AnalysisMonday, Oct 5, 2026

Draymond Green has given Golden State Warriors fans plenty to discuss before the regular season even begins. The veteran power forward caught the Bay Area fans’ attention, especially for his appearance after Sunday’s preseason loss to the Los Angeles Clippers. The Warriors fell 104-101 to the Clippers in their first preseason game, but the result […] The post Warriors’ Draymond Green under fire from fans for allegedly coming to training camp out of shape appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Anthony Davis is on his second team since being traded by the Los Angeles Lakers, but one thing still bugs him about his tenure in L.A. Over the years, Davis has made it clear that he prefers not to be his team’s full-time center. But that’s exactly what the Lakers did during the last few […] The post Wizards’ Anthony Davis still salty about unanswered Lakers request that left him too ‘heavy’ appeared first on ClutchPoints.

With nine newcomers and two open starting jobs, the Lakers entered camp with plenty for Austin Reaves and Luka Doncic to solve. Yet Reaves identified an unexpected challenge when asked about playing beside Doncic. “The hardest part [about playing with Luka] is to understand his English on the court,” Reaves said, via ESPN Los Angeles. […] The post Lakers’ Austin Reaves explains the toughest part about playing with Luka Doncic appeared first on ClutchPoints.

LaMelo Ball did not waste time showing off his signature skillset with a remarkable 3-point shot in the Minnesota Timberwolves’ preseason opener against the Milwaukee Bucks on Monday night. Ball has been playing in the NBA since 2020, preparing for his first season with the Timberwolves. He represented the Charlotte Hornets as their top star […] The post LaMelo Ball takes most LaMelo Ball 1st shot ever in Timberwolves’ preseason debut appeared first on ClutchPoints.

PORTLAND, OR - APRIL 24: Scoot Henderson #00 and Jrue Holiday #5 of the Portland Trail Blazers high five during the game against the San Antonio Spurs during Round One Game Three of the 2026 NBA Playoffs on April 24, 2026 at the Moda Center Arena in Portland, Oregon. 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 2...

“It’s the hope that kills you.” It’s a line from the TV show Ted Lasso, of course. And whether you’re a Dallas Mavericks fan, or an FC Richmond fan, you understand. The Dallas Mavericks were in the Finals just 838 days ago. That season was full of the kind of playoff moments you tell your grandchildren about. Will you tell your grandchildren about the time Luka Dončić absolutely cooked Rudy Gobert on an isolation 3 to win a playoff game? I will. Then the Celtics came along and made the M...

Cavaliers James Harden sounds impressed with Mario Hezonja, and the Cavs could use what their new forward brings. “He brings something to our team that we didn’t have,” Harden said, according to comments reported by Marca and relayed by Zach Weiss of Cavs On SI. Harden praised Hezonja’s strength and ability to shoot, pass and […] The post NBA Notes: Cavs, James Harden, Clippers, Gradey Dick, Nets appeared first on Hoops Wire.

SHENZHEN, CHINA - SEPTEMBER 7: Assistant Coach PJ Carlesimo of the USA smiles during shoot around at the Shenzhen Bay Sports Center on September 7, 2019 in Shenzhen, China. 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 2019 NBAE (Photo by Jesse D. Garrabrant/NBAE via Getty Images) | NBAE via Getty Images One of th...

CAMDEN, NJ - SEPTEMBER 28: Jaylen Brown #7, LeBron James #23, Joel Embiid #21, Tyrese Maxey #0, and VJ Edgecombe #77 of the Philadelphia 76ers pose for a photo during NBA media day on September 28, 2026 at the Philadelphia 76ers Training Complex in Camden, New Jersey. 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 ...

SAN ANTONIO, TX - MAY 6: The Minnesota Timberwolves huddle before the game against the San Antonio Spurs during Round Two Game Two on May 6, 2026 at the Frost Bank Center in San Antonio, 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 (Photos by David Sherman/NBAE via Getty Images) | NBAE via Getty ...

CHICAGO, IL - MAY 10: President Michael Winger of the Washington Wizards smiles during the 2026 NBA Draft Lottery on May 10, 2026 at Navy Pier 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. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2026 NBAE (Photo by Brian Sevald/NBAE via Getty Images) | NBAE via Getty Images The 2027 WNBA offseason ...

PHILADELPHIA, PA - MAY 10: Jalen Brunson #11 of the New York Knicks dribbles the ball during the game against the Philadelphia 76ers during Round Two Game Four of the 2026 NBA Playoffs on May 10, 2026 at the Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 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 (P...

