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There won't be a Steph-LeBron showdown this season, after all.

NBA Commissioner Adam Silver is reportedly "enthused" at new lottery reform proposal.

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Bulls coach Billy Donovan, who has yet to decide on his future with the team, appreciated team president and CEO Michael Reinsdorf's endorsement of him but said he understood "everybody's got to look out for what is best for the Bulls."

With the Los Angeles Lakers dealing with significant injuries, there’s no doubt the biggest one is to star Luka Doncic right before the postseason. As the Lakers guard in Doncic deals with a hamstring injury, as he’s going to Europe for special treatment, this insider gives his prediction that comes with a warning to the […] The post ClutchPoints NBA Insider makes Lakers’ Luka Doncic injury prediction after harsh warning appeared first on ClutchPoints.

The Washington Wizards can take some comfort in knowing that Anthony Davis and Trae Young are both expected to begin the 2026-27 season as healthy members of the team, as they launch an intriguing era of D.C. basketball. However, the organization’s blueprint only works if the franchise’s young talent continues to develop, otherwise the Wizards […] The post Wizards big Alex Sarr’s second season likely over after latest injury update appeared first on ClutchPoints.

The Milwaukee Bucks got a warning from an NBA insider about how they are treating superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo as they near the end of the regular season. Antetokounmpo has gone through multiple injuries throughout the 2025-26 campaign, which came at the cost of the Bucks’ playoff hopes. They are no longer eligible for the postseason, […] The post Bucks warned about holding Giannis Antetokounmpo out by ClutchPoints NBA Insider appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Chicago Bulls coach Billy Donovan appreciates the endorsement from team president and CEO Michael Reinsdorf. Just don’t read too much into it, Donovan suggested before Chicago's game against the Washington Wizards on Thursday night. “I think Michael was making the point of how he felt about me,” Donovan said after Reinsdorf made it clear Tuesday he wants him to remain in the job.

The Washington Wizards play the Chicago Bulls at 7 p.m. today. Watch the game on Monumental Sports Network.

Wizards forward Alex Sarr is likely to miss the final three games of the season with a toe injury.

The Golden State Warriors have been without Al Horford since about mid-March due to a right calf strain injury. With the play-in tournament set to begin soon, Horford receives some inspiring news for the team’s potential playoff journey. In the latest episode of “ClutchScoops,” NBA Insider Brett Siegel claims that the 39-year-old center has been […] The post Al Horford injury update brings more Warriors optimism before NBA Play-In Tournament appeared first on ClutchPoints.

With the Los Angeles Lakers dealing with a myriad of injuries to top players such as Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves, the latter will be heading into a key offseason as he’s in the final year of his contract and will likely get an extension. As Reaves’ injury with the Lakers deals with his oblique, […] The post NBA rumors: The 5% chance Austin Reaves isn’t back with Lakers appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Let’s do a quick rewind before looking ahead.

The Bulls have signed Mouhamadou Gueye for the remainder of the season, announcing the news in a press release. More to come

The San Antonio Spurs could still be without Victor Wembanyama for their game this Saturday against the Dallas Mavericks at Frost Bank Center in San Antonio. Wembanyama is still listed as questionable, as the Spurs prepare for the showdown with the Mavs, according to Brett Siegel of ClutchPoints. Wembanyama has missed a game after suffering […] The post Victor Wembanyama gets expected injury upgrade for Spurs-Mavericks game appeared first on ClutchPoints.

SAN FRANCISCO — Throughout the last two seasons, JJ Redick has referenced a popular Jay-Z bar to illustrate the ups and downs of an NBA season. “It was all good just a week ago,” Redick has said a couple of times during his two seasons as Lakers coach, referencing Jay-Z’s “A Week Ago” from his...

The Lakers have been left searching for answers in the wake of multi-week injuries to star guards Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves, writes Benjamin Royer of The Southern California News Group. Head coach JJ Redick is trying to find a workable rotation with three regular season games remaining before the playoffs, but some of the […]

Here's everything you need to know about the 2026 NBA Play-In Tournament.

There could be a lot of movement in the NBA this offseason, and it could involve some of the bigger stars in the league. Giannis Antetokounmpo and Ja Morant are the top two players who will probably be on new teams, as the Milwaukee Bucks and Memphis Grizzlies seem to be looking to go in […] The post NBA rumors: Could Nets be option for Giannis Antetokounmpo-Ja Morant team-up? appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Jaylen Brown has been in the conversation for the MVP Award throughout the course of the 2025-26 NBA season. The Boston Celtics revealed his thoughts on potentially getting the annual award. Brown is going through the 10th season of his remarkable career. He made his way up the ranks as one of the best players […] The post Celtics’ Jaylen Brown sounds off on MVP case that’s more than just numbers appeared first on ClutchPoints.

The Milwaukee Bucks only have two games left in their 2025-26 NBA season schedule, including their final home game of the campaign on Friday against the Brooklyn Nets at Fiserv Forum. It could also be the final time that two-time NBA Most Valuable Player Giannis Antetokounmpo will be in the arena as a member of […] The post Giannis Antetokounmpo ruled out for possible final Bucks home game appeared first on ClutchPoints.

The Orlando Magic have picked things up recently, continuing with a comfortable home win over the depleted Minnesota Timberwolves on Wednesday evening. Still, it’s overall been a disappointing season for the Magic, and Orlando will need some help to avoid having to participate in the play-in tournament for a second straight year. Some have speculated […] The post NBA rumors: Could Billy Donovan replace Jamahl Mosley as Magic head coach? appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Send in your questions now for this week’s episode of The Pindown: A Detroit Pistons Podcast to discuss everything Pistons. Submit your question to the comments section here or on X/Twitter to @TheRealWesD3 and/or @blakesilverman. Join us live on Saturday afternoon for the show where we’ll recap the Pistons’ recent stretch of games. How do you hope the play-in tournament […]

Ja Morant is reportedly done with the Grizzlies after keeping trade talks a secret.

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SAN FRANCISCO — LeBron James and Steph Curry have a lot in common. They’re on the Mount Rushmore of basketball greats. They met in the Finals four straight seasons from 2015-2018. And they deeply admire each other’s games. But they share something less desirable, too. The Lakers’ LeBron James (23) and the Warriors’ Steph Curry...

The year that Luka Doncic has had for the Los Angeles Lakers in his first full season with the franchise has simply been unbelievable. Prior to suffering the unfortunate Grade 2 left hamstring strain, Doncic had put up numbers very few in the history of the league have been capable of while pushing himself into […]

The Cavaliers may not be playing fast, but they are playing well. And that is just fine with coach Kenny Atkinson. Cleveland showed exactly what that looks like in Wednesday’s 122-116 win over the Hawks at Rocket Arena. The Cavs took over with one of their best quarters of the season, outscoring Atlanta 44-20 in […] The post Cavs’ Kenny Atkinson comfortable with slower style: ‘We’re still efficient’ appeared first on Hoops Wire.

The absurd extent of Joel Embiid’s injury misfortune is impossible to exaggerate.