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Jokic to start for Nuggets versus Spurs to quality for award eligibility while Wemby sits

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Updated Apr 12, 11:28 PM ET

Three-time MVP Nikola Jokic will start for the Denver Nuggets in their regular-season finale against San Antonio on Sunday night for his 65th game played to qualify for NBA awards. Spurs All-Star Victor Wembanyama is sitting out the game after reaching eligibility in his previous game. Jokic has played in 64 games and was listed as questionable with an injured right wrist.

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Injury Notes: Wembanyama, Leonard, Curry, James, Highsmith

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Updated Apr 13, 12:19 PM ET

Two days after hitting the 65-game criteria, Victor Wembanyama is out for the Spurs‘ season finale against the Nuggets. “He’s doing well but just a little sore and felt it was the appropriate decision,” said head coach Mitch Johnson, per Tom Orsborn of the San Antonio Express-News. Wembanyama is dealing with a sore ribcage following […]

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Lakers Injury Report: LeBron James Available, Jaxson Hayes Out Vs. Jazz

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The Los Angeles Lakers released an updated injury report for Sunday night’s matchup against the Utah Jazz and LeBron James (left foot injury management) is available. Additionally, Jaxson Hayes remains out with a left foot injury as well. Both players were originally listed as questionable. Los Angeles is coming off a mini two-game winning streak […]

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Erik Spoelstra's 'significant highlight' of trying 2025-26 Heat season isn't Bam Adebayo's 83-point game

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MIAMI – With the Miami Heat preparing for its fourth straight play-in tournament appearance, there’s no denying how disappointing that fate is, as many on the team were vocal about wanting to avoid the tourney. Still, nothing can change their postseason trajectory as the Heat look to get through the play-in tourney, but it hasn’t […] The post Erik Spoelstra’s ‘significant highlight’ of trying 2025-26 Heat season isn’t Bam Adebayo’s 83-point game appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Spurs' Victor Wembanyama out for regular season finale vs. Nuggets

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The San Antonio Spurs have made a final decision on Victor Wembanyama’s availability ahead of their regular season finale against the Denver Nuggets on Sunday evening. Wembanyama is enjoying an incredible campaign throughout his third year in the league. He has elevated to superstar status as he led the Spurs to their first playoff berth […] The post Spurs’ Victor Wembanyama out for regular season finale vs. Nuggets appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Knicks Notes: Anunoby, Brown, Injury Report, First Round

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The Knicks got a scare during Friday night’s victory over the Raptors as starting forward OG Anunoby missed the second half of the game with an ankle injury, seemingly suffered when he tripped on the foot of Scottie Barnes early in the second quarter, according to Stefan Bondy of the New York Post. While Anunoby […]

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Mikal Bridges plays 23 seconds, extends NBA's longest active streak to 638 consecutive games

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Mikal Bridges had another short night to extend the NBA's longest active streak of consecutive games played, logging 23 seconds in the New York Knicks' game against Charlotte on Sunday. Bridges was the only Knicks starter to play with the team locked into the No. 3 seed in the Eastern Conference.

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"Still Lose Money”: WNBA’s Media Deals With ESPN, NBC & 5 Others Spark Strong Fan Reactions

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The WNBA’s new seven-partner media deal is one of the most expansive in sports, but it’s being met with widespread skepticism over the league’s financial health. “The WNBA has seven league rights partners, it’s kind of wild—ESPN/ABC, NBC/Peacock, USA, Amazon, CBS, Ion, NBA TV,” reports Ryan Glasspiegel of FOS Sports about the multiple mediums that are available for broadcasting the games.

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Bucks coach Doc Rivers isn't quite ready to announce his retirement, says decision will come soon

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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.

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Erik Spoelstra's message to Heat ahead of 4th straight play-in appearance

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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.

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Ja Morant's run with Grizzlies may have reached its end

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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.

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Mavericks owner Patrick Dumont on GM rumors: I can't talk to anyone without permission

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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.

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Bucks could move Doc Rivers to consulting role after season

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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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