NBA NewsYesterday, Oct 27, 2026

The Toronto Raptors recently learned that superstar Kawhi Leonard would be out of the lineup for weeks due to an ongoing knee issue. The news comes just days into the 2026-27 NBA season, which the Raptors have started with a record of 2-1. Now, ESPN sports media personality Stephen A. Smith has dropped his immediate […] The post Raptors’ Kawhi Leonard slapped with ‘worst superstar’ take from Stephen A. Smith appeared first on ClutchPoints.

The NBA can change the lottery. It can flatten the odds, punish the worst records and make it harder for the same franchise to keep collecting premium picks. What it can’t do is make 30 front offices stop looking for an advantage. That’s the issue raised by John Hollinger of The Athletic in a detailed […] The post NBA’s new lottery gives teams reason to compete, and few reasons to get clever appeared first on Hoops Wire.

It’s been quite stunning how many serious injuries have befallen superstars across the association — putting their contending hopes in considerable doubt. For instance, the Oklahoma City Thunder have some serious roster questions to address in the aftermath of Jalen Williams’ broken leg and dislocated ankle, while the Minnesota Timberwolves’ depth will be put to […] The post 3 trades Lakers must make after Anthony Edwards, Jalen Williams injuries open up the West appeared first on ClutchPoints.

WASHINGTON, DC - OCTOBER 12: AJ Dybantsa #4 of the Washington Wizards shoots a free throw during the game against the Brooklyn Nets on October 12, 2026 at Capital One Arena in Washington, DC. 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 Kenny Giarla/NBAE via Getty Images) | NBAE via Getty Imag...

On Monday evening, the Milwaukee Bucks picked up their first win of the season with a narrow home victory over the Indiana Pacers. While it might not have been the most significant sporting event for Milwaukee fans that evening, it was still a strong performance against a team that views itself as a contender in […] The post NBA rumors: The player who turned down 76ers, Lakers to stick with Bucks appeared first on ClutchPoints.

LOS ANGELES, CA - OCTOBER 23, 2026: Los Angeles Lakers guard Luka Doncic (77) and Los Angeles Lakers center Walker Kessler (14) high five as they run down the court against the LA Clippers on October 223 2026 in Los Angeles, CA. (Gina Ferazzi / Los Angeles Times via Getty Images) Late in the fourth quarter of Luka Dončić’s 52-point detonation against the Utah Jazz on Sunday to propel the Los Angeles Lakers to a 3-0 start, Salt Lake City’s Delta Center broke out in “M-V-P” chants for the Slove...

BOSTON, MA - OCTOBER 23: The sneakers worn by Luka Garza #52 of the Boston Celtics against the New York Knicks on October 23, 2026 at TD Garden in Boston, Massachusetts. 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 Chris Marion/NBAE via Getty Images) | NBAE via Getty Images Herald Jaylen Brown...

Los Angeles Clippers fans are certainly looking forward to letting Kawhi Leonard know how they feel after his controversial departure from the organization. With the club set to take on the Toronto Raptors on November 2, that opportunity is quickly approaching. However, the latest injury update dumps cold water on fans’ hopes of booing Leonard. […] The post Clippers fans will not get chance to boo Kawhi Leonard because of, you guessed it, another injury appeared first on ClutchPoints.

CHARLOTTE, NC - OCTOBER 26: Bilal Coulibaly #0 of the Washington Wizards drives to the basket during the game against the Charlotte Hornets on October 26, 2026 at Spectrum Center in Charlotte, North Carolina. 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 Kent Smith/NBAE via Getty Images) | NBAE...

Grizzlies Ty Jerome has been getting plenty of attention in Memphis, and understandably so. But Cam Boozer is putting together the kind of introduction that gets your name mentioned alongside some fairly famous big men. Boozer totaled 48 points and 35 rebounds through his first three NBA games, becoming the first player to reach both […] The post NBA Notes: Grizzlies, Cameron Boozer, Hornets, Naz Reid, Spurs appeared first on Hoops Wire.

While the defending champion New York Knicks are 0-3, one of the team’s biggest celebrity fans, Ben Stiller, sees them getting their first win soon. Really soon, in fact. Stiller took to X, formerly Twitter, hours before the Knicks play the Detroit Pistons, and he sees his team winning this one. “Knicks fans[,] we get […] The post Ben Stiller boldly declares Knicks’ 1st win after 0-3 start appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Defending NBA champions the New York Knicks will enter their fourth game of the season looking for their first win against the Detroit Pistons, who have begun the season 3-0, on Tuesday. And while Detroit has produced victories against the Boston Celtics, the Miami Heat and the Philadelphia 76ers, they enter this matchup with multiple […] The post Pistons vs. Knicks injury report: Ausar Thompson, Isaiah Joe listed with Jalen Duren already out appeared first on ClutchPoints.