Game RecapsTuesday, Oct 27, 2026

Payton Pritchard has played alongside plenty of talented teammates with the Boston Celtics, but Mike Conley Jr. has quickly earned a special place in his eyes. After powering Boston to a 134-99 rout of the Chicago Bulls on Monday night at TD Garden, Pritchard went out of his way to praise the 20-year veteran, who […] The post Celtics’ Payton Pritchard gives Mike Conley Jr. ultimate veteran praise appeared first on ClutchPoints.

The New York Knicks have stumbled out of the gates so far in the 2026-27 NBA season, currently sitting at 0-3 ahead of Tuesday night’s game against the Detroit Pistons. The tough start comes on the heels of the Knicks’ 2026 NBA championship run, and their hopes of becoming the first team to repeat in […] The post Retired NBA champion not worried about Knicks’ dreadful 0-3 start appeared first on ClutchPoints.

BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS - OCTOBER 23: Jayson Tatum #0 of the Boston Celtics celebrates after scoring against the New York Knicks during fourth quarter of the Celtics Home Opener at TD Garden on October 23, 2026 in Boston, Massachusetts. The Celtics defeat the Knicks 107-103. 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 Maddie Meyer/Getty Imag...

The Cavaliers have played three games, won two and already experienced just about every emotion imaginable. They’ve blown a huge lead, nearly blown another and rallied from 15 points down to win in overtime. And it’s still October. Welcome to the new season. “It’s not easy, is it?” Donovan Mitchell deadpanned when asked about protecting […] The post Cavs embracing early tests with revamped Wizards up next appeared first on Hoops Wire.

PHOENIX, AZ - APRIL 27: Shai Gilgeous-Alexander #2 of the Oklahoma City Thunder handles the ball while defended by Devin Booker #1 of the Phoenix Suns during the game during Round One Game Four on April 27, 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...

TORONTO, CANADA - OCTOBER 21: Kawhi Leonard #2 of the Toronto Raptors handles the ball during the game against the Chicago Bulls on October 21, 2026 at the Scotiabank Arena in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. 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 Vaughn Ridley/NBAE via Getty Images) | NBAE via...

PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA - OCTOBER 22: Head coach Nick Nurse of the Philadelphia 76ers talks to Vj Edgecombe #77, Jaylen Brown #7, Joel Embiid #21, LeBron James #23, and Tyrese Maxey #0 against the Cleveland Cavaliers at Xfinity Mobile Arena on October 22, 2026 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. (Photo by Mi...

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - OCTOBER 08: Austin Reaves #15 and Luka Doncic #77 of the Los Angeles Lakers look on against the Sacramento Kings during the first quarter in a preseason game at Crypto.com Arena on October 08, 2026 in Los Angeles, 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 Luke Hales/Getty Images) | Getty Images Tonig...

It is fair to say that the first two games of the regular season for Los Angeles Lakers superstar Luka Doncic were not quite up to his standard. Despite getting wins, Doncic shot below 40% in both and totaled 17 turnovers, including a career-high 11 in a win over the Los Angeles Clippers. But Doncic […]

Minnesota looks to continue on its quest for 81-1 on a back-to-back in Cleveland.

Ausar Thompson back in the lineup for the Detroit Pistons

PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA - OCTOBER 22: Donovan Mitchell #45 of the Cleveland Cavaliers reacts after making a basket at the end of the first quarter against the Philadelphia 76ers at Xfinity Mobile Arena on October 22, 2026 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Mitchell Leff/Getty Images) | Getty Images Perhaps no team in the NBA has dealt more with the label of ‘regular season merchants’ than the Cleveland Cavaliers. For those who maybe aren’t as online as others, being a regular season ...

Last week was some of the best sleep I had gotten in a long time. Climbing into bed with the biggest, dumbest grin on my face, giddily scrolling through my phone on Canis, Reddit, and YouTube, seeing what everyone had to say about just how awesome the Minnesota Timberwolves are. Seriously, it was great. I would whisper myself to sleep, repeating the mantra “82 and 0, 82 and 0…,” then dream of show-stopping sequences like Ant juggling the ball through traffic and rocking the rim, Melo doing th...

Brooklyn is looking to stop the bleeding against a Boston team coming off a blowout win

The 2026 WNBA Finals continues to make history as the Golden State Valkyries and Atlanta Dream produce the most-watched WNBA Finals series ever.

The Los Angeles Lakers improved to 3-0 with their win over the Utah Jazz on Sunday. Luka Doncic and his virtuoso 52-point performance will get the majority of the attention, and rightfully so, but Austin Reaves continued his excellent start to the season and the Lakers got big contributions from others as well. Of course, […]

SALT LAKE CITY, UT - OCTOBER 26: Mo Bamba #44 of the Utah Jazz boxes out during the game against the Memphis Grizzlies on October 26, 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 Melissa Majchrzak/NBAE via Getty Images) | NBAE via Getty Images The ...

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...

CLEVELAND, OH - FEBRUARY 11: Donovan Mitchell #45 of the Cleveland Cavaliers drives to the basket during the game against the Washington Wizards on February 11, 2026 at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse 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 Lauren Leigh Bacho/NBAE via Getty...

SAN ANTONIO, TX -OCTOBER 16: De'Aaron Fox #4 of the San Antonio Spurs goes for a loose bal against Sacramento Kings in the first half of a preseason game at Frost Bank Center on October 16, 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 Following a disconcerting pair of openin...

DETROIT, MICHIGAN - JANUARY 05: Cade Cunningham #2 of the Detroit Pistons drives around OG Anunoby #8 of the New York Knicks during the first half at Little Caesars Arena on January 05, 2026 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. (Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images) | Getty Images To say it with the words of long-time Pi...

MINNEAPOLIS, MN - OCTOBER 25: Anthony Edwards #5 of the Minnesota Timberwolves celebrates during the game against the Toronto Raptors on October 25, 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 by David Sherman/NBAE via Getty Images) | NBAE via Get...

CHICAGO, IL - OCTOBER 24: Anthony Davis #23 of the Washington Wizards and Trae Young #3 of the Washington Wizards celebrate during the second half of an NBA game against the Chicago Bulls on October 24, 2026 at the United Center in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Melissa Tamez/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images) | Icon Sportswire via Getty Images The Washington Wizards’ 2026-27 regular season is young. And though AJ Dybantsa has still yet to make his season (and NBA) debut, the Wizards’ two establ...

The Celtics continue their home stand with a visit from the Brooklyn Nets.

Shocker! There's been another WNBA playoff arena availability squabble.

Angel Reese’s Game 5 elbow on Kayla Thornton sparks a Finals officiating fight

The Knicks host the undefeated Pistons as Jalen Brunson looks to end New York's disastrous winless start.

I don’t see any more losses on the schedule – and other storylines around the league.

Three games into the season, the Suns' defensive breakdowns and rebounding struggles reveal a collective failure.

Veronica Burton had the perfect message for Golden State Valkyries fans about a strange Game 6 WNBA Finals start time.