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Lawyers for RJ Luis Jr., who was briefly under contract with two NBA teams in 2025 but never played in a game, are asking a Louisiana judge to block the Southeastern Conference from punishing LSU if Luis is added to the Tigers' roster.
The Chicago Blackhawks end a three‑game losing streak and a 0‑for‑17 power‑play slump with a 2‑1 victory over the Los Angeles Kings on Oct. 28, 2026. Roman Kantserov breaks the drought, tying the game at 1‑1 with a power‑play goal assisted by Connor Bedard, who and Patrick Kane both extend their point streaks to three games. Wyatt Kaiser scores the game‑winner in the third period, while goaltender Spencer Knight makes 25 saves for his fourth win. The win moves Chicago to 4‑8‑0 through 12 games in the 2026‑27 season.
The New York Knicks got off to a slow start in the 2026-27 season, losing their first three games. Insinuations of a championship hangover following last season's title started floating about.
2026 has been a roller coaster for Lamar Odom. In January, the former Los Angeles Lakers star was arrested for driving under the influence. In March, his Netflix documentary focused on his near-fatal overdose that resulted in multiple strokes and heart attacks. Now the two-time NBA champion has something else in store for his fans. […] The post “There Are Some Chapters People Haven’t Seen”: Lamar Odom Steps Foot Into a Shocking Career As NBA’s First Ever appeared first on EssentiallySports .
Injury and health misfortunate has meant the Golden State Warriors and Oklahoma City Thunder wound up drafting for opposite needs with their lottery picks.
The Houston Rockets enter the matchup against the Milwaukee Bucks riding a rare 4‑0 start, their best opening stretch in over a decade. Meanwhile, the Bucks sit at 1‑3 after a win over Indiana, highlighted by Tyler Herro’s 23 points and seven assists. The Bucks, now featuring Herro, Kel’el Ware, Jaime Jaquez Jr., and rookie Nate Ament from the Giannis trade, are hoping to bounce back against a Rockets squad missing Alperen Şengün and Steven Adams. The game airs at 7 p.m. CT on Space City Home Network.
The Blackhawks played a solid game all the way around to bring home a 2-1 victory and snap a 3-game losing skid.
Los Angeles Lakers center Walker Kessler continued his strong start to the season Tuesday night against the Portland Trail Blazers at Crypto.com Arena. The 25-year-old entered the matchup as the Lakers’ most important offseason addition after making an immediate impact through his first three games with Los Angeles. He also contributed a steal and a […] The post Lakers center Walker Kesler continues to dazzle with reverse dunk vs. Blazers appeared first on ClutchPoints .
The Brooklyn Nets fell just short of their season‑opening win, losing to the Boston Celtics 125‑124 in overtime on Oct. 27, 2026. Rookie Nolan Traoré earned his first start, scoring 15 points on 6‑9 shooting and briefly leading a strong first half, but cramping forced his exit early in the fourth. The Nets’ early defense, bolstered by Day’Ron Sharpe, held Boston’s normally lethal 3‑point shooting at 2‑15, yet the Celtics rallied in the third, shooting 8‑14 from deep to regain the lead. A late surge from Michael Porter Jr. and Mikel Brown Jr., who combined for 25 points, wasn’t enough as Boston clinched the win in OT.
Kawhi Leonard will miss “a period of weeks” after left‑knee swelling was revealed in an MRI that showed no structural damage, according to Shams Charania. The 35‑year‑old veteran, who only recently returned to the Raptors following the NBA’s Clippers salary‑cap investigation, is expected to sit out the Bucks‑Raptors NBA Cup matchup on November 6. While Toronto remains competitive without Leonard, the Bucks gain a tactical edge. Leonard, who has a history of right‑knee surgeries, expressed frustration on Twitter but remains focused on a quick return.
The Bucks stand to gain from recent injury news as Raptors star Kawhi Leonard is sidelined for “a period of weeks” with left‑knee swelling and Minnesota’s Anthony Edwards faces up to two months out after an arthroscopic right‑knee procedure. Leonard’s absence means he will miss the Bucks‑Raptors NBA Cup match on Nov. 6, while Edwards could be unavailable for Milwaukee’s two games against Minnesota on Nov. 2 and Dec. 23. Both injuries give Milwaukee a clearer path in those early‑season matchups.
Jayson Tatum speaks up after leading Celtics to 125-124 win over Nets.
