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Draymond Green has a $27.6 million player option for the 2026-27 season with the Golden State Warriors. Grene is expected to either exercise that option, but is believed to be interested in a decline-and-extend agreement if the Warriors are interested in that path. Green would lower his contract number for the upcoming season while receiving more money and years. Green has continued to decline as an offensive player and no longer can make a Defensive Player of the Year type of impact on a nig...

Spurs legends attended Game 1

Oklahoma City showed why execution still separates these teams.

Here are the top 10 plays from yesterday's NBA play-off action.

Tom Dundon’s penny-pinching reputation since taking over as owner of the Trail Blazers continues to grow. Sean Highkin of Rose Garden Report states in a subscriber-only story that Portland didn’t bring two-way players Caleb Love, Chris Youngblood and Jayson Kent to San Antonio for the first two games of its first-round playoff series. Players on […]

The Atlanta Hawks face the New York Knicks in Game 2 of their NBA Playoffs first-round series, and Onyeka Okongwu now sits at the center of the injury report. The Hawks enter this matchup trailing 0-1 after a 113-102 loss, putting immediate pressure on their rotation and frontcourt production. Atlanta is back in the playoffs […] The post Is Onyeka Okongwu playing tonight? Hawks vs. Knicks 2026 NBA Playoffs Game 2 injury report appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Toronto stays south of the border in a do-over matchup tonight

Shaquille O’Neal rejects NBA circles, choosing a different post-career path.

Jeanie Buss wants LeBron James to retire a Laker but admits decision is his.

It’s been seven long years . . .

The oft-criticized Rob Pelinka has made some good moves.

The trio of Elgin Baylor, Jerry West and Wilt Chamberlain was one that was nearly unstoppable once they all came...

The Bulls have started the search for their new head of basketball operations, receiving permission to interview multiple NBA executives, sources told ESPN.

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According to ESPN, Kerr’s possible departure could trigger a broader coaching search and a deeper organizational reset L'articolo Golden State Warriors could face major changes if Steve Kerr leaves proviene da Sportando.

We’ve got the Minnesota Timberwolves vs. Denver Nuggets Game 2 results according to NBA 2K26 to see who the game thinks will win. The Nuggets managed to win Game 1, and can take a 2-0 series lead at home before heading to Minnesota. However, the Timberwolves can also tie the series up and turn the series […] The post Timberwolves vs. Nuggets Game 2 Results According to NBA 2K26 appeared first on ClutchPoints.

The Chicago Bulls’ front office will look different next season after executive vice president of basketball operations Arturas Karnisovas and general manager Marc Eversley were fired two weeks ago. The Bulls are already on the move, finding their new head of basketball operations, and they have a list of candidates they want to interview, according […] The post Bulls rumors: Shams names 6 prime candidates to replace Arturas Karnisovas appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Tipoff is at 10:30 p.m. ET on NBC and Peacock.

The first weekend of the 2026 playoffs went largely as expected, but some performances still stood out

The NBA just can't catch a break after a questionable rule continues to draw unwanted publicity.

The Detroit Pistons came into Game 1 of their series against the Orlando Magic with some pressure on their shoulders as the No. 1 seed in the Eastern Conference. That means there are a lot of expectations put on them, but all they have to do is take care of business, and they’ll find themselves […] The post Pistons most to blame for shocking Game 1 loss to Magic in 2026 NBA Playoffs appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Great nights for Jayson Tatum and Paolo Banchero

The 2026 NBA Playoffs continue this Monday, April 20, as the New York Knicks look to protect their home court and take a commanding 2-0 series lead against the Atlanta Hawks. New York (1-0) secured a 113-102 victory in Game 1 behind a dominant performance from their star duo, while Atlanta is searching for answers to even the series before heading back to Georgia. Expect another high-intensity atmosphere at Madison Square Garden. Catch Game 2 live on Peacock. In the series opener, Jalen Bruns...

Game 1 is in the books for every first-round NBA playoff series, and that might be enough to separate contenders from pretenders

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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.