EL SEGUNDO, CA - SEPTEMBER 28: Collin Sexton #10 of the Los Angeles Lakers talks to the media during NBA Media Day on September 28, 2026 at UCLA Health Training Center in El Segundo, California. 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 Adam Pantozzi/NBAE via Getty Images) | NBAE via Getty ...

We made it folks. It’s been 144 days since the last time we saw the Minnesota Timberwolves play basketball. A lot has happened in the past four months. New faces. New threads. New voices. Hell, even (technically) new owners! In what figures to be a wild season, we can finally kick off our first official game thread of the season. Commence the jiggling! Game Info Who: Minnesota Timberwolves (0-0) vs. Milwaukee Bucks (0-0) When: Monday, October 5 at 7:00 PM CT Where: Fiserv Forum — Milwaukee, W...

SAN ANTONIO, TX -SEPTEMBER 28: Stephon Castle #5, De'Aaron Fox 34 and Dylan Harper #2 of the San Antonio Spurs pose for photos during San Antonio Spurs Media Day at Victory Capital Performance Center on September 28, 2026 in San Antonio, Texas. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Ronald Cortes/Getty Images) | Getty Images The unofficia...

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SACRAMENTO, CALIFORNIA - OCTOBER 05: Cameron Carr #43 of the Los Angeles Lakers goes in for a slam dunk against the Sacramento Kings in the first half of the preseason game at Golden 1 Center on October 05, 2026 in Sacramento, California. 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 Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images) | Getty Images The Lake...

Christine Brennan faced severe backlash after the WNBA reporter highlighted the difference between Caitlin Clark’s popularity and Angel Reese’s after the Atlanta Dream star’s solid playoff semis debut. Reese led her team to a 92-82 Game 1 win over the New York Liberty on Sunday, scoring 17 points, grabbing seven rebounds, and adding four steals and three blocks while shooting 60.

Kelsey Mitchell's Indiana Fever future could depend on weighing the good and bad of playing with Caitlin Clark.

Three of the last four NBA champions are on this list, is this season's?

Jimmy Butler has seen many teammates come and go, but called Golden State Warriors' Steph Curry the greatest player he has ever shared the court with.

Golden State Warriors forward Yaxel Lendeborg has continued to impress heading into his rookie season. Lendeborg led the Warriors to the title in the Summer League in Las Vegas, winning the MVP trophy in the process. While they lost to the Los Angeles Clippers, 104-101, in the preseason on Sunday, coach Steve Kerr gave a […] The post Yaxel Lendeborg’s quality has Steve Kerr thinking big without Stephen Curry appeared first on ClutchPoints.

The Dream drew about 9,700 for each of its first two playoff home games.

Golden State Warriors head coach Steve Kerr is embracing the team’s future now that the team is actually in a position of need. With the Warriors needing all the offensive production they can get amid injuries to Jimmy Butler and Kristaps Porzingis, two of the team’s best scorers alongside Stephen Curry, Kerr is opting to […] The post Warriors’ Draymond Green shares sobering thoughts on his changing role appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Defense is projected by many to be an area of weakness for the Los Angeles Lakers, specifically on the perimeter. While Walker Kessler can shore up a lot of those deficiencies with his elite rim protection, it is up to the wings to apply perimeter pressure and not solely rely on Kessler. Jake LaRavia specifically […]

The Lakers know what they have in Luka Dončić and Austin Reaves. They played well together last season, but JJ Redick has intentionally kept them apart in open gym. With a new-look roster, Redick wants to see what else this offense can do before putting his stars together. Read for free. submitted by /u/TheAthletic [link] [comments]

Michael Jordan says he would be the worst player to bet against.

Isolation creation isn’t at the heart of Collins’ game. Still, he could help vary the Pistons’ attack. “I’m trying to use my versatility to play off of (Cunningham),” Collins said during training camp. “I pride myself on trying to get a lot of easy buckets. I feel like Cade is a great playmaker, obviously a great basketball player coming off a great year. “(I’m) just trying to … give him another guy who can create and playmake with him on the floor, as well.” The Pistons hope that Collins can...

Throughout the 2026 season, Caitlin Clark and Kelsey Mitchell formed the best and most high-profile frontcourt tandem in the WNBA. Some recent comments have led to some speculation that Mitchell might not return to the Indiana Fever next season, but not everyone thinks that would be a wise move. After Indiana’s playoff exit this week,…

Indiana Fever general manager Amber Cox addressed media about criticism from its fanbase and defended the team against that narrative. The team is out of the postseason after a heated Round 1 battle with the Las Vegas Aces.