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Luka Doncic's eligibility for the MVP award is at risk, but Tracy McGrady and Carmelo Anthony make an interesting case to support the Lakers' superstar.

LeBron James didn’t hold back his thoughts on the significant injuries involving Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves as the Los Angeles Lakers’ 2025-26 regular season nears its end. Doncic and Reaves are both dealing with Grade 2 injuries. Doncic injured his hamstring against the Oklahoma City Thunder while Reaves hurt his oblique as both ailments […] The post Lakers’ LeBron James reveals immediate reactions to Luka Doncic, Austin Reaves injuries appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Somebody get these guys a Capri-Sun. It was ugly.

Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James has become the talk of the town in Memphis. But he is no Elvis Presley. James ruffled some feathers in Memphis after he made negative comments about playing in the city, especially on a “random a** Thursday.” He suggested that the Memphis Grizzlies should move to Nashville. He later […] The post Young Grizzlies fan ruthlessly fires back at Lakers’ LeBron James for Memphis diss appeared first on ClutchPoints.

The Philadelphia 76ers have endured a plethora of injury woes all season long, and they’re only starting to become healthier. If there was ever a time for a team to hit peak health, it’s heading into the playoffs, and the important thing is that the likes of Joel Embiid, Tyrese Maxey, and Paul George are […] The post 76ers’ Cameron Payne out at least 2 weeks with hamstring injury appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Knicks coach Mike Brown said recently that he believes that OG Anunoby deserves to be named to the First Team All-Defense this season, but there are still hurdles for the 6’8″ wing to clear before he’s even in consideration, Kristian Winfield writes for the New York Daily News. Because the 65-game rule stipulates a 20-minute […]

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LeBron James did everything he could for the Lakers but ultimately fell short against the Mavericks in a disappointing 134-128 loss.

The Rockets' superstar Kevin Durant speaks on his longevity and how he manages to produce at a high-level even today at age 37.

The Los Angeles Lakers needed a key win against the Dallas Mavericks but couldn't get it despite a monster double-double from LeBron James.

The NBA regular season enters its critical final week this Sunday, April 5, as the Charlotte Hornets travel to Minneapolis to face the Minnesota Timberwolves at the Target Center. Charlotte (42-36) enters the contest on a hot three-game winning streak, desperately clinging to the eighth spot in the Eastern Conference as they fight for guaranteed playoff positioning. Meanwhile, the Timberwolves (46-31) are looking to break a two-game skid and solidify their standing in a crowded Western Confer...

The NBA regular season enters its final week this Sunday, April 5, as the Utah Jazz travel to Oklahoma to face the Oklahoma City Thunder at the Paycom Center. Oklahoma City (61-16) enters the contest on a four-game winning streak, currently holding the top spot in the Western Conference and fighting to clinch the No. 1 overall seed for the postseason. Meanwhile, the Jazz (21-57) are navigating a challenging end to their season, hampered by an eight-game losing skid and significant injuries to...

The NBA regular season enters its final week this Sunday, April 5, as the LA Clippers travel to the capital city to face the Sacramento Kings at the Golden 1 Center. The Clippers (39-38) find themselves in a high-pressure fight for postseason positioning, currently holding the ninth spot in the Western Conference and looking to secure a more favorable Play-In seed. Meanwhile, the Kings (21-57) are navigating a challenging end to their season following a significant roster overhaul. While out ...

The NBA regular season enters its final week this Sunday, April 5, as the Los Angeles Lakers travel to Texas to face the Dallas Mavericks at the American Airlines Center. The Lakers (50-27) are currently jockeying for a top-three seed in the Western Conference, looking to bounce back from a recent road stumble and build momentum for the postseason. Meanwhile, the Mavericks (24-53) are in the midst of a rebuilding season but remain a dangerous spoiler at home, especially with rookie phenom Coo...

The Golden State Warriors will re-evaluate Al Horford next week, the team announced on Saturday. Horford has been out with a strained right soleus. Horford is averaging 8.3 points and 5.0 rebounds on the season. Quinten Post will also be re-evaluated next week with right foot soreness. The Warriors signed Charles Bassey on Sunday to add to their front court depth.

