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ClutchPoints’ 2026-27 NBA Power Rankings Week 3: Rockets, Pistons, 76ers take top spots amid league-wide injury concerns

In Week 3 of the 2026‑27 NBA season, injuries dominate the headlines, with the Oklahoma City Thunder losing three starters—Jalen Williams, Cason Wallace and Chet Holmgren—while stars like Anthony Edwards and Kawhi Leonard also miss time. Amid the chaos, the Houston Rockets surge to the top of the power rankings, boasting a 6‑1 record, elite scoring, and Kevin Durant’s 20th‑year dominance. Close behind are the Detroit Pistons (5‑1), led by Cade Cunningham’s 3‑point shooting and league‑best defense, and the Philadelphia 76ers, propelled by Tyrese Maxey and LeBron James. The article details each team’s recent performance, upcoming games, and how injury woes reshape the NBA hierarchy.

Is Joel Embiid playing tonight? 76ers vs. Bulls injury report

The Philadelphia 76ers host the Chicago Bulls on Monday night. The 76ers haven’t had their all stars playing together in a while with Jaylen Brown, Joel Embiid, and LeBron James missing time lately. Embiid is again on the injury report for the Bulls game and is listed as questionable due to right foot plantar fascia injury […] The post Is Joel Embiid playing tonight? 76ers vs. Bulls injury report appeared first on ClutchPoints .

VJ Edgecombe opens up about clutch shot and 76ers’ comebacks

VJ Edgecombe said he felt he owed the Philadelphia 76ers after a difficult performance before hitting a crucial fourth-quarter three-pointer in Saturday's 109-104 comeback win over the Charlotte Hornets. The post VJ Edgecombe opens up about clutch shot and 76ers’ comebacks appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

Nick Nurse explains 76ers’ comeback win without Embiid, LeBron

Philadelphia 76ers head coach Nick Nurse discussed his team's resilience, Dean Wade's career-high 10 assists and Jabari Walker's contribution after Saturday's 109-104 comeback victory over the Charlotte Hornets. The post Nick Nurse explains 76ers’ comeback win without Embiid, LeBron appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

Tyrese Maxey scores 38 as 76ers rally past Hornets

Tyrese Maxey scored 38 points as the Philadelphia 76ers overcame the absences of LeBron James and Joel Embiid to beat the Charlotte Hornets 109-104 on Saturday night at Spectrum Center. The post Tyrese Maxey scores 38 as 76ers rally past Hornets appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

Anfernee Simons hits bench scoring mark not seen since 2024

The Philadelphia 76ers might have added star power this offseason, but to win a championship, they’re going to need consistent depth and production from their role players. To that end, the 76ers have gotten strong bench play from Anfernee Simons, who reached a big mark in NBA history during the team’s win against the Charlotte […] The post Anfernee Simons hits bench scoring mark not seen since 2024 appeared first on ClutchPoints .

Jaylen Brown, Grayson Allen mix it up during 76ers-Hornets NBA clash

The Philadelphia 76ers played the Charlotte Hornets at Spectrum Center earlier on Saturday in what turned out to be a close 109-104 victory for Nick Nurse’s team. With both LeBron James and Joel Embiid sitting out, Jaylen Brown found himself involved in a scuffle with Charlotte’s Grayson Allen midway to the fourth quarter. Both the […] The post Jaylen Brown, Grayson Allen mix it up during 76ers-Hornets NBA clash appeared first on ClutchPoints .

Milwaukee Bucks’ Kel’el Ware has earned the trust of Taylor Jenkins after first 5 games

In the first five games of the 2026-27 season, Milwaukee Bucks rookie center Kel’el Ware earns head coach Taylor Jenkins’ trust, averaging 11.8 points, 8.4 rebounds on 50% shooting in just 18.8 minutes. After a modest debut against Washington, Ware posted double‑doubles versus Philadelphia and Indiana and helped the Bucks climb to third in the league with 49.8 rebounds per game. Jenkins praises his offensive stretch and defensive growth, hinting at a larger role alongside Myles Turner.

76ers rule out LeBron James, Joel Embiid vs. Hornets

The Philadelphia 76ers have ruled out LeBron James and Joel Embiid for Saturday night’s road matchup against the Charlotte Hornets as the organization manages both stars’ injuries during the second half of a back-to-back. Philadelphia’s latest injury report lists James as out due to low back/sciatica management, while Embiid will sit because of right foot […] The post 76ers rule out LeBron James, Joel Embiid vs. Hornets appeared first on ClutchPoints .

LeBron James has a handshake for every 76ers teammate

Kentavious Caldwell-Pope discussed LeBron James’ individual handshakes with his Philadelphia 76ers teammates during an appearance on Dawg Talk, explaining how James remembers a different routine for every player. The post LeBron James has a handshake for every 76ers teammate appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

Nick Nurse reveals why NBA Cup win over Knicks was LeBron James’ best game with 76ers

LeBron James and the Philadelphia 76ers once again justified the hype surrounding the team throughout the offseason after acquiring James and Jaylen Brown. Head coach Nick Nurse’s team cruised past the reigning champion New York Knicks in the NBA Cup season opener behind James’ another stellar performance that even caught Nurse off guard During the […] The post Nick Nurse reveals why NBA Cup win over Knicks was LeBron James’ best game with 76ers appeared first on ClutchPoints .