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Nets’ win vs. Pacers leaves just 1 team winless in 2026-27 NBA season

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The Brooklyn Nets found themselves shorthanded in the backcourt, with both Egor Demin and Mikel Brown Jr. missing their matchup against the Indiana Pacers. But despite those absentees, the Nets found a way to beat the Pacers, 98-90, to claim their first win of the season (1-5). As Brett Spiegel of ClutchPoints notes, the Nets […] The post Nets’ win vs. Pacers leaves just 1 team winless in 2026-27 NBA season appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Kings star center reportedly isn’t happy playing with top draft pick as trade rumors swirl

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The Sacramento Kings have enjoyed watching Darius Acuff Jr. take off, but are facing an internal problem with their roster as Domantas Sabonis isn’t too keen on playing alongside him. According to Sean Deveney, of Heavy.com, Sabonis doesn’t appear to enjoy Acuff Jr.’s play style and the Kings could be willing to part ways with...

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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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In 2011, Isaiah Thomas was picked 60th and last in the NBA draft; six years later, he scored 53 points in a playoff game on what would have been his late sister's birthday

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Isaiah Thomas turned a difficult night into a historic playoff performance.

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Kings Rookie Keeps Rewriting Records as Sacramento Stays Winless

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Six games into his career, Darius Acuff Jr. made nine threes in a night, tying the NBA rookie record and becoming the first teenager to do it. The 19-year-old finished with a career-high 38 points in the Kings’ 136-105 loss at Memphis, which dropped Sacramento to 0-6. The Darius Acuff record is a story about […] The post Kings Rookie Keeps Rewriting Records as Sacramento Stays Winless appeared first on HEAVY.

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Kings’ Darius Acuff Jr. ties NBA rookie record with monster shooting game vs. Grizzlies

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The Memphis Grizzlies, who are yet to lose a game in the NBA this season, won against the Sacramento Kings, who are yet to win a game in the NBA this season, at FedExForum earlier on Saturday. The Grizzlies ran out blowout 136-105 winners as Cameron Boozer and GG Jackson II combined for 48 points, […] The post Kings’ Darius Acuff Jr. ties NBA rookie record with monster shooting game vs. Grizzlies 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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Kyrie Irving Embraces NBA Cup After Mavericks Beat Rockets

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On Friday, the 2026 NBA Cup began with 10 group games, including the Dallas Mavericks facing the Houston Rockets in West Group A. The Mavericks entered the matchup fresh off beating the Oklahoma City Thunder convincingly, 120-96. They carried that momentum to hand the Rockets their first loss of the season. Kyrie Irving led the […] The post Kyrie Irving Embraces NBA Cup After Mavericks Beat Rockets appeared first on HEAVY.

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Grizzlies get multiple injury updates for Kings clash

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The Memphis Grizzlies could be without several key contributors when they host the Sacramento Kings on Saturday night, with guards Ty Jerome and Scotty Pippen Jr. listed as questionable and center Quinten Post considered doubtful. Memphis (5-0) will look to maintain its undefeated start against Sacramento (0-5) at 8 p.m. ET in the opener of […] The post Grizzlies get multiple injury updates for Kings clash appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Luka Doncic makes NBA history vs. Warriors

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The Los Angeles Lakers dropped their rematch against the Golden State Warriors in the first night of NBA Cup play. But it wasn’t because of Luka Doncic. Doncic finished Friday night’s game inside Chase Center with 37 points, seven rebounds, five assists, two blocked shots, and one steal in 37 minutes of play. Doncic did […] The post Luka Doncic makes NBA history vs. Warriors appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Kings Fans Get Disappointing News on Head Coach Doug Christie

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Sacramento Kings fans have received disappointing news about head coach Doug Christie, whom many Kings fans want to see fired. The Kings have begun the season 0-5 and are currently the only winless team in the NBA Western Conference. The Kings are so bad that some analysts are projecting the team to lose their first […] The post Kings Fans Get Disappointing News on Head Coach Doug Christie appeared first on HEAVY.