Expectations are increasing that the Milwaukee Bucks will trade Giannis Antetokounmpo this summer, according to Marc Stein of The Stein Line. The NBA is currently investigating the Bucks over their handling of the player participation policy regarding Antetokounmpo. The Bucks told investigators that Antetokounmpo declined participating in 3-on-3 scrimmages as part of his return protocol. Antetokounmpo has told that league that he is healthy enough to return from a hyperextended left knee and ...

Kawhi Leonard scored 26 points and the Los Angeles Clippers snapped a two-game skid by beating the Sacramento Kings 138-109 on Sunday night to improve their playoff positioning. Leonard scored 13 points in the first quarter as the Clippers raced out to a double-digit lead and coasted against a Kings team playing out the string of a lost season. John Collins added 25 points, and Darius Garland and Kobe Sanders each had 17 for Los Angeles.

San Antonio falls to a dominant Jokic performance.

Taylor Jenkins was an assistant under Mike Budenholzer in Milwaukee

Pressure is "mounting" on Chicago Bulls executive vice president Arturas Karnisovas, sources told Marc Stein of The Stein Line. With Karnisovas in his sixth year as a Bulls' executive, the franchise is scheduled to have "pivotal" meetings to discuss its direction and whether Karnisovas will be retained. The team is set to miss the playoffs for the eighth time in the past nine seasons. Stein adds that the Bulls are looking to retain Billy Donovan as head coach. UNC is interested in hiring Dono...

Luka Doncic will seek specialized treatment on his Grade 2 left hamstring strain in an attempt to expedite his return to play, his agent said.

The Portland Trail Blazers are exploring the coaching market to better gauge the team's options, sources told Marc Stein of The Stein Line. Tiago Splitter is 40-37 as the team's interim coach, with Chauncy Billups placed on indefinite leave by the NBA due to a federal gambling probe. The Blazers are currently eighth in the Western Conference standings. New owner Tom Dundon previously addressed potential personnel changes, saying that the team "isn't where I think we can be." "I don't like get...

On Sunday night, the injury-ravaged Los Angeles Lakers led by the ageless LeBron James faced the upward-trending Dallas Mavericks which boast the services of star rookie Cooper Flagg. As things stand, it looks as though the Mavericks will be getting the win over the Lakers, with Flagg, who’s been on a tear as of late, […] The post Cooper Flagg, LeBron James make NBA history together in Lakers-Mavericks appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Desmond Bane scored 27 points and the Orlando Magic overcame a 15-point deficit in the second half in a 112-108 victory over the New Orleans Pelicans on Sunday night. The Magic extended their winning streak against the Pelicans to nine games, and Orlando won in New Orleans for the ninth straight time. The Magic's last loss to the Pelicans was on Dec. 23, 2021, in Orlando, and they last lost in New Orleans on Jan. 18, 2017.

DALLAS — The Lakers got their first taste at life without Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves on Sunday night at American Airlines Center. And it was just as bitter as imagined, but not for the expected reasons. The Lakers, mostly, didn’t have any troubles scoring against the Mavericks despite being without their star duo who...

LaMelo Ball scored 35 points and Miles Bridges added 25 points, eight rebounds and seven assists for the surging Charlotte Hornets in a 122-108 victory over the Minnesota Timberwolves on Sunday. Coby White had 17 points for the Hornets (43-36), who shot 48.9% from the floor (45 for 92) on the way to their fourth straight win.

Chet Holmgren scored 21 points, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander added 20 and the Oklahoma City Thunder had a season-high point total to rout the Utah Jazz 146-111 on Sunday night. Gilgeous-Alexander sat out the fourth quarter with the Thunder in firm control. Cason Wallace scored 16 points and Jalen Williams added 15 for the Thunder, who increased their lead over the San Antonio Spurs to three games with four remaining in the race for the top seed in the playoffs.

Recap: Wizards lose to Nets, 121-115

The Nets won today, but it doesn’t quite feel like they did.

Donovan Mitchell scored 23 of his 38 points in the second half, James Harden had 28 points and seven assists and the Cleveland Cavaliers beat the injury-plagued Indiana Pacers 117-108 on Sunday night. Thomas Bryant added 14 points and 10 rebounds in his first start of the season for Cleveland, which didn’t take its initial lead until the third quarter. The playoff-bound Cavaliers (49-29) reduced their magic number for home-court advantage in the first round to one, despite resting their start...