NBA News · LatestTuesday, Apr 7, 2026

For the first time in a decade, the Milwaukee Bucks are not playoff-bound, and tensions appear to be high. Amid a contentious battle between the Bucks and superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo over an injury that sparked an NBA investigation, more alleged details of Milwaukee’s dysfunction have been reported. Specifically, ESPN NBA insider Shams Charania detailed a […] The post Bucks rumors: Doc Rivers called out Kyle Kuzma before benching in meeting that ‘rubbed locker room wrong way’ appeared fir...

After Monday night’s action, the Sixers find themselves back in a crowded Play-In Tournament grouping.

Kenyon Martin doesn't have any love for George Karl, but won't call him a racist.

The NBA regular season reaches a critical juncture this Tuesday, April 7, as the Dallas Mavericks visit the LA Clippers at the state-of-the-art Intuit Dome. Los Angeles (40-38) enters tonight as a dangerous force in the Western Conference, currently holding onto a postseason seed and looking to extend their dominance at home. On the other side, the Mavericks (25-53) are focused on the development of their young core after a season defined by major roster shifts and injuries. Dallas is navigat...

Tip-off for tonight's Rockets vs Suns game is at 11 PM ET on NBC and Peacock.

The New York Knicks somehow, some way, silenced the doubters and the haters by beating a .500-plus team for the first time in a month. Y’all happy now? Here’s the latest and spiciest quotes coming straight outta Magic City. Mike Brown On the Brunson-Towns two-man game against the Hawks: “KAT and Jalen … they did […]

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When the Celtics face the Hornets on Tuesday night, Grant Williams will make his return to TD Garden for the first time since he was traded.

Relief washed over the Denver Nuggets locker room Monday when Aaron Gordon set the record straight on a frightening limp that had fans holding their breath just days before the postseason begins. Gordon, who has had a lot of hamstring and calf injuries this season, told the media that he is doing well and that […] The post Nuggets news: Aaron Gordon reveals truth behind limping scare right before playoffs appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Trade speculation surrounding Giannis Antetokounmpo has resurfaced as the regular season nears its conclusion, but a recent update may dampen expectations for the Los Angeles Lakers. During Tuesday’s episode of First Take, ESPN’s Stephen A. Smith addressed Antetokounmpo’s potential interest in Los Angeles alongside Monica McNutt and Jay Williams. Monica McNutt: “If the Lakers make […] The post NBA rumors: Stephen A. Smith makes Giannis trade declaration Lakers fans don’t want to hear appeared...

The Philadelphia 76ers went down fighting in their 115-102 loss against the San Antonio Spurs, dropping to No. 7 in the Eastern Conference with three games remaining in the regular season. However, more concerning for fans would have been Joel Embiid’s injury, as he landed awkwardly after a block on Victor Wembanyama in the first […] The post 76ers’ Joel Embiid injury scare clarified by Nick Nurse after tough loss to Spurs appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Early in the 2025-26 NBA season, Dallas Mavericks head coach Jason Kidd started Cooper Flagg at point guard. Kidd’s decision led to backlash since Flagg had not previously played the position. It certainly gave Flagg a challenge in his rookie season, and the decision surely helped him grow as a player. Los Angeles Lakers star […] The post Why LeBron James blasted ‘unfair’ Jason Kidd hate over controversial Cooper Flagg decision appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Los Angeles Lakers All-Star LeBron James addressed the Michael Jordan comparisons to Oklahoma City Thunder’s Shai Gilgeous-Alexander as the defending champion guard is closing in on two consecutive MVP campaigns. As Gilgeous-Alexander’s MVP race with San Antonio Spurs’ Victor Wembanyama winds down in the closing weeks of the regular season, James made his pick for […] The post Is Thunder’s Shai Gilgeous-Alexander really ‘Jordan-esque?’ LeBron James weighs in appeared first on ClutchPoints.

The Charlotte Hornets face the Boston Celtics on Tuesday night, and Coby White takes center stage on the injury report. He is officially listed as probable due to left groin soreness, putting one of Charlotte’s key scorers in focus as the team looks to extend its four-game win streak. The Hornets enter at 43–36, No. […] The post Hornets’ Coby White lands on injury report for crucial Celtics matchup appeared first on ClutchPoints.

From ownership down to the coaching staff, hats off to the Celtics.

With the Bucks lottery-bound for the first time since 2016 and increasingly at odds with their longtime superstar forward, one source close to the team tells Shams Charania of ESPN that the state of affairs in Milwaukee is “as toxic of a team situation as any in the league.” It’s one of many troubling quotes […]

The NBA regular season enters its final week this Tuesday, April 7, as the New Orleans Pelicans host the Utah Jazz at the Smoothie King Center. New Orleans (25-54) is looking to break out of an eight-game losing streak and secure a home victory for the fans, while the Jazz (21-58) arrive in Louisiana currently mired in a nine-game skid of their own. Both teams find themselves navigating a difficult home stretch defined by significant injuries to their primary stars. Utah is currently operatin...

The Eastern Conference playoff race reaches a boiling point this Tuesday, April 7, as the Miami Heat visit the Toronto Raptors at Scotiabank Arena. Toronto (43-35) currently holds the sixth seed and is looking to secure a guaranteed playoff spot, while the Heat (41-37) sit in the tenth spot, desperate to climb into a more favorable Play-In position. The Heat arrive in Toronto coming off a high-scoring 152-136 victory over Washington, headlined by a legendary performance from Bam Adebayo, who ...

With Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves out for the foreseeable future, Los Angeles Lakers head coach JJ Redick called upon Luke Kennard to become the team’s new lead guard. Kennard is largely a 3-point specialist, but he has shown flashes of being able to run an offense and set teammates up for shots. Although the […]

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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.

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