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Pelicans’ Dejounte Murray deletes cryptic tweet that hinted at ‘inside sabotage’ after embarrassing 34-point loss to Nets

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Updated Nov 12, 3:49 PM ET

The New Orleans Pelicans absorbed their fourth straight loss after getting blown out by the New Jersey Nets, 145-111, at Smoothie King Center on Wednesday. It was an embarrassing defeat in front of the home crowd, and given the way things are going, the outlook appears bleak for the Pelicans. In particular, Dejounte Murray seems […] The post Pelicans’ Dejounte Murray deletes cryptic tweet that hinted at ‘inside sabotage’ after embarrassing 34-point loss to Nets appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Rockets fall in newest NBA Power Rankings

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Updated Nov 12, 6:13 PM ET

The Houston Rockets are making their case as one of the NBA’s strongest teams early in the 2026-27 season despite losing back-to-back games for the first time last week, receiving praise in the latest power rankings from ESPN and The Athletic. Houston dropped three spots to No. 5 overall in The Athletic’s power rankings from No. 1 the week prior. The Rockets also had the second-best offensive rating and the 10th-best defensive rating, which added up to a plus-9.2 net rating per 100 possession...

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Timberwolves’ LaMelo Ball brings receipts to clown all his haters in savage IG post

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The Minnesota Timberwolves have started the season well, and even without Anthony Edwards, they’re still finding ways to win. That’s due to the talent on the team, and one of the players leading the way is LaMelo Ball. The Timberwolves’ point guard is making plays for his teammates, but has also found the balance of […] The post Timberwolves’ LaMelo Ball brings receipts to clown all his haters in savage IG post appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Sports doctor is just asking questions about Anthony Edwards' knee injury rehab after watching video

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Notable sports medicine YouTuber and medical doctor Dr. Brian Sutterer has some questions about Anthony Edwards’ knee injury rehab. So..Anthony Edwards is nearly two weeks out from a supposedly no big deal quick ‘clean up’ surgery and he still has that style of brace and looks like he’s putting minimal weight on the knee? Not […] The post Sports doctor is just asking questions about Anthony Edwards’ knee injury rehab after watching video appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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The Sixers are about to face a different kind of early-season test

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CHICAGO, ILLINOIS - NOVEMBER 08: LeBron James #23 and Joel Embiid #21 of the Philadelphia 76ers look on against the Chicago Bulls during the second half at United Center on November 08, 2026 in Chicago, Illinois. 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 Michael Reaves/Getty Images) | Getty Images No matter what their strength of schedul...

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This move has aided the development of Khaman Maluach and the Phoenix Suns

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PHOENIX, ARIZONA - NOVEMBER 10: Khaman Maluach #10 of the Phoenix Suns blocks out Isaiah Jackson #23 of the LA Clippers during the second half at Mortgage Matchup Center on November 10, 2026 in Phoenix, Arizona. 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 Christian Petersen/Getty Images) | Getty Images When the Phoenix Suns kicked off the ...

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Carmelo Anthony declares Jaylen Brown needed that 'Maxey s**t' instead of rolling with Jayson Tatum

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The Jaylen Brown-Jayson Tatum saga has been one of the biggest stories of the season, culminating in a Tuesday night primetime game in which the Boston Celtics blew out the Philadelphia 76ers, 123-101. Despite the perceived acrimony behind Brown’s departure from the Celtics, Anthony believes Brown needed to move forward instead of continuing his pairing […] The post Carmelo Anthony declares Jaylen Brown needed that ‘Maxey s**t’ instead of rolling with Jayson Tatum appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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What should the Wizards do if their skid continues into December?

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ORLANDO, FL - NOVEMBER 2: AJ Dybantsa #4 of the Washington Wizards and Anthony Davis #23 high five during the game against the Orlando Magic on November 2, 2026 at Kia Center in Orlando, Florida. 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 Fernando Medina/NBAE via Getty Images) | NBAE via Get...

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