AnalysisTuesday, Oct 20, 2026

Noah Clowney insists even if the details change, the job doesn’t. He’s keeping the main thing the main thing, which is staying focused and doing his job.

As great as winning a championship was for the Knicks — and many of the players celebrated wildly and extensively, to be clear — Hart wanted to focus on progress, not history.

The Knicks will get their first glimpse of life without Mitchell Robinson.

NEW YORK, Oct. 20, 2026 – The National Basketball Association (NBA) today announced that 125 international players from a record-tying 43 countries across six continents are on opening-night rosters for the 2026-27 season. Including both international and American players, there are a record of more than 60 players who were either born in Africa or have at […] The post NBA rosters feature 125 international players from record-tying 43 countries across six continents appeared first on TalkBask...

Steph Curry is seemingly ageless when he’s on the court.  He’s turning 39 this season, but he still makes defenders look like they’re trudging through mud and he’s always a hairpin trigger away from going on unconscious scoring sprees.  While Curry hasn’t specified how much longer he wants to play, his longtime trainer didn’t hesitate...

Steph Curry is about to enter his third season not sharing the court alongside his former Splash Brother, Klay Thompson. And part of him doesn’t feel right not playing alongside him. Curry appeared as a guest on “The Stephen A. Smith Show” on Tuesday and told him, “I miss that dude every day.” Stephen Curry...

BOSTON, MA - APRIL 28: Jayson Tatum #0 of the Boston Celtics interacts with fans before the game against the Philadelphia 76ers on April 28, 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 On...

DALLAS, TX - OCTOBER 16: Morez Johnson Jr. #14 of the Dallas Mavericks handles the ball during the game against the Atlanta Hawks on October 16, 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 Glenn James/NBAE via Getty Images) | NBAE via Getty I...

INGLEWOOD, CALIFORNIA - OCTOBER 14: Referee Italo Araujo #86 gestures during the fourth quarter of a preseason game between the Denver Nuggets and the Los Angeles Clippers at Intuit Dome on October 14, 2026 in Inglewood, 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 Melina Pizano/Getty Images) | Getty Images Every season the NBA ...

After six months and six days, the New York Knicks will be taking the court in Madison Square Garden as NBA champions for the first time in 53 years. The crowd at the Mecca of Basketball is expected to go crazy over the Knicks after they ended such a lengthy championship drought. Moreover, the Knicks […] The post 3 76ers vs. Knicks bold predictions for 2026-27 NBA Opening Night appeared first on ClutchPoints.

In the eyes of many, the most impressive player this preseason for the Los Angeles Lakers was forward Sandro Mamukelashvili. Some were likely unaware of just how talented the forward is, but he put everyone on notice by showing off his ability to score at every level, handle the ball and create for his teammates. […]

The Milwaukee Bucks are coming into their first year of a rebuild after an offseason in which they traded franchise cornerstone Giannis Antetokounmpo to the Miami Heat. The current Bucks’ roster is a mix of young players and aging veterans one of whom is Kyle Kuzma. Despite the current state of the Bucks’ roster, Kyle […] The post Kyle Kuzma shares reason why he believes in post-Giannis Bucks appeared first on ClutchPoints.

LOS ANGELES – When the Los Angeles Lakers take the court on Wednesday night for their 2026-27 NBA season opener against the Golden State Warriors, it will be Walker Kessler’s first career game in a Lakers uniform. The sixth-year big man played in the team’s final two preseason games, but now it’s for real. The […] The post JJ Redick eager to unlock Walker Kessler’s ‘All-Star level,’ but there’s a catch appeared first on ClutchPoints.

The NBA season is just hours away from getting started, with the Boston Celtics and Detroit Pistons slated to kick things off in the Motor City. The NBA is looking to build on the success of last year, when the playoffs drew enormous ratings as the New York Knicks defeated the San Antonio Spurs in […] The post Adam Silver subtly toots his own horn to Pat McAfee ahead of much-anticipated NBA season appeared first on ClutchPoints.

The Philadelphia 76ers are just hours away from kicking off their new season against the New York Knicks on the road. The 76ers enter this season with legit championship aspirations after adding LeBron James and Jaylen Brown to the mix this summer. Prior to the game, the Knicks will be hoisting their banner from last […] The post 76ers’ Kentavious Caldwell-Pope knows all about Ring Nights getting ruined, and he just sent Knicks a warning appeared first on ClutchPoints.

The New York Knicks are currently making the final preparations for Tuesday night’s game against the Philadelphia 76ers, which will be the first of the new season for both teams. Before the game, the Knicks will be hoisting a banner and receiving championship rings to commemorate last year’s NBA title, which was the first in […] The post Carmelo Anthony makes GOAT admission about OG Anunoby’s Knicks NBA Finals tip-in appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Joel Embiid wants to win. Well, he’ll never have a better opportunity.

