NBA News · LatestFriday, Apr 10, 2026

With the Miami Heat preparing for the play-in tournament, the team has two games before Friday night’s game against the Washington Wizards. While the Heat’s injury woes continue ahead of the postseason, the team is still reeling after another painful loss to the Toronto Raptors on Thursday, 128-114, garnering an honest reaction from head coach […] The post Heat’s Erik Spoelstra drops ‘sobering’ take on defensive woes: ‘I’ve never been a part of something like this’ appeared first on ClutchPoi...

Marcus Smart was available for the Lakers’ home game against the Suns on Friday after being sidelined for the previous three weeks due to an ankle injury. Smart was upgraded to available and taken off the team’s injury report Friday afternoon after being sidelined with a right ankle contusion he sustained during the March 21...

The NBA season is coming to a close and the Lakers can finish as high as third or as low as fifth in the West.

The 2025-26 NBA MVP race appears to be close — though in a poll with The Athletic, players don't seem all that divided.

The 65-game rule has been a hot topic of conversation in recent weeks amid injuries to Cade Cunningham, Anthony Edwards and Luka Doncic, all of whom would have been shoo-ins for All-NBA spots prior to getting hurt. Pistons star Cunningham reflected on the rule after Wednesday’s win over Milwaukee, his first game back from a […]

Cavs fans are bullish on their team’s chances in a matchup with the Hawks.

Atlanta Hawks guard Nickeil Alexander-Walker noticed something different about Oklahoma City Thunder All-Star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander at a tender age that separated him from the others. Ahead of leading his team on a journey to win back-to-back championships, Gilgeous-Alexander says 2025-26 was a challenging regular season. It’s hard to tell from the outside. However, Alexander-Walker says […] The post Nickeil Alexander-Walker reveals when Thunder’s Shai Gilgeous-Alexander got his signature a...

Deandre Ayton remains the x-factor for the Lakers.

Big first-round matchup up implications tonight

With the Miami Heat preparing for its fourth straight play-in tournament, the team is looking to close out the final two games of the regular season on a positive note, though the team’s injury woes continue. As Heat stars Tyler Herro and Norman Powell headline the injury report, here is a look at where the […] The post Tyler Herro, Norman Powell injury problems persist amid Heat’s play-in push appeared first on ClutchPoints.

The Memphis Grizzlies have 16 players listed on their injury report ahead of Friday’s matchup against the Utah Jazz. After Grizzlies’ Ja Morant underwent a season-ending procedure for his elbow injury, 11 of his teammates are also ruled out for Friday’s game against the Jazz. Memphis has five players who are either considered questionable or […] The post Grizzlies have 16 players listed on injury report for Jazz game appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Sixers star Joel Embiid has been discharged from a Houston hospital and is heading back to Philadelphia, with the team saying there is no set timeline for his return to the court.

If Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo ever hits the trade market, expect just about everyone to at least check in. That includes the Lakers and Celtics, according to Sam Amick of The Athletic. Amick reported that a wide range of teams could express interest if the Bucks decide to explore a deal this offseason, mentioning franchises […] The post Lakers, Celtics among teams linked to potential Giannis pursuit appeared first on Hoops Wire.

Giannis’ recent media statements aren’t doing him favors with longtime supporters.

The nine players the Knicks used in Thursday’s win over Boston will likely make up the team’s playoff rotation, head coach Mike Brown said after the game, per Stefan Bondy of The New York Post. That group includes starters Karl-Anthony Towns, Jalen Brunson, OG Anunoby, Miles Bridges and Josh Hart, plus reserves Mitchell Robinson, Miles […]

The Boston Celtics have exceeded expectations this season and look to be heading towards the postseason as one of the title contenders. Jaylen Brown delivered a standout campaign in the absence of Jayson Tatum, who has looked close to his best since making a return from his lengthy injury absence. However, that does not mean […] The post Celtics rumors: Insider doubles down on Giannis trade idea including Jayson Tatum, Jaylen Brown appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Rounding up all Warriors and NBA related news for Friday, April 10th.

The Wizards made aggressive moves at the trade deadline, adding Trae Young and Anthony Davis in deals aimed at accelerating their rebuild. According to a new mock draft from Zach Buckley of Bleacher Report, Washington could take another major step forward this offseason. (You can check out the most recent Hoops Wire Mock here.) Buckley […] The post Wizards land No. 1 pick and AJ Dybantsa in mock draft appeared first on Hoops Wire.

The Sacramento Kings host the Golden State Warriors on Friday night, as both teams come in heavily injured, but only one is aiming for a win.

For All-Star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and the Oklahoma City Thunder, clinching the No. 1 seed in three consecutive regular seasons isn’t easy. Leading the league with an 11.4 average point differential, the defending champions handed the Los Angeles Lakers two 36+ point losses after Gilgeous-Alexander’s 47 points closed out a 114-110 victory against the Detroit Pistons […] The post Shai Gilgeous-Alexander’s honest ‘challenging’ take on Thunder’s 2025-26 season appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Here are the top 10 plays from around the National Basketball Association from yesterday's action.

Image credit The Boston Celtics aren’t just another contender. They’ve become a benchmark for consistency in a league built on volatility. Season after season, Boston finds itself deep in the playoff conversation, driven by a roster that blends elite scoring, defensive discipline, and postseason experience. As the 2025–26 season moves toward its final stretch, the question isn’t whether the Celtics will contend, but how strong their position truly is compared to the rest of the field. One of ...

Here are the top 10 plays from around the National Basketball Association from yesterday's action.

Extended highlights and box score from last night's Celtics loss to the Knicks in New York.

When it comes to where Bucks superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo winds up next season, everyone seems to bring up the Knicks or the Heat. Not so fast, says NBA insider Brandon “Scoop B” Robinson. First, we should acknowledge that a return to the Bucks isn’t out of the question. It seems unlikely at the moment, but […] The post Nets, Timberwolves loosely linked to Giannis Antetokounmpo appeared first on Hoops Wire.

ESPN’s Shams Charania reported on Wednesday that the lottery reform concept which has gained the most momentum is one that would expand the lottery to 18 teams and give the bottom 10 clubs equal odds at the top pick (8% each). The remaining 20% would be split among the eight play-in teams, with each of […]

The Boston Celtics host the New Orleans Pelicans at TD Garden tonight, with a spectacular chance to lock the No. 2 seed in the East with a win.

Terry Rozier has not played for the Heat this season.

Jayson Tatum is out and Jaylen Brown is questionable ahead of the Celtics game against the Pelicans on Friday. Plus, three other starters are on the injury report.