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According to AS, the Spanish giants are seriously considering leaving the EuroLeague to join the NBA-backed project set to launch in 2027 The post Real Madrid reportedly getting closer to NBA Europe move appeared first on Eurohoops .

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Publisher:RealGMOutlet infoApr 22, 2:02 AM ET

Scoot Henderson scored 31 points as the Portland Trail Blazers defeated the San Antonio Spurs 106-103 to win Game 2 and even the series. Henderson, who did not score 30 points in the regular season, finished 11-of-17 from the field. "I'm so blessed to even play in a situation like this," Henderson said. "Playoffs, third year, younger team, with great vets. The picture couldn't have painted itself better." Henderson added that he was focused on being aggressive and getting downhill. "It's just...

Publisher:RealGMOutlet infoApr 21, 10:39 AM ET

Billy Donovan has decided to step down as head coach of the Chicago Bulls. Donovan had been with the Bulls for the past six seasons since he left the Oklahoma City Thunder in 2020. The Bulls wanted to retain Donovan as head coach despite their front office changes. The Bulls fired executive vice president of basketball operations Arturas Karnisovas and general manager Marc Eversley on April 6. Donovan decided he wanted to allow the Bulls to have a clean break as they search for a new top bask...

Publisher:RealGMOutlet infoApr 21, 7:25 PM ET

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has been named the 2025-26 Kia NBA Clutch Player of the Year, capturing the Jerry West Trophy in near-unanimous fashion with 96 of 100 first-place votes. Gilgeous-Alexander edged Jamal Murray and Anthony Edwards for the honor, with Cade Cunningham and Jalen Brunson rounding out the top five. He is the fourth different winner in the award's four-year history, joining De'Aaron Fox, Stephen Curry and Brunson. The Thunder guard led the entire NBA with 175 total clutch poin...

Publisher:RealGMOutlet infoApr 21, 1:02 PM ET

Steve Kerr entered the 2025-26 NBA season knowing it would likely be his last with the Golden State Warriors. Following Friday's play-in tournament defeat to the Phoenix Suns, the expectation around the league is that his 12-year run as Warriors head coach is finished. Multiple league sources confirm Kerr arrived at training camp mentally prepared to close out his tenure. Kerr firmly rejected contract extension talks last fall, signaling his intentions early. "I'm very comfortable just going ...

Publisher:RealGMOutlet infoApr 21, 9:34 PM ET

John Blackwell, the third-ranked transfer in this cycle, has committed to Duke, head coach Jon Scheyer announced Tuesday. The former Wisconsin guard averaged 19.1 points, 5.1 rebounds, and 2.3 assists last season, earning All-Big Ten third-team recognition. The 6-foot-4 rising senior is the most significant transfer acquisition of Scheyer's tenure and is expected to slot directly into the starting lineup. Duke projects as a top-five program entering next season. Blackwell was the premier scor...