Basketball News · LatestTuesday, Apr 7, 2026

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With just 3 1/2 games separating the Hawks in fifth and the Heat in 10th, the race to make the top 6 and avoid the NBA Play-In Tournament is tight.

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Stephen A. Smith sees the Lakers heading out in the first round for the third year in a row.

On Monday evening, the Atlanta Hawks saw their four-game winning streak come to an end with a narrow home loss to the New York Knicks at State Farm Arena. Initially, it appeared as though Atlanta had tied the game with a miraculous heave from CJ McCollum, but replay review showed that the shot came just […] The post Hawks’ loss to Knicks, Magic’s win over Pistons sets up wild NBA playoff scenario appeared first on ClutchPoints.

The Milwaukee Bucks travel to face the Brooklyn Nets at Barclays Center on Tuesday night in the middle of what looks like a crisis season. The Bucks have lost 13 games by 25 or more points, the most in franchise history, and are out of the postseason picture, currently 11th with a 31-47 record. This, […] The post Bucks news: Is Giannis Antetokounmpo playing vs. Nets after ESPN report highlights injury controversy? appeared first on ClutchPoints.

On Tuesday evening, the Miami Heat will hit the road for the first of a two-game set against the Toronto Raptors that will feature heavy playoff implications. Both teams have some notable players listed on the injury report, including Tyler Herro and Norman Powell for Miami, and Immanuel Quickley for the Raptors. Here’s everything we […] The post Heat vs. Raptors injury report for East showdown with NBA playoff implications appeared first on ClutchPoints.

The Milwaukee Bucks’ decision to hold onto guard Ryan Rollins at the trade deadline has emerged as a defining moment in a season marked by internal tension and uncertainty. Multiple reports confirmed that the Bucks refused to include Rollins in any trade package for Memphis Grizzlies star Ja Morant, underscoring the organization’s long-term belief in […] The post NBA rumors: Young star Bucks refused to trade for Ja Morant at center of Doc Rivers drama appeared first on ClutchPoints.

The strange and tired saga between Giannis Antetokounmpo and the Milwaukee Bucks continued this week with new reporting about an alleged beef between the two sides regarding Antetokounmpo’s desire to return to play this year. The Bucks understandably want to keep their star player sidelined with the playoffs fully out of the picture, and it’s […] The post Giannis Antetokounmpo insists ‘100%’ he could still remain with Bucks despite beef appeared first on ClutchPoints.

The Minnesota Timberwolves will play the Indiana Pacers on Tuesday night. Anthony Edwards and Jaden McDaniels are both listed on the injury report, however. So, are Edwards and McDaniels playing tonight vs. the Pacers? Both McDaniels and Edwards are dealing with knee injury concerns. Minnesota is trying to balance competing for a playoff spot with […] The post Are Anthony Edwards, Jaden McDaniels playing tonight? Timberwolves vs. Pacers injury report appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Aging is just a state of mind, but after a certain point, the state of the knees starts to matter more.

LeBron James is certainly no stranger to the spotlight, be it for his continued high level of play at 41 years old, or comments on podcast appearances. While James is looking to lead the Los Angeles Lakers in remaining afloat without Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves, he’s landed in hot water over criticism for the […]

The relationship between Giannis Antetokounmpo and the Milwaukee Bucks has boiled over and the two must privately wish that they parted ways sooner.

These are the colleges fans picked most often to win the NCAA men's basketball championship, according to millions of NCAA brackets in the Bracket Challenge Game.

Former Crvena Zvezda president Nebojsa Covic said he tried to hire Vassilis Spanoulis after Dusko Ivanovic’s departure L'articolo Nebojsa Covic reveals Crvena Zvezda coaching twist: Spanoulis said no, Trinchieri came close proviene da Sportando.

According to Encestando, the Baskonia point guard is a concrete target for Crvena Zvezda and Panathinaikos L'articolo Trent Forrest emerges as a hot EuroLeague market name: Crvena Zvezda and Panathinaikos lead the race proviene da Sportando.

Tip-off for tonight's Hornets vs Celtics game is at 8 PM ET on NBC and Peacock.

Allen Iverson blasts modern NBA rest culture, points to double standards.

In one of the best games of the slate, the Phoenix Suns host the Houston Rockets, as the two Western Conference sides meet in a gritty matchup.

The Los Angeles Lakers are in danger of slipping in the Western Conference standings after the Denver Nuggets erased a large deficit to defeat the Portland Trail Blazers 137-132 in overtime Monday night. Denver’s comeback, which saw the team rally from an 18-point deficit, pushed the Nuggets to 51-28 on the season and moved them […] The post Lakers lose grasp on No. 3 seed after shocking Nuggets comeback vs. Blazers appeared first on ClutchPoints.

The NBA regular season is winding down, and lottery odds are nearly set at the bottom of the standings

Embattled coach Kim Caldwell is presumed safe, but she has an offseason of painstaking work to do after the worst season in program history

The 2000-born center arrives to add verticality, rim protection and defensive presence to the orange-and-grenade roster after his season with the Maine Celtics in the G League L'articolo Reyer Venezia officially sign Hason Ward to strengthen the frontcourt proviene da Sportando.

John and Nate do their 3rd annual Star Movement Draft, as they pick the stars they think are most likely to be on another team by the start of the 2027-28 season. But first, they catch up on Giannis' latest comments on the dysfunction in Milwaukee, and discuss how the injuries to Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves will affect the Lakers' future. Dunc'd On Prime is the only place to get every episode with Nate & Danny, plus every pod with John Hollinger & Nate as well! DuncdOn.SupportingCast.FM Sub...

For the rest of the regular season and postseason, Hoops Rumors is taking a closer look at players who will be free agents – or could become free agents – during the 2026 offseason. We’ll consider whether each player’s stock is rising or falling due to his performance and several other factors. Today, we’re focusing […]

April basketball rocks!

WNBA legend Candace Parker is already circling marquee matchups on her calendar as the new season approaches. Parker will be inducted into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame as part of the Class of 2026. The 39-year-old is a two-time WNBA champion, two-time league MVP and Finals MVP and also captured two Olympic gold medals with Team USA.

The Oklahoma City Thunder's recent demolition of the Los Angeles Lakers has effectively ended their championship hopes in a surprising way.

The Chicago Bulls will visit the Washington Wizards on Tuesday night. Matas Buzelis and Josh Giddey are on the injury report. Both are listed as out. Giddey is dealing with a left hamstring strain. Meanwhile, Buzelis is battling an illness. Here’s everything we know about Matas Buzelis and Josh Giddey’s injuries and their playing status […] The post Are Matas Buzelis and Josh Giddey playing tonight? Bulls vs Wizards injury report appeared first on ClutchPoints.

The Chicago Bulls are entering a turning point as the front office faces a reset under Michael Reinsdorf, with former players Kyle Korver and Luol Deng emerging in early rumors. The timing is not subtle. The Bulls sit at 29–49 and have dropped seven straight. The season is all but over. The frustration is loud. […] The post Bulls rumors: 2 former players could be in mix for new front office appeared first on ClutchPoints.