NBA News · LatestYesterday, Oct 22, 2026

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The Nets lost 110-103 to the Hornets in their season opener, as 2025 first-round picks Egor Dëmin and Nolan Traore struggled in the defeat.

Jason Kidd has moved from the sideline to the studio, and he is not shy about how he thinks he would fare in today’s NBA. Appearing on ESPN’s “Tip-Off” show, the Hall of Fame point guard was asked by Kenny Smith how a 22-year-old version of himself would handle the modern league, given how differently […] The post NBA legend Jason Kidd gets 100% real about whether he could dominate in today’s era appeared first on ClutchPoints.

The Philadelphia 76ers successfully spoiled the New York Knicks on Right Night, but they were the ones who were on the verge of getting spoiled on their home opener against the Cleveland Cavaliers. The Cavs raced out to a massive lead over the Sixers in the first half and went into halftime leading by a whopping […] The post Even the halftime performer was not safe from frustrated 76ers fans appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Tyrese Maxey and the Philadelphia 76ers completed a historic comeback against the Cleveland Cavaliers at Xfinity Mobile Arena on Thursday. The 76ers erased a 29-point deficit to escape with the win, 114-106, and improved to 2-0. Maxey led the furious rally, finishing with a game-high 32 points on 12-of-23 shooting, three rebounds, six assists, and […] The post 76ers’ Nick Nurse gives Tyrese Maxey endorsement that backs up MVP chants appeared first on ClutchPoints.

New York Knicks assistant coaches didn't receive their championship rings during the team's ceremony at Madison Square Garden on Tuesday night, according to Joe Vardon of The Athletic.

Ty Jerome set a franchise record for a season opener with 45 points in the Grizzlies’ lopsided win over Utah on Wednesday, as Damichael Cole of The Memphis Commercial Appeal details in a subscriber-only story. The eighth-year guard, whose previous career high was 33 points, shot 17-of-25 from the field while also contributing seven rebounds […]

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Veteran guard Collin Sexton was cleared to make his Los Angeles Lakers debut on Friday against the LA Clippers as he was no longer listed on the team’s injury report. Sexton had been sidelined for all preseason and had only recently begun fully participating in practice amid a calf injury. Collin Sexton was initially listed […] The post Collin Sexton cleared for Lakers debut amid calf injury, Jake LaRavia questionable appeared first on ClutchPoints.

The Philadelphia 76ers and the Cleveland Cavaliers faced off at Xfinity Mobile Arena on Thursday, in what could be an early preview of the Eastern Conference Finals. The 76ers sought their second win, while the Cavaliers opened their season. As expected, the game was intense, with neither team willing to give an inch. The tension […] The post Tyrese Maxey gets into shoving match with James Harden in tense moment during 76ers-Cavs appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Multiple players are out or questionable in blockbuster Lakers-Clippers battle.

Charles Barkley and Shaquille O'Neal clash over whether LeBron James' career is so great that he has foul Hall of Fame careers combined into one.

Game Details Date Friday, October 23 Start Time 10 PM ET / 9 PM CT / 7 PM PT Location Golden 1 Center, Sacramento How to Watch on TV Fans have regional broadcasting options for tonight's game: Sacramento Home Broadcast NBC Sports California/NBC Sports California Plus Portland Away Broadcast Rip City TV - KUNSDT2 How to Live Stream If you are looking to stream the game live, you have a few digital platforms available depending on your location: Kings fans in local market - Trail Blazers fans i...

Game Details Date Friday, October 23 Start Time 9.30 PM ET / 8.30 PM CT / 6.30 PM PT Location Delta Center, Salt Lake City How to Watch on TV Fans have regional broadcasting options for tonight's game: Utah Home Broadcast KJZZ (Sinclair)/KJZZ-IND New Orleans Away Broadcast GCSEN How to Live Stream If you are looking to stream the game live, you have a few digital platforms available depending on your location: Jazz fans in local market Jazz+ Pelicans fans in local market Pelicans+ Out-of-mark...

Game Details Date Friday, October 23 Start Time 10.00 PM ET / 9.00 PM CT / 7.00 PM PT Location Chase Center, San Francisco How to Watch on TV Fans have regional broadcasting options for tonight's game: Golden State Home Broadcast NBC Sports Bay Area Memphis Away Broadcast WATN-ABC How to Live Stream If you are looking to stream the game live, you have a few digital platforms available depending on your location: Warriors fans in local market Peacock Grizzlies fans in local market DAZN Out-of-...

Watson had a rough debut.

Wizards big man Anthony Davis is bullish on Bilal Coulibaly’s defensive potential, according to Chase Hughes of Monumental Sports Network (Twitter video link). Davis thinks the French forward basically has no ceiling on the defensive end, adding that he has the combination of size, foot speed and strength to battle the top wings in the […]

LeBron James and the Philadelphia 76ers looked for their second win as they hosted the Cleveland Cavaliers at Xfinity Mobile Arena on Thursday for their home opener. The 76ers were coming off a victory over the New York Knicks at Madison Square Garden, 106-100, on Tuesday. The action between the 76ers and the Cavaliers picked […] The post 76ers’ VJ Edgecombe left bloodied by friendly fire from LeBron James vs. Cavs appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Philadelphia outscored Cleveland 69-37 in the second half, the team's largest comeback in the play-by-play era (since 1997-98).

An easy quick list of our predictions from the live show last night. We do predictions in a different way where one person can one up the other to steal the prediction so that’s why Kyle doesn’t have a wins prediction, for example. submitted by /u/ipacersdotcom [link] [comments]

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Josh Hart spent five years going at it with Mitchell Robinson in practice. Now, they’re about to do it in a real game, on opposing teams.

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander had reasons to look around and wonder when his turn would come. Luka Doncic already collected All-NBA honors. Trae Young took Atlanta into the conference finals. Ja Morant reached the playoffs. Meanwhile, an injured Gilgeous-Alexander watched Oklahoma City lose its way to a 22-50 finish. Those differences described where four young guards stood […] The post Shai Gilgeous-Alexander’s rise challenges the NBA’s rush to judge young stars appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Philadelphia 76ers forward LeBron James accidentally gave teammate VJ Edgecombe a bloody nose while the two were going for a defensive rebound in the third quarter of their home game against the Cleveland Cavaliers on Thursday evening.

Celtics star Jayson Tatum reflects on his partnership with Jaylen Brown and the trade that broke them up.

That game really turned back the block to 2016!! When you aren't making layups your gonna have a long long night. They also should've started out playing within their system and integrated Green and Bridges as the game wore on. Not try to press green into a new role he isn't comfortable with. Also shouldn't of tried to showcase bridges and his skill set as a main piece of the offense or defense. Then add in Maluach at center is to many changes from what should be their comfort zone in their s...

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The Lakers’ backcourt is about to get a lot healthier.

The New Orleans Pelicans have heard the promises before. New coach, renewed expectations, flashes of potential, and another opportunity to turn the corner. Zion Williamson has lived through enough of those cycles to know that optimism means little without results. A three-point, last-second opening night loss to Tyrese Haliburton’s Indiana Pacers (123-120) was another frustrating […] The post How Zion Williamson ‘respectfully’ processed latest loss amid questions about Pelicans’ future with J...