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The Utah Jazz are off to a disappointing 1-7 start, and coach WIll Hardy acknowledged that Lauri Markkanen is playing through significant pain as the team deals with multiple injuries. The post Jazz Coach Will Hardy Shares Concerning Update on Lauri Markkanen appeared first on HEAVY.
The NBA is littered with the best basketball talents from around the world. As a result, every moment in the league always opens the possibility for greatness. For this piece, let’s take a look at 30 NBA feats that have happened only once in league history. Overcoming a 20-point halftime deficit in a home opener […] The post 30 NBA Feats That Have Happened Only Once in League History appeared first on ClutchPoints.
The New Orleans Pelicans are looking to build on their recent success as they prepare for their matchup with the Utah Jazz. New Orleans also received encouraging injury updates, with Trey Murphy III and Jordan Poole both listed as probable to play, potentially giving the team a boost. Murphy III is dealing with bilateral patella […] The post Are Trey Murphy III, Jordan Poole playing tonight? Pelicans vs. Jazz injury report appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Throughout NBA history, there have been several records that stood through the test of time. But given that the league continues to evolve competitively due to the growing number of talent from around the world, there’s no question that even the toughest records eventually get broken. In fact, we recently witnessed how the Philadelphia 76ers […] The post 25 NBA Records That Were Once Considered Impossible to Break appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Sacramento and Sabonis need to part ways. That presents an opportunity for the Jazz, Nets and Hornets.
After Los Angeles Lakers All-Star Luka Doncic tied Hall of Famer Jerry West for the most 40-point games, he’s on pace for an MVP-caliber season, as former NBA player Jeff Teague predicted, believing LeBron James’ exit helped pave the way. While leading the league in scoring, Doncic says he’s most focused on the Lakers winning, […] The post Jeff Teague stirs pot with claim about Luka Doncic’s true feelings about LeBron James leaving Lakers appeared first on ClutchPoints.
There always seems to be a learning curve when it comes to rookies entering the NBA. The jump from college to the NBA is a big adjustment, yet the 2026 draft class is reaching historic heights in just their third week of the 2026-27 season. From Yaxel Lendeborg’s emergence with the Golden State Warriors to […] The post ClutchPoints’ NBA Rookie Power Rankings: Yaxel Lendeborg leading pack through first few weeks appeared first on ClutchPoints.
The NBA Power Rankings are affected by the league's rash of injuries, but surprises like the Warriors, Luka Doncic and the No. 1 team abound. The post NBA Power Rankings: Surprise at No. 1, Warriors Surge, Luka Doncic Scorches appeared first on HEAVY.
The San Antonio Spurs defeated the Utah Jazz 119-97 for their fifth straight win. After starting the season 0-2, San Antonio has now caught fire and won five straight. The two losses at the start had people questioning the Spurs, rightfully so. Now it looks like they figured something out and are starting to win […] The post San Antonio Spurs Keep Rolling With Fifth Straight Win appeared first on HEAVY.
The Phoenix Suns have a roster issue, and it’s not the kind of headline that is going to shock anyone who has watched them this season. The Suns lack of a true starting point guard looks like it is a roster hole that will haunt them all season, just as it did last season, putting […] The post Could This Utah Jazz Veteran Fix the Suns Roster Issue appeared first on HEAVY.
A comprehensive preview, including betting odds and predictions, for the NBA game between the Utah Jazz and San Antonio Spurs.
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.
The Utah Jazz have decided to turn down their team option worth $4.99 million for Isaiah Collier for the 2027-28 season. The 22-year-old guard, selected as the No. 29 pick of the 2024 draft, has spent three seasons in Utah and is now expected to emerge as a coveted free agent, per HoopsHype. ClutchPoints’ Brett […] The post Jazz rumors: Utah turns youngster into obvious trade candidate with contract decision appeared first on ClutchPoints.
On Saturday, Victor Wembanyama led the San Antonio Spurs to a big win against the Minnesota Timberwolves. Wembanyama finished with 43 points, seven rebounds, four assists and six blocks in the Spurs’ 121-111 victory. He shot 17-for-34 from the field and made three 3-point shots. The Spurs have now won four in a row after […] The post Victor Wembanyama Draws Steph Curry ‘Gravity’ Comparison After 43-Point Night appeared first on HEAVY.
The Utah Jazz visit the Portland Trail Blazers on Saturday afternoon. Lauri Markkanen is on the injury report alongside Jaren Jackson Jr. and Jusuf Nurkic, the latter two being out for the contest. Markkanen is dealing with a wrist sprain injury, while three other players join him on the injury report. Here’s everything we know […] The post Is Lauri Markkanen playing today? Jazz vs. Blazers injury report appeared first on ClutchPoints.
After Ja Morant suffered a Grade 2 hamstring strain that will leave him sidelined for at least four weeks, Scoot Henderson will have an opportunity to help fill the void and possibly resurrect his career in Portland. The post Ja Morant’s Injury Opens the Door for Scoot Henderson appeared first on HEAVY.
Lauri Markkanen could return against Portland after missing Utah’s previous game, but the Jazz still face significant frontcourt absences. The post Utah Jazz Announce Lauri Markkanen Injury Status Before Blazers Game appeared first on HEAVY.
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.
A comprehensive preview, including betting odds and predictions, for the NBA game between the Portland Trail Blazers and Utah Jazz.
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.
After spending the 2026 NBA preseason with the New York Knicks, Ochai Agbaji has found a new landing spot. According to Shams Charania, Agbaji is joining a new team. “The Oklahoma City Thunder are signing forward Ochai Agbaji, filling their open roster spot, sources tell ESPN,” Charania wrote on X on October 30. Ex-Knicks 26-Year-Old […] The post Ex-Knicks 26-Year-Old Guard Joins OKC Thunder appeared first on HEAVY.
The Memphis Grizzlies beat the Portland Trail Blazers 124-103 to improve to 5-0. This is a surprising start for Memphis, a team that man probably had under .500 through their first five games. This is only the second time in franchise history that the Grizzlies started 5-0. Is Memphis emerging as a legitimate threat in […] The post Grizzlies’ Surprising 5-0 Start Makes Franchise History appeared first on HEAVY.
LOS ANGELES – New Los Angeles Lakers forward Ziaire Williams missed his first game of the season during the team’s 103-87 win against the LA Clippers on Wednesday due to a left foot injury. Ahead of the game, Lakers head coach JJ Redick acknowledged that the injury wasn’t expected to be anything serious and that […] The post Ziaire Williams does not stutter over NBA flopping crackdown 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.
