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Washington made four 3-pointers, tied up Antetokounmpo for three jump balls, and grabbed the game's final rebound in the 113-109 win.
Hapoel IBI Tel Aviv set club scoring records in a dominant 118-88 win over Anadolu Efes on Wednesday, October 28, extending its EuroLeague winning streak to four games and improving to 6-2 after Round 8. Antonio Blakeney led the way with a club-record 35 points, including eight three-pointers on nine attempts. He also made four […] The post Hapoel routs Anadolu Efes by 30 as Blakeney scores 35 appeared first on TalkBasket.net .
The Los Angeles Lakers suffered their first loss of the season at the hands of the Portland Trail Blazers on Tuesday night, and the team didn’t get good news following the contest on Wednesday. Star guard Luka Doncic has been ruled out for Wednesday night’s game against the LA Clippers, the second night of a […] The post Luka Doncic to miss first Lakers game of season vs. Clippers appeared first on ClutchPoints .
Risacher added 8 rebounds, 3 blocks, and a steal, and Dallas was plus-9 in his minutes as May said nobody on the roster will tell him to stop shooting.
It will be the end of an era at the end of the 2026-27 NBA season as Ernie Johnson, the longtime host of ‘Inside The NBA,’ announced his intent to step away from the show at the end of the year. He made it clear that he is not retiring, he’s just scaling back from […] The post Adam Silver reacts to Ernie Johnson’s ‘Inside The NBA’ announcement appeared first on ClutchPoints .
Virginia’s new wing Nolan Adekunle may be the Cavaliers’ hidden ace for 2026-27. The 6‑ft‑7, 225‑lb German spent last season with Bundesliga side Gladiators Trier, shooting 42% from three, converting 67% of his limited two‑point attempts and averaging 8.4 points and 3.5 rebounds. Adekunle’s skill set—a reliable catch‑and‑shoot three‑pointer, straight‑line slasher and 3‑and‑D defender—fills Virginia’s need for floor spacing, wing defense and a veteran presence. Coach Ryan Odom praised his steadiness after a 93‑71 exhibition win over Villanova, saying Adekunle “shoots when open and defends every possession.”
Philadelphia 76ers guard VJ Edgecombe is on pace to play the Pacers, which will be a chance for the starting five to get another run in.
The Chicago Bulls are off to a tough start to the season. It's reaffirming the belief that the trade market is their strongest ally.
Mavericks CEO Rick Welts announces his retirement at the end of 2026, handing the reins to President Ethan Casson as the team's new CEO and alternate governor. Welts, a Hall of Famer who returned in 2024 after stints with the Suns, Warriors and the NBA, has overseen a major organizational overhaul. Casson, who joined Dallas in 2025 after leading the Timberwolves/Lynx and serving as COO of the 49ers, brings 20+ years of sports‑business experience to guide the franchise into its next chapter.
Sports fans are going to have a hard time imagining NBA nights without one of the most familiar voices in basketball. After decades of bringing fans the biggest moments, the funniest conversations and some of the most memorable television in sports, a beloved broadcasting legend has announced that the upcoming NBA season will be his […] The post Legendary Sports Broadcaster To Retire After 37 Years – Breaking News appeared first on Gridiron Heroics .
The Lakers signed former Golden State Warriors center Kevon Looney over the offseason.
Blake Griffin’s new talk show, The Stepback, proves he’s becoming the most intriguing voice in sports media. In its second episode, “Analytics is Winning. But is the Game?” Griffin blends comedy with sharp critique of how analytics have turned innovation into uniformity across NBA, NFL and baseball. He recalls his own evolution from NBA star to media host, jokes about mid‑range shots, and warns that data should complement—not replace—human wisdom. The episode also revisits Moneyball’s legacy and argues that the joy of sport lies in the unpredictable, not the optimized. Griffin’s humor and insights make the show a must‑watch for fans of both sports and media commentary.
It's brutal that Anthony Edwards will be sidelined for roughly two months, but the Minnesota Timberwolves didn't botch the timing of his surgery.
