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Jalen Brunson said before the season that the first few weeks will “show who we truly are.”

Kristaps Porzingis won’t play for the Warriors again but they’ve got five weeks to figure out a trade

PHOENIX, AZ - NOVEMBER 9: Miles Bridges #22 of the Phoenix Suns drives to the basket during the game against the San Antonio Spurs on November 9, 2026 at Mortgage Matchup Center in Phoenix, Arizona. 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 Kate Frese/NBAE via Getty Images) | NBAE via Getty...

The Spurs have now won nine straight games.

Coach Mitch Johnson’s San Antonio Spurs hit the road to take on coach Jordan Ott’s Phoenix Suns in NBA action on November 9, just days after Victor Wembanyama extended an insane scoring streak in the team’s seventh straight win. The Spurs got their eighth dub in a row, beating Ott’s team by a score of […] The post Spurs’ Victor Wembanyama takes off from behind the FT line for insane finish appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Walker Kessler crowned Luka Doncic the NBA's best player after the Lakers superstar accomplished a historic feat neither Magic Johnson nor Kareem Abdul-Jabbar achieved twice.

The Houston Rockets snapped their two-game losing streak behind a near triple-double from Kevin Durant against the Denver Nuggets.

The Warriors came into the 2026/27 season with several objectives they needed to hit to reach the goals the franchise holds for itself. Coming into Monday’s games, they were fifth in the West with a 7- 3 record, thanks to a seven-game winning streak. While some of the preseason objectives are naturally incomplete, others have […]

Cooper Flagg poured in a season-high 43 points and grabbed 10 rebounds as the Dallas Mavericks rallied from a 10-point halftime deficit to beat the Indiana Pacers 125-122 on Monday night. The post Cooper Flagg erupts for 43 in Mavericks’ comeback win appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

Warriors GM Mike Dunleavy focused on what Golden State needed -- not what other wanted -- in his offseason acquisitions, and so far, it's working.

This team is unwatchable on offense and Bobby refuses to address weaknesses year after year and has failed to even try to build around Scottie after we traded for IQ and RJ. We're at least two or three big moves away from being a genuine contender, but we can start with getting a shooting guard that can actually shoot. submitted by /u/lyrikos [link] [comments]

The Spurs try to maintain their unbeaten road record in Phoenix against the dangerous Suns

But are we really that surprised?

AJ Dybantsa ranked fourth in the NBA Rookie Power Rankings ahead of Monday’s showdown versus the Detroit Pistons. But the Washington Wizards rookie delivered his first major highlight of Nov. 2026. Which included him hanging off the rim. Dybantsa drew John Collins in the paint while on the way to the rim. The past BYU […] The post Wizards’ AJ Dybantsa hangs off rim after huge dunk vs. Pistons appeared first on ClutchPoints.

TORONTO, ON - November 9 In first half action, Jamal Shead (1) of the Raptors works some defence on Jerami Grant (3) of the Grizzlies The Toronto Raptors played the Memphis Grizzlies in NBA basketball action at the Scotiabank Arena. November 9 2026 Richard Lautens/Toronto Star (Richard Lautens/Toronto Star via Getty Images) | Toronto Star via Getty Images The Toronto Raptors may have fallen to the Memphis Grizzlies 118-102 on Monday, but there was a familiar presence on the court that both so...

Coach Dusty May’s Dallas Mavericks tangled with Rick Carlisle’s Indiana Pacers at American Airlines Center on Monday, November 9, that marked point guard Kyrie Irving’s first back-to-back of the year. May spoke on the Mavs’ “psycho competitor” before the game as they sought their seventh win of the season. Irving appeared to one-up Warriors superstar […] The post Mavericks’ Kyrie Irving absolutely drops Pacers’ Kelly Oubre Jr. on stepback 3-pointer appeared first on ClutchPoints.

