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LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - OCTOBER 27: Deni Avdija #8 of the Portland Trail Blazers reacts to a foul from Ziaire Williams #11 of the Los Angeles Lakers during the first half at Crypto.com Arena on October 27, 2026 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images) 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 Harry How/Getty Images...

This was supposed to be a wasted season for Steph Curry.  The Warriors were injury-riddled and coming off a lackluster summer in which they made no major moves.  It meant the greatest shooter of all time was destined to tread water as he turned 39 years old. Yaxel Lendeborg changed everything.  He has resuscitated Curry’s career....

A 30-point shellacking paved the way for Dalton Knecht to make his Knicks debut.

Bronny James and Cameron Carr are going to get more playing time.

Basketball is such a popular sport, largely because of the massive numbers put up in the games on a frequent basis. The nature of the sport leads to high-scoring affairs, constant action, back-and-forth contests, and tons of last-second heroics. Of course, it is the superstars who make the biggest impact, and said players often explode […] The post Least-known NBA records that will shock you appeared first on ClutchPoints.

The Lakers starting center thought he'd ranked higher.

So… how are we doing folks? We at Canis Hoopus usually try to get game recaps out a full day before the games so everyone can get their jokes and thoughts going in the comments. It’s what makes this community so fun for so many of us, myself included. From GIFs to shitposts to real analysis and everything in between, this is where to find it. However, some of us were a little busy tracking some election day results. We were watching a blue wave instead of watching a wave of blue at Target Cen...

The NBA can change the incentives. It can change the lottery. It can make losing on purpose a less attractive business plan. It cannot make a bad basketball team good just by asking it to try. That’s the early takeaway from Stephen Noh’s look at the league’s anti-tanking reforms for Sporting News. The expectation was […] The post NBA changed the lottery rules. Some teams still stink appeared first on Hoops Wire.

Kevin Durant is 38 years old. After nine games in 15 days, he isn’t looking for sympathy. “We’re 22, 23, 24 years old,” Durant told reporters after Wednesday’s 117-107 loss to the Timberwolves, via Adam Spolane of Sports Illustrated. “I feel the same age.” The Rockets have already played two back-to-backs and haven’t had more […] The post Kevin Durant on Rockets’ nine games in 15 days: ‘We don’t complain’ appeared first on Hoops Wire.

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Yaxel Lendeborg’s fiery approach to the game is part of the reason for his success, but the Warriors rookie may have crossed a line when he said he “lost all respect” for Lakers star Luka Doncic following their first meeting. Appearing on “Inside the NBA” (Twitter video link), coach Steve Kerr talked about how he […]

PORTLAND, OREGON - SEPTEMBER 28: Vít Krejčí #27 of the Portland Trail Blazers poses for a portrait during NBA media day at Moda Center on September 28, 2026 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 GettyImages License Agreement. (Photo by Steph Chambers/Getty Images) | Getty Images The Portland Trail Blazers got sad news last night, as bench guard Vit Krejc...

The Knicks’ pecking order at backup point guard is fluid.

Oct 21, 2026; Portland, Oregon, USA; Phoenix Suns center Khaman Maluach (10) grabs a rebound during the first half against Portland Trail Blazers center Donovan Clingan (23) at Moda Center. Mandatory Credit: Troy Wayrynen-Imagn Images | IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect After yet another double-digit loss on Wednesday night, this time to the Portland Trail Blazers (again), the Phoenix Suns find themselves at 1-5. They are a team desperately searching for an identity. Players are trying to esta...

The Bulls are 1-7, and Norman Powell doesn’t think opponents are particularly worried about making them 1-8. “Teams are coming at us and looking at us like it’s lunch,” Powell said, via Julia Poe of the Chicago Tribune. “Like they’re going to get their numbers and it’s going to be an easy win. We’ve got […] The post Norman Powell: Opponents look at Bulls ‘like it’s lunch’ appeared first on Hoops Wire.

After dropping their first three games of the season, the Golden State Warriors have run off five straight wins. I had the opportunity to speak with Tim Roye, who is in his 30th season as the radio voice of the team. Q: What has stood out to you most about Yaxel Lendeborg’s game, and how […] The post One-on-one with Warriors radio voice Tim Roye appeared first on Hoops Wire.

Consider the Lakers rookie impressed by his superstar teammate's start the season.

