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Raptors one game closer to making playoffs

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The Toronto Raptors are holding onto their playoff spot for their lives as the last few games in the NBA regular season creep by. A pair of home games against Miami this week are essential to their playoff positioning, and the first one on Tuesday saw some injured Raptors return to the lineup. Fumble this […]

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Celtics' Jayson Tatum reluctantly preparing for 1st trip to New York since Achilles injury

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Updated Apr 8, 9:25 AM ET

Jayson Tatum knew it would happen eventually. It still won't make his return to Madison Square Garden for Thursday's matchup with the New York Knicks any easier for him. “Nah, not really,” Tatum said Tuesday following Boston's win over Charlotte.

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Satou Sabally reportedly turns the page on time with Phoenix Mercury

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Updated Apr 8, 12:04 PM ET

PHOENIX — The Phoenix Mercury will lose a key piece this offseason, as Satou Sabally is not expected to return to the Valley in 2026, according to Front Office Sports’ Annie Costabile. Jul 3, 2025; Arlington, Texas, USA; Phoenix Mercury forward Satou Sabally (0) shoots over Dallas Wings center Luisa Geiselsoder (18) during the second half at College Park Center.

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Wizards Hold Onto Lottery Pick As Losses Pile Up

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Updated Apr 8, 9:25 AM ET

The Wizards preserved their lottery pick with their latest loss. Washington won’t have to convey its first-round pick to the Knicks after falling to 17-62 on the season with a 129-98 loss to Chicago on Tuesday. The pick was top eight protected and the Wizards are now assured of finishing among the bottom three teams […]

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Brown scores 35 points as the Celtics beat the Hornets 113-102 to claim the season series

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Updated Apr 8, 6:35 AM ET

Jaylen Brown had 35 points and nine rebounds, and the Boston Celtics outlasted the Charlotte Hornets 113-102 on Tuesday night. Brown has scored 26 or more points in his last 10 games. Jayson Tatum added 23 points and has had at least 20 in each of his last six games.

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LeBron James sits out with left foot injury for Lakers, who are already without Doncic and Reaves

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Updated Apr 8, 11:36 AM ET

LeBron James is sitting out the Los Angeles Lakers ' game against Oklahoma City on Tuesday night to rest his injured left foot. The Pacific Division champion Lakers are already without Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves, who are both sidelined for at least the rest of the regular season with significant injuries. Doncic, Reaves and James are averaging a combined 77.6 points per game this season, or 66.5% of the Lakers' typical nightly scoring output.

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Liddell scores a career-high 21 points to lead the Nets over the Bucks 96-90

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Updated Apr 8, 3:17 AM ET

E.J. Liddell scored a career-high 21 points to lead the Brooklyn Nets to a 96-90 victory over the Milwaukee Bucks on Tuesday night. Ben Saraf added 19, while Drake Powell and Malachi Smith each had 11 for the Nets (20-59), who have won two straight and three of their last five. AJ Green scored 20 points for Milwaukee, which dropped to 31-48.

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Ayo Dosunmu scores 24 as Timberwolves beat the Pacers 124-104 and close in on clinching top 6 seed

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Updated Apr 8, 8:19 AM ET

Ayo Dosunmu scored 24 points and Julius Randle and Bones Hyland each added 19 as the Minnesota Timberwolves picked up a critical 124-104 victory over the Indiana Pacers on Tuesday night. Hyland also had seven assists and Rudy Gobert finished with 12 rebounds. Minnesota is on the cusp of clinching a top six seed and avoiding the Western Conference's play-in tournament.

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Jon Horst Says No Decision Has Been Made By Bucks On Giannis Antetokounmpo's Future

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Updated Apr 8, 11:46 AM ET

Milwaukee Bucks general manager Jon Horst said Tuesday the franchise has not determined whether to pursue a contract extension or trade for Giannis Antetokounmpo, framing both options as equally viable heading into a pivotal offseason. Horst spoke to reporters in New York before Milwaukee's game against the Brooklyn Nets. The Bucks will miss the playoffs for the first time since the 2015-16 season. When pressed on whether the organization was operating with a clear direction on Antetokounmpo,...