The NBA has never had so much talent spread across the league. Almost every team league-wide has a player they view as a star or a potential future star, and most teams have multiple players who fit that description. From top-seeded teams to play-in teams, there were loads of contenders last season. Even the tanking […] The post 75 best NBA players for 2026-27 season, ranked appeared first on ClutchPoints.

The Oklahoma City Thunder have already established their dominance in the NBA by winning their first championship since relocating to Oklahoma City. The young team, including Chet Holmgren, embraces the challenge of competing against strong opponents but has little excitement about facing teams that are deliberately tanking. The Thunder are now preparing to face the […] The post Thunder’s Chet Holmgren wishes he could just ‘get a f***ing night off’ instead of playing tanking teams appeared fi...

San Antonio Spurs star Victor Wembanyama recently opened up about his lofty expectations and mindset heading into the 2026-27 NBA season, emphasizing that his standard has shifted toward personal growth rather than merely chasing the title of being the best player on the planet following their tough NBA Finals loss to the New York Knicks. […] The post Is Spurs’ Victor Wembanyama getting taller?! Adam Silver feeds hype appeared first on ClutchPoints.

A lot stands out about NBA players. They are some of the tallest people in the world, often standing near or above 7-feet tall. Plus, hoopers have a claim as the best athletes among all sports figures. They combine elite jumping abilities and athletic traits with soft touch, smooth movement skills, and a highly graceful […] The post Ranking the best left-handed players in NBA history appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Blake Griffin is one of the greatest players in Clippers history. In his era, he brought immense success to the organization. Led by Griffin, Chris Paul, and DeAndre Jordan, the Los Angeles Clippers were one of the NBA’s biggest shows and a consistent Western Conference contender, though they never reached the Western Conference Finals or […] The post The extreme lengths Blake Griffin won’t go to get No. 32 jersey retired by Clippers appeared first on ClutchPoints.

INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA - OCTOBER 16: Tyler Herro #11of the Milwaukee Bucks shoots the ball against he Indiana Pacers at Gainbridge Fieldhouse on October 16, 2026 in Indianapolis, Indiana. 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 (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images) | Getty Images Welcome to SB Nation Reacts, a survey of fans across the NBA. Throughout the year...

The WNBA's latest eligibility response triggered another heated reaction from Freedom.

The Miami Heat are just hours away from kicking off their 2026-27 NBA season with a home game vs the Minnesota Timberwolves. This game will mark the Heat regular season debut of Giannis Antetokounmpo, whom the team acquired from the Milwaukee Bucks in a blockbuster trade this summer. Recently, ESPN sports media personality Stephen A. […] The post Stephen A. Smith’s Heat claim is destined to catch NBA world’s attention appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Dec 30, 2019; Portland, Oregon, USA; Portland Trail Blazers guard Damian Lillard (0) defends Phoenix Suns guard Devin Booker (1) during the first half at Moda Center. Mandatory Credit: Troy Wayrynen-USA TODAY Sports The Phoenix Suns may be benefiting from their opening night’s opponents’ roster construction. When the Portland Trail Blazers, who the Suns play on opening night, signed Damian Lillard in the 2025 offseason, they knew that, barring injuries, they were set for a guard controversy. ...

The NBA General Manager Survey, which consists of 48 questions answered by all 30 NBA general managers, came out this past Thursday and there are many things to react to when you look at the responses with a Timberwolves centric lens.  *Keep in mind, GMs could not vote for their own players/team Some of the best in the league The GMs named Anthony Edwards the best shooting guard in the league by a wide margin. Meanwhile they named Jaden McDaniels as a top five perimeter defender, and the...

The Golden State Warriors are approaching the eventual swan song of the trio of head coach Steve Kerr, Stephen Curry and Draymond Green. But whenever they opt to ride off into the sunset, Draymond Green in particular believes the Warriors are set for the future with the next face of the franchise already on the […] The post Draymond Green can’t stop gushing about ‘next face of franchise’ Yaxel Lendeborg appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Fire away your questions about the Lakers or NBA ahead of the regular season!

Apr 25, 2026; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; New York Knicks center Karl-Anthony Towns (32) tries to get to the basket between Atlanta Hawks guard Dyson Daniels (5) and forward Jalen Johnson (1) during the first half at State Farm Arena. Mandatory Credit: Dale Zanine-Imagn Images | IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect This is the third of a series of roundtable questions I’m asking the staff here at Peachtree Hoops about the Hawks this upcoming season. The third question: what would be your preferred sta...