AnalysisMonday, Oct 12, 2026

The Denver Nuggets were eliminated in the first round of the playoffs last season. Furthermore, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander won the MVP award for the second straight season. Those two facts caused there to be dialogue, for the first time in years, about whether Nikola Jokic is or isn’t still the best player in the NBA. While […] The post Nuggets’ Nikola Jokic casually dropping 3-quarter triple-double shows he’s ready for another MVP run appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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One of the Los Angeles Lakers’ top free agent acquisitions this offseason was versatile big man Sandro Mamukelashvili. The Georgian native was coming off a breakout season with the Toronto Raptors in which he received votes for the league’s Sixth Player of the Year Award. Lakers head coach JJ Redick has spoken excitedly about how […] The post Austin Reaves is convinced new Lakers forward ‘can play the 1’ appeared first on ClutchPoints.

WASHINGTON, DC - OCTOBER 10: Trae Young #3 of the Washington Wizards handles the ball during the game against the Detroit Pistons on October 10, 2026 at Capital One Arena in Washington, DC. 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 Stephen Gosling/NBAE via Getty Images) | NBAE via Getty Ima...

SALT LAKE CITY, UT - JANUARY 22: Isaiah Collier #8 of the Utah Jazz handles the ball during the game against the San Antonio Spurs on January 22, 2026 at Delta Center in Salt Lake City, Utah. 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 Alex Goodlett/NBAE via Getty Images) | NBAE via Getty Ima...

Celtics It’s safe to say Celtics coach Joe Mazzulla is pleased with what he’s seen from Paul George early. “He’s got great instincts. Great instincts, great technique, great positioning,” Mazzulla said, via Joe Postrade of Sporting News. “It’s something he takes pride in, but I do think it’s very contagious.” George scored 13 points in […] The post NBA Notes: Celtics, Paul George, Heat, backup point guard, Thunder appeared first on Hoops Wire.

Ben Simmons has played nine preseason minutes for the Kings. Doug Christie already sounds pretty sure about the fit. “We want to defend, rebound, and run the floor and share the basketball. He does all those things,” Christie said, via Logan Struck of Sports Illustrated. That’s the attraction with Simmons, even after he missed all […] The post Doug Christie: Ben Simmons can help Kings in plenty of ways appeared first on Hoops Wire.

SAN DIEGO, CA - MARCH 20: Mason Falslev #12 of the Utah State Aggies dribbles the ball during the first round of the 2026 NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament game against the Villanova Wildcats at Viejas Arena at San Diego State University on March 20, 2026 in San Diego, California. (Photo by Mitchell Layton/Getty Images) | Getty Images It’s the battle of the Valleys and our newest mid-major conference up for discussion this week on “Anything But Mid,” hosted this week by Ian Sacks and Frank DeB...

Zaccharie Risacher is not the first name anyone mentions when talking about the Mavericks. That would be Cooper Flagg. Or Kyrie Irving. Or even new coach Dusty May. But Risacher could still end up being pretty important. The former No. 1 overall pick scored 16 points on 7-of-13 shooting in Dallas’ preseason win over Houston on […] The post Zaccharie Risacher starting to settle in with Mavericks appeared first on Hoops Wire.

CLEVELAND, OH - OCTOBER 11: James Harden #1 of the Cleveland Cavaliers shoots a free throw during the game against the Orlando Magic during a 2026 NBA Preseason game on October 11, 2026 at Rocket Arena in Cleveland, Ohio. 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 via Getty I...

MILWAUKEE, WI - OCTOBER 5: Ayo Dosunmu #13 of the Minnesota Timberwolves moves the ball against the Milwaukee Bucks during a preseason game on October 5, 2026 at Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee. 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 Jeff Haynes/NBAE via Getty Images) | NBAE via Getty Images L...

Southern Indiana Screaming Eagles guard Kaden Brown (0) transitions up court during the first half of an NCAA basketball game against the Butler Bulldogs, Wednesday, Nov. 5, 2025, at Hinkle Fieldhouse. | USA TODAY Network via Reuters Co This article is the sixth in a series previewing each team in the Ohio Valley Conference. The only returner in the OVC that averaged double-digit points last season belongs to the Screaming Eagles, and his name is Kaden Brown. “Last year, I felt like one of th...

