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Can Brooklyn bounce back after letting one slip away in Atlanta?

The trio of LeBron James, Tyrese Maxey and Jaylen Brown led the way as the Sixers escaped Chicago with a win.

The Charlotte Hornets haven’t had the best start to the season, and it’s mostly been due to some of the injuries they’ve had early. Kon Knueppel missed the start of the season but recently returned, but in the first quarter suffered a hamstring injury that forced him to miss the rest of the game. The […] The post Kon Knueppel injury update deals killer blow to Hornets already spiraling season appeared first on ClutchPoints.

The Philadelphia 76ers squared off against the Chicago Bulls on the road on Sunday. LeBron James, coming off a poor performance against the Cleveland Cavaliers, bounced back and made history. In the first quarter, James achieved another milestone as the all-time leading scorer against the Bulls, per Legion Hoops. The moment came when James hit […] The post LeBron James becomes the all-time leading scorer against Bulls appeared first on ClutchPoints.

The Minnesota Timberwolves had high hopes that Jonathan Kuminga would step in and fill the starting power forward spot. Thus far, Kuminga has exceed those hopes. "We'd be lost without him right now," Timberwolves coach Chris Finch said about Kuminga after a victory last Monday over the Milwaukee Bucks. For Kuminga, he's happy to be the guy doing all the little things. "I don't have a specific role," Kuminga said earlier this season. "I can't come here and tell you this is my role. But my role...

BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS - OCTOBER 30: Jalen Smith #25 of the Chicago Bulls and Mitchell Robinson #4 of the Boston Celtics battle for position during a free throw in the second half at the TD Garden on October 30, 2026 in Boston, Massachusetts. 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 Brian Fluharty/Getty Images) | Getty Images MILWAUKEE —...

CHICAGO, ILLINOIS - NOVEMBER 08: Tyrese Maxey #0 of the Philadelphia 76ers goes up for a layup against Matas Buzelis #14 of the Chicago Bulls during the first 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 Sometimes in an afternoon roa...

MEMPHIS, TN - NOVEMBER 6: Dalen Terry #77 of the Oklahoma City Thunder drives to the basket during the game against the Memphis Grizzlies during a 2026 Emirates NBA Cup game on November 6, 2026 at FedExForum in Memphis, Tennessee. 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 Joe Murphy/NBAE vi...

Phoenix Suns wing Dillon Brooks seemingly took a subtle shot at Kevin Durant following his team's 102-99 win over the Houston Rockets.

The league’s leading scorer will miss his second game of the season.

Miami Heat coach Erik Spoelstra wasn't worried about critical comments from former Milwaukee Bucks head coach Doc Rivers when it came to figuring out the best way to maximize Giannis Antetokounmpo.

Veteran center Nic Claxton will make his debut for the Chicago Bulls this afternoon. The Bulls acquired Claxton from the Brooklyn Nets as part of a multi-team trade this past offseason. Claxton has been out while recovering from a left hamstring strain he suffered in the preseason. The veteran center will be on a minutes restriction and will come off the bench for Chicago against the Philadelphia 76ers.