Basketball NewsMonday, Apr 27, 2026

Publisher:ClutchPointsOutlet infoApr 27, 10:12 AM ET

The Philadelphia 76ers are down 3-1 in their series against the Boston Celtics, and took a tough loss in Game 4. The good news for the 76ers is that Joel Embiid was able to return to the floor after missing time following his appendectomy. He looked good in his first game back, finishing with 26 […] The post Joel Embiid’s 2-minute answer to question about Daryl Morey relationship appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Publisher:ClutchPointsOutlet infoApr 27, 8:45 AM ET

It remains unclear if Steve Kerr will return for his 13th season as the Golden State Warriors’ head coach, and if he doesn’t, Rachel Nichols believes Billy Donovan should jump at the chance to replace him. In 12 years as the Warriors coach, Kerr helped the team win four NBA championships and reach five Finals. […] The post Warriors rumors: Billy Donovan seen as fit to replace Steve Kerr appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Publisher:HoopsWireOutlet infoApr 27, 10:25 PM ET

The Cavaliers let one slip away in Game 4. The Raptors had something to do with that. Apparently, so did the officials. According to the NBA’s Last Two Minute report, the officials missed seven calls in the closing stretch of Cleveland’s 93-89 loss, a game that evened the series at 2-all. Let’s start here: The […] The post NBA cites seven missed calls in final two minutes of Cavs’ loss to Raptors appeared first on Hoops Wire.

Publisher:HoopsWireOutlet infoApr 27, 4:24 PM ET

File this under: Yeah, OK, now we’re talking. A proposed blockbuster from Eric Pincus of Bleacher Report has the Warriors going all-in on Bucks superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo, and not exactly being subtle about it. The idea is simple: Pair Giannis with Stephen Curry and see what’s left of the dynasty tank. The price? Not exactly […] The post NBA trade proposal sends Giannis Antetokounmpo to Warriors appeared first on Hoops Wire.

Publisher:HoopsWireOutlet infoApr 27, 4:06 PM ET

The Miami Heat know it. Pat Riley said it. Now comes the part where they have to actually fix it. Riley didn’t dance around much during his end-of-season address. The message was pretty simple. The Heat aren’t good enough, and changes are coming. “I know we need to make some changes roster-wise,” Riley said, via […] The post Pat Riley on looming Heat changes: ‘We’re not good enough’ appeared first on Hoops Wire.

Publisher:HoopsWireOutlet infoApr 27, 4:46 PM ET

The NBA draft cycle is officially underway. In a fairly standard move this time of year, the league announced that 71 players have filed for early entry into the 2026 draft, which will be held June 23-24 at Barclays Center in Brooklyn. As always, not all of these guys will stick. The NCAA withdrawal deadline […] The post NBA announces 71 early-entry candidates for 2026 draft appeared first on Hoops Wire.