NBA NewsYesterday, Oct 22, 2026

Tuesday's NBA opening night doubleheader on NBC and Peacock averaged 6.41 million viewers, the most-watched opening night in league history. The Philadelphia 76ers' 106-100 win over the New York Knicks averaged 7.71 million viewers. It was the most-watched primetime opening night game ever and peaked at 9.1 million viewers at 9:45 p.m. ET. Philadelphia spoiled ring night for the defending champion Knicks. It was the 76ers' first game since signing LeBron James and trading for Jaylen Brown thi...

Game Details Date Friday, October 23 Start Time 7 PM ET / 6 PM CT / 4 PM PT Location Gainbridge Fieldhouse, Indianapolis How to Watch on TV Fans have regional broadcasting options for tonight's game: Indiana Home Broadcast WTTV-CBS Dallas Away Broadcast KFDA/NewsChannel 10 Too How to Live Stream If you are looking to stream the game live, you have a few digital platforms available depending on your location: Pacers fans in local market DAZN Mavericks fans in local market MavsTV+ Out-of-market...

Game Details Date Friday, October 23 Start Time 7 PM ET / 6 PM CT / 4 PM PT Location Spectrum Center, Charlotte How to Watch on TV Fans have both national and regional broadcasting options for tonight's game: National Broadcast ABC Charlotte Home Broadcast WZBJ - WZBJ 24 Atlanta Away Broadcast ANF - Atlanta News First/WANF/WPCH.2/ How to Live Stream If you are looking to stream the game live, you have a few digital platforms available depending on your location: Hornets fans in local market D...

During an interview with ESPN’s Malika Andrews (Twitter video link), Knicks big man Karl-Anthony Towns confirmed that he’d “for sure” be willing to accept less than his maximum salary on a contract extension. “I want this team to stay together,” Towns said. “That’s always been my main priority, was to keep everyone here, to keep […]

The Indiana Pacers defeated the New Orleans Pelicans 123-120 on Wednesday night as Tyrese Haliburton made his return to the lineup from a torn Achilles. Haliburton finished with 23 points and 12 assists in his first game since June 22, 2025. "It felt good. It felt really good," Haliburton said. "I think preseason prepared me for that in terms of not pressing and letting it come to me. I'm trying to play the right way and I got a layup that opened things up for me." Haliburton, who admitted he...

HOUSTON, TEXAS - OCTOBER 21: Head coach Dusty May of the Dallas Mavericks shakes hands with Cooper Flagg #32 of the Dallas Mavericks during the second half of the game against the Houston Rockets at Toyota Center on October 21, 2026 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. (Photo by Kenneth Richmond/Getty Images) | Getty Images...

LeBron James and the Philadelphia 76ers looked for their second win as they hosted the Cleveland Cavaliers at Xfinity Mobile Arena on Thursday for their home opener. The 76ers were coming off a victory over the New York Knicks at Madison Square Garden, 106-100, on Tuesday. The action between the 76ers and the Cavaliers picked […] The post 76ers’ VJ Edgecombe left bloodied by friendly fire from LeBron James vs. Cavs appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Russell Westbrook discussed his decision to retire from the NBA ahead of the 2026-27 season.

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Heat coach Erik Spoelstra loves Gardner's 'spirit,' but would prefer it not be directed toward the opponent's best player

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander had reasons to look around and wonder when his turn would come. Luka Doncic already collected All-NBA honors. Trae Young took Atlanta into the conference finals. Ja Morant reached the playoffs. Meanwhile, an injured Gilgeous-Alexander watched Oklahoma City lose its way to a 22-50 finish. Those differences described where four young guards stood […] The post Shai Gilgeous-Alexander’s rise challenges the NBA’s rush to judge young stars appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Kevin O'Connor and Amin Elhassan react to the biggest results from Wednesday's NBA season openers.