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One game into the NBA playoffs, Victor Wembanyama is already setting records. The Spurs star poured in 35 points in Sunday’s 111-98 win over Portland, eclipsing Tim Duncan’s mark for the highest-scoring postseason debut in franchise history, according to Michael C. Wright of ESPN. It’s also the most points ever for anyone in his first […]

The Los Angeles Lakers opened up their first-round series against the Houston Rockets on Saturday evening and came away with a 107-98 win. Marcus Smart and LeBron James were ready to go, setting the tone for the Lakers and using their postseason experience to power the win. Smart has had some battled with James as […]

Former Lakers center Vlade Divac reflects on the iconic Kobe Bryant draft-day trade, joking in Amazon Prime's “Jerry West: The Logo” documentary that he would have traded himself for the NBA legend.

Philly chanted “We Want Boston” and Boston gave them what they asked for

The New York Knicks saw their playoff series against the Atlanta Hawks get off in the best fashion possible with a 113-102 victory at Madison Square Garden. With almost 20,000 people in attendance, New York saw the likes of Jalen Brunson and Karl-Anthony Towns dominate proceedings as the two combined for 53 points. And well, […] The post Knicks’ Josh Hart talking playoffs in New York with Yankees star Cam Schlittler appeared first on ClutchPoints.

JJ Redick wants more from his Lakers players.

The Portland Trail Blazers are back in the NBA Playoffs, but the spotlight has quickly shifted to Tom Dundon and his decisions. This playoffs run should be about momentum and belief. Instead, headlines around the new Trail Blazers owner now carry a different tone. According to The Rose Garden Report’s Sean Highkin, the Trail Blazers […] The post Tom Dundon making his mark on Trail Blazers’ playoff run, and fans won’t love it appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Golden State enters another offseason in search of a co-star for Stephen Curry, and the Warriors might be searching for a new coach too.

The 2026 NBA Playoffs continue this Monday, April 20, as the Cleveland Cavaliers look to protect their home court once again in Game 2 of their first-round series against the Toronto Raptors. Cleveland (1-0) took a commanding series lead on Saturday with a 126-113 victory, powered by an explosive performance from their backcourt. Toronto enters Monday desperate for a road split before the series shifts to Scotiabank Arena. Catch the high-stakes action live on Peacock. Game 1 saw Donovan Mitch...

Dozens of NBA players have been mentored by the future Hall of Famer, and many of them are vying for the title.

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Luka Doncic and his father, Sasa, were biking together.

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The Lakers star would have been expecting to play a supporting role as he burrows into his 40s. But injuries means he has assumed a familiar role

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During the second quarter of the Knicks’ 113-102 Game 1 win over the Hawks on Saturday night at Madison Square Garden, McCollum received a technical for kicking Brunson in the midsection while taking a jump shot.

Paige Bueckers called playing with Azzi Fudd a “dream come true” after the Wings' first practice of the new WNBA season, days after a team media relations staffer had shut down a question about their romantic relationship.

San Antonio rides Victor Wembanyama’s historic debut and balanced firepower to take Game 1.

In his lone season at the University of Alabama, Noah Clowney shot 28.3% from deep on 7.2 attempts per 100 possessions. Through three NBA seasons (135 appearances), Clowney is shooting 33.2% on 10.7 3-pointers per 100 possessions. In 2025-26, Clowney played more NBA minutes than in his first two seasons combined, shooting 32.9% from deep […]

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