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ClutchPoints’ 2026-27 NBA Power Rankings Week 3: Rockets, Pistons, 76ers take top spots amid league-wide injury concerns

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Can we just quit it with all the injuries? Two weeks into the 2026-27 NBA season, we have already seen too many All-Star-level talents go down with serious injuries that are directly affecting the league’s championship hierarchy and the latest power rankings. Just look at what has happened to the Oklahoma City Thunder. Entering the […] The post ClutchPoints’ 2026-27 NBA Power Rankings Week 3: Rockets, Pistons, 76ers take top spots amid league-wide injury concerns appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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NBA Insider Reveals Key Update on Kyrie Irving’s Trade Prospects

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The Dallas Mavericks (4-2) and Kyrie Irving are diving into a new era as a partnership. Irving is entering his fourth full season as a member of the Mavericks. Trade chatter remains the midst of this lasting partnership, however. Those in favor of Dallas moving on from Irving point to capitalizing on his current value. […] The post NBA Insider Reveals Key Update on Kyrie Irving’s Trade Prospects appeared first on HEAVY.

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Hornets’ Coby White is back, Kon Knueppel close to injury return

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The Charlotte Hornets have endured a mixed start to the season and will arrive to their clash against the Detroit Pistons with a 3-4 record. However, the impending returns of the likes of new arrival Coby White and young phenom Kon Knueppel are bound to be a major boost. Unfortunately, only one of them will […] The post Hornets’ Coby White is back, Kon Knueppel close to injury return appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Controversial Ex-Pistons Player Fails To Finalize Deal With New Team

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Years after playing for the Detroit Pistons, Killian Hayes is searching for a new basketball home. It seemed that Hayes was set to go overseas to continue his pro career, but it turns out that his deal with Maccabi Tel Aviv has fallen through. According to EuroHoops, Maccabi’s coach Oded Kattash told the public that […] The post Controversial Ex-Pistons Player Fails To Finalize Deal With New Team appeared first on HEAVY.

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NBA rumors: Pistons will be ‘salivating’ over chance at Kyrie Irving trade if Mavericks play ball

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The Detroit Pistons have gotten off to a strong start to the 2026 NBA season, currently sitting at 5-1 after a recent road win over the Brooklyn Nets. Still, there are questions abound about the Pistons’ apparent lack of shooting and secondary playmaking around Cade Cunningham, which ultimately did them in last year’s playoffs vs […] The post NBA rumors: Pistons will be ‘salivating’ over chance at Kyrie Irving trade if Mavericks play ball appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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A History of NBA Contract Weight Clauses

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The contract negotiations between the Detroit Pistons and restricted free agent Jalen Duren this past offseason, and got ugly. Eventually, they were resolved, when Duren agreed to re-sign to a five-year, $200 million contract. But for a time there, until it was removed later in the negotiations, the Pistons wanted Duren to accept a contract […] The post A History of NBA Contract Weight Clauses appeared first on HEAVY.

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Paul Reed channels Dan Orlovsky in incredible interview

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In-game interviews aren’t traditionally a time when viewers get treated to anything memorable. Enter Paul Reed of the Detroit Pistons. With his refreshing honesty, he treated NBA fans to a viral interview during Friday’s NBA Cup game at the Brooklyn Nets. Usually these in-game interviews with players and coaches are filled with empty platitudes about…

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Knicks Star Gets Honest On Fatigue After Loss vs 76ers

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The New York Knicks are off to a tough start in 2026-2027. Following a 98-93 loss against the Philadelphia 76ers on Friday, October 30, the Knicks dropped to 2-4 on the season. They are also 0-1 in NBA Cup play. After the game, Knicks starter Josh Hart admitted that the team is feeling fatigued, despite […] The post Knicks Star Gets Honest On Fatigue After Loss vs 76ers appeared first on HEAVY.

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Pistons’ Paul Reed had embarrassing response to reporter’s simple question

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Detroit Pistons big man Paul Reed encountered an awkward moment during a halftime courtside interview Friday night against the Brooklyn Nets. With the Pistons leading at Barclays Center in an NBA Cup opener, reporter Johnny Kane asked a basic question about the game’s tempo: Which team the current pace favored. Reed, starting in place of … The post Pistons’ Paul Reed had embarrassing response to reporter’s simple question appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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Pistons Defensive Start Is Covering for an Offense That Went Cold

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The Detroit Pistons are 5-1 for the first time since 2015-16, and the best explanation for it has nothing to do with scoring. After Friday’s 110-94 win at Brooklyn in their NBA Cup opener, no team has shot better than 45.5 percent against them this season. Here’s the twist: the offense that opened the year […] The post Pistons Defensive Start Is Covering for an Offense That Went Cold appeared first on HEAVY.

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Why Knicks’ upcoming stretch offers perfect opportunity to regain championship form

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The New York Knicks have rattled off two straight comeback wins following a 0-3 start that had fans and pundits wondering how long their championship hangover would last. They are about to enter an intriguing portion of their schedule that will see them face a healthy mix of opponents who will either give them a […] The post Why Knicks’ upcoming stretch offers perfect opportunity to regain championship form appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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What Is The NBA Cup? In-Season Tournament, Format, Games Explained

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The 2026 NBA Cup kicks off today, Friday, October 30th, with ten games being played as teams battle for the in-season tournament title. The post What Is The NBA Cup? In-Season Tournament, Format, Games Explained appeared first on HEAVY.

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NBA Games Today Schedule: Basketball On TV For Friday, Oct. 30th

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Full schedule for NBA games today on TV, including New York Knicks vs Philadelphia 76ers and Los Angeles Lakers vs Golden State Warriors. The post NBA Games Today Schedule: Basketball On TV For Friday, Oct. 30th appeared first on HEAVY.

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Spurs Favored to Win NBA Cup

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The San Antonio Spurs are favored to win the NBA Cup and get revenge after finishing as the runners-up last season. The Spurs made it to the NBA Cup Finals in 2025, but they lost 124-113 to the New York Knicks in the finals. Coincidentally, that proved to also be the matchup in the NBA […] The post Spurs Favored to Win NBA Cup appeared first on HEAVY.

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Detroit Pistons Announce Injury Report vs. Brooklyn Nets (Oct. 30)

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The 2026 NBA Cup begins on Friday. One of the 10 games scheduled is the Detroit Pistons visiting the Brooklyn Nets at the Barclays Center as part of East Group A. The Pistons are coming off a 97-89 win over the Charlotte Hornets, while the Nets are looking to win their first game of the […] The post Detroit Pistons Announce Injury Report vs. Brooklyn Nets (Oct. 30) appeared first on HEAVY.

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76ers Make LeBron James Decision Before NBA Cup Game vs Knicks

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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.

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Former Knicks Lottery Pick Signs With New Team Overseas

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Former Knicks lottery pick Kevin Knox has found a new team overseas, reviving memories of New York's costly 2018 draft decision. The post Former Knicks Lottery Pick Signs With New Team Overseas appeared first on HEAVY.

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Biggest contracts in NBA history

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Basketball is where the money is at. The highest-paid NBA players are given contracts that pay them a quarter-plus of a billion these days. Even all-time legends like LeBron James and Michael Jordan already have net worths in the billions. Every year, superstar players sign new contracts that make them paid more handsomely than the […] The post Biggest contracts in NBA history appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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