Brooklyn passed on a potential trade for All‑Star forward Jaylen Brown, fearing the distraction his close friendship with Kyrie Irving could cause, despite the Celtics' interest and rumored offers involving Michael Porter Jr., Day’Ron Sharpe and draft picks. Meanwhile, Nets guard Egor Demin exits early with a leg contusion after logging two points and two assists in a loss to Boston. Knicks assistant/associate head coach Chris Jent is out for personal reasons, with T.J. Saint stepping in, and the Knicks have been spun off into a separate publicly traded entity (MSG Knickerbockers Corp.) with shares near $300, while the Rangers form a distinct MSG Rangers Corp.
It may have taken until the very last millisecond of overtime, but it counts as a win all the same for the Boston Celtics. The Celtics were pushed to the brink by the winless Brooklyn Nets, but Jayson Tatum put his foot down and decided that Boston wasn’t about to suffer a crushing loss at […] The post Paul George credits ‘MVP’ Jayson Tatum for taking Celtics home vs. Nets appeared first on ClutchPoints .
Dominique Wilkins will be bringing his talents to Alabama State University. The post NBA legend Dominique Wilkins named general manager at HBCU program appeared first on HBCU Gameday .
The Utah Jazz head into Wednesday’s clash with the San Antonio Spurs shorthanded and injury‑hit. Jaren Jackson Jr. is out six weeks with a torn MCL, while Lauri Markkanen, Jaxson Hayes and Jusuf Nurkic are all questionable, leaving the Jazz thin in the paint just as Victor Wembanyama arrives. Coach hopes Mo Bamba can fill the void after a 14‑point, 7‑rebounds, 4‑blocks effort against Memphis, while the rookie duel pits Spurs’ Dylan Harper against Jazz rookie Darryn Peterson. The game airs on KJZZ TV at 7 p.m. MST (pre‑game 6:30 p.m.).
The San Antonio Spurs secured back-to-back wins on Tuesday with a 130-103 win over the Sacramento Kings at the Frost Bank Center. Julian Champagnie played a significant role in the convincing win with an outstanding scoring performance, and the Spurs forward made it clear that he believes in heat checks when his shots are falling. […] The post Does Spurs’ Julian Champagnie believe in heat checks? He weighs in after beating the Kings appeared first on ClutchPoints .
The New York Knicks finally entered the win column after holding off the Detroit Pistons, 111-97, at Madison Square Garden on Tuesday. Karl-Anthony Towns had a monster game of 27 points and 20 rebounds, while Jalen Brunson added 23 points and seven assists. New York improved to 1-3 and dealt Detroit its first loss after […] The post Knicks’ Karl-Anthony Towns reveals what it took to lock in defensively vs. Pistons appeared first on ClutchPoints .
The New York Knicks finally kicked off their regular season with their first win after an impressive 111-97 victory against the Detroit Pistons.
Chicago breaks a three-game slide with a 2‑1 victory over Los Angeles, ending a seven‑game home stretch on Oct. 28, 2026. The Kings fire up early, outshooting the Blackhawks 6‑0 in the opening five minutes, but Chicago rallies in the second period, scoring twice to seize the lead. A late third‑period goal by the Hawks clinches the win despite the fatigue of a back‑to‑back schedule, marking their first triumph in three games.
The LA Kings finished their roadtrip with a record of 3-2-0, after they dropped the finale by a 2-1 final score on Tuesday evening against the Chicago Blackhawks. The Los Angeles fourth line got the scoring started inside the game’s first three minutes. Forward Andre Lee got a shot through from up high, which was […] The post FINAL – Kings 1, Blackhawks 2 – Kempe, Byfield, Laviolette appeared first on LA Kings Insider .
The New York Knicks have finally broken their duck to start the 2026-27 season. On Tuesday night, they hosted the Detroit Pistons and promptly earned their first victory of the season, taking a 111-97 victory behind a strong outing from Karl-Anthony Towns. Towns, amid the Knicks’ inconsistencies to begin the new campaign, has been filling […] The post Knicks’ Karl-Anthony Towns reveals the biggest difference to start the 2026-27 season appeared first on ClutchPoints .
Malik Beasley is expected to plead guilty in his federal indictment over NBA betting scandal charges.
Hear from forward Adrian Kempe after tonight’s trip-ending defeat in Chicago. The post Adrian Kempe – 10.27 appeared first on LA Kings Insider .
The Knicks snap a four-game losing streak with a 111-97 victory over the Pistons at Madison Square Garden on Oct. 27, 2026. Karl‑Anthony Towns leads the way with a 27‑20 double‑double, while Jalen Brunson overcomes a cold shooting night by sinking 13 free throws. Josh Hart, nearly silent all night, hits two crucial shots—including a late clutch three—to seal the win. Detroit’s Ausar Thompson plays despite a bad ankle, but the Pistons struggle, shooting just 3‑of‑21 in the second quarter. The win restores confidence to New York’s offense and defense, breaking Detroit’s recent unbeaten run.