Basketball NewsWednesday, Apr 8, 2026

Publisher:ClutchPointsOutlet infoApr 8, 1:03 PM ET

With the regular season drawing down, the race for NBA Rookie of the Year is really heating up. The top contenders are former Duke teammates Cooper Flagg and Kon Knueppel. Some have Flagg winning the honors by a sizable margin. Others, including former player Reggie Miller, have Knueppel winning the award. He is not alone. […] The post Ex-player doesn’t think Kon Knueppel-Cooper Flagg Rookie of the Year race is close appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Publisher:ClutchPointsOutlet infoApr 8, 10:03 PM ET

The New Orleans Pelicans will miss the playoffs for the second straight season. But if there is a silver lining, it is the fact that Zion Williamson will finish the campaign with the second-most games he has played in his career. As of writing, Williamson has played 62 games, with the Pelicans taking on the […] The post Why Anthony Davis wanted Ja Morant over Zion Williamson for Pelicans in 2019 draft appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Publisher:ClutchPointsOutlet infoApr 8, 10:31 PM ET

Cade Cunningham made a successful return from a lung injury on Wednesday as the Detroit Pistons routed the Milwaukee Bucks, 137-111, at Little Caesars Arena. Cunningham, who had not played since March 17, contributed a double-double of 13 points and 10 assists on top of five rebounds in 26 minutes. Jalen Duren led the squad […] The post Pistons break record that stood for nearly 7 decades in win over Bucks appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Publisher:ClutchPointsOutlet infoApr 8, 10:30 PM ET

BOSTON — During Media Day last September, Boston Celtics President of Basketball Operations Brad Stevens asked for patience when it came to his new roster. And while that sounded like a request that usually accompanies low expectations for a team, he wasn’t finished speaking. “Don’t put a ceiling on us,” he added. Brad Stevens discussed […] The post How Celtics focused on ‘knowns’ to find 2025-26 success amid clear limitations appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Publisher:Fadeaway WorldApr 8, 10:31 PM ET

Former Lakers big man reveals his expectations for Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves before season-ending injuries.

Publisher:Fadeaway WorldApr 8, 11:18 PM ET

Cade Cunningham makes his feelings clear on the 65-game rule amid the viral debate over his eligibility for postseason awards.