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Spanish center Aday Mara enjoyed a memorable NBA debut with the Oklahoma City Thunder, helping his team secure a 116-104 victory over the San Antonio Spurs while his parents watched from the stands. Mara made an immediate contribution in limited playing time, finishing with seven points, two rebounds, one assist and one block in just […] The post Aday Mara discusses Victor Wembanyama matchup after debut appeared first on TalkBasket.net .
The Oklahoma City Thunder need Jalen Williams in fuller form than he was in last night. But his performance against San Antonio wasn't entirely underwhelming.
Tim Legler taking Khaman Maluach first in his annual "My Guys" draft shows how quickly his star is rising throughout the NBA.
An unexpected celebrity jab turned the Knicks' championship celebration into viral NBA drama.
On Wednesday’s edition of First Take, Stephen A. Smith did not hold back when speaking about the Celtics’ 121-113 loss to the Detroit Pistons. While the Celtics were able to get a 72-50 lead early in the third quarter, the Pistons made a miraculous comeback that ultimately saw them come back in the game and […] The post Stephen A. Smith lays into Jayson Tatum for Jaylen Brown trade after Opening Night dud appeared first on ClutchPoints .
Luka Dončić is promising fans the Los Angeles Lakers will be competing for a title in the franchise's first season since parting ways with LeBron James.
Can the Los Angeles Lakers stay afloat on the defensive end when Walker Kessler sits for a rest?
The New York Knicks' ring night was spoiled by the new-look Philadelphia 76ers, as LeBron James, Joel Embiid, Tyrese Maxey, Jaylen Brown and VJ Edgecombe went into Madison Square Garden and beat the defending NBA champions by a final score of 106-100.
More so than other sports leagues, the NBA frequently sees big trades shake up the league. In the modern era, big-name players are being traded all the time. For example, Ja Morant, Giannis Antetokounmpo, Jaylen Brown, Kawhi Leonard, and LaMelo Ball were all traded this offseason alone. Insane transactions aren’t limited to the last few […] The post The worst trades in NBA history, ranked appeared first on ClutchPoints .
Even though Luka Dončić and Austin Reaves are the faces of the Los Angeles Lakers, the feeling among people around the NBA is the team's ceiling will depend on their biggest offseason acquisition.
The Utah Jazz have waived forward Blake Hinson from his two-way contract, ending his stint with the organization ahead of the new NBA season. Hinson appeared in 14 regular-season games for Utah last season, averaging 11.9 points, 2.4 rebounds and 1.1 assists in 20.4 minutes per contest. The 26-year-old also spent considerable time in the […] The post Jazz waive Blake Hinson appeared first on TalkBasket.net .
Kyrie Irving returns to regular-season action alongside Cooper Flagg as Dallas faces Kevin Durant's Houston Rockets.
The Phoenix Suns' oldest player is 30, an NBA trend for a league with too much talent to afford spots for old vets with wisdom.
The Los Angeles Lakers are entering their first season without LeBron James in eight years. Luka Doncic is the new face of the franchise, but does he have what it takes to carry on the torch? Dallas Mavericks minority owner Mark Cuban still has some faith. Cuban crashed a live broadcast on the X-Rayted Sports […] The post Mark Cuban Gets Honest About Luka Doncic Facing the Lakers’ Pressure Without LeBron James appeared first on EssentiallySports .
EL SEGUNDO, Calif. — Between a maddening lack of available bodies and a shortened preseason — and a questionable approach to it — the Los Angeles Lakers aren’t exactly entering the new year with the amount of reps and on-court chemistry most expected or wanted. The new trio of Luka Dončić, Austin Reaves and Walker […]
The Chicago Bulls begin the 2026-27 NBA season on the road Wednesday against the Toronto Raptors. It will be a season unlike any other in recent memory, as the team rebuilds from scratch with new leadership, coaching, and players. Although some notable players will grab the spotlight, Leonard Miller cannot and shouldn’t be overlooked. The […] The post Bulls player who will shock NBA world with breakout 2026-27 season appeared first on ClutchPoints .
This season could be much more important for Jalen Green than initially anticipated.
Lakers guard Austin Reaves misses his former teammate Rui Hachimura.
Ashley ShahAhmadi stuns basketball fans with viral season opener outfit.
As Kenny Atkinson and the Cleveland Cavaliers gear up for arguably their most consequential season of this era, they are soliciting any and all advice. Former NBA head coach Thom Thibodeau attended the Cavs’ practice on Tuesday, according to Atkinson, to gather his feedback. There has not been any indication that the Cavs have hired […]
There was plenty of digital ink spilled breaking down the new-look Sixers this summer. On Tuesday night, the time for words was over as we got our first look at LeBron James, Jaylen Brown and the 2026-27 Sixers — and the early returns were impressive. They spoiled banner night at MSG, taking down the defending […]
The Los Angeles Lakers host the Golden State Warriors at Crypto.com Arena on Wednesday, October 21, at 10:00 p.m. ET.
Magic Johnson watched the 76ers rally past the defending champion Knicks and found one thing he could not stop praising. It was not the comeback itself. It was Anfernee Simons, whose scoring punch flipped the game’s direction in a 106-100 win. The Sixers entered the season with a star-studded lineup featuring LeBron James, Jaylen Brown, […] The post Not LeBron James or Jaylen Brown, Magic Johnson Credits One Star for 76ers’ Opening Night Win Over Knicks appeared first on EssentiallySports .
The WNBA is at a viewership high, and this year’s WNBA Finals are no different. Even against the backdrop of a college football weekend full of upsets at every level, the WNBA Finals still drew strong viewership. According to an NBC statement, Game 1 of the WNBA Finals, which featured the Atlanta Dream visiting the […] The post Dream-Valkyries Finals Game 1’s historic ratings show league is so hot right now appeared first on ClutchPoints .
The Sixers’ depth at center behind oft-injured star Joel Embiid was a source of concern ahead of the 2026/27 season, especially after Ariel Hukporti suffered a season-ending Achilles tear in his preseason debut. So the fact that LeBron James – long reluctant to play much center due to the wear and tear on his body […]