The Golden State Warriors close their first road trip with a 5 p.m. PT showdown against the Minnesota Timberwolves at Target Center on Oct. 28, streamed on NBC Sports Bay Area. After a 134‑114 win over Denver, Steph Curry (24‑point perfect shooting) and rookie Yaxel Lendeborg (31 points) aim to extend the momentum, while the Wolves, now 3‑1, lose Anthony Edwards to knee surgery for up to two months. Former Warrior Jonathan Kuminga, now with Minnesota (11.5 pts, 5.8 reb per game), could see a bigger role against his old club. Projected lineups feature Curry, Podziemski, Lendeborg, Santos, Green vs. Ball, Dosunmu, McDaniels, Kuminga, Gobert.
Rick Welts is set to retire from his position as CEO of the Dallas Mavericks. The out gay executive has had a Hall of Fame career.
Dallas Mavericks owner Miriam Adelson pours $67.6 million into the 2025‑26 federal election cycle, with $25 million directed to MAGA Inc., the super PAC backing Donald Trump. Her contributions also include $30 million to the Senate Leadership Fund and $10 million to the Conservative Leadership Fund, plus a six‑figure donation to the RNC and aid for GOP senators Pete Ricketts and Tim Scott. Adelson’s spending dwarfs other NBA owners—DeVos brothers ($4 million), Tony Ressler ($2.7 million), and the Haslams ($2 million)—making her one of the most influential Republican donors in sports. The money arrives as control of Congress hangs in the balance for the November midterms.
Kyrie Irving and Caleb Martin remain questionable for Wednesday's 8:30 p.m. CT tip-off, and Sergio De Larrea and Dereck Lively II are also out.
The Warriors are weighing trade options for Kristaps Porzingis as his battle with Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome leaves his future in doubt. With a two‑year, $40 million extension that leaves only $3 million guaranteed for 2027‑28, Golden State can move an expiring contract. Three potential deals are outlined: a package to Milwaukee for Myles Turner and Ryan Rollins, a lower‑cost swap for Memphis’ Isaiah Stewart, and a pricier bid for Brooklyn’s Nic Claxton that would likely require a first‑round pick. Each scenario balances immediate roster help against salary‑cap flexibility while Porzingis’ health remains uncertain.
Duncan Robinson had his first struggle game of the season on Tuesday, and the Detroit Pistons need a backup plan.
The Minnesota Timberwolves host the Golden State Warriors on Oct. 28, 2026, in a showdown that puts former Warriors rookie Jonathan Kuminga against his old team. After a $46.8 M deal with Golden State, Kuminga was traded to Atlanta, then signed a two‑year, $13 M contract with Minnesota. He’s now averaging 11.5 points, 5.8 rebounds and shooting 47% from three, and Coach Chris Finch expects him to finally get the ball. With Anthony Edwards sidelined by knee surgery and LaMelo Ball stepping up, Kuminga could face his former squad, while Warriors’ Yaxel Lendeborg is questionable with a foot injury. Draymond Green is healthy, adding extra intrigue to the matchup.
Indiana Pacers point guard Tyrese Haliburton has a strained left hamstring and will miss time, according to Shams Charania of ESPN.
Longtime NBA analyst and media personality Ernie Johnson shocked the NBA world on Wednesday morning when he announced his intentions to step away from the award-winning show, ‘Inside The NBA,’ after this season. Predictably, the NBA world lit up with reactions across social media, and Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green, who has played with […] The post Draymond Green calls Ernie Johnson ‘best point guard’ he’s ever played with appeared first on ClutchPoints .
Shreyas Laddha on the Utah Jazz’s 1-4 start, JJJ’s knee injury, Tonight vs Wemby and the Spurs + more first seen on ESPN700 The Utah Jazz beat writer for the Salt Lake Tribune on their rough start, Jaren Jackson Jr. out for several […] The post Shreyas Laddha on the Utah Jazz’s 1-4 start, JJJ’s knee injury, Tonight vs Wemby and the Spurs + more first appeared on ESPN700 .
Here are eight NBA stars who have already suffered brutal injuries in the first week of the season, like Jalen Williams, Anthony Edwards, and more.
Through one week of the 2026-27 NBA season, not much has gone right for the Golden State Warriors. Drama surrounding Kristaps Porzingis’ absence continues to raise major questions, and the team started 0-3 for the first time with Stephen Curry before picking up their first win on Monday against the Denver Nuggets. Although there have […] The post Why Yaxel Lendeborg’s hot start to Warriors career is no fluke, puts him on Rookie of the Year path appeared first on ClutchPoints .