Basketball NewsTuesday, Apr 28, 2026

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The Minnesota Timberwolves felt the heat against the Denver Nuggets, and Jaden McDaniels made sure it carried into the NBA Playoffs spotlight. After a 125-113 loss to the Nuggets in Game 5, the Timberwolves still hold a 3-2 series lead, but the noise around Game 6? It just got louder. McDaniels scored 13 points on […] The post Timberwolves’ Jaden McDaniels makes Game 6 guarantee after ‘loving hate’ in Denver appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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As expected, former player and assistant coach Damon Jones has plead guilty to charges stemming from the NBA gambling scandal that also saw Terry Rozier and Chauncey Billups get arrested. On Tuesday, Apr. 28, 2026, Jones became the first person to plead guilty in the gambling scandal, which resulted in over 30 people being arrested. […] The post Damon Jones becomes first person to plead guilty in gambling scandal that also caught Terry Rozier, Chauncey Billups appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Publisher:ClutchPointsOutlet infoApr 28, 12:14 PM ET

The Minnesota Timberwolves saw their series lead shrink Monday night, and ESPN’s Brian Windhorst delivered a blunt assessment of their outlook following a 125-113 Game 5 loss to the Denver Nuggets. Minnesota now leads the first-round series 3-2, but mounting injuries have shifted the trajectory heading into Game 6. Windhorst addressed the situation Tuesday morning […] The post Brian Windhorst slaps Timberwolves with desperate reality after Game 5 blowout loss to Nuggets appeared first on Clut...

Publisher:ClutchPointsOutlet infoApr 28, 4:44 PM ET

Nike continues to dig into their endless catalogue of sneaker silhouettes as they plan to bring back iconic sneakers from the last two decades while also imagining new concepts to keep things fresh. The Nike Kobe signature line has been their most successful basketball endeavor over the last few years, coming up with an all-new […] The post ‘Milwaukee Bucks’ Nike Kobe 4 Protro first look appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Publisher:ClutchPointsOutlet infoApr 28, 10:27 AM ET

The Orlando Magic are staring at history as they face the Detroit Pistons in Game 5 of the NBA Playoffs, with the run now tied to a rare path. This Magic-Pistons matchup carries weight. It carries undeniable pressure. According to The Sporting News’ Dan Treacy, only six No. 8 seeds have ever taken down a […] The post Magic looking to become 7th 8-seed to upset 1-seed. When was last time? appeared first on ClutchPoints.