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Scottie Barnes was a major bright spot with his scoring outburst despite the Toronto Raptors’ NBA Cup loss to the Orlando Magic on Friday night. Barnes started the sixth season of his rising NBA career with the Raptors. He made his way up the ranks to become one of the best players in the league, […] The post Raptors’ Scottie Barnes sets new career high in loss to Magic appeared first on ClutchPoints.
NBAThe Houston Rockets take on the Dallas Mavericks in the NBA Cup on Friday. Rockets center Alperen Sengun is listed on the team’s injury report, with the Turkish star currently questionable to play due to low back soreness. Here’s everything we know about Alperen Sengun’s injury and his playing status vs. the Mavs. Alperen Sengun’s […] The post Is Alperen Sengun playing tonight? Rockets vs. Mavericks NBA Cup injury report appeared first on ClutchPoints.
NBAIt has not always looked pretty, but New York Knicks superfan Ben Stiller believes Karl-Anthony Towns has earned a contract extension after starting the year with five consecutive double-doubles. Stiller reacted to a parody song performed by Knicks fans after the team’s 19-point comeback against the Chicago Bulls. He wrote, “DOUBLE DOUBLES EVERY GAME GET […] The post Knicks superfan Ben Stiller demands Karl-Anthony Towns gets ‘paid’ after 5 double-doubles in a row appeared first on ClutchPoints.
NBAThe Memphis Grizzlies have improved to 5-0 on the season after blowing out the Portland Trail Blazers on Ja Morant’s first game against his old team. Up 23 points with two and a half minutes remaining, the Grizzlies were already in celebration mode on the bench. Big man Isaiah Stewart had an unusual way of […] The post Grizzlies’ Isaiah Stewart celebrates 5-0 record by smacking all his teammates on chest appeared first on ClutchPoints.
It’s hard to deny that the Minnesota Timberwolves have looked good in the early goings of the 2026-27 season. The addition of LaMelo Ball has worked as intended, with Ball coming in to enable a more high-octane offensive system for the Timberwolves. They also finally have the floor general they’ve sorely needed these past few […] The post Timberwolves’ fatal flaw that will doom 2027 NBA championship chances appeared first on ClutchPoints.
BOSTON, MA - OCTOBER 30: Payton Pritchard #11 of the Boston Celtics drives to the basket during the game against the Chicago Bulls during the 2026 Emirates NBA Cup on October 30, 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 Brian Babineau/NBAE via Ge...
The Phoenix Suns are sticking with Jalen Green as a playmaker despite growing frustration over their offensive struggles. Head coach Jordan Ott remains patient with the experiment, even as reports of locker room concerns highlight Phoenix’s need for a traditional point guard. Ott addressed the team’s approach when asked whether Green would continue handling playmaking […] The post Suns not giving up on Jalen Green PG experiment as locker room frustration boils over appeared first on ClutchPoi...
NBAHOUSTON, TX - OCTOBER 21: Kevin Durant #7 of the Houston Rockets and Cooper Flagg #32 of the Dallas Mavericks look on during the game on October 21, 2026 at the Toyota Center in Houston, 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 (Photo by Garrett Ellwood/NBAE via Getty Images) | NBAE via Getty...
NBASACRAMENTO, CALIFORNIA - OCTOBER 23: Scoot Henderson #00 of the Portland Trail Blazers dribbles the ball up court against the Sacramento Kings in the second half of an NBA basketball game at Golden 1 Center on October 23, 2026 in Sacramento, California. 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 Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images) | Getty ...
For the most part, I’ve liked what I’ve seen from the Cavaliers. They’re about where I figured they’d be. The exception, of course, was blowing a 29-point lead in Philadelphia on opening night. Nobody needs another one of those. But five games into the season, the Cavs are 3-2 and still figuring things out. Do […] The post Cavs head to Milwaukee with familiar habits and plenty of time to change them appeared first on Hoops Wire.
NBADALLAS, TEXAS - NOVEMBER 16: Robert Williams III #35 of the Portland Trail Blazers slam dunks during the first half against the Dallas Mavericks at American Airlines Center on November 16, 2025 in Dallas, 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. (Photo by Ron Jenkins/Getty Images) | Getty Images Portland Trail Blazers center Robert William...
BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS - NOVEMBER 19: Jayson Tatum #0 of the Boston Celtics reacts while playing the Cleveland Cavaliers during the third quarter of the Emirates NBA Cup at TD Garden on November 19, 2024 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. (Photo by Winslow Townson/Getty Images) | Getty Images The NBA Cup tips off th...