NBA NewsYesterday, Oct 22, 2026

Los Angeles, - October 21: Guard Luka Doncic #77 of the Los Angeles Lakers reaxts after a basket against the Golden State Warriors in the second half of a NBA playoff basketball game at Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles on Wednesday, October 21, 2026. (Photo by Keith Birmingham/MediaNews Group/Pasadena Star-News via Getty Images) | MediaNews Group via Getty Images After allowing 33 first-quarter points to begin their season against the Golden State Warriors Wednesday night, the Los Angeles Lake...

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DETROIT, MI - OCTOBER 20: The sneakers worn by Jordan Walsh #27 of the Boston Celtics during the game against the Detroit Pistons on October 20, 2026 at Little Caesars Arena in Detroit, Michigan. 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 Sevald/NBAE via Getty Images) | NBAE via Getty ...

Mavericks Kyrie Irving waited nearly 600 days to play another regular-season game. The Rockets welcomed him back with double teams. Irving finished with 15 points, four rebounds and two assists in the Mavericks’ 128-110 opening loss Wednesday, shooting 6-of-9 from the field. He also committed four turnovers as Houston pressured him and challenged his teammates […] The post NBA Notes: Mavericks, Kyrie Irving, Hawks, Nickeil Alexander-Walker, Magic appeared first on Hoops Wire.

Warriors coach Steve Kerr was caught on a hot mic criticizing officials for favoring the Los Angeles Lakers during Golden State's 127-105 season-opening loss.

The biggest hiccup for the Lakers during a night that didn’t feature many of them was a scary injury involving a key player on the roster.

The Chicago Bulls opened their 2026-27 regular season with a humiliating 135-92 loss to the Kawhi Leonard-led Toronto Raptors on Wednesday night, with Josh Giddey’s previously undisclosed wrist injury potentially contributing to one of the worst performances of his NBA career. Following Chicago’s 43-point home loss, Giddey revealed that he suffered a left wrist injury […] The post Perhaps Bulls guard Josh Giddey’s secret wrist injury explains why he had 1 of worst games of career to open seas...

The Phoenix Suns were one of the teams that surprised many last season after the roster shakeup they had, but it happened to work in their favor. Dillon Brooks was one of their biggest additions, and he ended up having a career season to help the team get to the playoffs. Of course, with Brooks […] The post Dillon Brooks’ LeBron James, Kevin Durant trolling immediately backfires with Phoenix’s 41-point loss to Blazers appeared first on ClutchPoints.

After spoiling the defending champion New York Knicks’ ring ceremony on Opening Night, the Philadelphia 76ers have their sights set on going 2-0 when they take on the Cleveland Cavaliers. Their chances of doing so could be improved significantly given the official injury report. Jarrett Allen is the big name on the list for both […] The post Cavs vs. 76ers injury report: Jarrett Allen questionable for Joel Embiid matchup appeared first on ClutchPoints.

The Denver Nuggets could be without Spencer Jones for their 2026-27 regular-season opener against the Oklahoma City Thunder on Thursday night, an ironic development considering the two teams’ offseason history involving the forward. As Denver prepares to face Oklahoma City (1-0) on the road at 6:30 p.m. PT on ESPN, the Nuggets listed Jones as […] The post Nuggets vs. Thunder injury report features 1 ironic questionable status appeared first on ClutchPoints.

The San Antonio Spurs have every reason to believe they can replicate last year’s success. Led by the next “Face of the League,” Victor Wembanyama, one of the NBA’s youngest teams, and perhaps its most talented, returns every key player from a run to the 2026 NBA Finals. Already loaded with Dylan Harper, Stephon Castle, […] The post 3 San Antonio Spurs bold season predictions as Victor Wembanyama plots revenge for NBA Finals loss appeared first on ClutchPoints.