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FOX Sports' Michael Cohen offers up four takeaways from the semifinal round of the College Basketball Crown.

The NBA can struggle to keep interest in the final handful of regular season games, as fans look ahead to the playoffs and spend the next week catching up on other things. Well, the Denver Nuggets and San Antonio Spurs demanded the public’s attention on Saturday. The Western Conference contenders treated the packed crowd inside […] The post Thrilling Nuggets-Spurs clash is bringing good vibes back appeared first on ClutchPoints.

As Los Angeles Lakers fans digest losing Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves to their respective regular-season ending injuries, Fox Sports 1’s Skip Bayless is challenging LeBron James. Watching the Lakers lose to of their three most productive players puts James in an intriguing position ahead of the final weeks of the regular season. It’s a […] The post Skip Bayless gives LeBron James ‘legendary’ challenge amid Luka Doncic, Austin Reaves injuries appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Defense optional, again

The return of Steph Curry is exciting for the Warriors, but Monte Poole explains why Dub Nation shouldn't expect him to be Superman for Golden State.

With the 2025-26 NBA regular season entering its final stretch, the MVP race has come down to three truly elite candidates: Victor Wembanyama, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, and Nikola Jokic. All three have delivered seasons worthy of serious consideration, and in many years, each one would have a legitimate argument to win the award. But if I […] The post 2025-26 NBA MVP Prediction: Why Victor Wembanyama Has the Strongest Case appeared first on The Hoop Doctors.

The Cavaliers will look to enter the last week of the regular season with a win.

The South Bay Lakers’ run in the G League playoffs has been bolstered by help from the Los Angeles Lakers, but it wouldn’t be possible without the team’s core group. Among South Bay’s most key contributors is Malik Williams, a talented big man with both NBA and G League experience. Malik Williams did not begin […] The post Exclusive: How Malik Williams addition has helped South Bay Lakers surge appeared first on ClutchPoints.

The Golden State Warriors are expected to get Stephen Curry back after missing 27 straight games. Can he lead a postseason run?

Who's winning the NATTY? The post South Carolina vs. UCLA: 2026 NCAA Women's National Championship Preview & Game Info appeared first on Ballislife.com.

Joel Embiid said he was angry at the Sixers for not allowing him to play Wednesday against Washington. After playing Friday he was ruled out vs. the Pistons.

The Hawks have placed Caleb Houstan on waivers, the team announced, and sources tell ESPN’s Shams Charania they will sign center Tony Bradley for the rest of the season to take his place (Twitter link). Bradley has been out of the league since January 28 when his second 10-day contract with the Pacers expired, so […]

The Phoenix Suns big board just got a massive shakeup after 54 draft simulations.

After the two sides have found recent success together, it seems the Lakers may be the favorite to keep LeBron James

Vanderbilt is questionable for Sunday's game in Dallas due to right calf soreness, Thuc Nhi Nguyen of the Los Angeles Times reports. Visit RotoWire.com for more analysis on this update.

Can Will Hardy coach a high-level Utah Jazz defense?

It was clear that Mike Brown’s Knicks rotations Friday had the playoffs in mind.

Gonzaga men's basketball coach Mark Few reflects on his Gonzaga legacy and Tommy Lloyd's rise to success at Arizona

Denver picked up the 136-134 win after Aaron Gordon forced overtime with a massive dunk.

Watch the Mullins family's reactions after seeing the "Mullins Miracle" over Duke in the Elite Eight of the 2026 NCAA men's basketball tournament.

Here's a closer look at Michigan basketball star Yaxel Lendeborg, including his age, height, stats and NBA Draft projections

With Luka Doncic suffering a Grade 2 hamstring strain on the verge of the postseason’s start, the Lakers find themselves in a difficult position after Doncic had led them to a strong second half of the season. Mark Medina of Essentially Sports spoke to three medical experts to get a better idea of the star guard’s […]

From Joyce Edwards to Charlisse Leger-Walker, here's how the talent stacks up

The Los Angeles Lakers released their injury report for Sunday’s game against the Dallas Mavericks and Marcus Smart (right ankle contusion) remains out while Jarred Vanderbilt (right calf soreness) is questionable. That’s in addition to Luka Doncic (left hamstring strain) and Austin Reaves (left oblique muscle strain) being ruled out as both will miss the […]

San Antonio Spurs star Victor Wembanyama's late MVP push is challenging the conventional wisdom surrounding the award.

Joey Crawford, a member of the 2026 Hall of Fame class, advocated for the use of challenge systems in sports, saying they hold officials accountable.

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The Lakers will lose Austin Reaves for the regular season after latest injury update. With Luka Doncic out, here is the latest ahead of the playoffs.

With Luka Doncic also sidelined the rest of the regular season, and possible more, the Lakers will be without their starting backcourt. Marcus Smart questionable for Sunday.

Golden State Warriors star Stephen Curry on Saturday detailed the persistent and "unpredictable" right knee injury that has held him out of the previous 27 games.