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Nikola Jokic's comments about booing fans after Saturday's comeback win over New Orleans drew heavy criticism, but the 104.3 the Fan morning show says the reaction has gone too far
The Golden State Warriors have gotten off to a so-so start to the 2026-27 season at 2-3, but a major bright spot for them has been the stellar play of rookie big man Yaxel Lendeborg. The 24-year-old has been one of the best rookies in the league in the early-goings of the regular season, and […] The post ClutchPoints’ Insider plants flag on Yaxel Lendeborg being top-5 pick in immediate redraft appeared first on ClutchPoints .
Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid is now chasing Charles Barkley on the all-time scoring list.
The Houston Rockets list Alperen Şengün (low‑back soreness) and Marcus Smart (left forearm strain) as questionable for Friday’s NBA Cup group‑stage clash with the Dallas Mavericks, while Reed Sheppard and Steven Adams are ruled out. Şengün, who posted 29 points, nine rebounds and nine assists in a 120‑110 win over Atlanta, likely misses only a few games; he leads Houston with 24.5 PPG through four contests. Smart, averaging 7.5 points in two appearances, also sits out. The Mavericks enter 3‑2, and the game tips off at 7 p.m. CT at American Airlines Center.
Mitchell Robinson has been a bit underwhelming to begin his Boston Celtics tenure, but fans need to remain patient with him.
NBA personnel are still split on Karl-Anthony Towns' value as he pursues new long-term extension.
Heat general manager Brett Siegel admits Miami's chase for Kyrie Irving is mostly wishful thinking after the team mortgaged its future for Giannis Antetokounmpo. While the Heat scored a 129‑117 win over Atlanta to improve to 1‑4, they lack draft picks and young talent to match the Mavericks' asking price. Siegel suggests a possible package of Andrew Wiggins, Davion Mitchell and a protected first‑rounder, but warns multiple contenders will likely outbid Miami. Irving, averaging 18 points and shooting 49% in four games, remains a viable scorer, yet Miami’s depleted assets make a realistic trade unlikely.
Ben Simmons says retirement isn’t the plan after another injury ended his season before it began. “My mentality is that I’ll be back,” Simmons told Marc J. Spears of Andscape in an exclusive interview. “I’ll do everything in my power to get back, get healthy and be better than I was before.” Simmons tore his […] The post Ben Simmons plans another comeback: ‘My mentality is that I’ll be back’ appeared first on Hoops Wire .
Adi Joseph leaves CBS Sports after nine years to become ESPN’s vice president of news, taking over from retiring veteran David Kraft on Monday. At CBS, Joseph oversaw digital growth, CBS Sports HQ, and served as VP of editorial for CBSSports.com, 247Sports and SportsLine. His NBA beat experience includes stints at USA Today Sports and Sporting News. Kraft, who built ESPN’s Universal News Group since 1996, steps down after a three‑decade tenure. Joseph’s move comes amid CBS’s recent Skydance takeover.
LeBron James and the Philadelphia 76ers are off to a great start this season. Former player Kendrick Perkins decided to deliver high remarks on the team’s early form. Philadelphia is enjoying the first season of its revamped starting lineup of James, Joel Embiid, Jaylen Brown, Tyrese Maxey, VJ Edgecombe. They have won four of their […] The post Why Kendrick Perkins isn’t doubting 76ers this season appeared first on ClutchPoints .
The Golden State Warriors need to consider a trade for Herb Jones if he becomes available. But that poses a serious question about their frontcourt.
The Los Angeles Lakers didn’t play Bronny James for one second in a blowout win over the Clippers with Luka Doncic out.
With Anthony Edwards out, the Minnesota Timberwolves need as much offense as they can get, and Rudy Gobert is not helping that cause.
