Basketball NewsTuesday, Apr 7, 2026

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The Charlotte Hornets face the Boston Celtics on Tuesday night, and Coby White takes center stage on the injury report. He is officially listed as probable due to left groin soreness, putting one of Charlotte’s key scorers in focus as the team looks to extend its four-game win streak. The Hornets enter at 43–36, No. […] The post Hornets’ Coby White lands on injury report for crucial Celtics matchup appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Early in the 2025-26 NBA season, Dallas Mavericks head coach Jason Kidd started Cooper Flagg at point guard. Kidd’s decision led to backlash since Flagg had not previously played the position. It certainly gave Flagg a challenge in his rookie season, and the decision surely helped him grow as a player. Los Angeles Lakers star […] The post Why LeBron James blasted ‘unfair’ Jason Kidd hate over controversial Cooper Flagg decision appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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The Philadelphia 76ers went down fighting in their 115-102 loss against the San Antonio Spurs, dropping to No. 7 in the Eastern Conference with three games remaining in the regular season. However, more concerning for fans would have been Joel Embiid’s injury, as he landed awkwardly after a block on Victor Wembanyama in the first […] The post 76ers’ Joel Embiid injury scare clarified by Nick Nurse after tough loss to Spurs appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Publisher:ClutchPointsOutlet infoApr 7, 12:14 PM ET

Trade speculation surrounding Giannis Antetokounmpo has resurfaced as the regular season nears its conclusion, but a recent update may dampen expectations for the Los Angeles Lakers. During Tuesday’s episode of First Take, ESPN’s Stephen A. Smith addressed Antetokounmpo’s potential interest in Los Angeles alongside Monica McNutt and Jay Williams. Monica McNutt: “If the Lakers make […] The post NBA rumors: Stephen A. Smith makes Giannis trade declaration Lakers fans don’t want to hear appeared...

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The Los Angeles Lakers are in danger of slipping in the Western Conference standings after the Denver Nuggets erased a large deficit to defeat the Portland Trail Blazers 137-132 in overtime Monday night. Denver’s comeback, which saw the team rally from an 18-point deficit, pushed the Nuggets to 51-28 on the season and moved them […] The post Lakers lose grasp on No. 3 seed after shocking Nuggets comeback vs. Blazers appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Publisher:NY Post NBAOutlet infoApr 7, 6:40 AM ET

The Nets rookie visibly hit the rookie wall last month, and Jordi Fernandez challenged him to fight through it.