NBA NewsWednesday, Oct 21, 2026

The Chicago Bulls began the new season North of the border against the Toronto Raptors on Wednesday. It also marked the official debut of No. 4 pick Caleb Wilson, slated to be the franchise player. Though the rebuilding Bulls were largely outmatched, that didn’t mean that Wilson didn’t have something up his sleeve. That was […] The post Caleb Wilson dazzles Bulls fans with sensational slam dunk appeared first on ClutchPoints.

The Dallas Mavericks ushered in the Dustin May era for the first time on Wednesday. But Cooper Flagg meshing with the ex-Michigan coach wasn’t the only thing on the mind of fans. Kyrie Irving made his return from a torn ACL against the Houston Rockets. Fans got treated to vintage “Uncle Drew” in Irving’s 2026-27 […] The post Kyrie Irving flashes vintage form on 1st NBA bucket in almost 600 days appeared first on ClutchPoints.

No more internet lobs for now from Houston Rockets star Kevin Durant this time. The Rockets forward is back to business on the court with the 2026-27 NBA season finally here, and he already has a poster dunk. He took off and threw down an emphatic dunk right in front of Dallas Mavericks forward Cooper […] The post Watch Kevin Durant posterize Cooper Flagg on emphatic slam dunk appeared first on ClutchPoints.

MIAMI – With the Miami Heat in the midst of the first week of the regular season, all eyes are on the newcomers Giannis Antetokounmpo and Klay Thompson to make an impact early. As Thompson has dealt with shooting woes in the Heat’s preseason, head coach Erik Spoelstra reveals his expectations for the veteran in […] The post Heat’s Erik Spoelstra ‘not losing sleep’ over Klay Thompson’s shooting struggles appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Watching Giannis Antetokounmpo in a Miami Heat uniform will take some getting used to, but Miami was the organization that made the most sense when he became available for trade. His first bucket is now in the books. It also came in an unexpected way. Giannis Antetokounmpo gets a bucket on his first shot as […] The post Watch Giannis Antetokounmpo gets first-ever bucket in Miami Heat uniform appeared first on ClutchPoints.

LaMelo Ball got his first regular-season points as a member of the Minnesota Timberwolves. The star point guard did it in style as well, as he pulled up from the Miami Heat logo during Wednesday night’s game against Giannis Antetokounmpo and company at Kaseya Center in Miami. After the Heat scored the first four points […] The post LaMelo Ball pulls up from the logo for first points with Timberwolves appeared first on ClutchPoints.

MIAMI – With the Miami Heat looking to catch the basketball world’s attention as Giannis Antetokounmpo is at the forefront, one has to wonder how the results will look to start the regular season. As Antetokounmpo looks to help the Heat reach new heights in the 2026-27 season, Miami head coach Erik Spoelstra speaks on […] The post Heat’s Erik Spoelstra reveals expectations for Giannis in first week of regular season appeared first on ClutchPoints.

ESPN analyst Kendrick Perkins is calling for an investigation into Oklahoma City Thunder GM Sam Presti. After watching the Thunder defeat the San Antonio Spurs on Tuesday, Perkins is in awe of how deep Oklahoma City’s roster is despite losing three rotation players over the summer. Whether in jest or not, Perkins called out Presti during ESPN’s NBA […] The post Kendrick Perkins wants Sam Presti to be investigated for Thunder’s deep roster building appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Basketball is more than a sport; it is a lifestyle. As basketball has become popularized worldwide, the importance of the NBA has only increased. Not only do NBA players become automatic millionaires when they enter the league due to the high salaries, but the business side of basketball allows for so much economic growth. Many […] The post Taking a Look at the Richest NBA Players in History appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Golden State Warriors head coach Steve Kerr responded to Draymond Green calling rookie Yaxel Lendeborg the future face of the franchise. Before Lendeborg’s official NBA debut with the Warriors, Kerr had nothing but good things to say about the 11th overall pick in this year’s draft. However, projecting Lendeborg to be the future of the […] The post Warriors’ Steve Kerr not touching Draymond Green’s ‘face of the franchise’ expectations for Yaxel Lendeborg appeared first on ClutchPoints.

NEW YORK — For the first time in years, veteran center Joel Embiid sees potential in the Philadelphia 76ers after spoiling the New York Knicks’ banner night at Madison Square Garden. Embiid knows the 76ers still have a long road ahead. But he’s encouraged by Philadelphia’s early returns after a 106-100 Opening Night win. With All-Star […] The post What Joel Embiid said about perpetual target on 76ers’ back after ruining Knicks’ Ring Night appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Forward Yaxel Lendeborg has been nothing short of impressive since the Golden State Warriors selected him with the 11th pick in the 2026 NBA Draft back in June. From guiding his Summer League squad to a championship in Las Vegas and showcasing the size, length, and strength the Warriors coveted, to the glowing reviews from […] The post Steve Kerr, De’Anthony Melton share rookie memories ahead of Yaxel Lendeborg’s Warriors debut appeared first on ClutchPoints.