Basketball News · LatestThursday, Apr 9, 2026

Wemby is expected to finish in the top five of MVP and DPOY voting on an elite team at age 22. History says he's headed for rarified air.

Anthony Black returned from a multi-week injury Monday.

Embiid just can't catch a break.

The Horned Frogs lost a major piece in the first few days of the transfer portal window

The Miami Heat recently were locked into the play-in tournament for a fourth straight year following a blowout loss to the Toronto Raptors. It’s been a strange year for the Heat, with injuries, trade rumors, and overall stagnation keeping the team treading water for the most part in 2025-26. One of the few bright spots […] The post Pelle Larson drops ‘relief player’ revelation on Heat role appeared first on ClutchPoints.

With just two games remaining on the schedule, the Milwaukee Bucks might be one of just a handful of teams happy for the season to come to an end. The saga between the organization and Giannis Antetokounmpo has seemingly been a distraction, and now Skip Bayless weighs in on the situation. During a guest appearance […] The post Skip Bayless drops ‘nasty mess’ admission on Bucks amid Giannis drama appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Boston has relied on their depth all season.

The Mavericks are still in the early stages of their search for a new general manager, but the list of potential names continues to evolve. As previously reported, Dallas owner Patrick Dumont has aimed high, with executives such as Sam Presti (Thunder), Tim Connelly (Timberwolves), Brad Stevens (Celtics) and Koby Altman (Cavaliers) all at least […] The post Jason Kidd, Koby Altman among names linked to Mavericks’ GM search appeared first on Hoops Wire.

A 2000 Upper Deck Kobe Bryant and Michael Jordan combo autograph card sold for $869,250 to lead Heritage Auctions’ April 3-4 Spring Sports Card Catalog Auction. In total, the auction netted $13,775,001. The Bryant-Jordan combo card features bold signatures from both the Los Angeles Lakers legend and his idol, both being two of the greatest […]

Santa Clara freshman forward Allen Graves is declaring for the 2026 NBA draft, he announced this week on social media (Twitter link). Graves only started four of 35 games during his first college season, but he was a valuable reserve for the Broncos, averaging 11.8 points, 6.5 rebounds, 1.9 steals, and 1.8 assists in 22.6 […]

The Big Ten amassed $69.4 million from NCAA distributions that will be paid for appearances and performances in the 2026 men's and women's basketball tournaments.

Thursday night showcases the Miami Heat facing the Toronto Raptors in a rematch from Tuesday’s painful loss, 121-95, as the team is locked in the play-in tournament for a fourth straight season. With the Heat focused on the postseason, one part of the team’s season that has been up-and-down has been Tyler Herro, as he […] The post Why Heat’s Tyler Herro called his season ‘awkward’ appeared first on ClutchPoints.

The Los Angeles Lakers visit the Golden State Warriors on Thursday, looking to snap a three-game losing streak, and veteran guard Marcus Smart is listed as questionable on the injury report. Smart has been dealing with an ankle injury and has missed the last eight games. Here’s everything we know about Marcus Smart’s injury status […] The post Marcus Smart upgraded on injury report for Warriors clash appeared first on ClutchPoints.

The 26-year-old guard led all semifinalists in average PIR in helping his team make history L'articolo Eurocup Semifinals MVP: Devon Dotson, Besiktas proviene da Sportando.

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Adou Thiero showed flashes of what his potential could be in a blowout loss against OKC.

For those hoping to get an up close look at LeBron James — and hopefully Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves — during the NBA playoffs, the Lakers are offering a ‘new premium experience.’ Revealed on Thursday morning, the Lakers front office announced a second-row of courtside seating will be made available during the postseason. Los...

Wisconsin's John Blackwell has entered the NCAA transfer portal. Here are the three best fits for the standout guard.

The deal is said to be close.

AJ Dybantsa has claimed the top position in ESPN's updated 2026 NBA Draft rankings, displacing Darryn Peterson atop the big board following a strong close to his freshman season at BYU that solidified his standing among league executives. Dybantsa, a 6-foot-9 wing, averaged 25.5 points, 6.8 rebounds and 3.7 assists across 35 games, demonstrating an ability to carry a significant offensive workload while showing growth as a decision-maker. "Dybantsa has become the player NBA executives most co...

How do the 2026 Michigan Wolverines stack up against this century's champions?

On April 9, 2025, Luka Doncic made his return to Dallas to play against the Mavericks at American Airlines Center for the first time as a member of the Los Angeles Lakers. It was an emotional night all around as the shock of the Mavericks trading him to the Lakers just two months prior was […]

As the Miami Heat have a rematch against the Toronto Raptors on Thursday night, the injury report features key players like star guard Norman Powell. With the postseason approaching for the Heat, the team will need any firepower it can get after the disappointing 121-95 loss to the Raptors on Tuesday. Powell is currently listed […] The post Heat’s Normal Powell lands on injury report for Raptors rematch appeared first on ClutchPoints.

On Wednesday evening, the Dallas Mavericks officially fell 30 games under the .500 mark on the 2025-26 NBA season with a narrow road loss at the hands of the Phoenix Suns. This was a tough all-around game for the Mavericks, including for rookie standout Cooper Flagg, who scored 11 points on just 4-18 shooting from […] The post Mavericks rookie who watched Devin Booker growing up gets real on facing him appeared first on ClutchPoints.

With the Miami Heat focused on the upcoming postseason, as there are three games left in the regular season, including Thursday’s rematch against the Toronto Raptors, fans could already be thinking about what the team will do in the 2026 NBA Draft. While rumors will surround the Heat regarding who the team will look at […] The post Will Heat land a national champion? Latest ClutchPoints’ NBA Mock Draft projection appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Houston freshman big man Chris Cenac Jr. has decided to enter the 2026 NBA draft, he confirmed today on Instagram. Although Cenac has the option of testing the draft waters while maintaining his NCAA eligibility, his announcement doesn’t say anything about taking that route, so it sounds like he’s committed to going pro. Cenac had […]

Chet Holmgren’s unmatched streak of No. 1 seeds continues across every level.

Fever practice is getting a major glow-up.

The Anthony Davis and Luka Doncic trade between the Dallas Mavericks and the Los Angeles Lakers shocked the NBA world last season. Davis reflected on his time with the Mavericks — short stint that led to his trade to the Washington Wizards in 2026. However, in the wake of argubally the most shocking move in […] The post Anthony Davis reveals letter he got after Mavericks’ Luka Doncic trade promising boos weren’t for him appeared first on ClutchPoints.

It’s been quite a season for the Boston Celtics. They are the second-best team in the East at 54-25, and Derrick White has been their defensive anchor. Meanwhile, White and head coach Joe Mazzulla have cultivated a strong bond to the point that they attended a recent WWE Raw event in Boston. On Thursday, White […] The post Derrick White’s Joe Mazzulla revelation proves he’s a true sicko appeared first on ClutchPoints.