room while the Knicks raised their championship banner and collected their rings ahead of their 106-100 season-opening loss to the 76ers.

With the Rockets focused on trapping him, Kyrie Irving was held to 15 points in his first regular-season game since March 2025 and the Mavs fell 128-110.

- How starved are the fans in Washington for watchable basketball?

The Houston Rockets dismantled the Dallas Mavericks on both ends of the court as Kevin Durant and Jabari Smith Jr. were the main reasons why.

The Minnesota Timberwolves had plenty to smile about during their season opener against the Miami Heat, and Rudy Gobert made sure Richard Jefferson felt it. During ESPN’s broadcast of the Timberwolves’ 131-106 win on Wednesday night in Miami, Jefferson spoke with Gobert on air. The former NBA forward turned analyst noticed the big man’s good […] The post Timberwolves’ Rudy Gobert absolutely roasts Richard Jefferson during Heat clash appeared first on ClutchPoints.

The Orlando Magic and Atlanta Hawks needed only one game to give their NBA Southeast Division matchup some fresh bad blood. As the final seconds ticked off the Hawks’ 132-125 win over the Magic in the season opener on Wednesday night at Kia Center, Paolo Banchero and Jalen Johnson got into a heated exchange. The […] The post NBA stars Paolo Banchero, Jalen Johnson have to be seperated after tense end to Hawks-Magic appeared first on ClutchPoints.

The Portland Trail Blazers and Phoenix Suns are now on the court to kick off their season on a positive note. However, as Devin Booker’s team was trailing Ja Morant’s Blazers by a significant margin, both superstars also made headlines after getting testy with each other. The cameras caught Morant brushing his shoulder against Booker, […] The post NBA stars Ja Morant, Devin Booker get testy as Blazers bully Suns early appeared first on ClutchPoints.

It didn't take long for Luka Dončić and Yaxel Lendeborg to turn the 2026-27 season chippy.

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The Houston Rockets looked like a force tonight against the Dallas Mavericks in a dominant 128-110 victory.

And away we go…

Kawhi Leonard scored 23 points in his return to Toronto as the Raptors routed the Bulls 135-92 in their regular season opener on Wednesday.

This year, the Nets won’t be trying to lose on purpose. But they started the season by doing it anyway.

The Nets couldn't keep up with the Charlotte Hornets on Wednesday night, falling 110-103 in their first game of the 2026-27 season.

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It was a jaw-dropping coming-out party for the journeyman guard, who had only ever cracked the 30-point plateau once in 253 career NBA games.

The full injury report for Wednesday’s game between Golden State and Los Angeles.

The Chicago Bulls began the 2026-27 season on Wednesday against the Toronto Raptors. Unfortunately, they will be without Stacey King, who passed away in June at the age of 59. As a result, Bulls play-by-play announcer Adam Amin humbly left the analyst chair open for the 1st quarter, per Bulls on CHSN. Newly hired analyst […] The post Bulls leaves analyst chair empty in honor of Stacey King in season opener appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Fred VanVleet made his much-awaited return from his ACL injury on Wednesday, as the Houston Rockets hosted the Dallas Mavericks at Toyota Center. VanVleet reclaimed his spot in the starting unit, joining Amen Thompson, Kevin Durant, Jabari Smith Jr., and Alperen Sengun. It did not take long for the veteran guard to sink his first […] The post After 535 days away, watch Rockets’ Fred VanVleet nail a 3-pointer vs. Mavericks appeared first on ClutchPoints.

No more internet lobs for now from Houston Rockets star Kevin Durant this time. The Rockets forward is back to business on the court with the 2026-27 NBA season finally here, and he already has a poster dunk. He took off and threw down an emphatic dunk right in front of Dallas Mavericks forward Cooper […] The post Watch Kevin Durant posterize Cooper Flagg on emphatic slam dunk appeared first on ClutchPoints.

The Dallas Mavericks ushered in the Dustin May era for the first time on Wednesday. But Cooper Flagg meshing with the ex-Michigan coach wasn’t the only thing on the mind of fans. Kyrie Irving made his return from a torn ACL against the Houston Rockets. Fans got treated to vintage “Uncle Drew” in Irving’s 2026-27 […] The post Kyrie Irving flashes vintage form on 1st NBA bucket in almost 600 days appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Anthony Edwards joined legends Wilt Chamberlain and Michael Jordan as the only players in NBA history with multiple 40-point games in season openers.

The Chicago Bulls began the new season North of the border against the Toronto Raptors on Wednesday. It also marked the official debut of No. 4 pick Caleb Wilson, slated to be the franchise player. Though the rebuilding Bulls were largely outmatched, that didn’t mean that Wilson didn’t have something up his sleeve. That was […] The post Caleb Wilson dazzles Bulls fans with sensational slam dunk appeared first on ClutchPoints.

The L.A. Clippers will start season with several notable players out. Here's the latest.

ORLANDO, FLORIDA - OCTOBER 21: Nickeil Alexander-Walker #7 of the Atlanta Hawks reacts after scoring a three-pointer against the Orlando Magic during the fourth quarter at Kia Center on October 21, 2026 in Orlando, Florida. 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 Rich Storry/Getty Images) | Getty Images The Atlanta Hawks opened their s...

Second-year center Khaman Maluach earned the starting nod in the middle from head coach Jordan Ott in the Suns’ regular season opener on Wednesday, as Duane Rankin of The Arizona Republic tweets. With Phoenix’s No. 1 center, Mark Williams, expected to miss a significant portion of the season after undergoing shoulder surgery, Maluach battled Oso […]

Rockets reserve forward Tari Eason was ejected in the first quarter Wednesday night after shoving Mavericks forward P.J. Washington in the back.

Game Details Date Thursday, October 22 Start Time 9.30 PM ET / 8.30 PM CT / 6.30 PM PT Location Paycom Center, Oklahoma City How to Watch on TV Fans have both national and regional broadcasting options for tonight's game: National Broadcast ESPN Oklahoma Home Broadcast KSBI (Griffin) Denver Away Broadcast Altitude Sports How to Live Stream If you are looking to stream the game live, you have a few digital platforms available depending on your location: Thunder fans in local market Nuggets fan...