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It was a tale of two halves… The Cleveland Cavaliers nearly kicked the 2026-27 season off with a bang, sending a first-half message straight to the King with a 29-point lead. Then the second half happened. Everything the Cavs did right in the first went out the window. They had begun the game forcing 15 […]
Anthony Davis is already playing himself out of the Golden State Warriors reach amid their desperate need for a starting calibre center.
There is no doubt that the Philadelphia 76ers are loaded with talent. Turns out they're already pretty resilient, too.
Anthony Edwards’ 45-point glow took over the Gil’s Arena and even got his most underrated supporter swooning. Literally. NBA champion Nick “Swaggy P” Young has his own share of eccentric and viral moments from the show. But this one, from the opening week of the 2026–27 NBA season, is his most distinctive way of campaigning […] The post “I Would Love to Date Him”: Nick Young Says Anthony Edwards Looks Like a ‘Handsome, Brown, Chocolatey Morris Chestnut’ appeared first on EssentiallySports .
This team might just have some juice. The Sixers erased a 29-point deficit to win their home opener 114-106 over the Cleveland Cavaliers Thursday night. Tyrese Maxey put together the most complete game, leading the Sixers with 32 points and six assists. Joel Embiid quietly came alive, putting up 24 points and seven rebounds. LeBron […]
Bring in the sweat towels! Charles Barkley and Shaquille O’Neal have never needed much encouragement to turn a basketball discussion into a personal showdown. This time, LeBron James’ legacy became the center of their argument, with Barkley challenging the idea that the 76ers superstar has four separate Hall of Fame careers. After that, the conversation […] The post “He Done Stacked His Team”: Charles Barkley Needs Towels Live on TV After Heated LeBron James Debate With Shaquille O’Neal app...
The Dallas Mavericks will try to notch their first win of the season as they travel to Indianapolis to take on the Indiana Pacers Friday night. Opening night didn’t go the Mavericks’ way, as they lost to the Rockets in Houston Wednesday night. The Pacers, meanwhile, opened the season with a win against the New […]
LeBron James and the Philadelphia 76ers looked for their second win as they hosted the Cleveland Cavaliers at Xfinity Mobile Arena on Thursday for their home opener. The 76ers were coming off a victory over the New York Knicks at Madison Square Garden, 106-100, on Tuesday. The action between the 76ers and the Cavaliers picked […] The post 76ers’ VJ Edgecombe left bloodied by friendly fire from LeBron James vs. Cavs appeared first on ClutchPoints .
Veteran guard Collin Sexton was cleared to make his Los Angeles Lakers debut on Friday against the LA Clippers as he was no longer listed on the team’s injury report. Sexton had been sidelined for all preseason and had only recently begun fully participating in practice amid a calf injury. Collin Sexton was initially listed […] The post Collin Sexton cleared for Lakers debut amid calf injury, Jake LaRavia questionable appeared first on ClutchPoints .
An unideal shot profile hurt the Sacramento Kings in their season opener, but Domantas Sabonis could help improve that moving forward.
Philadelphia 76ers forward LeBron James accidentally gave teammate VJ Edgecombe a bloody nose while the two were going for a defensive rebound in the third quarter of their home game against the Cleveland Cavaliers on Thursday evening.
Nancy Lieberman’s first year coaching in the BIG3 league gave her an unexpected introduction to Metta World Peace. What began as an ordinary moment in the locker room turned into an awkward encounter after the former NBA player was ejected from a game almost as soon as it started. Years later, Lieberman recalled the incident […] The post “Could You Put Your Towel On?”: WNBA Legend Recalls Embarrassing Locker-Room Moment With Metta World Peace appeared first on EssentiallySports .
Community Guidelines Welcome to Denver Stiffs! We’re glad you’re here. Denver Stiffs is a community where sports fans from all… The post Game Thread: Denver Nuggets vs Oklahoma City Thunder. October 22nd, 2026. appeared first on Denver Stiffs .
542 days since his last NBA game, Damian Lillard truly turned back the clock. Coming off his Achilles tear, the 9-time All-Star ended with a game-high of 25 points. Former three-time All-Star Deron Williams was quick to apologize and clarified that he never labeled Dame as “washed.” “Man, I want to apologize,” Williams said on […] The post “Your Game Is Timeless”: Deron Williams Issues Public Apology to Damian Lillard for Comparing His Role With LeBron James appeared first on EssentiallySpor...
Former ESPN reporter and newly appointed U.S. Department of State press adviser, Britt McHenry was escorted out of Capital One Arena on Wednesday night. Cameras captured McHenry in a heated altercation during the Washington Wizards’ season-opening matchup against the Milwaukee Bucks. She’d been seen leaving before the Wizards beat the Bucks, 128-116. Video footage obtained […] The post Trump Staffer McHenry Escorted From NBA Game After Throwing Drink at a Fan in Heated Encounter appeared fir...
LOS ANGELES – With the final seconds of the first half ticking down, Luka Doncic caught a pass from Los Angeles Lakers teammate Jake LaRavia, squared up with the basket, and calmly knocked down a 3-point shot to increase the Lakers’ lead over the Golden State Warriors to 14, 66-52. It wasn’t just any old […] The post JJ Redick reveals hilarious reason for Luka Doncic’s half-court shot efficiency appeared first on ClutchPoints .
NBC wanted to eventize NBA Tip-Off and get audiences excited for the start of another NBA season. It appears they succeeded. Tuesday’s Philadelphia 76ers-New York Knicks and Oklahoma City Thunder-San Antonio Spurs doubleheader was the NBA’s most-watched opening night ever, averaging 6.41 million viewers on NBC and Peacock, according to Nielsen’s Big Data + Panel…
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander had reasons to look around and wonder when his turn would come. Luka Doncic already collected All-NBA honors. Trae Young took Atlanta into the conference finals. Ja Morant reached the playoffs. Meanwhile, an injured Gilgeous-Alexander watched Oklahoma City lose its way to a 22-50 finish. Those differences described where four young guards stood […] The post Shai Gilgeous-Alexander’s rise challenges the NBA’s rush to judge young stars appeared first on ClutchPoints .
In his first regular season game since he tore his Achilles tendon in Game 7 of the NBA Finals in June 2025, star point guard Tyrese Haliburton led the Pacers to a comeback road win in New Orleans, Marc J. Spears writes for ESPN.com. Haliburton scored 16 of his 23 points in the fourth quarter […]
Celtics star Jayson Tatum reflects on his partnership with Jaylen Brown and the trade that broke them up.
LeBron James passed on the Miami Heat to join the Philadelphia 76ers. One game in, you can see why.
at New York Knicks (0-1) at Boston Celtics (0-1) Friday, October 23, 2026 7:00 PM ET Regular Season Game #2 Home Game #1 TV: Prime Video Radio: 98.5 Sports Hub, Sirius XM TD Garden The Celtics home opener brings the reigning NBA Champion New York Knicks to the TD Garden. This is the first of 4 games between these division rivals this season. They will play at Boston once again on January 13 and then two times at New York on March 14 and April 4. The Celtics were 1-3 against the Kn...
Jayson Tatum breaks down the exact moment he learned Jaylen Brown was traded to the 76ers and addresses speculation over his involvement in the deal.
The Oklahoma City Thunder (1-0) return home off an opening-night victory to host the Denver Nuggets on Thursday night in a matchup of Western Conference hopefuls. How to Watch Denver Nuggets vs Oklahoma City Thunder Oklahoma City got 32 points…
The New York Knicks emerge as a potential landing spot for Dalton Knecht after rumored interest in the former first-round pick after the Los Angeles Lakers cut him from their roster.