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With the Bucks long out of the playoff race, Doc Rivers was prepared on the last day of the NBA season for one final game to coach. “I'm not going to announce anything,” Rivers said Sunday ahead of the Bucks game against the 76ers. Rivers, the NBA’s winningest active coach and someone ranking sixth on the league’s all-time victory list, again cited age and time with his grandchildren as the key reasons he would call it a career.

Wallace is in the starting lineup for Sunday's matchup with Miami, Brad Rowland of the Locked On Podcast Network reports. Visit RotoWire.com for more analysis on this update.

Shulga is in the Celtics' starting lineup against the Magic on Sunday. Visit RotoWire.com for more analysis on this update.

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MIAMI – With the Miami Heat facing the Atlanta Hawks in the final game of the 2025-26 regular season, the team is also preparing for its fourth straight play-in tournament. As the Heat look to enter the play-in tournament with momentum, head coach Erik Spoelstra has one final message for the team before the regular-season […] The post Erik Spoelstra’s message to Heat ahead of 4th straight play-in appearance appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Has Ja Morant played his final game with the Grizzlies? Well, some sure think so. According to Joe Vardon of The Athletic, there is at least some belief that Morant may have already played his final game for the Grizzlies. “As an aside, this could be Ja Morant’s final game on Memphis’ roster,” Vardon wrote. […] The post Ja Morant’s run with Grizzlies may have reached its end appeared first on Hoops Wire.

Mavericks owner Patrick Dumont is hearing the same rumors as everyone else. He’s just not engaging with them. Amid speculation linking Dallas to high-profile executives such as the Thunder’s Sam Presti and Celtics’ Brad Stevens, Dumont made it clear those conversations aren’t happening. At least not yet. “I have to tell you, I can’t talk […] The post Mavericks owner Patrick Dumont on GM rumors: I can’t talk to anyone without permission appeared first on Hoops Wire.

Earning a spot on an All-NBA team is the simplest way for a player to become eligible for a Designated Veteran or Rose Rule contract, allowing them to earn a higher maximum salary than they'd typically qualify for (35% instead of 30% for veterans, or 30% instead of 25% for players coming off rookie contracts). […]

There may be changes coming with the Bucks. According to Marc Stein of The Stein Line, there is a growing belief around the league that Doc Rivers may not return to Milwaukee’s bench next season. Instead, Rivers could remain with the organization in a different capacity. “The rising expectation in league coaching circles that Doc […] The post Bucks could move Doc Rivers to consulting role after season appeared first on Hoops Wire.

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The Oklahoma City Thunder host the Phoenix Suns at Paycom Center on Sunday, as the regular season comes to a close.

The Cleveland Cavaliers will close their regular season without Donovan Mitchell, James Harden, Evan Mobley, Jarrett Allen, and more. Unsurprisingly, in Game 82 against the Washington Wizards at Rocket Arena, the Cavs have elected to hold out the majority of the rotation to save their legs in anticipation of the 2026 NBA Playoffs. Along with […] The post Why Cavs are holding out Donovan Mitchell, James Harden, 7 others in season finale appeared first on ClutchPoints.

In an interview with Mark Medina of EssentiallySports, Duke forward Cameron Boozer made his case for being selected No. 1 overall in the 2026 NBA draft. “There are a lot of great candidates, for sure,” Boozer told EssentiallySports. “… But what I think separates me is my competitiveness and my winning. It’s my willingness to […]

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Eight teams will compete for the final two playoff spots in each conference

The 2025-26 NBA regular season reaches its high-stakes conclusion this Sunday, April 12, as the Minnesota Timberwolves host the New Orleans Pelicans at Target Center. Minnesota (48-33) enters the finale having already locked in the No. 6 seed in the Western Conference, while the Pelicans (26-55) are looking to end a difficult campaign on a high note after being eliminated from postseason contention earlier this month. The narrative for today's game is dominated by an extensive injury report f...

The 2025-26 NBA regular season reaches its high-stakes conclusion this Sunday, April 12, as the Houston Rockets host the Memphis Grizzlies at the Toyota Center. Houston (51-30) enters the finale as one of the elite forces in the Western Conference, having secured the 5th seed, while the Grizzlies (25-56) are looking to end a challenging, injury-riddled campaign on a high note. The narrative for today's game is dominated by an extensive injury report for both franchises as they manage health f...

Shaquille O’Neal questions Karl-Anthony Towns’ consistency ahead of Knicks playoff push.

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SACRAMENTO — With his left leg still immobilized in a bulky black brace that runs from the middle of his calf to his thigh, Moses Moody boarded the Warriors’ team bus for their final road trip of the regular season. Less than a month since tearing the patellar tendon in his left knee on a...

Milwaukee Bucks legend and broadcaster Marques Johnson is more direct about situation, "It is as toxic as it appears."

Gueye is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Heat due to right shoulder inflammation. Visit RotoWire.com for more analysis on this update.

The Los Angeles Lakers are currently limping toward the postseason, with both Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves currently sidelined due to injury. The Lakers are quite a different team from the days when Anthony Davis was LeBron James’ co-star, an era that came to an end with Davis’ shocking trade to the Dallas Mavericks in […] The post Lakers rumors: Insider harshly shuts down idea of Anthony Davis reunion appeared first on ClutchPoints.

With the final day of the regular season amongst us, there are some teams that are still playing for playoff seeding, while others who already know where they’ll finish. The Phoenix Suns and Oklahoma City Thunder are in the latter category as they face off against each other in Game 82, and they’ll be staying […] The post Suns-Thunder injury report for regular-season finale that doesn’t matter at all appeared first on ClutchPoints.

While we’ve known which 20 NBA teams will be competing in the 2025/26 postseason for some time, 10 seeds are still in flux entering April 12, the final day of the 2025/26 regular season. Most importantly, three Eastern Conference teams are still vying for the final guaranteed playoff spot ahead of Sunday’s slate of games, […]

The Minnesota Timberwolves face the New Orleans Pelicans on Sunday night, and Anthony Edwards now sits at the center of the injury report as both teams wind down the regular season. The Timberwolves enter at 48–33, No. 6 in the West, with their NBA Playoffs spot already secured. Because of that, this game carries a […] The post Timberwolves’ Anthony Edwards among stars on injury report for regular-season finale vs. Pelicans appeared first on ClutchPoints.

The Milwaukee Bucks have just one game to go in the 2025-26 season, which has seen Giannis Antetokounmpo miss a plethora of games as trade rumors swirl around the franchise. Recently, a further rift has been reported regarding Antetokounmpo’s apparent desire to get back on the floor to finish the season, which the Bucks have […] The post Bucks’ Doc Rivers sees writing on wall with Giannis Antetokounmpo appeared first on ClutchPoints.

The LA Clippers host the Golden State Warriors on Sunday, and Kawhi Leonard appeared on the team’s injury report. Leonard is listed as questionable in a game that might not mean too much with the Clippers likely locked in to the No. 9 seed in the Western Conference standings. Here’s everything we know about Kawhi […] The post Kawhi Leonard on injury report vs. Warriors with No. 9 seed looking likely appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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