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The last time the Charlotte Hornets took the floor, their big offseason acquisition didn’t step foot on the court in the second half. The Hornets benched Naz Reid on Wednesday night at halftime. He didn’t play a second in the third and fourth quarter. It wasn’t a move anyone saw coming, and it wasn’t because […] The post Here’s What We Know on Naz Reid Benching vs. Playing Tonight for Hornets appeared first on HEAVY.
The NBA Cup group stage begins for LeBron James and the Philadelphia 76ers on Friday, October 30. First up on the list: the New York Knicks. Considering the NBA hit the Sixers with a back-to-back set, which will conclude on Saturday, it feels obvious for the team to prioritize night one. After all, the game […] The post 76ers Make LeBron James Decision Before NBA Cup Game vs Knicks appeared first on HEAVY.
The Boston Celtics will face the Chicago Bulls in their first NBA Cup game of the season on Friday, October 30. Boston is competing in the Emirates NBA Cup Group C. They’re joined by the Bulls, Charlotte Hornets, Washington Wizards, and Atlanta Hawks. On Thursday, October 29, the Celtics announced that Devin Carter is the […] The post Celtics Announce Injury Report Ahead Of First NBA Cup Game appeared first on HEAVY.
AJ Dybantsa did not disappoint in his long-awaited debut, although the Washington Wizards lost to the Cleveland Cavaliers, 121-111, at Rocket Arena on Wednesday. Dybantsa, the No. 1 pick, was efficient with 19 points, two rebounds, and two assists in 27 minutes. He shot 8-of-12 from the field. The Wizards, however, got outscored in the […] The post Wizards’ AJ Dybantsa grabs attention with 9-word post after NBA debut appeared first on ClutchPoints.
The Heat are monitoring Kyrie Irving, but an NBA insider has raised serious doubts about a potential blockbuster deal. Here's why: The post Heat Get Discouraging Kyrie Irving Trade Update From NBA Insider appeared first on HEAVY.
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 NBA Cup has quickly gone from a polarizing idea to a staple of professional basketball. The in-season tournament, which took a page out of European soccer leagues, made its debut in 2023. The multi-stage tournament features four group play games from each team, all of which count toward a franchise’s regular season record. Eight […] The post Full schedule, groups, predictions for 2026 NBA Cup appeared first on ClutchPoints.
The Charlotte Hornets have been without last year’s star rookie Kon Knueppel to start the 2026-27 season following a hamstring injury he sustained in the offseason. However, if Thursday is any indication, he might be getting nearer to a return to the court and the Hornets lineup. The Hornets announced that Kon Knueppel had been […] The post Kon Knueppel takes big step in hamstring injury return appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Hornets star forward Naz Reid was benched in the second half on Wednesday because he "didn't meet our standard" of play.
Washington Wizards rookie AJ Dybantsa had quite a start to his NBA career. The top pick in the 2026 NBA Draft made his long-awaited league debut on Wednesday against the Cleveland Cavaliers at Rocket Arena in Cleveland, Ohio, and immediately turned heads with his first-quarter performance. The former BYU Cougars star scored nine points in … The post AJ Dybantsa pulled off a historic quarter in his NBA debut appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.
Charlotte Hornets center Naz Reid had a short night on the court on Wednesday against the Detroit Pistons. Reid, acquired by the Hornets from the Minnesota Timberwolves via a blockbuster four-team trade in the summer, was benched at halftime of the game at Little Caesars Arena in Detroit, Mich. The former LSU Tigers star played … The post Naz Reid gets surprisingly benched for a telling reason appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.
NBA fans slam Hornets HC Charles Lee for benching Naz Reid in second half of Wednesday's loss to the Pistons.
Brandon Miller scored six points on 2-of-14 shooting last Friday. The next night he scored 34. Then 39. And on Wednesday in Detroit, Miller put up 31 points and 12 rebounds for his third straight 30-point game, something he had never done in his career, The Hornets still lost 97-89 to the Pistons.The Brandon Miller […] The post Brandon Miller 30-Point Streak Began the Night After a 2-of-14 Disaster appeared first on HEAVY.
The Detroit Pistons returned to their winning ways with a 97-89 bounce-back victory over the Charlotte Hornets on Wednesday night. Like their Tuesday night loss to the New York Knicks, the matchup with the Hornets was chippy and physical throughout the game. The officials left their mark by calling 24 fouls on the Pistons and 23 […] The post Pistons’ Cade Cunningham stresses importance of tough wins after Hornets victory appeared first on ClutchPoints.
The Chicago Bulls made a bunch of moves this offseason to signal the new regime under new executive vice president Bryson Graham. One of Graham’s moves of the summer was the acquisition of Nic Claxton from the Brooklyn Nets as part of a four-team trade with the Minnesota Timberwolves and Charlotte Hornets. However, Claxton has […] The post Chicago Bulls Share Latest Nic Claxton Injury Timeline Update appeared first on HEAVY.
Naz Reid entered the Charlotte Hornets’ Wednesday night clash against the Detroit Pistons as the team’s second-leading scorer, being every bit as good as advertised after coming over in the LaMelo Ball trade this past offseason. However, Reid found himself in head coach Charles Lee’s doghouse for the entire second half of what would be […] The post Hornets’ Charles Lee reveals why Naz Reid didn’t play in the second half vs. Pistons appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Naz Reid was supposed to be a big addition for the Charlotte Hornets this season. He came aboard from the Minnesota Timberwolves in the LaMelo Ball trade. That made it particularly weird that on Wednesday night, Reid didn’t play a single minute in the second half against the Detroit Pistons — even though it’s believed […] The post Why Hornets Benched Naz Reid in 2nd Half With No Injury appeared first on HEAVY.
Amidst the Miami Heat’s 0-4 start to the 2026-27 regular season, Klay Thompson and Davion Mitchell revealed changes needed for them to win their first game. After All-Star Giannis Antetokounmpo advised the Heat take a deep breath amid the slow start, believing it’s still too early to panic, Thompson and Mitchell shared a relatively similar […] The post Heat’s Klay Thompson, Davion Mitchell agree on what needs to change amid woes appeared first on ClutchPoints.
The Charlotte Hornets face the Detroit Pistons during the 2026-27 NBA regular season. Here's how to watch.
The Washington Wizards are making AJ Dybantsa's long-awaited NBA debut official, sharing a video that connects directly to the rookie's recent message to fans. The post Washington Wizards Send Clear Message to AJ Dybantsa Before NBA Debut appeared first on HEAVY.
Both the Detroit Pistons and Charlotte Hornets may be without multiple key players in Wednesday night’s matchup.
The NBA season is young, but several players are quickly proving to be ideal fits with their new teams.
While not always the most exciting game, New York Knicks guard Tyler Kolek got superfan Spike Lee out of his seat with his behind-the-back pass against the Detroit Pistons. In the fourth quarter of the Knicks-Pistons game, Kolek missed a layup. While Ausar Thompson got the rebound, Kolek didn’t give up, stealing the ball from […] The post Knicks guard Tyler Kolek’s passing wizardry dazzles Spike Lee out of seat appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Dennis Schröder's California home is back on the market at a higher price.