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Shaedon Sharpe, Out For Two Months, Upgraded To Doubtful

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Updated Apr 8, 12:21 PM ET

The Trail Blazers are close to getting a key player back for the play-in tournament. Shaedon Sharpe, who has not played since Feb. 6, has been upgraded to doubtful for Portland’s game against San Antonio on Wednesday, according to Joe Freeman of Oregonlive.com. Sharpe has been sidelined by a stress fracture in his left fibula. […]

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Mavericks dispute Redick's claim they erred with Reaves' MRI

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Updated Apr 8, 11:05 AM ET

The Mavericks disputed Lakers coach JJ Redick's claim that their medical team examined the wrong part of Austin Reaves' body when the Lakers guard received an MRI by the Mavs' staff.

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Wizards' Anthony Davis, Trae Young out for remainder of season

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Updated Apr 8, 12:29 PM ET

The NBA’s worst team will not have its best assets on the court for the remainder of the 2025-26 NBA regular season, as the Washington Wizards have ruled out Anthony Davis and Trae Young from playing in any of the team’s final three games of the campaign. “Wizards HC Brian Keefe said Anthony Davis and […] The post Wizards’ Anthony Davis, Trae Young out for remainder of season appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Spurs' Victor Wembanyama gets good MRI news amid injury absence

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Updated Apr 8, 12:26 PM ET

Victor Wembanyama was given an MRI after suffering an apparent rib injury during the San Antonio Spurs’ 115-102 win over the Philadelphia 76ers on Monday. With the playoffs right around the corner, the club’s superstar receives good news about his situation. The results of the MRI came back clean, and the 22-year-old center is not […] The post Spurs’ Victor Wembanyama gets good MRI news amid injury absence appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Victor Wembanyama Diagnosed With Rib Contusion, Doubtful Versus Blazers

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Updated Apr 8, 2:27 AM ET

Victor Wembanyama was diagnosed with a rib contusion and is doubtful for the San Antonio Spurs' game against the Portland Trail Blazers on Wednesday. There is confidence that Wembanyama will return this season and meet the games played requirements for postseason awards. Wembanyama suffered the injury on Monday when colliding with Paul George. Wembanyama is listed as day-to-day after tests revealed he avoided a major injury. The center will have to play at least 20 minutes in one of the team'...

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Doc Rivers drops retirement hint following Bucks' letdown season

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Updated Apr 8, 12:26 PM ET

The Milwaukee Bucks’ 2025-26 campaign has been one of the most challenging of Doc Rivers’ illustrious coaching career. With the Bucks eliminated from the postseason and embroiled in controversy surrounding Giannis Antetokounmpo, Rivers was asked Tuesday how much longer he envisions himself coaching. “I won’t answer that, but I have grandkids that I want to […] The post Doc Rivers drops retirement hint following Bucks’ letdown season appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Monaco’s EuroLeague future hangs in balance, Gladyr retains interim tag

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Updated Jul 6, 8:06 PM ET

Currently operating under a temporary administrative phase and state financial support, the EuroLeague future of AS Monaco remains contingent on securing a wildcard or long-term license through a potential change in ownership The post Monaco’s EuroLeague future hangs in balance, Gladyr retains interim tag appeared first on Eurohoops .

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Μπουένο για Ευρωλίγκα και NBA Europe: “Μια συμμαχία είναι εφικτή”

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Updated Jul 6, 8:06 PM ET

Ο νέος CEO της Ευρωλίγκας μοιράστηκε το όραμά του, για το μέλλον του ευρωπαϊκού μπάσκετ και μίλησε για την άφιξη του NBA στην Ευρώπη. The post Μπουένο για Ευρωλίγκα και NBA Europe: “Μια συμμαχία είναι εφικτή” appeared first on Eurohoops .

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Jalen Duren, Anthony Edwards Named NBA's Players Of Week 19

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Jalen Duren and Anthony Edwards have been named the NBA's Players of the Week for week 19. Duren averaged 25.8 points and 13.8 rebounds as the Detroit Pistons went 3-1. Edwards averaged 28.7 points, 3.3 rebounds and 5.0 assists as the Minnesota Timberwolves went 3-0.

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