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Hawks Exercise 2027/28 Option On Asa Newell

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The Hawks have picked up their third-year option on forward Asa Newell, the team announced in a press release. Newell, the 23rd overall pick in last year’s draft, is making about $3.4MM this season. The transaction locks in his $3.56MM cap hit for 2027/28. More to come…

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Utah Jazz’s Zombie-Like Halloween Loss vs Blazers is Cause for Concern

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SALT LAKE CITY, UT - OCTOBER 31: Isaiah Collier #8 of the Utah Jazz handles the ball during the game against the Portland Trail Blazers on October 31, 2026 at Delta Center in Salt Lake City, Utah. 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 Melissa Majchrzak/NBAE via Getty Images) | NBAE via ...

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Celtics’ Jayson Tatum’s 4-game span is like no other since 2008 Paul Pierce

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Jayson Tatum is making history early in the 2026–27 NBA season, matching a rare feat previously accomplished by one of the many Boston Celtics legends, Paul Pierce. Tatum became the first Celtic since Pierce in 2008 to attempt at least 54 free throws over a four-game span, according to Dick Lipe of NBC Sports Boston. The […] The post Celtics’ Jayson Tatum’s 4-game span is like no other since 2008 Paul Pierce appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Hornets Pick Up 2027/28 Options On Kon Knueppel, Liam McNeeley

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Updated Nov 1, 11:23 PM ET

Kon Knueppel and Liam McNeeley have had their third-year options exercised, the Hornets announced in a press release. As our tracker shows, Knueppel will now earn about $11MM in 2027/28, his third season in the league, and McNeeley will make approximately $3MM. Knueppel was a lock to have his option picked up after he finished […]

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Knicks Week Preview: November 1-7, 2026

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CLEVELAND, OHIO - FEBRUARY 24: (L-R) Jalen Brunson #11 of the New York Knicks talks with Donovan Mitchell #45 of the Cleveland Cavaliers after the game at Rocket Arena on February 24, 2026 in Cleveland, Ohio. The Cavaliers defeated the Knicks 109-94. 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 Jason Miller/Getty Images) | Getty Images The ...

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Wizards Exercise Rookie Scale Team Options On Five Players

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Updated Nov 1, 11:23 PM ET

The Wizards have exercised their rookie scale team options for next season on five players selected in the first round of the 2024 and 2025 drafts, according to a team press release. Here are those five players, along with the salaries they’ll make in 2027/28 now that their options have been picked up: Alex Sarr […]

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Porter, Randle lead Nets rout short-handed Pacers 98-90 - TalkBasket.net

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Updated Nov 2, 1:41 AM ET

The Brooklyn Nets outlasted the Indiana Pacers 98-90 to get their first win of the season on Sunday night. The post Porter, Randle lead Nets rout short-handed Pacers 98-90 appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

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Celtics' Paul George weighs in on important role without Jayson Tatum on the floor

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Paul George is an NBA veteran who is in his 17th season in the league. It is also his first year with the Boston Celtics, and he is taking his responsibility as being one of Jayson Tatum’s key supporting teammates. Paul George on the responsibility he takes in trying to win the non-Tatum minutes in […] The post Celtics’ Paul George weighs in on important role without Jayson Tatum on the floor appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Celtics’ Jayson Tatum left bleeding from head after hard collision

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Jayson Tatum had a minor mishap occur to him during the Boston Celtics’ road clash with the Orlando Magic on Sunday night. Tatum started the 10th season of his NBA career with the Celtics. He shines as one of the best players in the entire league, returning to superstar form after tearing his Achilles in […] The post Celtics’ Jayson Tatum left bleeding from head after hard collision appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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The Spurs should be patient with Luke Kornet, for now

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SAN ANTONIO, TX - OCTOBER 27: Luke Kornet #7 of the San Antonio Spurs handles the ball during the game against the Sacramento Kings on October 27, 2026 at the Frost Bank Center in San Antonio, Texas. 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 (Photos by Michael Gonzales/NBAE via Getty Images) | NBAE v...

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