Basketball NewsMonday, Apr 27, 2026

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The Miami Heat’s 2025-26 season came to a disappointing end with the team not making the playoffs after losing their opening round play-in game against the Charlotte Hornets. With potential changes on the horizon, longtime Heat executive Pat Riley left no doubt that he is going to remain part of the franchise for the foreseeable […] The post Pat Riley leaves no doubt about his future with Heat after play-in loss appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Less than three weeks ago, Joel Embiid was facing a medical emergency that called into question his status for the remainder of the campaign. Fast forward to Sunday night, and the future Hall of Fame center is trying to help the Philadelphia 76ers save their season. He is still processing this hectic series of events, […] The post 76ers’ Joel Embiid knew something was wrong with him when he ‘couldn’t poop’ appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Publisher:ClutchPointsOutlet infoApr 27, 9:36 AM ET

The Houston Rockets avoided getting swept in Game 4 against the Los Angeles Lakers, getting a 115-96 win. In between the game, there was a lot of back and forth between both teams that led to technicals, as well as several ejections. The first ejection was of DeAndre Ayton after a hit to the face […] The post Rockets’ Jae’Sean Tate challenges much larger Lakers player to fight during post-Game 4 trash talk appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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The Los Angeles Lakers have failed to complete the series sweep against the Houston Rockets, as they scuffled almost all night long and fell off the pace entirely in the third quarter. They ended up losing by a convincing 19-point margin, 115-96, as the series heads back to LA for another closeout attempt from the […] The post Lakers’ JJ Redick pinpoints flaw that can be addressed once Austin Reaves returns appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Publisher:ClutchPointsOutlet infoApr 27, 1:45 PM ET

We all make mistakes, but not all of our mistakes lead to us getting fired from our jobs. For Vlade Divac, though, his biggest mistake did ultimately cost him his job. When he was the Sacramento Kings’ vice president and general manager, Divac, one of the best European basketball players of all time, had an […] The post Ex-Kings GM Vlade Divac states the painfully obvious about passing on Luka Doncic appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Publisher:ClutchPointsOutlet infoApr 27, 9:55 AM ET

The Detroit Pistons will attempt to even their first-round series with the Orlando Magic at two games apiece on Monday. They could be without guard Kevin Huerter during the pivotal Game 4 matchup in Orlando. Huerter is questionable on Monday due to left hip soreness. The midseason trade acquisition exited Saturday’s 113-105 Game 3 loss […] The post Pistons, Magic both have 1 player on Game 4 injury report appeared first on ClutchPoints.