Slow-starting Mikal Bridges benched during Knicks fourth-quarter comeback
Mikal Bridges again watched a comeback victory from the bench.
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It’s fun to be a Sixer right now
PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA - NOVEMBER 02: LeBron James #23 of the Philadelphia 76ers celebrates with Tyrese Maxey #0 during the second half of a game against the Chicago Bulls at Xfinity Mobile Arena on November 02, 2026 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. 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 Emilee Chinn/Getty Images) | Getty Images LeB...
The Point Guard Problem
NBANEW YORK - JUNE 25: (L-R) Jordan Hill, Stephen Curry, Hasheem Thabeet, NBA Commissioner David Stern, Ricky Rubio, Blake Griffin and James Harden pose for a portrait during the 2009 NBA Draft on June 25, 2009 at the WaMu Theatre in New York, New York. 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 2009 NBAE (Photo b...
Which offseason narratives were wrong (and right) about the Sixers
PHILADELPHIA, PA - OCTOBER 22: Jaylen Brown #7, Tyrese Maxey #0, LeBron James, and Joel Embiid #21 of the Philadelphia 76ers look on during the game against the Cleveland Cavaliers on October 22, 2026 at Xfinity Mobile Arena in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 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 (Pho...
The Dallas Mavericks need to grow up
DALLAS, TX - OCTOBER 28: Head Coach Dusty May of the Dallas Mavericks looks on during the game against the Oklahoma City Thunder on October 28, 2026 at American Airlines Center 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. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2026 NBAE (Photo by Garrett Ellwood/NBAE via Getty Images) | NBAE via Gett...
Cooper Flagg’s Superstar Ascension | The Morning Dunk
Cooper Flagg is taking a considerable leap in production for the Dallas Mavericks; one that puts him in excellent company compared to other recent No. 1 picks.
Knicks Bulletin: ‘It’s a matter of time in my opinion’
NBADETROIT, MICHIGAN - JANUARY 05: Mikal Bridges #25 of the New York Knicks reacts on the bench in the second half while playing the Detroit Pistons at Little Caesars Arena on January 05, 2026 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. (Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images) | Getty Images As everyone already knew before the game,...
Heat’s Erik Spoelstra admits he needs to do ‘a better job’ amid disappointing 2-5 start
NBAThe Miami Heat are nowhere near where they want to be, and even though some patience is required considering that they’re integrating Giannis Antetokounmpo into the team, their start to the 2026-27 season remains quite disappointing. On Monday, the Los Angeles Lakers laughed them off the floor, as the Heat suffered a 138-117 defeat that […] The post Heat’s Erik Spoelstra admits he needs to do ‘a better job’ amid disappointing 2-5 start appeared first on ClutchPoints.
JJ Redick reveals halftime challenge to Lakers that inspired win over Heat
NBALos Angeles Lakers head coach JJ Redick challenged his players to improve defensively at halftime of Monday’s 138-117 win vs. the Miami Heat at Crypto.com Arena. The Lakers entered the break ahead 79-72, then held the Heat to 45 second-half points while scoring 59 themselves. Los Angeles improved to 6-2 after extending its seven-point halftime […] The post JJ Redick reveals halftime challenge to Lakers that inspired win over Heat appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Lakers’ Luka Doncic has perfect reaction to technical foul question after win over Heat
NBACoach JJ Redick’s Los Angeles Lakers welcomed Erik Spoelstra’s Miami Heat to Crypto.com Arena and got a huge performance from Luka Doncic, who dropped a humble reaction to his recent scoring streak. Doncic got a lofty ranking in the most recent MVP Power Rankings, and lived up to the hype as he helped down the […] The post Lakers’ Luka Doncic has perfect reaction to technical foul question after win over Heat appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Knicks Superfan Ben Stiller Celebrates As Landry Shamet Steals The Show With 22-Point Explosion vs. Nets
It was anything but a stellar night for the New York Knicks against the Brooklyn Nets, but Ben Stiller celebrated Landry Shamet, who led the team in scoring off the bench. As the game was winding down, Stiller took to X, formerly Twitter, to give a shoutout to the role player, writing, “LANDRY SHAMET 22 […] The post Knicks superfan Ben Stiller celebrates Landry Shamet’s team-leading 22-point night vs. Nets appeared first on ClutchPoints.
When the game is on the line, where has Devin Booker gone?
Nov 2, 2026; San Francisco, California, USA; Phoenix Suns guard Devin Booker (15) shoots the ball against Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry (30) during the first quarter at Chase Center. Mandatory Credit: Kelley L Cox-Imagn Images | IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect There was an unfortunate trend that began to manifest itself during the back half of last season. When the going gets tough, your best players need to get going. And unfortunately for the Phoenix Suns, that trend involved D...