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The Charlotte Hornets ignited an NBA Playoffs run by adding Kon Knueppel. The No. 4 overall pick now owns league history by hitting a mark never seen before in the NBA against the New York Knicks. League insider for ClutchPoints Brett Siegel revealed what mark Knueppel now owns. “Hornets rookie Kon Knueppel is the first […] The post Hornets’ Kon Knueppel achieves milestone not seen before in NBA history appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Inside the Miami Heat locker room on Sunday night, everybody's eyes were on a giant television set showing the end of the Orlando-Boston game. Miami goes to Charlotte for a play-in game on Tuesday, while Orlando goes to Philadelphia for a win-and-you're-in game on Wednesday. The Orlando-Philadelphia winner will play No. 2 Boston in Round 1, while the Orlando-Philadelphia loser will play the Miami-Charlotte winner on Friday to decide who plays No. 1 Detroit in an East quarterfinal series.

Charles Barkley makes his feelings known as NBA teams sideline most of their starters going into the final day of their regular season.

The Knicks lost twice on Sunday.

The Knicks’ opponent for the first round of the 2026 NBA Playoffs is officially set.

Doc Rivers is departing as the head coach of the Milwaukee Bucks, sources told ESPN on Sunday.

The Raptors have clinched a playoff spot in the East after beating the Nets 136-101. This will be Toronto’s first playoff appearance in four years. Scottie Barnes closed out his season with an 18-point triple-double, while RJ Barrett and Brandon Ingram contributed 26 and 25 points, respectively. “It’s a big relief,” Barnes said about reaching […]

Nae’Qwan Tomlin scored a career-high 26 points and the Cleveland Cavaliers led wire-to-wire, defeating the Washington Wizards 130-117 Sunday in the regular-season finale for both teams. Rookie Jaylon Tyson was two assists shy of a triple double with 22 points, 11 rebounds and eight assists as the Cavaliers rested most of their key players because they were locked into the fourth seed in the Eastern Conference. Max Strus — who missed the first 67 games due to a broken left foot — played 18 min...

Tyrese Maxey scored 21 points and the Philadelphia 76ers tuned up for the play-in tournament with a 126-106 win over the Milwaukee Bucks on Sunday night in what could be Hall of Fame coach Doc Rivers' final game. The 76ers did not immediately know at the final horn their Eastern Conference opponent. The Bucks played without All-Star and former MVP Giannis Antetokounmpo, while the 76ers were without Joel Embiid after he was stricken last week with appendicitis.

In order to rest before the play-in tournament, Kawhi Leonard, who averaged 27.9 points, 6.4 rebounds and 3.6 assists during a mostly healthy year, sat out the Los Angeles Clippers' regular-season finale on Sunday night against the Golden State Warriors.

LaMelo Ball and Brandon Miller each scored 19 points, Kon Knueppel made three 3-pointers in his record-setting rookie season and the Charlotte Hornets beat the New York Knicks 110-96 on Sunday to clinch the No. 9 seed in the Eastern Conference. Coby White also had 19 points for the Hornets, who will host No. 10 Miami in the play-in tournament. Charlotte will have to win that game and then beat the loser of the 7-8 game to reach the playoffs for the first time since 2016.

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The Knicks guard made sure of it Sunday after logging just 23 seconds after tipoff against the Hornets, fouling purposefully on the first defensive possession to compel the sub.

Jones called his final NBA game Sunday to conclude a 36-year stint with ESPN.

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 […]

Jalen Duren and Anthony Edwards have been named the NBA's Players of the Week for week 19. Duren averaged 25.8 points and 13.8 rebounds as the Detroit Pistons went 3-1. Edwards averaged 28.7 points, 3.3 rebounds and 5.0 assists as the Minnesota Timberwolves went 3-0.

The Los Angeles Lakers have one of the best trios of superstars in the NBA between Luka Doncic, Austin Reaves and LeBron James. In particular, on offense, those three can cause all kinds of issues for the opposition as all three can attack the rim, shoot and are excellent playmakers with high IQs who can […]

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The Cavaliers sent out an injured 26-year-old point guard to receive the 36-year-old Harden

The NBA season is officially at the halfway mark, and the playoff race is heating up across both conferences. For fantasy managers, this is the time to evaluate rosters and identify the players who are truly making a difference on the court. In fact, many stars have already solidified their cases for various season honors […] The post NBA Fantasy 2025-2026 Midseason Awards and Best Picks appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

The Chicago Bulls are exploring trades ahead of the NBA trade deadline to strengthen their roster, sources told Eric Pincus of Bleacher Report. The organization aims to add young, athletic talent to complement its core duo of Josh Giddey and Matas Buzelis. Chicago currently sits at 23-23, holding the ninth seed in the Eastern Conference, […] The post Bulls weigh trade deadline moves to boost playoff push appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

Jonathan Kuminga and the Golden State Warriors once seemed on track to finally resolve their long-running, mutual interest in moving on from one another ahead of the trade deadline. However, multiple team sources told ESPN that a deal is now considered far less likely in the wake of Jimmy Butler’s season-ending ACL tear. Before Butler […] The post Jonathan Kuminga trade less likely after Jimmy Butler injury appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

Indiana Pacers guard Tyrese Haliburton recently shared the moment he understood he would not take part in the 2024 Paris Olympics. The Pacers star discussed the experience on the Mind the Game podcast while continuing his recovery from a torn Achilles. Haliburton is sidelined for the entire 2025-26 season after suffering the injury in Game […] The post Tyrese Haliburton on realizing his Paris Olympics role was limited appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

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Los Angeles Clippers head coach Ty Lue is a fan of how effectively two-way guard Jordan Miller can get to the paint/rim (averaging 8.7 PPG/3.1 RPG/1.5 APG/0.8 SPG/0.2 BPG/1.0 TOV/1.0 PF/52.9% FG/60.9% 2-PT/38.8% 3-PT/83.6% FT/2.3 FTA/18.6 MPG in 24 games played). (via HoopJab): “It’s kinda unorthodox the way he gets to the paint and gets […] The post Ty Lue on Jordan Miller: He plays at his own pace appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

SportsLine's model reveals its New York Knicks vs. Sacramento Kings picks for their Tuesday night matchup

SportsLine's model reveals its Philadelphia 76ers vs. Milwaukee Bucks picks for their Tuesday night matchup

Antetokounmpo is out indefinitely with a calf strain, while he expects a 4-to-6-week window L'articolo Bucks’ Doc Rivers: no consideration of shutting down Giannis for the season amid calf strain proviene da Sportando .

The Athletic reports the Sacramento Kings are open to moving multiple veterans, with Sabonis among the names drawing calls L'articolo Raptors, Suns, Wizards and Bulls show interest in Domantas Sabonis proviene da Sportando .

Houston want backcourt help without taking on a major salary. Alvarado’s contract structure makes him a logical target L'articolo Houston Rockets eye Jose Alvarado as a budget-friendly point guard option proviene da Sportando .