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Dick Vitale hands out superlatives for a season that had everything, from Diaper Dandies to Prime-Time Performers.

The Sacramento Kings may retain head coach Doug Christie beyond the 2025–26 season despite a disappointing campaign, with internal evaluations reportedly factoring in the team’s injury struggles. Sacramento enters the final stretch of the season with a 21–59 record, sitting 14th in the Western Conference standings. The team’s performance has raised questions about the organization’s […] The post Kings rumors: Why Doug Christie could survive disastrous season appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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The Boston Globe interviewed the new Celtics owner, providing some enlightenment for fans of the team

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Here's the latest news and reactions from our NBA insiders, including how the Bulls are thinking about their front office vacancies.

I sure hope Adam Silver and whatever blue ribbon panel he assembles to end the practice of tanking succeeds because watching the end of this Wizards season just plain sucks. Last night, the G-League-plus lineup and some playing time shenanigans got Washington a 31-point vanquishing by a Bulls team that entered the game with a […]

Reese has been traded to the Atlanta Dream and the city is already buzzing about her arrival.

A good night of meaningful games as the postseason seedings start to crystallize.

Again playing without Kobe Bryant because of an ankle injury, the Los Angeles Lakers picked up a 104-99 road victory...

With March Madness ending and the NBA playoffs inching closer, that can only mean one thing — the NBA Draft process has officially started. Teams around the NBA will begin shifting their focus to this year’s draft class, one that could go down as one of the greatest of all time, which is why there […] The post 2026 NBA pre-lottery mock draft: How March Madness impacts top projected picks appeared first on ClutchPoints.

The Orlando Magic enter the final stretch of the regular season facing uncertainty beyond their position in the standings, as a new report outlines a potential landing spot for head coach Jamahl Mosley if the organization opts to make a change. According to Jake Fischer of The Stein Line, league observers have increasingly identified Orlando […] The post NBA rumors: The head coaching job Jamahl Mosely could land if he’s fired by Magic appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Lately, the NBA has been cracking down on tanking. But there are calls for the NBA to take greater action. Golden State Warriors power forward Draymond Green has called out the league for not fining teams who tank. Meanwhile, his head coach, Steve Kerr, is keeping things simple, per Anthony Slater of ESPN. When discussing […] The post Steve Kerr’s blunt 3-word take on tanking appeared first on ClutchPoints.

The Milwaukee Bucks had nearly their entire rotation in street clothes during Tuesday’s 96-90 loss to the Brooklyn Nets. Giannis Antetokounmpo, Myles Turner, Bobby Portis, Ryan Rollins, Kyle Kuzma, Kevin Porter Jr. and Gary Trent Jr. were all sidelined for the matchup. Whether due to legitimate injuries, tanking incentives or both, the loss was the […] The post Bucks’ Doc Rivers points finger at what’s to blame for ‘disappointing year’ amid Giannis drama appeared first on ClutchPoints.

The Mystics and Fever will play each other three times in the 2026 WNBA season.

Mike Miller shares wild LeBron James story from Heat playoff run.

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The Sixers are currently teetering on the line between a guaranteed playoff spot and a Play-In Tournament spot in the Eastern Conference.

New EuroLeague CEO Chus Bueno has confirmed that he will meet with a senior NBA executive this week to begin talks about the future of basketball in Europe L'articolo NBA-EuroLeague, Chus Bueno opens the door wide: “Everything is on the table” proviene da Sportando.

There wasn’t a whole lot of NBA head coaching turnover last spring, when several teams retained coaches who had previously had interim tags and only the Suns and Knicks made new hires. There haven’t been many changes since then either, with only New Orleans having made an in-season change, though Portland was also forced to […]

The NBA regular season reaches a boiling point this Wednesday, April 8, as the San Antonio Spurs host the Portland Trail Blazers at the Frost Bank Center. San Antonio (60-19) enters tonight as one of the most dominant forces in the Western Conference, currently holding the second seed and looking to extend their five-game home winning streak. On the other side, the Trail Blazers (40-39) find themselves in a dogfight for postseason positioning. Portland has been resilient despite the season-en...

The NBA regular season reaches a peak this Wednesday, April 8, as the Oklahoma City Thunder visit the LA Clippers at the Intuit Dome. Oklahoma City (63-16) enters tonight as the undisputed top seed in the Western Conference, currently on a six-game winning streak and looking to sharpen their form before the playoffs begin. On the other side, the Clippers (41-38) are looking to solidify their postseason rhythm. Currently holding the eighth spot in a dense Western Conference, Los Angeles is rid...

The NBA had just two coaching changes during the 2025 offseason, but there is a growing expectation that the league could have more than a third of its teams turnover their position this year. "There's going to be 8 to 12 [changes]," one league source with direct knowledge of the coaching market told Jake Fischer. Last season, a pair of teams made sudden coaching changes right before the playoffs as the Memphis Grizzlies fired Taylor Jenkins and the Denver Nuggets fired Michael Malone. Their ...

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It’s really anyone’s guess as to where Giannis Antetokounmpo will end up. It’s the question that’s plagued the league all season. Various teams have been thrown out, but not the Boston Celtics until now. Recently, Giannis made flattering comments about Joe Mazzulla’s coaching in Boston. Thus, leading to speculation that perhaps the Celtics will look […] The post NBA rumors: Celtics named as potential Giannis trade suitor after eye-opening Joe Mazzulla comments appeared first on ClutchPoints.

An integral part of the New York Knicks’ success has been OG Anunoby, who is eligible for the NBA All-Defensive Team after playing in his 65th game of the year. His teammate, Josh Hart, and Knicks superfan Ben Stiller both think that he deserves the honor. Hart wrote that Anunoby deserves “First Team” NBA All-Defensive […] The post Knicks superfan Ben Stiller seconds Josh Hart’s ‘First Team’ OG Anunoby endorsement appeared first on ClutchPoints.

The Bucks are now just one game behind the Bulls.

Fantasy basketball analyst Dan Titus gives you his best picks by round from 2025-26 drafts.