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With his 52-point masterpiece on Sunday, Luka Doncic surpassed a long line of Lakers legends as the fastest player to reach 3,000 points. The post Lakers Get Amazing Luka Doncic News Amid 3-0 Start appeared first on HEAVY.
Sacramento Kings rookie guard Darius Acuff Jr. reached a historic milestone in Sunday night’s 123-112 loss to the Memphis Grizzlies, setting a new NBA record for field-goal attempts through a player’s first three career games. The seventh overall pick has attempted 73 shots to begin his professional career, surpassing Kevin Durant’s previous mark of 64, […] The post Kings G Darius Acuff Jr. is chucking at unprecedented levels in NBA history appeared first on ClutchPoints.
It only took Luka Doncic three games to drop the season’s first 50-piece special. He exploded for 52 points to lead the Los Angeles Lakers past the Utah Jazz, 132-123, at Delta Center on Sunday. Doncic was a recurring headache for the Jazz, shooting 17-of-30 from the field, including 8-of-18 from three-point range. He added […] The post Luka Doncic steals show with 52 points vs. Jazz, but Austin Reaves’ numbers so far this season are outrageous appeared first on ClutchPoints.
A trade idea has the Golden State Warriors sending Kristaps Porzingis and Will Richard to the Portland Trail Blazers for Shaedon Sharpe. Jeremy Brener of Sports Illustrated floated the scenario, which also includes picks. What the Trade Idea Looks Like In Brener’s version, Golden State would receive Sharpe. Portland would get Porzingis, Richard, a 2028 […] The post Warriors Could Land $90 Million Guard in Kristaps Porzingis Trade appeared first on HEAVY.
Los Angeles Lakers center Walker Kessler was showered with boos on his return to Delta Center on Sunday. But in the end, he had the last laugh as the Lakers beat the Jazz, 132-123, to stay undefeated at 3-0. Luka Doncic went off for 52 points on 17-of-30 field goals, including 8-of-13 from beyond the […] The post Lakers’ Walker Kessler gets 100% real on cooling off against Jazz appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Lakers coach JJ Redick offered another update on Cameron Carr, who has yet to make his regular-season debut because of an oblique injury. The post Los Angeles Lakers Coach JJ Redick Gives Cameron Carr Injury Update appeared first on HEAVY.
Devin Booker made his feelings known about the Phoenix Suns‘ current team chemistry following an uneven start to the 2026-2027 NBA season, noting that the team’s second unit currently possesses better chemistry than the starting group. Speaking to reporters following a home-opening victory against the Golden State Warriors, Booker emphasized that while it is typical […] The post Devin Booker Blasts Phoenix Suns Chemistry appeared first on HEAVY.
Former Knicks champion Jeremy Sochan receives unexpected career news just months after winning an NBA title with New York. The post Former Knicks Champion Gets Major Career News After NBA Exit appeared first on HEAVY.
The Golden State Warriors are having a rough start to the NBA regular season with a 0-2 start. However, things can get worse upon seeing the starting lineup with many names sitting out the second half of a back-to-back. Stephen Curry, Draymond Green, and Brandin Podziemski all were ruled out ahead of tonight’s game. Warriors head […] The post Golden State Warriors Fans React To Depressing Starting Lineup appeared first on HEAVY.
The Los Angeles Lakers have a perfect 2-0 start to the NBA season, but Luka Doncic is not content with that. Following the second victory over the Los Angeles Clippers for NBA opening week, Doncic spoke candidly about the team. Firstly, Luka was displeased with his inefficient shooting inconsistently and turning the ball over too […] The post Luka Doncic Gives Promising Sign On Lakers Championship Goal appeared first on HEAVY.
LOS ANGELES – The Los Angeles Lakers seemingly avoided a major blow during their season opener against the Golden State Warriors when Jake LaRavia was forced to leave the game early due to an ankle injury. He was ruled out for the team’s game against the LA Clippers on Friday, but head coach JJ Redick […] The post JJ Redick hopeful for quick Jake LaRavia injury return appeared first on ClutchPoints.
The Sacramento Kings may be without one of their key players in Friday night’s game against the Portland Trail Blazers.
A comprehensive preview, including betting odds and predictions, for the NBA game between the Portland Trail Blazers and Sacramento Kings.
Rookie Sacramento Kings guard Darius Acuff Jr. is giving Portland Trail Blazers guard Damian Lillard some serious props ahead of their first-ever matchup. Speaking to Kings NBA insider James Ham yesterday (Oct. 22), Acuff commended Lillard’s work ethic while noting an overlap in the way they play. “I see a lot of similarities in my […] The post Kings Rookie Darius Acuff Jr. Gives Damian Lillard Flowers Before First Matchup appeared first on HEAVY.
The Portland Trail Blazers trounced the Phoenix Suns in Ja Morant's debut, but is his backcourt partnership with Damian Lillard sustainable?
Charles Barkley has had his share of rough nights playing “Who He Play For?” on “Inside the NBA,” but his latest attempt might top them all. The segment tests Barkley on where lesser-known NBA players are currently suiting up. This time around, the crew gave him five names, and he whiffed on every single one […] The post NBA legend Charles Barkley gets completely fooled on epic edition of ‘Who He Play For?’ appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Darius Acuff Jr. will face an acid test on Friday as the Sacramento Kings host the Portland Trail Blazers at Golden 1 Center for their home opener. He will battle the backcourt duo of Damian Lillard and Ja Morant, who are both battle-tested and always ready to embarrass anyone. Acuff will be eager to redeem […] The post Darius Acuff Jr. shows love to Damian Lillard ahead of Kings-Blazers appeared first on ClutchPoints.
The legendary NBA career of Carmelo Anthony ending a few years ago means he can speak freely about past subjects easier. Anthony now has a role on NBC’s NBA broadcasting team and his own weekly podcast discussing basketball. The topic of a veteran moving to the bench and becoming a mentor was brought up regarding […] The post Carmelo Anthony Shares Why He Refused Bench Roles appeared first on HEAVY.
Ja Morant started next to Damian Lillard in the Blazers' 124-83 win over the Suns, contradicting a report claiming that he'd come off the bench.
The Phoenix Suns and Devin Booker had a lackluster season opener against the Portland Trail Blazers.
NBA champion Jeff Teague explained why he ranked Ja Morant's Trail Blazers debut ahead of LaMelo Ball's Timberwolves debut.
On Wednesday evening, the Chicago Bulls kicked off their 2026-27 NBA season with an ugly 135-92 loss on the road to the Toronto Raptors. This game marked the head coaching debut of Tiago Splitter in Chicago, and he certainly didn’t look to have had his team prepared for this one. Splitter took over for the […] The post Bulls HC Tiago Splitter’s new team lost by 43 points and his old team won by 41 points. Is that bad? appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Charles Barkley questions Ja Morant's fit alongside Damian Lillard in Portland, but the Trail Blazers' latest win tells a different story.
The Phoenix Suns were one of the teams that surprised many last season after the roster shakeup they had, but it happened to work in their favor. Dillon Brooks was one of their biggest additions, and he ended up having a career season to help the team get to the playoffs. Of course, with Brooks […] The post Dillon Brooks’ LeBron James, Kevin Durant trolling immediately backfires with Phoenix’s 41-point loss to Blazers appeared first on ClutchPoints.
