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Angel Reese is hyped to see another "baddie' join Reebok.

Jrue Holiday no longer wears Celtics green, but his connection to Boston still carries real weight. After Boston traded Holiday to Portland, the veteran guard and his family relocated west. On the court, he now helps a younger Trail Blazers team that has pushed back into the playoff picture. Off the court, though, one of […] The post Jrue Holiday’s impact on Boston lives on through Jaylen Brown partnership appeared first on ClutchPoints.

How well do you know your 2025-26 Greek Freak?

LeBron has consistently said he hasn't decided what is next, but walking away is a real possiblity in latest report.

Program will debut with the first true collectible ticket program in professional sports history

The Brooklyn Nets embraced a youth movement this season. While their five rookie first-round picks dominated the discussion surrounding the team, Josh Minott forced his way into the conversation after joining the team at the trade deadline. Despite battling an ankle injury, Minott impressed after the Boston Celtics salary-dumped him to the Nets. General Manager […] The post Sean Marks hints Celtics trade acquisition will return to Nets after breaking out ‘on 1 leg’ appeared first on ClutchPoi...

Anthony Edwards and the Minnesota Timberwolves are upset that Edwards isn’t eligible for any individual honors under the 65-game award rule, even though Luka Doncic and Cade Cunningham are eligible despite playing 64 games each. An “Extraordinary Circumstances” appeal filed by Edwards and head coach Chris Finch was denied. Nevertheless, Edwards received an encouraging message […] The post Anthony Edwards gets message from Kevin Garnett after award challenge denied appeared first on ClutchPoints.

If the NCAA adopts a five-for-five model before the 2026-27 fall semester, these veteran stars could have more leverage than ever. Here are the biggest potential winners

Everything you need to know before your fantasy women's basketball draft, including rankings, tips and news.

Pistons head coach J.B. Bickerstaff has won the Michael H. Goldberg award for the 2025/26 season, earning Coach of the Year honors from the National Basketball Coaches Association, according to a press release. This award, introduced in 2017 and named after longtime NBCA executive director Michael H. Goldberg, is voted on by the NBA’s 30 head […]

The Los Angeles Lakers illustrious history has been filled with many franchise pillars, from the days of Jerry West...

The Los Angeles Clippers will have to make major additions to their roster in the summer of 2026 if they want the Kawhi Leonard to continue after missing the Playoffs this season.

It’s time to bask in the glow of a Sixers victory.

Luke Kennard was the Los Angeles Lakers’ lone trade deadline acquisition, but it has paid off much more than anyone expected. The Lakers sent out Gabe Vincent’s expiring deal for Kennard and the sharpshooting guard became an immediate boost for the group offensively. Kennard even excelled in an on-ball role following injuries to Luka Doncic […]

We’ve got the Portland Trail Blazers vs. San Antonio Spurs Game 1 results according to NBA 2K26 to see who the game thinks will win. The NBA Playoffs are finally here, and the top 16 teams will duke it out in a battle for the Larry O’Brien Trophy. The Spurs, led by Victor Wembanyama, are playing […] The post Trail Blazers vs. Spurs Game 1 Results According to NBA 2K26 appeared first on ClutchPoints.

After an 82-game grind that at various points felt like a thriller, a slog, a dark comedy, and a group therapy exercise for everyone invested in Minnesota basketball, the Timberwolves have arrived exactly where they finished a year ago: the Western Conference’s sixth seed. On paper, that sounds almost boring. Same slot, same franchise trying […]

With a major win for the Charlotte Hornets, Coby White has rid himself of something that's been plaguing him for years.

Key questions for every series

The sixth-year wing isn't featured the way he used to be, but he's never meant more to a Spurs team with title aspirations

The Oklahoma City Thunder enter playoffs with unmatched depth, versatile rotations, and championship-level balance.

History tells you the Jazz won't get a chance to select AJ Dybantsa in the 2026 NBA Draft.

Cleveland Cavaliers guard James Harden is expected to enter free agency after declining the $42 million player option on his contract to secure a new long-term contract.

Two Euros carry the hopes of Texas in the NBA Playoffs. Alperen Sengun is looking to prove the Houston Rockets are better than their own fans have thought for much of the season. Meanwhile Victor Wembanyama is making his playoff debut and wants to show the San Antonio Spurs are ready now. Wow, the rest […] The post Wembanyama and Sengun look to shape NBA playoffs appeared first on BallinEurope.

All three stars signed new deals with the Indiana Fever ahead of the 2026 season. Cunningham, in particular, will be back for at least another season after she signed a new one-year contract with the Fever. The 6-foot-1 guard was a key piece for head coach Stephanie White in 2025, and she is expected to pick up right where she left off following her season-ending knee injury.

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Wolves in 7? Lock up Jamal Murray and keep him from throwing objects on the court? What else did you say?

LeBron James has yet to make any decisions about his future beyond this season, league and team sources tell Dan Woike and Sam Amick of The Athletic. According to Woike and Amick, a number of options remain in play for the Laker star, including the possibility of retiring this summer. The idea that James wouldn’t […]

As much as there is a conversation about what the Los Angeles Lakers are going to do without Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves in the first round, many are still thinking beyond that. When the Lakers’ season wraps up, everyone’s eyes will be on the future of LeBron James and what he plans to do […] The post NBA rumors: Why LeBron James could return to Lakers despite Cavs, Warriors, Clippers buzz appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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The Boston Celtics and the Philadelphia 76ers are resuming hostilities this spring in the NBA playoffs, and that’s a familiar and secure event for long-time basketball fans. Theis marks the 23rd time Boston and Philadelphia have met in the NBA playoffs, and the Celtics hold a decisive 15-7 edge in the series. The 76ers have […] The post Why Celtics will destroy 76ers in 5 games in 2026 NBA Playoffs appeared first on ClutchPoints.