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Why Pelicans must wait out awkward Herb Jones situation as trade vultures hover

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Traditional stat sheets were not built to capture gaps filled, box-outs that set up a teammate’s rebound, or hockey assists that ignite an offense, but the scouts in attendance tracked it all from Herb Jones. Essentially, it took one game to remind the NBA world why EVP Joe Dumars is waiting out the trade market. […] The post Why Pelicans must wait out awkward Herb Jones situation as trade vultures hover appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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ESPN filmed footage of Ben Simmons post-Achilles tear for ‘Being Ben’ epilogue

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ESPN E:60/Andscape documentary Being Ben debuted on October 18 and chronicles Ben Simmons’ tumultuous career, including his long history of injuries, his passion for fishing, and his return to the NBA with the Sacramento Kings this season after a one-year hiatus. Unfortunately, Simmons’ comeback was derailed the same day Being Ben released, when he tore his…

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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 rumors: Add Trey Murphy III, Kings youngster to Thunder trade target list

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After reports linked New Orleans Pelicans forward Herb Jones to the Oklahoma City Thunder as a potential trade target following devastating injuries to Jalen Williams and Cason Wallace, Oklahoma City is reportedly also considering Trey Murphy III. As the NBA world continues to speculate about OKC, including a potential Thunder reunion with Memphis Grizzlies’ Ty […] The post NBA rumors: Add Trey Murphy III, Kings youngster to Thunder trade target list appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Kings Rookie Darius Acuff Joins LeBron James, Luka Doncic in NBA History

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Darius Acuff Jr. had a historic night despite the loss. He finished the game with 34 points, 14 assists, and 6 rebounds against the New Orleans Pelicans. Acuff became the fourth teenager in NBA history to have 30 points and 10 assists in a game. The other three to accomplish this were LeBron James, Luka […] The post Kings Rookie Darius Acuff Joins LeBron James, Luka Doncic in NBA History appeared first on HEAVY.

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Kings star Ben Simmons’ ‘unicorn’ declaration sparks fan reactions all over the map

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Ben Simmons was very close to making a stunning return to the NBA after last having played in the league in the 2024-25 for the Los Angeles Clippers. However, after signing a one-year, $3.5 million deal with the Sacramento Kings, Simmons suffered a torn right Achilles tendon, which means he is out for the entire […] The post Kings star Ben Simmons’ ‘unicorn’ declaration sparks fan reactions all over the map appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Kings rumors: Sacramento is most embarrassing team in NBA. Is Doug Christie on hot seat?

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The Sacramento Kings have endured a disastrous start to the 2026-27 NBA season, dropping their first five games by an average margin of 16.6 points. However, head coach Doug Christie is reportedly not on the hot seat despite the team’s continued struggles. According to The Athletic’s Sam Amick, Sacramento’s front office believes Christie deserves a […] The post Kings rumors: Sacramento is most embarrassing team in NBA. Is Doug Christie on hot seat? appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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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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Kings’ Ben Simmons called out Steve Kerr during preseason after Warriors passed on him

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Ben Simmons’ performance has been anything but impressive over the past many months. His long absence from the court due to his health only added to his misery. However, he was determined to prove he could still contribute in the NBA after missing the entire 2025-26 season. The former All-Star even confronted Golden State Warriors […] The post Kings’ Ben Simmons called out Steve Kerr during preseason after Warriors passed on him appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Ben Simmons Makes Bold Promise Amid Recovery From Achilles Injury

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A few days before the start of the 2026-27 season, Ben Simmons of the Sacramento Kings suffered a torn right Achilles tendon during practice.Simmons has since undergone surgery, but the Kings have not ruled him out for the entire season. The franchise is expected to provide more updates on the three-time All-Star’s recovery timeline as […] The post Ben Simmons Makes Bold Promise Amid Recovery From Achilles Injury appeared first on HEAVY.

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Ben Simmons Calls Out Warriors After They Passed on Him

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Ben Simmons had a message for the Golden State Warriors when they faced the Sacramento Kings in the preseason. The Kings guard told head coach Steve Kerr and Steph Curry what he thought of Golden State not signing him, he told Marc Spears of Andscape.Simmons Talks to Kerr in the First QuarterSimmons said the exchange […] The post Ben Simmons Calls Out Warriors After They Passed on Him appeared first on HEAVY.

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