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Lakers overreactions: Walker Kessler trade already worth hefty price after season opener that looked like Wilt, Shaq

On Wednesday evening, the Los Angeles Lakers started out their season with a bang by defeating the Golden State Warriors in blowout fashion at home. This game marked the Lakers debut of Walker Kessler, who didn’t miss any of his 12 field goal attempts en route to a dominant 26-point performance. Here are two overreactions […] The post Lakers overreactions: Walker Kessler trade already worth hefty price after season opener that looked like Wilt, Shaq appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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“He’ll Back It Up”: Steph Curry Gives Full Stamp Of Approval To Yaxel Lendeborg After Verbal Spat With Luka Doncic

The Golden State Warriors may have dropped their season opener 127-105 to the Los Angeles Lakers, but rookie forward Yaxel Lendeborg certainly didn’t back down from the spotlight. When playing the Lakers, opponents always have to worry about Luka Doncic, not just for his play but also for the way he can get into their […]

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Kyrie Irving didn’t want to use ‘graphic word’ to describe Mavericks’ absolutely appalling effort vs. Rockets

The Dallas Mavericks suffered an embarrassing 128-110 loss to the Houston Rockets in their 2026-27 regular-season opener Wednesday night, spoiling Kyrie Irving’s highly anticipated return from injury. Following the defeat, the star guard delivered a harsh assessment of his team’s performance, particularly its defensive effort. Speaking with reporters after the game, Irving acknowledged Dallas’ struggles […] The post Kyrie Irving didn’t want to use ‘graphic word’ to describe Mavericks’ absolutely appalling effort vs. Rockets appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Perhaps Bulls guard Josh Giddey’s secret wrist injury explains why he had 1 of worst games of career to open season vs. Raptors

The Chicago Bulls opened their 2026-27 regular season with a humiliating 135-92 loss to the Kawhi Leonard-led Toronto Raptors on Wednesday night, with Josh Giddey’s previously undisclosed wrist injury potentially contributing to one of the worst performances of his NBA career. Following Chicago’s 43-point home loss, Giddey revealed that he suffered a left wrist injury […] The post Perhaps Bulls guard Josh Giddey’s secret wrist injury explains why he had 1 of worst games of career to open season vs. Raptors appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Blazers’ Dame Time is officially back, just like Damian Lillard knew it would be all along

Portland Blazers veteran Damian Lillard’s comeback season is officially underway after a 124-83 blowout victory against the Phoenix Suns got things started the right way in their season opener. Lillard started alongside Ja Morant in the backcourt as Portland debuted it new starting duo. Damian led with 25 points on 7-for-12 shooting, including six threes, […] The post Blazers’ Dame Time is officially back, just like Damian Lillard knew it would be all along appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Damian Lillard takes shot at everybody hating on Ja Morant fit after nuking Suns

The Portland Trail Blazers couldn’t have had a better season opener. After starting their matchup against the Phoenix Suns with a 43-12 first quarter, they won 124-83. Damian Lillard returned to the roster, scoring 25 points, hitting six three-pointers, and adding six assists, three rebounds, and one steal. Damian Lillard on Ja Morant's Blazers debut […] The post Damian Lillard takes shot at everybody hating on Ja Morant fit after nuking Suns appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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“Steph Curry Knows He Messed Up Signing That Contract Extension”: NBA Fans Pity Warriors Star After Blowout Loss to Lakers Sums Up Team’s Current State

Steph Curry and the Golden State Warriors were given a dose of reality on Wednesday night, dropping their season opener 127-105 to the Los Angeles Lakers on the road. The always-competitive matchup between the Warriors and Lakers turned into a one-sided affair, with LA running roughshod over Golden State in a dominant performance. It would […]

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Paolo Banchero, Jalen Johnson get heated at the end of season opener

Two former Duke stars were going at it after Wednesday’s season opener. The Atlanta Hawks faced off against the Orlando Magic on Wednesday to tip off their respective 2026-27 NBA seasons. In the end, it was the Hawks who earned the 132-125 victory at Kia Center in Orlando, Fla. As the final seconds were ticking … The post Paolo Banchero, Jalen Johnson get heated at the end of season opener appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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Jokes pour in after Jayson Tatum’s stinker in Celtics season opener

Jayson Tatum’s awful performance in the Boston Celtics’ season opener gave the haters the material they craved. Tatum was simply not himself in Boston’s 121-113 loss to the Detroit Pistons at Little Caesars Arena in Detroit, Mich., as he shot a woeful 6/23 from the field, while missing all seven shots he took from deep.  … The post Jokes pour in after Jayson Tatum’s stinker in Celtics season opener appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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“Jaylen Brown probably smirking from afar” – NBA Fans Hit Frenzy As Pistons Pull Off Insane 22-Pt Comeback Vs Celtics In Season Opener

The Detroit Pistons opened their 2026-27 NBA season in dramatic fashion: by mounting a comeback from a 22-point second half lead.

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Andre Drummond got away with one of the craziest goaltends ever

The NBA rulebook briefly did not apply to Andre Drummond during Tuesday’s season opener. Drummond and the New York Knicks tipped off the new season on Tuesday against the Philadelphia 76ers. But in the second quarter at Madison Square Garden in New York, N.Y., the Knicks center Drummond appeared to get away with a blatant … The post Andre Drummond got away with one of the craziest goaltends ever appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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LeBron James gets profane with a Knicks fan who trash-talked him

LeBron James was giving it right back to New York Knicks fans during Tuesday’s season opener. James made his debut for the Philadelphia 76ers against the Knicks on Tuesday to kick off the 2026-27 campaign. But James managed to go viral in the second quarter at Madison Square Garden in New York, N.Y., for a … The post LeBron James gets profane with a Knicks fan who trash-talked him appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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