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The Oklahoma City Thunder remain the favorite to win the 2026 NBA championship. They have the likely winner of the 2026 NBA MVP award in Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, and their roster is getting a cleaner bill of health with each passing day. That is the only uncertain part of the Thunder’s title defense, as a few […] The post Thunder’s dream seeding, matchup scenarios for 2026 NBA Playoffs appeared first on ClutchPoints.
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There was, technically and by legal definition, a regular-season game between two NBA teams inside Chase Center on Wednesday night.
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Season-high performance rescues Sixers from trap game.
Shaquille O'Neal posts his hilarious reaction to Deandre Ayton airballing an easy lob from LeBron James during the Lakers vs. Cavaliers game last night.
If the Lakers beat the reigning NBA champions, their stock will skyrocket. And if Doncic outshines the reigning MVP in Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, he could win the MVP Award.
A look at the Suns’ schedule in April.
Nuggets Jamal Murray caught fire early and never cooled off. Murray knocked down 10 3-pointers and finished with 37 points as the Nuggets beat the Jazz, 130-117. He hit a half-court heave at the end of the first quarter and had five triples in that opening stretch. Denver opened with 12 straight points. Its first […] The post NBA Notes: Nuggets, Jamal Murray, Rockets, Reed Sheppard, Pacers appeared first on Hoops Wire.
Cooper Flagg has lived up to the hype of being the No. 1 pick in last year’s draft, but he admits the Mavericks‘ poor record has taken some of the joy out of his first NBA season, Grant Afseth of Dallas Hoops Journal writes in a subscriber-only piece. Flagg played with dominant teams in high […]
The Denver Nuggets did not have to be out of character to defeat the Utah Jazz and they let Jamal Murray and Nikola Jokic lead the way in a 130-117 win.
The Washington Wizards got demolished by the Philadelphia 76ers on Wednesday in a 153-131 contest at Capital One Arena. The Wizards had some scoring fun in a defense-optional first half. Tristan Vukcevic got hot with 10 early points to pace Washington, but Paul George turned back the clock with 14 of his own as the […]
Technically, the Knicks fulfilled Josh Hart’s “must-win” decree. But it wasn’t exactly the cakewalk.
The amount of money LeBron James is willing to accept in his next contract will help determine where he plays next season or if he plays at all, according to Dave McMenamin and Tim Bontemps of ESPN. James will be an unrestricted free agent this summer, which is an unusual position as he typically holds […]
OG Anunoby had 25 points and 13 rebounds, Karl-Anthony Towns had 20 points, 11 rebounds and 11 assists for his fourth triple-double of the season, and the New York Knicks beat the Memphis Grizzlies 130-119 on Wednesday night. Mikal Bridges added 24 points as New York snapped a three-game losing streak.
Reed Sheppard scored 27 points on a career-high nine 3-pointers, Alperen Sengun added 25 points and the Houston Rockets beat the short-handed Milwaukee Bucks 119-113 on Wednesday night for their fourth straight victory. Kevin Durant finished with 19 points and nine assists, Amen Thompson had 18 points, nine rebounds and six assists and Jabari Smith Jr. scored 12 points for the Rockets. Houston had 30 assists on 41 field goals and forced the Bucks into 15 turnovers that they converted into 18 ...
Nickeil Alexander-Walker scored 32 points, Jalen Johnson added 18 points and 14 rebounds, and the Atlanta Hawks routed the Orlando Magic 130-101 on Wednesday night for their 17th victory in their last 19 games. Dyson Daniels had 15 points and 13 rebounds for the Hawks, who shot 51% for the game and had a 52-36 rebound advantage. Johnson came two assists short of his 14th triple-double of the season.
The Boston Celtics had a first quarter like none other in their storied history Wednesday night, scoring 53 points in the opening 12 minutes of a 147-129 victory over the Miami Heat.
Paul George scored a season-high 39 points and the Philadelphia 76ers overcame Joel Embiid's absence because of an illness in a 153-131 victory over the Washington Wizards on Wednesday night. George played his fourth game following a 25-game suspension for violating the NBA’s anti-drug rules, He was 15 of 22 from the field, made 6 of 12 3-pointers and had six assists and five rebounds. Tyrese Maxey added 28 points and nine assists in his third game back from a finger injury, and rookie VJ Edg...
SAN FRANCISCO– With Sunday versus the Houston Rockets as his make-or-break target date, Stephen Curry appears to be on the right track towards making his long-awaited return to the Golden State Warriors’ lineup. Ahead of the Warriors’ matchup with the San Antonio Spurs, the Dubs provided another injury update on the patellofemoral pain syndrome and […] The post Warriors latest Stephen Curry injury update provides more hope for return vs. Rockets appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Trail Blazers get penalized for illegal contact with young big man Yang Hansen.
Jalen Duren and Anthony Edwards have been named the NBA's Players of the Week for week 19. Duren averaged 25.8 points and 13.8 rebounds as the Detroit Pistons went 3-1. Edwards averaged 28.7 points, 3.3 rebounds and 5.0 assists as the Minnesota Timberwolves went 3-0.
The Los Angeles Lakers have one of the best trios of superstars in the NBA between Luka Doncic, Austin Reaves and LeBron James. In particular, on offense, those three can cause all kinds of issues for the opposition as all three can attack the rim, shoot and are excellent playmakers with high IQs who can […]
SportsLine's model reveals its Phoenix Suns vs. Dallas Mavericks NBA picks today
The Cavaliers sent out an injured 26-year-old point guard to receive the 36-year-old Harden
The NBA season is officially at the halfway mark, and the playoff race is heating up across both conferences. For fantasy managers, this is the time to evaluate rosters and identify the players who are truly making a difference on the court. In fact, many stars have already solidified their cases for various season honors […] The post NBA Fantasy 2025-2026 Midseason Awards and Best Picks appeared first on TalkBasket.net .
The Chicago Bulls are exploring trades ahead of the NBA trade deadline to strengthen their roster, sources told Eric Pincus of Bleacher Report. The organization aims to add young, athletic talent to complement its core duo of Josh Giddey and Matas Buzelis. Chicago currently sits at 23-23, holding the ninth seed in the Eastern Conference, […] The post Bulls weigh trade deadline moves to boost playoff push appeared first on TalkBasket.net .
Jonathan Kuminga and the Golden State Warriors once seemed on track to finally resolve their long-running, mutual interest in moving on from one another ahead of the trade deadline. However, multiple team sources told ESPN that a deal is now considered far less likely in the wake of Jimmy Butler’s season-ending ACL tear. Before Butler […] The post Jonathan Kuminga trade less likely after Jimmy Butler injury appeared first on TalkBasket.net .
