Basketball News · LatestMonday, Apr 6, 2026

The Spurs ruled Victor Wembanyama out for the second half of Monday's matchup against the 76ers because of a left rib contusion.

The Spurs return to the Frost Bank Center to finish the season on a four game home stand

Brittney Griner and the Atlanta Dream did not finish the 2025 WNBA season how they would have liked. After ending the regular season with a 30-14 record, the Dream secured the No. 3 seed in the playoffs. Griner saw her numbers take a hit in her first year in Atlanta.

After suffering from a collapsed lung, Cade Cunningham is reportedly working toward returning to action for the Pistons.

Teams are only allowed to carry over the rights to four players who didn’t participate in the previous season. Before Sunday, the Liberty had seven players who fell into that category.

Booker has 62 games played with 65 being the threshold. But there’s a catch…

Here's what to know about why UConn basketball coach Dan Hurley has been wearing the same outfit for the Huskies' entire March Madness run.

In addition to confirming the Bulls have been connected to Timberwolves general manager Matt Lloyd, Kurt Helin of NBC Sports adds a few other names to watch as Chicago begins its front office search. Hawks assistant general manager Kyle Korver, Warriors GM Mike Dunleavy Jr., former Hawks GM Landry Fields, and CAA’s Austin Brown are […]

Comparing WNBA expansion draft results between the Toronto Tempo and Portland Fire. Which team had the better draft?

The Chicago Bulls are in the midst of a total restructuring. On Monday, the news broke that Executive Vice President of Basketball Operations Arturas Karnisovas and GM Marc Eversley were fired. As a result, the future of head coach Billy Donovan remains up in the air. Despite rumblings that he was in line to be the […] The post NBA rumors: Bulls insider’s dream features Billy Donovan staying, Tom Thibodeau reunion appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Kendrick Perkins has made a surprising claim about superstars sitting out of games.

Late-game miscommunication leaves Stephen Curry with no help in clutch moment.

Colin Cowherd wouldn't have traded Luka Doncic, but understands why Nico Harrison wanted to.

Matt Barnes reveals how family helped end feud with Derek Fisher

The Orlando Magic face off against the Detroit Pistons, who come into town approaching 60 wins in great shape despite missing Cade Cunningham.

Charles Barkley says coaching starts with holding stars accountable.

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...

Veteran NBA head coach Michael Malone is headed to the college ranks for his next job. Malone is set to be the next head coach for the University of North Carolina Tar Heels. Before working for ESPN this season, Malone had spent the last 12 seasons as an NBA head coach. He worked for the Sacramento Kings for two years, before spending 10 seasons with the Denver Nuggets. With the Nuggets, Malone won the 2023 NBA Finals. Overall, he led Denver to six consecutive playoff appearances before being...

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.

ESPN's Alexa Philippou reported on Monday that Angel Reese did not request a trade from the Sky before Monday's blockbuster Dream trade.