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The 2025-26 season was supposed to be the New York Knicks’ time to shine. Both their biggest competitors for Eastern Conference supremacy seemed to be headed for down years, and the Knicks had all the opportunity in the world to perhaps finally get over the hump. But they have been having trouble in their first-round […] The post Mike Brown’s silver linings from Game 3 loss to Hawks will fall on deaf Knicks fan ears appeared first on ClutchPoints.

There was a vibe of discontent and anger around the Minnesota Timberwolves when Rudy Gobert, the four-time Defensive Player of the Year awardee, didn’t even finish in the top three of the 2026 DPOY voting — finishing in fourth behind winner Victor Wembanyama, Chet Holmgren, and Ausar Thompson. But Gobert knows his caliber as a […] The post Timberwolves’ Rudy Gobert confronts DPOY snub with mic drop after shutting down Nikola Jokic again appeared first on ClutchPoints.

The Golden State Warriors refused to discuss trading Jimmy Butler at last season's trade deadline, sources told Jake Fischer of The People's Insider. Butler was ruled out for the year at the time after suffering a torn ACL. It was reported last month that Butler expects to play next season, although there is no timeline for his return. Fischer adds that the Warriors were one of the teams who most actively pursued a trade for Giannis Antetokounmpo at the deadline. Steve Kerr also has yet to ma...

The Raptors proved they could "make some noise" in their first-round series against the Cavs, as RJ Barrett and Scottie Barnes each scored 33 points in a 126-104 rout in Thursday night's Game 3.

It was a night to forget for Nuggets star Nikola Jokic, who missed 19 of his 26 shots in a blowout Game 3 loss that gave the Timberwolves a 2-1 series lead.

CJ McCollum hit a fadeaway jumper with 12.5 seconds left, leading the Hawks to a 2-1 lead over the Knicks in their first-round playoff series on Thursday night.

The Denver Nuggets’ decision to trade Michael Porter Jr. away in a salary dump to the Brooklyn Nets for Cam Johnson this past offseason was mostly a positive. After all, it opened up cap room for the Nuggets to bolster the team’s depth. But now that Denver is here in the 2026 NBA playoffs, they […] The post Nuggets’ Cam Johnson-Michael Porter Jr. trade is backfiring in a big way appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Nuggets forward Aaron Gordon, who initially was probable on the injury report, was ruled out two hours before tip-off because of tightness in his calf.

On the night Jaylon Tyson was selected in Round 1 of the 2024 NBA Draft, he told his brother Jordyn: "You're next." He was right.

The New York Knicks are floundering in their first-round series against the Atlanta Hawks, but at least one stat makes it hard to blame Karl-Anthony Towns for his team’s Game 3 loss on Thursday. The Knicks dropped Game 3 at State Farm Arena in Atlanta to the tune of a 109-108 score. Despite the razor-thin […] The post This Karl-Anthony Towns stat makes Knicks’ Game 3 loss to Hawks even more mind-blowingwp appeared first on ClutchPoints.

The Minnesota Timberwolves are bringing the fight to the Denver Nuggets, but they suffered a slight injury scare in Game 3. In the second half of their game, star guard Anthony Edwards came up limping after making a play. With the Timberwolves holding a lead at the time, the All-Star guard was taken out of […] The post Timberwolves’ Anthony Edwards suffers injury scare late in Game 3 vs. Nuggets appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Entering Thursday night, the Toronto Raptors knew they had to bring it for their backs were against the wall. Going down 3-0 in their first-round matchup against the Cleveland Cavaliers was a death sentence to their season, so they had to bring their A-game to avoid seeing their campaign come to a premature end. Scottie […] The post Raptors’ Scottie Barnes makes franchise history with bombshell Game 3 vs. Cavs appeared first on ClutchPoints.

CJ McCollum may be public enemy number one among fans of the New York Knicks at present considering how he’s emerged as the hero for the Atlanta Hawks over the past two games, but Mikal Bridges isn’t far behind. Bridges, the man who was acquired back in 2024 for a king’s ransom of five unprotected […] The post Knicks’ Mikal Bridges takes full responsibility for embarrassing Game 3 goose egg vs. Hawks appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Giannis Antetokounmpo was reportedly not part of the Taylor Jenkins hiring process as uncertainty looms on his future.

It was close early, but you could almost see it right away — this would not be the Cavaliers’ night. Lots of first-quarter turnovers, not enough energy for a road playoff game, not enough production from their stars. The Raptors deserve credit for that. This is how they play. So, yes, the Raptors stepped up […] The post Cavs’ lack of pace, energy catches up in Game 3 loss to Raptors appeared first on Hoops Wire.

The Indiana Fever have spent the past year reshaping their identity around talent, pace and personality, but one detail that quietly defines their culture came from an unexpected place. It was a moment of honesty from assistant coach Briann January, who admitted that facing Kelsey Mitchell late in her playing career helped confirm something she already felt deep down.

CJ McCollum may not be embracing the role of the villain like Trae Young did back in 2021 against the New York Knicks, but he’s becoming one all the same. On Thursday night, it was McCollum who once again drove the decisive blow into the Knicks’ hearts, as the Atlanta Hawks took a 109-108 win […] The post Hawks’ CJ McCollum keeps Trae Young villain arc going with Game 3 game-winner vs. Knicks appeared first on ClutchPoints.

There was never any danger of Jordi Fernández being sacrificed after tanking, the way David Fizdale was at MSG, but the faith from his bosses matters.

There hasn’t been an official update on the timeline for Luka Doncic’s return to the court — but there was an encouraging sign before the Lakers traveled to Houston. Doncic...