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The NBA has fined LaMelo Ball $35,000 "for making unnecessary and reckless contact" with Bam Adebayo during Tuesday's play-in game. The Hornets star also was fined $25,000 for using profane language during a TV interview after that game.
A'ja Wilson has agreed to sign a three-year, $5 million supermax contract with the Las Vegas Aces. The deal is the largest in WNBA history and was negotiated by Jade-Li English of Klutch Sports Group. Wilson is a three-time WNBA champion and four-time WNBA Most Valuable Player. Wilson was the first overall pick in the 2018 WNBA draft out of South Carolina after also winning a NCAA championship in college. During her MVP season in 2025, Wilson averaged 23.4 points, 10.2 rebounds, 3.0 assists, ...
Deni Avdija scored 41 points to go with 12 assists and seven rebounds in the Portland Trail Blazers' 114-110 win at the Phoenix Suns to clinch the No. 7 seed in the Western Conference Playoffs. The Blazers hadn't reached the playoffs since 2021 when they were eliminated in the first round by the Denver Nuggets in six games. Avdija struggled in the second half of the regular season, but he showcased why he was an All-Star for the first time in his career with a playoff spot on the line. "It's ...
The NBA drew 170 million U.S. viewers during the 2025-26 regular season across its four primary broadcast platforms, which is its strongest viewership figures in 24 years and an 86 percent increase over the prior season. The numbers mark Year 1 of the league's 11-year, $76 billion-plus media rights agreement signed in 2024, which added Amazon Prime Video and restored NBC/Peacock to the broadcast lineup alongside returning partners ABC/ESPN and NBA TV. Average viewership across all four platfo...
What happened in two snapshots in the NBA Play-In on Tuesday, April 14, 2026.
Russell Westbrook's season with the Sacramento Kings ended with the team tied for last place in the Western Conference and Westbrook sidelined due to injury. Despite the downer ending to the year, Westbrook would like to return to Sacramento next season. "If I'm welcomed back, then I'll be back," Westbrook said when asked if he'd return to the Kings for another season. The veteran point guard was signed shortly before the start of the regular season. Westbrook went on to average 15.2 points, ...
Two players on the league’s two newest teams
Who's leaving, who's staying, and who's coming? Let's take a look at 2026's last teams standing.
Entering the 2025/26 season, both the Clippers and Warriors were widely projected to finish among the top seven teams in the Western Conference, with Kawhi Leonard, James Harden, and Ivica Zubac leading the way for L.A. and Stephen Curry and Jimmy Butler as the co-stars in Golden State. Nearly six months later, much has changed […]
Nick Wright initially left Stephen Curry off his top 10, but quickly corrected his mistake.
Rick Pitino secured a commitment from Quinn Ellis, a PG from England
UCLA saw a record six players drafted, and a record five players drafted in the first round of the WNBA Draft. USA TODAY gave out grades for the picks
Since the creation of the NBA Play-In Tournament during the 2021 season, LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers have found themselves having to take part three times. The results have been good as the Lakers have gone 3-0 in those contests, but even with the victories it still forces them to play an extra […]
With the Suns' season on the verge of coming to and end, we explore how Phoenix can revitalize its core and become a real playoff contender next season.
Euroleague Basketball has announced the following disciplinary decision pertaining to incidents that occurred in Rounds 35 and 36 of the 2025-26 EuroLeague Regular Season. L'articolo EuroLeague Round 35 e 36: the latest disciplinary sanctions proviene da Sportando.
The Los Angeles Clippers host the Golden State Warriors in a win-or-go-home Play-In game, where the loser will be eliminated from contention.
Our writers answer the tough questions.
The Philadelphia 76ers face off against the Orlando Magic, as both are aiming for a ticket to the postseason with the Celtics waiting ahead.
Alba Berlin have strengthened their frontcourt for the final stretch of the season: the signing of Michael Rataj is now official. L'articolo Official: Alba Berlin sign Michael Rataj proviene da Sportando.
“All the success we have now, it’s just confirmation that tough times don’t last.”
Here’s five key factors to watch for the Knicks opening round matchup against the Atlanta Hawks.
Partizan Belgrade have announced the return of Joffrey Lauvergne: he fulfills his 2014 promise by returning to wear the black-and-white jersey. L'articolo Joffrey Lauvergne keeps his 2014 promise: return to Partizan Belgrade official proviene da Sportando.
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The recent NBA play-in game between the Miami Heat and Charlotte Hornets was wild, ending in overtime, and New York Knicks guard Josh Hart was locked in. He took to X, formerly Twitter, after the game to share his thoughts. Hart conceded that the “Hornets and Heat game was crazy” to his fans. Of course, […] The post Knicks’ Josh Hart’s ‘crazy’ reaction to Heat-Hornets play-in thriller goes viral appeared first on ClutchPoints.
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LeBron James likes seeing Bronny James fare better than Zaccharie Risacher in April 2026.
Hall of Famer and former WNBA No. 1 overall draft pick Sue Bird spoke to The Republic about college players quickly adjusting to professional life.
Trail Blazers forward Deni Avdija scored 41 points on Tuesday as Portland held on to win a back-and-forth contest over the Suns by a score of 114-110. The victory clinched the Blazers’ first playoff berth since 2021, locking them into the No. 7 seed and lining up a first-round matchup against the No. 2 Spurs. […]
Although he couldn't represent the Puerto Rican men's basketball team, Carmelo Anthony plans to send his son, Kiyan, instead.
Our staff weighs in on the best picks and biggest takeaways of this year's draft.
