NBA NewsYesterday, Oct 21, 2026

Sixers center Joel Embiid shined in a season-opening win over the Knicks on Tuesday, posting 13 points, 11 rebounds, two steals and three blocks.

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JJ Redick said the Lakers' "biggest unknown" is how his new-look roster sans LeBron James will deal with adversity.

Steve Kerr signed a two-year extension to remain the head coach of the Golden State Warriors, but his long-term future may remain a subplot with the franchise in such a delicate position.

The scrap early in the second quarter of Tuesday night's season opener offered some symbolism for Chet Holmgren and his Thunder teammates. Holmgren landed with a thud. As he got back to his feet, his teammates had his back.

Joel Embiid discussed how LeBron James' championship mindset can help the star center achieve more playoff success as the duo begins their shared tenure on the Philadelphia 76ers.

Knicks coach Mike Brown would've taken the win against the 76ers -- but wouldn't have been happy with it, acknowledging that relying on late-game magic or the feel-good vibes of ring night wouldn't be enough to start the season on a positive note.

Retired NBA star Blake Griffin believes one of the best periods for the Los Angeles Clippers hasn't received its just due from the organization.

The New York Knicks and their fans did everything they could to take down LeBron James and the Philadelphia 76ers, but ultimately fell short of their goal on opening night. During the first half of the game, James earned a pair of free throws after drawing a foul. When he stepped up to the free […] The post Knicks fans’ savage chant at 76ers’ LeBron James during opener appeared first on ClutchPoints.

MIAMI – With the Miami Heat in the midst of the first week of the regular season, all eyes are on the newcomers Giannis Antetokounmpo and Klay Thompson to make an impact early. As Thompson has dealt with shooting woes in the Heat’s preseason, head coach Erik Spoelstra reveals his expectations for the veteran in […] The post Heat’s Erik Spoelstra ‘not losing sleep’ over Klay Thompson’s shooting struggles appeared first on ClutchPoints.

After winning the 2023 NBA MVP award, Philadelphia 76ers star center Joel Embiid has endured three straight injury-riddled seasons.

Brandon Miller just told someone to come fly with him during the Charlotte Hornets season opener on Wednesday at Barclays Center in Brooklyn. The high-flying Hornets forward just absolutely unleashed on the rim in the first period of the game, throwing it down hard and putting Nets big man Moritz Wagner on a poster. You […] The post Hornets’ Brandon Miller makes early case for Dunk of the Year vs. the Nets appeared first on ClutchPoints.