The Los Angeles Lakers have gotten off to such a hot start in the 2026-27 season, and that’s thanks in large part to the heater Luka Doncic has been on all season long to this point. Doncic entered play on Monday against the Atlanta Hawks with a league-leading average of 40.1 points per game — […] The post Lakers’ JJ Redick highlights Luka Doncic’s motivation amid scoring spree appeared first on ClutchPoints.

The Indiana Pacers have needed to find a spark since losing Tyrese Haliburton to the strained hamstring injury just a handful of games into the 2026-27 regular season. Their other star, Pascal Siakam, has stepped up in a big way to help Indiana stay afloat in a crowded Eastern Conference. Monday night’s contest against Cooper […] The post Pascal Siakam reaches wild personal milestone in just a half vs. Mavericks appeared first on ClutchPoints.

The Charlotte Hornets have gotten off to a bit of a rough start to the 2026-27 season, winning just three of their first 10 games in the new campaign heading into their Monday night clash against the Cleveland Cavaliers. Their offense has been downright bad, ranking dead last in the NBA with an offensive rating […] The post Hornets’ Tidjane Salaun preaches consistency after huge 1st half vs. Cavs appeared first on ClutchPoints.

With the Los Angeles Lakers being on the second night of a back-to-back, they decided to sit out Austin Reaves — with Luka Doncic coming back from a one-game absence. This left a secondary playmaking void for the Lakers, which Collin Sexton gladly filled. He finished with 18 points and six assists in a 124-114 […] The post Lakers big Walker Kessler’s take on Collin Sexton team-up will hit Jazz fans in the feels appeared first on ClutchPoints.

That anger is clearest amongst the Nets themselves, with bad body language, frustration fouls and lost poise painfully evident on the court.

PHOENIX, AZ - NOVEMBER 4: Deni Avdija #8 of the Portland Trail Blazers celebrates during the game against the Phoenix Suns on November 4, 2026 at Mortgage Matchup Center in Phoenix, Arizona. 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 Kate Frese/NBAE via Getty Images) | NBAE via Getty Images ...

Random dribbles following the Cavaliers’ 124-112 road loss to the Charlotte Hornets on Monday. 1. Well, at least the Cavs are undefeated in the NBA Cup. 2. Other than that, this early season can best be described as a disappointment. Monday’s loss to an injury-riddled and struggling Hornets squad was the best example. 3. This […] The post Dribbles: Same old issues cost Cavs mightily against shorthanded Hornets appeared first on Hoops Wire.

Los Angeles Lakers star Luka Dončić put up another impressive stat line in a win over the Atlanta Hawks after he missed a game with back tightness.

The Lakers' head coach JJ Redick explains how Collin Sexton crucially stepped up in Austin Reaves' absence against the Hawks tonight.

PORTLAND, OREGON - JANUARY 18: Robert Williams III #35 of the Portland Trail Blazers looks on during the first half against the Houston Rockets at Moda Center on January 18, 2025 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. (Photo by Soobum Im/Getty Images) | Getty Images No news is often good news, especially when it comes to th...

ATLANTA, GA - NOVEMBER 7: Jalen Johnson #1 of the Atlanta Hawks handles the ball during the game against the Brooklyn Nets on November 7, 2026 at State Farm Arena in Atlanta, Georgia. 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 Joe Boatman/NBAE via Getty Images) | NBAE via Getty Images The At...

Phoenix needs to find a way to respond as Portland returns to the scene of its biggest early-season victory.

ATLANTA — The Lakers didn’t need Luka Dončić to continue his 40-point scoring streak to leave Starm Farm Arena with a victory on Monday night. Even with Austin Reaves sidelined because of an illness fresh off scoring a season-high 43 points in Sunday’s win over the Pistons, the Lakers didn’t need Dončić to perform at...

Luka Doncic delivered a heartwarming gesture after the Lakers' 124-114 win over the Hawks, securing the game ball for rookie Cameron Carr's first NBA points.