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Meleek Thomas had to wait to make his debut with the Cleveland Cavaliers. When he was finally given the chance to play on Monday, he made the most of it. The Cavaliers dealt the Minnesota Timberwolves their first loss of the season, escaping with a two-point win, 127-125, in overtime at Rocket Arena. Thomas was […] The post Cavs’ Donovan Mitchell believes Meleek Thomas is ‘gonna be special’ appeared first on ClutchPoints .
The Golden State Warriors snap their early‑season slump with a 134‑114 road victory over the Denver Nuggets on Oct. 26, 2026. Rookie Yaxel Lendeborg leads the way, posting 31 points, 12 rebounds and six assists while shooting 12‑for‑13 from the line. Stephen Curry contributes a flawless 24‑point, 8‑for‑8 night, and the bench steps up as Al Horford hits 11 points on perfect three‑point shooting. Denver’s DeMar DeRozan sparks a late rally, but the Warriors’ 9‑0 third‑quarter run and strong play from Brandin Podziemski (18 points, +33 plus/minus) seal the win, marking the Warriors’ first triumph of the season.
A dominant performance by the pair of Stephen Curry and Yaxel Lendeborg helps the Warriors secure their first win of the season.
There has been plenty to talk about through the first few games of the Boston Celtics' season. A disappointing loss to the Detroit Pistons on Opening Day. A big-time bounce-back win over the New York Knicks. And on Monday, a blowout win over the Chicago Bulls.
The Golden State Valkyries rolled up their sleeves and went to work against the Atlanta Dream in Game 5 of the WNBA Finals at Chase Center on Monday. The Valkyries leaned on their unforgiving defense to beat the Dream, 64-55, and move within one win of their first title. Golden State made life difficult for […] The post Valkyries set WNBA Finals block record with at least 1 more game to play appeared first on ClutchPoints .
The Nuggets welcomed an 0-3 Warriors squad to Ball Arena for the late game on Monday night. Steph Curry and co. were in no mood to… The post Recap: Nuggets give up 134 to the winless Warriors in another defensive disaster appeared first on Denver Stiffs .
Steve Kerr will be up bright and early to support the Golden State Valkyries on Thursday, and the Warriors coach is not complaining about the unusual tipoff time for Game 6 of the WNBA Finals. With the Valkyries holding a 3-2 series lead over the Atlanta Dream, Game 6 is set for 12:30 p.m. ET, […] The post Steve Kerr has YMCA jokes for Valkyries ahead of early WNBA Finals Game 6 appeared first on ClutchPoints .
The Golden State Valkyries are one win away from their first championship, extending their dominance from the Game 4 victory at State Farm Arena to win Game 5 as the teams returned to Chase Center. The 64-55 matchup in Game 5 saw the Valkyries hold the Atlanta Dream to their lowest score all season to […] The post “Don’t Wanna Come Back Here”: Kiah Stokes Gets Candid After Valkyries Win Game 5 Of the WNBA Finals appeared first on EssentiallySports .
Payton Pritchard scored 19 in the third quarter on 5-for-5 from three, and the Celtics ran away from the Bulls 134-99 at TD Garden for Chicago's second straight third-quarter collapse. The post Celtics Rout Bulls 134-99 as Pritchard’s Third Quarter Buries Chicago appeared first on On Tap Sports Net .
With Jalen Williams sidelined for the season and Cason Wallace headed for shoulder surgery, Oklahoma City thrust Ajay Mitchell into the starting lineup. Mitchell responded with a career‑high 30 points, five assists and a block as the Thunder beat the Phoenix Suns 125‑114. Coach Mark Daigneault praised Mitchell’s “hard, smart, and skilled” play, noting his unique ability to impact both ends of the floor. Shai Gilgeous‑Alexander highlighted Mitchell’s consistency when starters go down, and Jared McCain added 18 off the bench. The win sets the Thunder up for a road trip to Dallas.
Former NBA guard Lou Williams is backing Jaylen Brown’s fiery response to Jayson Tatum, welcoming the competitive tension between the former Boston Celtics teammates. The Philadelphia 76ers star recently downplayed their supposed feud while taking a playful shot at Tatum’s public relations team. Williams believes Brown’s remarks send a message ahead of their first meeting […] The post 76ers news: Why Lou Williams loves Jaylen Brown’s Jayson Tatum ‘beef comments appeared first on ClutchPoints .
The Miami Heat’s hopes of securing their first win of the season once again ended in disappointment after they suffered a 113-109 loss against the Dallas Mavericks. Dallas star Cooper Flagg delivered a dominant performance to help seal Miami’s fate, leading head coach Dusty May to praise the young standout as a “bad dude.” During […] The post Mavericks’ Dusty May praises ‘bad dude’ Cooper Flagg after keeping Heat winless appeared first on ClutchPoints .
The Rockets defeat the Hawks 120-110 in a quick turnaround home‑home series, capitalizing on superior two‑point shooting and rebounding despite committing twice as many turnovers (25 vs. 13). Houston shoots 53% overall and dominates the boards 52‑35, while Atlanta slumps at 28% from three. Alperen Sengun leads with 29 points, nine rebounds and nine assists, and Reed Sheppard adds 13 off the bench. Fred VanVleet returns, but injuries sideline Steven Adams and Marcus Smart. The win comes on the road, driven by a 10‑point free‑throw edge and aggressive interior play.