Rookie Yaxel Lendeborg says he is "absolutely" eager for Friday’s NBA Cup Group Play rematch with Luka Dončić, after their heated exchange during the Lakers’ 124‑108 rout of the Warriors on Oct. 21. Lendeborg, who’s averaging 22.6 points, 9.2 rebounds and 4 assists in his first five games, boasts a 55.1% two‑point and 35.5% three‑point shooting clip, while Dončić leads the league with 36.0 points, 8.3 assists and 6.8 rebounds. The two will meet again at Chase Center, marking the second of at least four season meetings between Golden State and Los Angeles.
The Portland Trail Blazers have gotten off to a blazing start to the 2026-27 season at 3-0, and big reason for that has been the addition of All-Star caliber point guard Ja Morant. The former lottery pick has seemingly regained the form that made him such an explosive talent with the Memphis Grizzlies, and coincidentally, […] The post Why Kendrick Perkins told Ja Morant to make Grizzlies ‘pay’ in revenge game appeared first on ClutchPoints .
Milwaukee Bucks rookie center Kel’el Ware, acquired in the Giannis Antetokounmpo trade, is emerging as a hot prospect after posting back‑to‑back double‑doubles against the 76ers and Pacers while coming off the bench. Coach Taylor Jenkins praised Ware as the X‑factor in the Bucks’ 110‑102 win over Indiana, noting his 16 points, 14 rebounds and defensive impact. Los Angeles Lakers insider Jovan Buha now lists Ware as a potential backup to Walker Kessler, likening his style to a four‑position player or a Jaren Jackson Jr. type. The buzz suggests the Lakers could consider a trade for the 22‑year‑old if they need size and rim protection.
The Atlanta Dream beat the Golden State Valkyries in Game 6, forcing a first-ever WNBA Game 7. In Ballhalla. On Halloween.
Apparently, yelling and clapping at a referee does not always warrant a technical foul in the WNBA Finals. At least, that is the impression some fans have been left with after Angel Reese escaped punishment for her reaction to an official during the Atlanta Dream’s championship series. The incident, a video of which one fan […] The post Angel Reese Escapes Technical After Yelling at Ref as Fans Question Officiating Consistency in WNBA Finals appeared first on EssentiallySports .
Legendary Hawai'i football coach June Jones, known as an early promoter of the run-and-shoot offense, has died at age 73.
Kevin Durant doesn’t have to do everything for the Rockets. Five games into the season, that might be the most encouraging thing about them. Houston is 5-0 for the first time since 2014-15, and as William Guillory of The Athletic explains, the improvement involves more than Durant making difficult shots. Through four games, Durant’s usage […] The post Rockets’ 5-0 start comes with encouraging news for Kevin Durant appeared first on Hoops Wire .
Sean O’Connell Show – Full POD 10-29-26 first seen on ESPN700 OC talks Utah Jazz & NBA with Gordie Chiesa, Utah FB & NFL with Eric Weddle, More Utes talk with […] The post Sean O’Connell Show – Full POD 10-29-26 first appeared on ESPN700 .
The New York Knicks' financial future has generated plenty of headlines in the early portion of the 2026-27 NBA season, and they are reportedly making a move with an eye on creating more salary cap space down the line.
The third episode of Adidas' sketch-comedy web series Minnatlantasota featuring Minnesota Timberwolves superstar Anthony Edwards dropped on Thursday.
After two relatively underwhelming seasons, the New York Knicks are reportedly declining third-year guard Pacome Dadiet’s contract option for the 2027-28 season, as per Shams Charania of ESPN. The decision will make Dadiet an unrestricted free agent at the end of this season, although Charania did hint that this does not close the door on […] The post Knicks planning on declining Pacome Dadiet’s $5.37 million contract option appeared first on ClutchPoints .
The Brooklyn Nets have exercised third‑year team options on all five members of their historic 2025 first‑round class—Egor Dëmin, Nolan Traore, Drake Powell, Ben Saraf and Danny Wolf—locking them in for 2027‑28 at a combined $21.72 million, about 12% of the projected $176 million cap. Dëmin (8th overall) posted a rookie‑record 7 threes in a game, while Traore (19th) recently scored 15 points in his first start of the season. The other three have seen limited minutes this year. Retaining these young contracts gives the Nets financial flexibility as they develop their core.