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The Post’s Khobi Price addresses the biggest Lakers questions. Starting 5 Are Austin Reaves, Walker Kessler ready for heightened expectations? The Lakers aren’t asking Reaves and Kessler to be players they already aren’t or do things on the court they haven’t before. For Reaves, it’s to be the natural-born scorer he is. Be a high-level...
It’s going to be a long season for the Clippers. Kawhi Leonard, James Harden and Ivica Zubac are gone, as is any chance of them being competitive. Not only are the Clippers starting over after trading their top players but they’re also starting over with their ankles and wrists bound. The Clippers incurred massive punishments...
LeBron James seemed to throw shade at the West Coast during a courtside rant in his Philadelphia 76ers debut.
For a young, inexperienced Nets team trying to turn the page after two overtly tanking campaigns — and three straight losing records — setting that culture early this season is going to be vital.
NEW YORK, NEW YORK - SEPTEMBER 28: Head Coach Jordi Fernandez of the Brooklyn Nets speak during a press conference during Brooklyn Nets Media Day at Brooklyn Nets HSS Training Center on September 28, 2026 in New York City. 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 Satloff/Getty Images) | Getty Images Six long months after the Broo...
The consensus on the Detroit Pistons heading into the 2026-27 season was down, as they lost solid veteran contributor Tobias Harris in free agency. Moreover, they did not make many meaningful additions to the roster this past offseason, and they had to deal with the drawn-out restricted free agency of Jalen Duren. But Cade Cunningham […] The post Pistons’ Cade Cunningham is loving the ‘blessing’ that makes his life easy on the court appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Egor Demin’s development was the talk of the Brooklyn Nets’ offseason. The former No. 8 pick’s physical improvement has left many confident that he’ll make a sophomore leap. How much has Demin grown physically since his rookie campaign? “Maybe you ask performance about his weight and how much bigger his biceps are. Maybe that’s a […] The post Nets’ Egor Demin reveals mental shift in key area that could drive sophomore leap appeared first on ClutchPoints.
The 7-foot-2 center knows the magnitude of playing for the iconic NBA franchise. He's healthy and ready for the challenge, which begins Wednesday.
The Golden State Warriors are currently gearing up for their 2026-27 NBA season, which is slated to begin on Wednesday night vs the Los Angeles Lakers. The Warriors enter this season without a ton of expectations, considering that they are trotting out essentially the same exact roster that won 37 games a year ago, with […] The post Warriors’ Steve Kerr cops to mistakes building around Stephen Curry, but he has a message for ‘F those picks’ fans appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Golden State Warriors head coach Steve Kerr responded to Draymond Green calling rookie Yaxel Lendeborg the future face of the franchise. Before Lendeborg’s official NBA debut with the Warriors, Kerr had nothing but good things to say about the 11th overall pick in this year’s draft. However, projecting Lendeborg to be the future of the […] The post Warriors’ Steve Kerr not touching Draymond Green’s ‘face of the franchise’ expectations for Yaxel Lendeborg 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.
There is perhaps no tougher stress test to start the season than Yves Missi’s matchups through Halloween. Ivica Zubac, Jaren Jackson Jr., Nikola Jokic, and Domantas Sabonis are waiting. Jokic gets two cracks at Missi in a five-day span. It is hardly an ideal welcome to a starting role for a 22-year-old still learning the […] The post The Pelicans starter already on hot seat as he stares down monster matchups before Halloween appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Brooklyn Nets fans will tune in this season primarily to watch top-10 picks Mikel Brown Jr. and Egor Demin. However, they may have to wait before they see the duo on the floor together consistently. Brown didn’t share the floor with Demin during his debut in the Nets’ preseason finale. After missing most of the […] The post Nets’ Egor Demin teases hope for Mikel Brown Jr. partnership after rookie’s limited preseason appeared first on ClutchPoints.
The Orlando Magic and Atlanta Hawks needed only one game to give their NBA Southeast Division matchup some fresh bad blood. As the final seconds ticked off the Hawks’ 132-125 win over the Magic in the season opener on Wednesday night at Kia Center, Paolo Banchero and Jalen Johnson got into a heated exchange. The […] The post NBA stars Paolo Banchero, Jalen Johnson have to be seperated after tense end to Hawks-Magic appeared first on ClutchPoints.
MINNEAPOLIS, MN - OCTOBER 14: Jonathan Kuminga #24 of the Minnesota Timberwolves prepares to shoot a free throw during the game against the Detroit Pistons during a 2026 NBA Preseason game on October 14, 2026 at Target Center in Minneapolis, Minnesota. 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...
LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - OCTOBER 13: Luka Doncic #77 of the Los Angeles Lakers warms up before a preseason game against the Golden State Warriors at T-Mobile Arena on October 13, 2026 in Las Vegas, Nevada. The Warriors defeated the Lakers 101-89. 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 Ethan Miller/Getty Images) | Getty Images Despite ownin...
I don’t know about you, but I think that we’ve been waiting WAY too long for the season to come around. I can only survive on Darryn Peterson workouts and Keyonte George quotes for so long. I need some real action. In my spare time, like a reasonable adult, I go back and watch games from when I was growing up. Now I’m 31 years old, so the guys I grew up with were Deron Williams, Carlos Boozer, Andrei Kirlenko, and 1x All-Star Mehmet Okur. Sure, we expected more out of them, but they were fun ...
SAN FRANCISCO, CA - OCTOBER 16: Ja Morant #1 of the Portland Trail Blazers dribbles the ball during the game against the Golden State Warriors on October 16, 2026 at Chase Center in San Francisco, 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 Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2026 NBAE (Photo by Noah Graham/NBAE via Getty Images) | NBAE vi...
WASHINGTON, DC - MARCH 14: Head coach Josh Schertz talks to his team in a timeout against the Loyola Ramblers during the quarterfinal round of the A10 basketball tournament at Capital One Arena on March 14, 2025 in Washington, DC. (Photo by G Fiume/Getty Images) | Getty Images Welcome to SB Nation Reacts, a survey of fans across the NCAA. Throughout the year we ask questions of the most plugged-in Mid-Major fans and fans across the country. The AP preseason men’s basketball poll was released ...
The WNBA's latest eligibility response triggered another heated reaction from Freedom.
The Cavaliers have championship expectations, four former All-Stars in their starting lineup and a fan base eager to see whether this is finally the year they break through. Actually watching them play? Well, that could be another matter. According to Manny Soloway of Awful Announcing, the Cavs rank dead last among all 30 NBA teams […] The post Cavs rank dead last in NBA for ease of watching games appeared first on Hoops Wire.
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.
CHICAGO, ILLINOIS - MARCH 18: Scottie Barnes #4 of the Toronto Raptors drives past Josh Giddey #3 of the Chicago Bulls during the second half at the United Center on March 18, 2026 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. (Photo by Geoff Stellfox/Getty Images) | Getty Images After licking their wounds from the lost series ag...
The Sixers found another option at center in their season opener. Joel Embiid helped make the call. With three fouls late in the first half of Tuesday’s 106-100 win over the Knicks, Embiid suggested that LeBron James replace him in the middle. It gave Philadelphia a way to close the half without asking Embiid to […] The post Sixers Notes: Joel Embiid, LeBron James, Tyrese Maxey appeared first on Hoops Wire.
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.
PHOENIX, AZ - OCTOBER 16: Generic photo of Devin Booker #15 of the Phoenix Suns jersey during the game against the Utah Jazz on October 16, 2026 at Mortgage Matchup Center in Phoenix, Arizona. 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 Kate Frese/NBAE via Getty Images) | NBAE via Getty Image...
LOS ANGELES, CA - OCTOBER 13: Walker Kessler #14 of the Los Angeles Lakers listens to the national anthem on October 13, 2026 at Thomas & Mack Center in Las Vegas, Nevada. 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 Images EL SEGUNDO, Cali...
DALLAS, TEXAS - OCTOBER 16: CJ McCollum #3 of the Atlanta Hawks walks to the bench during a preseason game against the Dallas Mavericks at American Airlines Center on October 16, 2026 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 GettyImages License Agreement. (Photo by Stacy Revere/Getty Images) | Getty Images CJ McCollum happened to be one of the biggest addition...
It’s been four long seasons. 1,511 days of Groundhog Day since the Donovan Mitchell trade. Why did we do that? Should the Jazz try to win? Should they tank? Is tanking a violation of the Jazz Way? Are we tanking hard enough? Oh no, why did we start 11-3? This is terrible for our future! All irrelevant now. While the tank wasn’t perfect, it’s over. In the words of Coach Dale in Hoosiers, “My team is on the floor.” And, unlike in fall 2022, ‘23, ‘24, and ‘25 seasons, that’s a hopeful statement,...
Atlanta will play its games in front of a larger crowd when it hosts Games 3 and 4 of the WNBA Finals.
