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Bill Simmons isn’t the most reliable source regarding the Lakers. On Thursday’s episode of “The Bill Simmons Podcast,” Simmons — a die-hard Celtics fan — claimed, “The Lakers guy doesn’t have the money yet.” He was referring to Josh Kushner, who bought the Lakers’ franchise from Mark Walter for $12.5 billion in August. Bill Simmons...
NBA Cup action opens up tonight.
Nobody can deny that Lakers star guard Luka Dončić is one of the NBA’s best offensive players. Dončić’s defense doesn’t earn the same acclaim. Luka Doncic of the Los Angeles Lakers reacts during a game against the Portland Trail Blazers in Los Angeles on Tuesday, Oct. 27, 2026. Max Kellerman did not mince words about...
DALLAS, TX - OCTOBER 30: Kyrie Irving #11 of the Dallas Mavericks plays defense during the game against the Houston Rockets during the Emirates NBA Cup on October 30, 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 ...
Jarred Vanderbilt finally got his shot at being in the Lakers' rotation.
For a team that’s trying to change the direction of a franchise that knows tanking all too well — and lost its first seven games a year ago — they know the results have to change.
The Warriors sent the “Inside the NBA” crew personalized jerseys — Charles Barkley’s was extra special. Barkley went viral after an “Inside the NBA” segment of “Who He Play For?” because of the Hall of Famer’s inability to accurately pinpoint where players landed in the offseason. From Moe Wagner to Taurean Prince, Barkley went 0-for-5...
How far can Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves lead the Lakers' offense?
NBAThe Houston Rockets were without Alperen Sengun for their NBA Cup clash against the Dallas Mavericks. However, Kevin Durant has suited up, and he got cleared for takeoff. The 38-year-old showed he still had those hops as he blew by PJ Washington on a drive. He then threw the ball down all over Mavs center […] The post Rockets’ Kevin Durant puts on personal Dunk Contest vs. Mavericks appeared first on ClutchPoints.
PHOENIX– Jordan Ott knows what the Phoenix Suns need. Defense, defense, and more defense. The team is dead last in defensive rating through three games. Although the sample size is small, the Denver Nuggets can exploit that. Granted, their offense isn’t as high-octane as usual, but with Nikola Jokic running the show, they can quickly […] The post Jordan Ott feels Nikola Jokic, Nuggets will ‘test’ Suns young group appeared first on ClutchPoints.
NBAKyrie Irving and Cooper Flagg tag teamed with great chemistry as they crafted a great transition dunk highlight during the Dallas Mavericks’ NBA Cup matchup against the Houston Rockets on Friday night. Irving and Flagg are going through their second season together as teammates, their first campaign on the court. The former missed last season […] The post Mavericks’ Kyrie Irving, Cooper Flagg connect for monster slam appeared first on ClutchPoints.
NBAJordi Fernandez made a significant change to the Brooklyn Nets’ lineup three games into the season. The Nets head coach replaced veteran Keon Ellis with sophomore point guard Nolan Traore in the starting five during Tuesday’s 125-124 loss to the Boston Celtics. He revealed the motivation behind the decision on Friday. “Our shot selection was […] The post Nets’ Jordi Fernandez reveals motivation behind moving Nolan Traore into starting lineup appeared first on ClutchPoints.