LOS ANGELES — The Miami Heat defeated the LA Clippers on Wednesday night, the first half of a back-to-back set that will see them travel to San Francisco to take on the Golden State Warriors. It’ll be the first time Thompson takes on his former team since joining the Heat and since the Warriors drafted […] The post Klay Thompson gets real on Yaxel Lendeborg’s hot start with Stephen Curry, Warriors appeared first on ClutchPoints.

SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA - NOVEMBER 02: Jalen Green #4 of the Phoenix Suns reacts after he was called for a foul on Yaxel Lendeborg #1 of the Golden State Warriors in the second half of their game at Chase Center on November 02, 2026 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 the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Image...

Jalen Brunson and Josh Hart reveal their true feelings towards Yaxel Lendeborg's comments on losing respect for Luka Doncic.

CHICAGO, IL - MAY 10: Mallory Edens of the Milwaukee Bucks 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 Chris Schwegler/NBAE via Getty Images) | NBAE via Getty Images There were some wild outcomes in ou...

HOUSTON, TX - NOVEMBER 2: Derrick White #9 of the Boston Celtics is introduced before the game against the Houston Rockets on November 2, 2026 at the Toyota Center in Houston, 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 Logan Riely/NBAE via Getty Images) | NBAE via Getty Images BOSTON ...

ORLANDO, FL - NOVEMBER 1: Baylor Scheierman #55 of the Boston Celtics looks on during the game against the Orlando Magic on November 1, 2026 at Kia Center in Orlando, 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 Fernando Medina/NBAE via Getty Images) | NBAE via Getty Images The Boston...

HOUSTON, TEXAS - NOVEMBER 04: LaMelo Ball #1 of the Minnesota Timberwolves shoots the ball against the Houston Rockets during the second half at Toyota Center on November 04, 2026 in Houston, 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. (Photo by Alex Slitz/Getty Images) | Getty Images 10,000ft Overview As soon as the game tipped off, one thin...

The Boston Celtics were without Jayson Tatum for their Wednesday night contest against the Milwaukee Bucks — with Tatum getting the day off for rest purposes. With Tatum out, the Celtics turned to Paul George to take on first-option duties on offense. And while the Celtics encountered some rough patches that let the Bucks back […] The post Joe Mazzulla reveals Paul George’s ‘extreme’ importance to Celtics’ identity appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Joel Embiid and the Philadelphia 76ers keep piling up wins, but the big man’s 3-point shot has not come along for the ride. After another rough night from deep against the Detroit Pistons, the Sixers star joked that he might be done with the shot altogether. Embiid went 0-of-3 from beyond the arc in Wednesday’s […] The post 76ers star Joel Embiid jokes about getting rid of 1 move after brutal stat appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Luka Doncic has been on an absolute tear to start the season, and Los Angeles Lakers head coach JJ Redick believes it is right up there with the best basketball he has seen from his superstar. After Doncic dropped 40 points in Wednesday’s 116-103 win over the Sacramento Kings, Redick was asked whether this was […] The post Lakers star Luka Doncic’s bonkers start is best JJ Redick has ever seen him appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Paul George has only been with the Boston Celtics for a few weeks, but he has already figured out what makes Derrick White such a valuable teammate. After Boston held off the Milwaukee Bucks on Wednesday night, the veteran forward pointed to White’s steady demeanor as the trait that stands out the most. “D-White just […] The post Celtics’ Paul George pinpoints what makes Derrick White so great to play with appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Los Angeles Lakers star Luka Doncic has had a phenomenal start to the season, and Kendrick Perkins has drawn comparisons to Kobe Bryant. On the latest edition of the Road Trippin’ podcast, Perkins put Doncic’s play and mentality into perspective. Perkins said Doncic’s mentality makes him the closest thing to Kobe Bryant among the league’s young […] The post Kendrick Perkins gives Luka Doncic the Kobe Bryant treatment amid ridiculous start appeared first on ClutchPoints.

He's right about the way things are headed, clearly the issues aren't clicking in several spots. It's just getting them to get back to their "why" for the love of the game when they were youngins, like Maleek, for some of these guys. I think Mobley overthinks way too much on offense. They're missing some serious toughness out there. Mitchell is a great player, but in the clutch he panics a lot and gets tunnel vision. Harden is such a loose cannon and has lost several steps also. Who to bring ...