NBA News · LatestMonday, Apr 6, 2026

Stephen A. Smith walks back Luka Doncic comments as confirmed injury sparks backlash.

The Memphis Grizzlies host the Cleveland Cavaliers tonight, as the visitors come in without their superstar backcourt on the road.

Here are our Defensive Player of the Year power rankings, with Victor Wembanyama running comfortably as the absolute favorite to win the award.

Shaquille O'Neal makes his opinions known on the GOAT debate; adds a new player to the Mt. Rushmore of the league.

The NBA regular season reaches its fever pitch this Friday, April 10, as the New York Knicks welcome the Toronto Raptors to the world-famous Madison Square Garden. New York (50-28) has already eclipsed the 50-win mark and is currently battling to hold onto a top-three seed in the Eastern Conference. On the other side, the Raptors (42-34) find themselves in the thick of a crowded Play-In race, fighting to secure a top-six spot to avoid the tournament entirely. Having lost both previous meeting...

The NBA regular season reaches its fever pitch this Monday, April 6, as the Detroit Pistons visit the Orlando Magic at the Kia Center. Detroit (57-21) has already clinched the number one seed in the Eastern Conference, completing a historic turnaround season. However, they'll be tested tonight as they manage their rotation ahead of a deep playoff run. On the other side, the Magic (42-36) find themselves in a dogfight for postseason positioning. Currently sitting in the ninth spot, Orlando is ...

The NBA regular season reaches its final sprint this Monday, April 6, as the Memphis Grizzlies host the Cleveland Cavaliers at FedExForum. Cleveland (49-29) enters tonight as one of the hottest teams in the Eastern Conference, currently riding a two-game winning streak and fighting to clinch home-court advantage for the opening round of the playoffs. On the other side, the Grizzlies (25-53) are navigating a challenging end to their campaign, hampered by an extensive injury list that has sidel...

The NBA regular season reaches a boiling point this Monday, April 6, as the Philadelphia 76ers visit the San Antonio Spurs at the Frost Bank Center. San Antonio (59-19) enters tonight as one of the most dominant forces in the Western Conference, currently holding the second seed and looking to extend their four-game home winning streak. On the other side, the 76ers (43-35) find themselves in a dogfight for postseason positioning in the Eastern Conference. Currently sitting in the seventh spot...

The NBA regular season enters its final week this Monday, April 6, as the Portland Trail Blazers travel to the Mile High City to face the Denver Nuggets at Ball Arena. Denver (50-28) currently holds the fourth seed in the Western Conference and is riding a scorching eight-game winning streak as they fight for home-court advantage in the first round. Meanwhile, the Trail Blazers (40-38) are in a desperate fight for their postseason lives. Currently sitting in the ninth spot, Portland is lookin...

Nate and Danny review their season predictions and Nate ranks their performance somewhere below the Romans' at Cannae. They go through every team, their picks, and where they went right or wrong. But first, a look at the latest news including the Lakers' misfortune, the latest from Milwaukee, and the possibility the Bulls could actually make a move in their front office. Join Dunc'd On Prime! It's the only place to get every episode with Nate & Danny, plus every pod with John Hollinger & Nate...

The Chicago Bulls have fired VP of basketball operations Arturas Karnisovas and GM Marc Eversley. Chicago is moving on from Karnisovas after six seasons of leading the team's front office. Bulls President and CEO and Michael Reinsdorf said that the has "not had the success that our fans deserve" and that it was his "responsibility to go in a new direction". Reinsdorf acknowledging feeling the fans' frustration, while saying he's "fully committed to getting this right." Chicago went 224-254 un...

The Chicago Bulls are cleaning house in the front office, parting ways with VP of basketball ops Arturas Karnisovas and GM Marc Eversley.

The Cavaliers will try to win their second game in as many nights.

The Los Angeles Lakers are listing LeBron James (left foot injury management) as questionable and Marcus Smart (right ankle contusion) as out for Tuesday night’s home contest against the Oklahoma City Thunder. With four games to go in the regular season and a playoff spot already clinched, it makes sense to limit James’ workload to […]

Brown just earned his third Player of the Week selection of the season after leading the Celtics to a 3-1 week.

James’ final stats don’t tell the full story of the Lakers’ offense.

Nico Harrison instantly became the most hated person in Dallas when he traded Luka Doncic to the Los Angeles Lakers last season. Harrison, who was then the general manager of the Dallas Mavericks, insisted that he made the right move. He reasoned that Doncic’s subpar conditioning and work ethic would hamper the Mavericks’ future. Doncic […] The post Colin Cowherd backs Nico Harrison’s thinking amid Luka Doncic’s injury appeared first on ClutchPoints.

The Knicks head face a surging Atlanta team as they look to maintain their hold on the third seed in the East.

A deep-dive into the stats and film on Jonathan Kuminga so far.

The defending champion Oklahoma City Thunder are still the title favorites but the San Antonio Spurs may prove to be their toughest test.

The Lakers have nothing to gain and everything to lose if Luka Dončić tries to rush back from a hamstring strain

Ja Morant listing his Memphis mansion has raised new questions about his long-term future.

The Minnesota Timberwolves absorbed their third straight defeat after getting routed by the Charlotte Hornets, 122-108, at Target Center on Sunday. The Timberwolves, who are 5-5 in their last 10 assignments, fell to 46-32. The Hornets, on the other hand, scored their fourth consecutive victory and improved to 43-36. Minnesota played again without Anthony Edwards […] The post Timberwolves’ Mike Conley Jr. opens up on keeping Kon Knueppel in check appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Deandre Ayton, you want to be a star? You viewed joining the Lakers as a golden opportunity to resuscitate your career and rewrite your narrative? Well, you’ve now become a central figure in the Lakers’ hopes of surviving the first round of the playoffs until Luka Doncic (Grade 2 hamstring strain) and Austin Reaves (Grade 2...

NBA insiders break down lingering questions, lottery races and what to watch in the final week of the 2025-26 regular season.

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Stephen Curry says it was a dream come true to play with his brother, Seth Curry.

With a week left in the regular season, Boston has been firing on all cylinders and now get back a career 17 ppg scorer.

The final San Antonio Spurs’ homestand of the regular season begins tonight against the 76ers