Timberwolves guard Anthony Edwards has been diagnosed with a hyperextended left knee and bone bruise, sources tell Shams Charania of ESPN (Twitter link). Edwards underwent an MRI after injuring his left knee in Saturday’s Game 4 victory over Denver. While the four-time All-Star avoided ligament damage, he’s still expected to be sidelined multiple weeks, according […]
Just one month ago not many would have envisioned Bronny James being part of the the Los Angeles Lakers’ playoff rotation even if it’s come in limited minutes in every game so far. James was particularly effective in Game 3 as he drilled a 3-pointer and caught a lob in transition, courtesy of his father, […]
The Lakers made just one minor move at the 2026 NBA trade deadline, but Luke Kennard, Rui Hachimura and team chemistry are proving why standing pat was the right call despite all the outside noise.
The Minnesota Timberwolves lost guard Donte DiVincenzo to a devastating injury during their 112-96 win over the Denver Nuggets in Game 4 on Saturday night. DiVincenzo suffered a torn right Achilles just over a minute into the first quarter on a non-contact play. The injury occurred with 10:43 remaining in the opening period after he […] The post Timberwolves HC Chris Finch devastated to lose ‘heart and soul’ Donte DiVincenzo in Game 4 appeared first on ClutchPoints.
When JJ Redick was hired as head coach of the Los Angeles Lakers, he moved to build a coaching staff around him full of both veterans with prior head coaching experience as well as younger coaches, hungry for an opportunity to grow. One of those who fit in the latter category is Lindsey Harding, who […]
The Denver Nuggets are staring down elimination. Inside Ball Arena, though, belief hasn’t wavered, at least not from acting head coach David Adelman. This follows a sobering 112-96 Game 4 loss to the Minnesota Timberwolves that pushed Denver to the brink of a 3-1 series exit. Despite that, Adelman doubled down on the only formula […] The post Why Nuggets’ David Adelman still trusts Nikola Jokic, Jamal Murray in Game 5 vs Timberwolves appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Arguably one of the most impactful moves in the entire NBA last summer was Marcus Smart signing with the Los Angeles Lakers. What he has given them so far in the playoffs is exactly what L.A. envisioned when bringing in a former Defensive Player of the Year as he has continuously made winning plays in […]
Mystics drop their first game of the preseason. We learned a lot about this young roster and what is to come.
Thunder This is what a No. 1 seed is supposed to look like, and yes, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander was ridiculous. Again. Forty-two points. Fifteen of 18 shooting. Tough shots, easy shots, everything in between. The Thunder rode that to a 121-109 win over the Suns and a 3-0 series lead. Game 4 is Monday. You know […] The post NBA Notes: Thunder, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Timberwolves, Ayo Dosunmu, Magic appeared first on Hoops Wire.
Raven Johnson looked as WNBA-ready as she could on her Indiana Fever debut. The point guard had 6 points on a perfect 3-3 shooting.
PHOENIX– We know who Dillon Brooks will be matched up with after the Phoenix Suns’ 121-109 loss to the Oklahoma City Thunder in Game 3. “He’s efficient,” Brooks explained when asked about Shai Gilgeous Alexander’s 42-point performance. “I got him (for) Game 4.” The Suns forward hasn’t shied away from the limelight. He embraces the […] The post Suns’ Dillon Brooks gives six-word response to Shai Gilgeous-Alexander masterclass appeared first on ClutchPoints.
The New York Knicks came into Game 4 of their opening round series of the NBA playoffs against the Atlanta Hawks in desperate need of a win to avoid falling behind in the series 3-1. Late in the third quarter, the Knicks were holding a double digit lead, but all eyes were on Jalen Brunson […] The post Jalen Brunson suffers injury scare in Game 4 vs. Hawks appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Flau’jae Johnson considers one of her talents to be adapting to anything that comes her way, so being traded from Golden State to Seattle on draft night hardly threw off her rhythm during a whirlwind couple of weeks as she begins her professional career. Now, she can't wait to get going as a WNBA rookie — and made her preseason debut in the starting lineup for the Storm against the Valkyries on Saturday night at Chase Center. Johnson was drafted No. 8 overall by the Valkyries on April 13 out ...
Joel Embiid remains doubtful for the Sixers‘ Game 4 against Boston on Sunday, Gina Mizell of The Philadelphia Inquirer writes in a subscriber-only story. Embiid hasn’t been able to play since undergoing an emergency appendectomy on April 9, but his status was upgraded to doubtful ahead of Game 3. Coach Nick Nurse told reporters that […]
From the way David Adelman was talking just now, it sounds like Aaron Gordon at least is going to try to play. Will warm up and see how he feels.
Where do we draw the line on physicality? And wasn’t handchecking made illegal a long time ago?
Devin Booker briefly left the Phoenix Suns' Game 3 loss to the Oklahoma City Thunder on Saturday because of a left ankle injury he sustained after tripping over Lu Dort's foot. Booker returned a few minutes after the injury and said after the game he was “fine." The five-time All-Star should be ready to play in Game 4 on Monday when the Suns try to avoid a four-game sweep.
Gabby Williams said she was attracted to signing with the Valkyries due to their winning culture.
The Denver Nuggets could be without a key starter as Aaron Gordon is listed as questionable for Game 4 against the Minnesota Timberwolves on Saturday night. Denver released its latest injury report Saturday morning, listing Gordon with left calf tightness ahead of the 5:30 p.m. PT tipoff on ABC. The game presents a must-win scenario […] The post Is Aaron Gordon playing tonight? Nuggets vs. Timberwolves Game 4 injury report appeared first on ClutchPoints.
The Los Angeles Lakers announced that guard Austin Reaves (left oblique muscle strain) has been downgraded to out for Game 3 of their first round playoff series against the Houston Rockets. Meanwhile, the Rockets also have ruled out Kevin Durant (left ankle sprain) for the second time in this series. Reaves was surprisingly upgraded to […]
