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Russell Westbrook's first Kings season produced lots of highlights, but not many wins. Still, he wouldn't mind return to Sacramento next season.

Dončić and Reaves are expected to miss the Los Angeles Lakers' first-round NBA playoff series versus the Houston Rockets.

Indiana Pacers star Tyrese Haliburton was prepared to spend this past NBA season in the shadows, fighting his way back from a torn right Achilles tendon. On Monday, one day after the Pacers completed a 19-win season without their two-time All-Star ever suiting up, Haliburton told reporters that while he's ready to return from the injury, it's the illness that he will contend with this offseason. “First of all, I'd tell anybody over 50 years old to get the shot," Haliburton said.

The NBA may flatten their lottery odds. How does that impact the Houston Rockets?

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Joel Embiid’s injuries used to be devastating for Sixers fans. This time, everyone knows Embiid’s better days are behind him.

NBA referee Natalie Sago thought a bad call was about to take place. The NBA on Monday announced the list of 36 officials selected to work this season's play-in tournament and first round of the playoffs. Sago is on the list, making her the third woman in league history — after Violet Palmer and Ashley Moyer-Gleich — to be picked for postseason work.

Jason Logan makes his upset predictions for the 2026 NBA Playoffs, identifying which underdogs you should back, including the Atlanta Hawks.

Rob Pimental is standing at his desk inside his office, getting through what'll be another 12-hour day. The Miami Heat director of team operations is staring at an oversized computer screen, typing away on a flight plan, a half-eaten bowl of salad to the left of his keyboard. This has been Pimental's reality for nearly a year now.

Pacers star Tyrese Haliburton opened up about his battle with shingles, saying it slowed the recovery of his torn Achilles.

Another talented player coming to the Fever.

The Pistons had a banner regular season, that much we know. But, hey man, it’s not about the regular stuff. Detroit secured its third 60-win season in franchise history with Sunday’s win over Indiana and will now await its first-round opponent as the East’s No. 1 seed. Still, don’t expect a victory lap. “It’s a […] The post Pistons’ JB Bickerstaff after 60-win season: ‘Work’s not done’ appeared first on Hoops Wire.

The Liberty have agreed to one-year deals with free agent Rebecca Allen and undrafted rookie Pauline Astier, a source told ESPN on Monday, confirming multiple reports.

Virginia Tech transfer Neoklis Avdalas has committed to North Carolina, sources told ESPN, giving new coach Michael Malone his first big addition with the Tar Heels.

The Los Angeles Lakers have a very tall task in front of them as the NBA playoffs are set to begin. The team is without their two leading scorers in Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves as they prepare to take on the Houston Rockets in the first round. Doncic is dealing with a Grade 2 […]

The NBA regular season is over, and many teams are already looking to the offseason and how they will tweak their rosters. In the modern era of basketball, the trade market is of frequent use by all teams, and specifically, stars are dealt more often than ever before. Even after a busy trade deadline, there […] The post NBA trade targets: Best players likely on the block during 2026 offseason appeared first on ClutchPoints.

The WNBA delivered on its promise of a frenzy during the first two days of free agency, with All-Stars moving across the country, contenders reloading and others falling out of that tier. Although no 2026 first-round picks changed hands during the wheeling and dealing, enough player movement has taken place to warrant a reexamination of Monday night's draft, especially at the top. Here is a quick update on the mock draft now that teams have full(er) rosters and more defined needs. 1. Dallas Wing

Victor Wembanyama for Defensive Player of the Year is the largest favorite in any market.

How do the Celtics' regular-season stats stack up with their numbers from the 2024-25 season? The results are eye-opening.

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The Detroit Pistons wrapped up their 2025-26 regular season on Sunday by earning their 60th win on the road against the Indiana Pacers. The Pistons will now gear up for their upcoming run in the NBA playoffs, with Cade Cunningham thankfully back and healthy after a collapsed lung sidelined him last month. Despite their status […] The post Pistons don’t get much respect in The Athletic’s 146-player poll appeared first on ClutchPoints.

The 2025-26 NBA season is officially over, and once again, the Oklahoma City Thunder sit at the very top of the power rankings, a spot they began the year in. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and the Thunder will enter the playoffs as the defending champions with a very strong chance of going back-to-back, proving that their Game […] The post ClutchPoints’ 2025-26 NBA Power Rankings Week 25: Thunder reign supreme as regular season ends appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Tyrese Haliburton has face shingles, and it doesn’t sound fun.

The Sixers will host the Magic in a play-in game Wednesday. Hit me with your questions ahead of the game.

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A weird Sunday sets the playoff matchups. We try to break down exactly what the Nuggets, Spurs, Magic, and Hawks were thinking with their rest strategies as they went into these matchups. We go through the lottery odds which are now set, discuss an underrated factor in the miserable tank off, and react to the news that Doug Christie will be retained as Kings coach. Then, we complete our awards ballots including Kon vs Flagg for ROY, Castle's runaway for Sophomore of the Year, a crowded 6th Ma...

On Tuesday, April 14, 2026, the EuroLeague Board is expected to confirm the current format for the 2026-27 season L'articolo EuroLeague: April 14 Board expected to confirm 20-team format proviene da Sportando.

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Mario Chalmers remains on Team Michael Jordan.

SportsLine's model reveals its Portland Trail Blazers vs. Phoenix Suns predictions for the NBA Play-In Tournament 2026 on Tuesday