Basketball NewsFriday, Apr 24, 2026

Publisher:RealGMOutlet infoApr 24, 2:12 PM ET

Through the early stages of the NBA playoffs, betting markets have recorded sharp probability swings across multiple first-round matchups, with all but two lower seeds outperforming expectations heading into Games 3 and 4. The Los Angeles Lakers posted the largest single-series swing, jumping 40.9 percentage points after taking a 2-0 lead over the Houston Rockets after entering as heavy underdogs at +400 as they navigate without Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves. The Atlanta Hawks shifted from a ...

Publisher:Hoops RumorsOutlet infoApr 24, 2:17 PM ET

Arizona freshman forward Koa Peat has declared for the 2026 NBA draft, formally announcing his decision on social media (Instagram link). A 6’8″ forward, Peat earned a spot on the All-Big 12 third team and the conference’s All-Freshman team after averaging 14.1 points, 5.6 rebounds, and 2.6 assists in 27.8 minutes per game across 36 […]

Publisher:RealGMOutlet infoApr 24, 2:54 PM ET

Houston Rockets forward Kevin Durant holds a minority stake in Paris Saint-Germain, whose ownership group is actively pursuing a franchise in NBA Europe, the projected 2027-28 international league. The investment could give the 16-time All-Star a foothold in basketball ownership while still under contract as a player. Durant purchased his PSG stake on June 21, following a relationship with club chairman Nasser Al-Khelaifi that formed during the 2024 Paris Olympics. "This was in the cards. Thi...

Publisher:RealGMOutlet infoApr 24, 7:15 AM ET

Nikola Jokic endured the worst shooting night of his playoff career Thursday, connecting on just 7 of 26 field goal attempts as the Minnesota Timberwolves defeated the Denver Nuggets 113-96 to claim a 2-1 first-round series lead. The loss marked the first time since January that Denver failed to surpass 100 points. The Nuggets, who posted the second-best offensive rating in NBA history at 121.2 this regular season, were held scoreless at an alarming rate from the opening tip. Denver managed o...

Publisher:Hoops RumorsOutlet infoApr 24, 10:00 AM ET

Certain NBA contracts include player options in the final year. Those option years give the player the opportunity to either opt into the last year of his deal and finish out his contract or to decline the option and hit the free agent market a year early. Several factors play a part in a player’s […]

Publisher:RealGMOutlet infoApr 24, 10:09 AM ET

New York and Atlanta play another one-possession classic. How was Atlanta able to weather the 18-point comeback by the Knicks at the end? Minnesota absolutely derailed Nikola Jokic in a way we've almost never seen before. How did the Wolves do it, and what can Denver do to rebound? Scottie Barnes and Collin Murray-Boyles led the Raptors in what may be an exciting harbinger for the Raptors' future. Also, Taylor Jenkins will be the new Bucks coach. Join Dunc'd On Prime! It's the only place to g...