In Yaxel Lendeborg, the Golden State Warriors may have finally found the young star they can have Stephen Curry pass the torch to for when his NBA career comes to an end. Lendeborg has been brilliant to start his NBA career, and he only seems to be getting better with each passing game. On Monday, […] The post Warriors’ Stephen Curry reveals the most impressive aspect of Yaxel Lendeborg’s game appeared first on ClutchPoints .
Giannis Antetokounmpo makes his feelings known after the Heat suffers their fourth consecutive loss to start the season.
The Boston Celtics dominated the Chicago Bulls 134-99 after Payton Pritchard exploded in the third quarter on Monday night. Pritchard dropped 28 points along with five of his triples, Jayson Tatum had 23 points, seven rebounds, and six assists, while Paul George added 16 points for Boston, which outscored the Bulls 39-21 in the third […] The post Pritchard’s 3rd quarter carry Celtics to crush Bulls 134-199 appeared first on TalkBasket.net .
The Miami Heat entered the 2026-27 season with championship aspirations after acquiring Giannis Antetokounmpo in a blockbuster offseason trade. While those aspirations are very much alive and the Heat have time to turn things around, Miami is off to a very inopportune start to their season. Giannis Antetokounmpo and the Heat lost their fourth consecutive […] The post Giannis Antetokounmpo-led Heat off to worst start in 19 years appeared first on ClutchPoints .
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 NBA has been hit with a run of early injuries, headlined by Oklahoma City Thunder star Jalen Williams requiring surgery after suffering a fractured left fibula and dislocated left ankle. Williams went down and suffered a gruesome injury during Sunday’s win over the Los Angeles Clippers, with the 25-year-old needing to be stretchered off […] The post NBA Casualty Ward: Jalen Williams, Lauri Markkanen & More appeared first on Basketball Forever .
The Golden State Warriors played their hearts out on Monday night, earning a much-deserved 131-111 victory over the Denver Nuggets on the road. It looked like the Warriors already had the Nuggets on the ropes early in the fourth quarter, but Aaron Gordon’s ejection after racking up two technical fouls in quick succession proved to […] The post Warriors’ Stephen Curry has perfect reaction to Aaron Gordon getting ejected from Nuggets clash appeared first on ClutchPoints .
Yaxel Lendeborg had his best game so far on Monday, leading the Golden State Warriors past the Denver Nuggets, 134-114, at Ball Arena. The Warriors entered the win column after a 0-3 start. Lendeborg was unfazed despite facing Nikola Jokic, finishing with a game-high 31 points on 9-of-19 field goals. He also had 12 rebounds […] The post Warriors’ Yaxel Lendeborg hits historic stat line only Victor Wembanyama matched as a rookie appeared first on ClutchPoints .
Here is the current list of 2026 NBA free agents, organized by position. This list includes both unrestricted and restricted free agents and is updated regularly. Ages are shown in parentheses. Restricted free agents are noted. Available NBA Free Agents Centers Bismack Biyombo (34) Hunter Dickinson (26) Drew Eubanks (29) Trey Jemison (27) Mason Plumlee (36) […] The post Available NBA free agents appeared first on Hoops Wire .
Oklahoma City clinches a 125-114 win over Phoenix to start 4-0, but the celebration is muted as Jalen Williams (fractured fibula/dislocated ankle) and Cason Wallace (torn labrum) face long‑term absences. Analyst John Hollinger warns Williams could be a season‑ender, reshaping a Western Conference once seen as a two‑team race with San Antonio. Guard Alex Caruso exits early with a right ankle sprain, while Chet Holmgren sits out due to right patellar tendinitis. In their stead, Ajay Mitchell (30 pts), Jared McCain (18 pts), rookie Bennett Stirtz and Kenrich Williams see increased minutes. The Thunder now have a 15‑man roster spot and several cap exceptions to consider adding depth.
The Oklahoma City Thunder lose guard Alex Caruso to a right‑ankle sprain early in their 125–114 win over the Phoenix Suns, adding to a nightmare 24‑hour injury stretch that already sidelined Jalen Williams (dislocated ankle, fractured fibula) and Cason Wallace (torn left‑shoulder labrum). MVP Shai Gilgeous‑Alexander expressed disbelief and frustration over Williams' setbacks, while Caruso’s brief nine‑minute cameo yielded nine points, two rebounds and three assists. Despite missing Chet Holmgren (knee tendinitis), OKC stays 4‑0, with Ajay Mitchell scoring a career‑high 30 and Jared McCain adding 18. The Thunder now face a thinned guard rotation ahead of Wednesday’s matchup with the Dallas Mavericks.
The New York Rangers lost Igor Shesterkin for the entire season earlier this month. Unfortunately, New York has not been able to recover on the ice without their elite goaltender. Head coach Mike Sullivan watched as his team fell on home ice to the Los Angeles Kings on Monday. The Rangers lost to the Kings […] The post What Rangers ‘must fix fast’ after Kings loss, per Mike Sullivan appeared first on ClutchPoints .