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Finally, the fated Final Four is forthcoming

Dusty May says he's happy at Michigan and has a policy to not talk about other openings, like at North Carolina.

Here are the NBA teams that exceeded expectations, matched them, and completely disappointed during the 2025-26 season.

Dallas Mavericks coach Jason Kidd directly disputed minority owner Mark Cuban's assertion that he played a role in the February 2025 trade that sent Luka Doncic to the Los Angeles Lakers, stating Friday he was kept out of the process entirely until moments before the deal became public. "Cuban has mentioned that I knew about the trade," Kidd said. "Unfortunately, as I have said, I was not part of the process. I was informed at the 11th hour. And that's the truth." Kidd provided specific detai...

The 2025-26 NBA season is winding down, and everything is about to get chaotic. In addition to the 2026 NBA Playoffs officially starting in roughly two weeks, teams around the league are already preparing for what is expected to be a loaded 2026 NBA Draft and looking ahead to a potentially explosive summer. Although there […] The post Latest NBA offseason buzz: Warriors all-in moves? Billy Donovan leaving Bulls? Free agency chatter appeared first on ClutchPoints.

The Knicks return home fresh off a bounce-back road victory, looking to build momentum as the regular season winds down.

Grizzlies guard Kentavious Caldwell-Pope is expected to exercise his $21.6MM option for the 2026-27 season, Michael Scotto of Hoops Hype reports (Twitter link). It’s the last year of a 3-year, $66MM deal negotiated by Rich Paul of Klutch Sports. It comes as no surprise that KCP chose to take the guaranteed money rather than test […]

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The WNBA Expansion Draft allows the two new teams to build their rosters by selecting players from existing teams. Here is how to watch the draft.

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The New York Knicks added star center Karl-Anthony Towns to their injury report ahead of Friday night’s matchup against the Chicago Bulls, listing him as questionable with a right elbow impingement. New York (49–28) is set to host Chicago (29–47) at 7:30 p.m. ET on NBA TV as it continues its push toward securing the […] The post Knicks’ Karl-Anthony Towns added to injury report for Bulls game appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Tracy McGrady wants to bring one-on-one basketball to the global mainstream. “3×3” configurations are gaining in popularity, but one-on-one basketball is associated more with streetball than a sustainable profession. The NBA Hall of Famer is looking to change that with the Ones Basketball League by creating opportunities for players to showcase unique skills, Black celebrities […] The post Exclusive: Inside Jadakiss’ New York tryouts for Tracy McGrady’s Ones Basketball League appeared first o...

The Sacramento Kings could be without Malik Monk on Friday night as they host the New Orleans Pelicans, with the veteran guard listed as questionable due to right shoulder soreness. Sacramento (20–57) released its latest injury report Friday morning ahead of the 7:00 p.m. PT tipoff on NBA TV. Monk’s status remains uncertain after he […] The post Is Malik Monk playing tonight? Kings vs. Pelicans injury report appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Even though the struggle remains real for the Chicago Bulls, Matas Buzelis has been a consistent presence for the most part. Nevertheless, he recognizes that more work needs to be done, beginning with him. Recently, Buzelis was candid about his physique and intends to do something about it this offseason, per Julia Poe of The […] The post Matas Buzelis’ ‘skinny as hell’ admission will catch fans’ attention appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Meanwhile, the Celtics and Nuggets are at the top of the second tier of contenders

Will Hill is filling his betslip with underdogs for this weekend's Final Four matchups. Here's why.

With AJ Dybantsa, Darryn Peterson, Cameron Boozer and Caleb Wilson forming a clear top tier, the next wave of NBA Draft prospects is dominated by a cluster of ballhandling guards competing for the No. 5 spot. Arkansas' Darius Acuff Jr., Houston's Kingston Flemings and Illinois' Keaton Wagler lead that group, with Louisville's Mikel Brown Jr. and Arizona's Brayden Burries also drawing support depending on the evaluator. Combine measurements are expected to play a significant role in separating...

North Carolina freshman Caleb Wilson entered the season as the No. 4 prospect in ESPN's top 100 rankings and took a major developmental leap before injuries derailed his momentum. Despite breaking his left hand in February and his right thumb in practice while working toward a postseason return, Wilson has quietly built a strong case for a top-three selection. "I think he could easily go three," an Eastern Conference scout said. "I could see him being preferred to Boozer there." The physical,...

Cameron Boozer was at the center of everything for Duke this season. “You just want to affect winning in whatever way you can,” Boozer said. The high-end NBA prospect did that all season for a team that won 35 games, reached No. 1 in the AP Top 25 poll, claimed the top overall seed for March Madness and reached the NCAA Tournament's Elite Eight.

A'ja Wilson, four-time MVP and three-time WNBA champion with the Aces, says she is "not leaving Vegas" when it comes time to sign a new deal.

Bryce didn't speak to reporters at the Final Four, but his teammates had plenty to say about the redshirt freshman

The real national championship game. At least that's what many are calling Arizona vs. Michigan semifinal in the Final Four's nightcap Saturday.

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The Indiana Pacers visit the Charlotte Hornets on Friday night, having won three of their last five games. They are out of playoff contention with an 18-58 record but have shown signs of life in recent weeks. The Hornets, meanwhile, come into this game hoping to defend their No. 8 position in the Eastern Conference. […] The post Hornets will take interest in Pascal Siakam’s injury status for Pacers game after smashing Suns appeared first on ClutchPoints.

The Chicago Bulls will visit the New York Knicks on Friday night. Josh Giddey is on the injury report alongside Tre Jones, with both listed as probable. Giddey is dealing with a left hamstring strain, while Jones is dealing with a right ankle sprain. On Wednesday, Giddey didn’t play against the Indiana Pacers, who beat […] The post Is Josh Giddey playing tonight? Bulls vs Knicks injury report appeared first on ClutchPoints.

The Detroit Pistons’ breakthrough success has been one of the most refreshing stories in the NBA this season. However, it is marred by a black mark, where All-Star Cade Cunningham cannot reap the reward of his 2025-26 efforts. Cunningham has been plagued by several injuries, including being currently sidelined due to a collapsed lung. Detroit’s […] The post Jalen Duren’s ‘tough’ reaction to Cade Cunningham missing MVP, All-NBA honors appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Weber State is hiring Kaleb Canales as its next head coach, sources told ESPN.

The New York Knicks will host the Chicago Bulls in Madison Square Garden on Friday night in what is a game the franchise needs a win in.