Skip to main content

NBA

Latest blog entries about NBA

RSS Feed

Filter by Team

Joe Mazzulla shares expectations for East: ‘It could go either way’

BOSTON — Celtics coach Joe Mazzulla isn’t doesn’t anticipate a clear pathway to coast this season in the Eastern Conference. Unlike last season, the conference is in much different shape. The return of Tyrese Haliburton plus the upgrade-filled offseason executed by the 76ers are merely a few challenges the Celtics will need to navigate this […]

‘We Can Make Something Special Out Of Here’: Walter Clayton Jr. On Joining Dallas Mavericks, Lessons From Rookie Season

INDIANAPOLIS — Walter Clayton Jr. sees a good core on the Dallas Mavericks, with young players and veterans he can learn from, the guard said Friday before Dallas faced the Indiana Pacers at Gainbridge Fieldhouse. Dallas signed Clayton to a two-way contract Wednesday. The Memphis Grizzlies waived Clayton on Monday, and no team claimed him […]

Cavs vs. Nets: How to watch, odds, and injury report

The Cleveland Cavaliers couldn’t have asked for a worse way to lose their season opener against the Philadelphia 76ers. They were in complete control of the game in the first half, building a 29-point lead. Then they went away from everything that got them that lead in the second half, allowing the Sixers to come […]

GAMETHREAD: Miami Heat (0-1) look to bounce back against Detroit Pistons (1-0)

The Miami Heat are back in action tonight as they welcome the Detroit Pistons to Kaseya Center, looking to bounce back from a disappointing start to the 2026-27 NBA season. Miami dropped its season opener to the Minnesota Timberwolves on Wednesday, 131-106, despite an impressive 35-point performance from Giannis Antetokounmpo in his official Heat debut. […] The post GAMETHREAD: Miami Heat (0-1) look to bounce back against Detroit Pistons (1-0) appeared first on Hot Hot Hoops - Miami HEAT NBA...

Pacers’ Ben Sheppard Suffers Torn Left Meniscus

Pacers shooting guard Ben Sheppard has been diagnosed with a torn meniscus in his left knee, the team confirmed in its latest injury report (via Twitter). Head coach Rick Carlisle said prior to Friday’s home opener vs. Dallas that Sheppard, who suffered the injury in Wednesday’s win over New Orleans, will be sidelined “a little […]

‘He’s The Engine For This Team’: Dallas Mavericks Visit Tyrese Haliburton, Indiana Pacers In Home Opener

INDIANAPOLIS — The Dallas Mavericks play the Indiana Pacers at 6 p.m. CT Friday at Gainbridge Fieldhouse, the Pacers’ home opener and the first night of Dallas’ first back-to-back. Dallas is 0-1 after Wednesday’s 128-110 loss at the Houston Rockets, and Indiana is 1-0 after a 123-120 win at the New Orleans Pelicans. Both teams […]

Knicks Sign Dalton Knecht, Waive Kevin McCullar Jr.

6:18 pm: Knecht’s two-way contract is now official, according to the Knicks (Twitter links), who confirmed that McCullar has been placed on waivers. 10:25 am: Former Laker Dalton Knecht will join the Knicks on a two-way contract, his agents at Excel Sports tell ESPN’s Shams Charania (Twitter link). New York will waive Kevin McCullar Jr. to […]

How Thunder’s Chet Holmgren put NBA on notice after Victor Wembanyama, Nikola Jokic duels

OKLAHOMA CITY — The first week of the 2026-27 NBA season held no punches, with marquee matchups between Victor Wembanyama and the San Antonio Spurs and Nikola Jokic and the Denver Nuggets, and Oklahoma City Thunder All-Star Chet Holmgren passed the test with flying colors. Holmgren held Wembanyama to 12 points on Opening Night, as […] The post How Thunder’s Chet Holmgren put NBA on notice after Victor Wembanyama, Nikola Jokic duels appeared first on ClutchPoints .

Alpha Diallo Could Be a Difference-Maker for the Nuggets

On July 12, the Denver Nuggets made a very interesting signing, bringing in 29-year-old rookie Alpha Diallo from the EuroLeague on a one-year, $1.4 million deal. At first, this move may seem insignificant, as few expect him to get much playing time. Most see it as a way for Denver to just round out their […] The post Alpha Diallo Could Be a Difference-Maker for the Nuggets appeared first on The Lead .

‘We’re Only Going To Get Better’: Zaccharie Risacher Wants Dallas Mavericks Playing With Pace Against Indiana Pacers

INDIANAPOLIS — Zaccharie Risacher wants the Dallas Mavericks controlling Indiana’s pace on defense and pushing their own on offense Friday against the Indiana Pacers, the forward said before the game at Gainbridge Fieldhouse. Wednesday’s 128-110 season-opening loss at the Houston Rockets was his first regular-season game with Dallas. Risacher came off the bench in Houston […]

NBA transactions: Friday 10/23

October 23, 2026 Utah Jazz: Blake Hinson became a free agent. October 21, 2026 Dallas Mavericks: Signed Walter Clayton Jr. to a two-way contract. Utah Jazz: Ended Blake Hinson’s two-way contract. Orlando Magic: Exercised their team option on Jase Richardson. Phoenix Suns: Koby Brea became a free agent. Memphis Grizzlies: Walter Clayton Jr. became a […] The post NBA transactions: Friday 10/23 appeared first on Hoops Wire .

Suns owner Mat Ishbia reacts to Clippers owner Steve Ballmer, Kawhi Leonard saga

The NBA officially closed their investigation into the LA Clippers regarding potential salary cap circumvention regarding Kawhi Leonard, and the official punishments were handed down. With everybody in the world weighing in on the situation, Phoenix Suns owner Mat Ishbia was one of the latest to express his thoughts, as per Daniel Roberts of Front […] The post Suns owner Mat Ishbia reacts to Clippers owner Steve Ballmer, Kawhi Leonard saga appeared first on ClutchPoints .

76ers’ Tyrese Maxey calls cap on Stephen A. Smith’s sources

The Philadelphia 76ers continued their strong start to the season after beating the Cleveland Cavaliers 114-106 on Thursday in what proved to be a major comeback. However, during the fourth quarter, Tyrese Maxey got into a minor shoving match with the Cavaliers star and former teammate James Harden. While Maxey downplayed the incident after the […] The post 76ers’ Tyrese Maxey calls cap on Stephen A. Smith’s sources appeared first on ClutchPoints .

Game Discussion Thread: Knicks at Celtics, October 23, 2026

One team will leave TD Garden with an even 1-1 record after tonight’s game between two winless clubs, the Knicks and Celtics. No stars appear on the injury report. Fun Fact: These franchises have played more regular-season games against each other than any other NBA pair. And, yes, tonight we’ll see Benedict Robinson in Celtic […]

76ers’ LeBron James questionable for Saturday clash with Bucks

LeBron James knows it is important to preserve his health as he goes through another NBA season at age 42. It is certainly the case as the Philadelphia 76ers prepare for their weekend clash with the Milwaukee Bucks. James is going through the 24th season of his legendary career, his first with the 76ers. As […] The post 76ers’ LeBron James questionable for Saturday clash with Bucks appeared first on ClutchPoints .

Thunder sign Micah Peavy

The Oklahoma City Thunder have reached an agreement with former New Orleans Pelicans second-round pick Micah Peavy on a two-way NBA contract, according to ESPN. Peavy, who was selected by New Orleans in the second round of the NBA Draft, is set to join Oklahoma City’s organization as he looks to establish himself at the […] The post Thunder sign Micah Peavy appeared first on TalkBasket.net .