Cavaliers Mario Hezonja looked much more comfortable in his second preseason appearance with the Cavaliers. Mack Perry of Sports Illustrated highlighted Hezonja’s all-around performance against Orlando, when the veteran forward finished with 13 points, five rebounds, two assists, two steals and two blocks in just under 17 minutes. Hezonja also shot 5-of-9 from the field […] The post NBA Notes: Cavs, Mario Hezonja, Rockets, Marcus Smart, Bucks appeared first on Hoops Wire.

BOSTON, MA - OCTOBER 10: Jayson Tatum #0 of the Boston Celtics smiles before the game against the Philadelphia 76ers on October 10, 2026 at TD Garden 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. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2026 NBAE (Photo by Brian Babineau/NBAE via Getty Images) | NBAE via Getty Images First, let’...

DETROIT, MI - OCTOBER 5: Cade Cunningham #2 of the Detroit Pistons handles the ball during the game against the Phoenix Suns during a preseason game on October 5, 2026 at Little Caesars Arena in Detroit, Michigan. 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 Chris Schwegler/NBAE via Getty Imag...

BOULDER, COLORADO - OCTOBER 4: Keyonte George #3 of the Utah Jazz jokes around with a referee in the first half of a preseason game against the Denver Nuggets at CU Event Center on October 4, 2026 in Boulder, Colorado. 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 Dustin Bradford/Getty Images) | Getty Images Keyonte George was putting up fan...

MIAMI, FL - OCTOBER 10: Zyon Pullin #15 of the Minnesota Timberwolves looks to pass the ball during the game against the Miami Heat on October 10, 2026 at Kaseya Center in Miami, Florida. 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 Issac Baldizon/NBAE via Getty Images) | NBAE via Getty Images...

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - OCTOBER 08: Nolan Traore #10 of the Brooklyn Nets reacts after making a 3-point basket during the third quarter of a preseason game against the Brooklyn Nets at Barclays Center on October 08, 2026 in the Brooklyn borough of New York City. The Brooklyn Nets won 114-108. 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 Ishika Sam...

On Golden State Warriors’ Draymond Green’s podcast, Portland Blazers All-Star Deni Avdija discussed what makes guarding Denver Nuggets All-Star Nikola Jokic so difficult. After Avdija made his first playoff appearance last season against the San Antonio Spurs, he reflected on facing Nuggets’ three-time MVP. Amid the Blazers’ potential relocation in the future, their All-Star forward […] The post Blazers’ Deni Avdija’s helpless Nikola Jokic admission leaves Draymond Green LOLing appeared first...

MIAMI – With the Miami Heat starting a new era with Giannis Antetokounmpo at the forefront, there’s no denying that his presence will impact every player on the roster. Looking at the Heat’s promosing players this upcoming season, it’ll be another test for Nikola Jovic, who spoke recently of a player that he would love […] The post Nikola Jovic reveals Heat teammate he wants to have career like, but it isn’t Giannis appeared first on ClutchPoints.

ATLANTA, GA - SEPTEMBER 28: Dyson Daniels #5 of the Atlanta Hawks poses for a portrait during NBA Media Day on September 28 2026 at PC&E in Atlanta, Georgia. 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 Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2026 NBAE (Photo by Adam Hagy/NBAE via Getty Images) | NBAE via Getty Images When the Atlanta Hawks made the trade ...

Atlanta Dream forward Angel Reese hosted a dinner for her WNBA Finals-bound teammates in New York City days before Game 1 against the Golden State Valkyries. The Dream will play their fourth WNBA Finals series in franchise history and their first since last losing in 2013.

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Tom Brady has seven Super Bowl rings. Chiney Ogwumike knows that, but the ESPN analyst still thinks A’ja Wilson is more interesting to watch, and NFL fans were quick to let her know what they thought of that take. The debate unfolded during a discussion about Wilson’s dominance in the WNBA. Brandon Newman described her […]

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Nikola Jokic skips LeBron James while naming his NBA Mount Rushmore and the toughest players he has ever faced in his career.

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Caitlin Clark knows very well what the Indiana Fever need to improve if they want to be title contenders next season and beyond.

The Dallas Mavericks' star Kyrie Irving makes his feelings clear on how much longer he expects to play in the NBA.