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Coming into the postseason without Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves, it was known that LeBron James would have to play at an unbelievable level for the Los Angeles Lakers to have a chance at success. And in Game 1 against the Houston Rockets, he did that, though not in the way that many had envisioned. […]

Every time you can elicit a clap and—gasp!—a smile from someone as stoic as San Antonio Spurs legend Tim Duncan, you know you are doing something great. Well, that is exactly what Spurs center Victor Wembanyama did on Sunday, leading his team to a convincing win against the Portland Trail Blazers, 111-98, in Game 1 […] The post Spurs’ Victor Wembanyama reacts to dominating in front of Tim Duncan, David Robinson appeared first on ClutchPoints.

The Golden State Warriors saw their 2025-26 season come to an end on Friday with a tough play-in game loss to the Phoenix Suns, and immediately, folks began speculating on whether this might be the last year for the trio of Stephen Curry, Draymond Green, and Steve Kerr. Kerr added fuel to that fire by […] The post Warriors’ Draymond Green predicts Steve Kerr will retire after emotional huddle with Stephen Curry appeared first on ClutchPoints.

These Pistons, while the proud owners of a 60-win season, have lingering issues that could turn their dream season into a postseason nightmare.

Boston and Oklahoma City looked dominant, and Denver reminded everyone not to sleep on them.

The Bulls have received permission to interview several candidates in their search for a new head of basketball operations, according to Shams Charania of ESPN. Charania reports that Timberwolves general manager Matt Lloyd, Pistons senior vice president of basketball operations Dennis Lindsey, Hawks senior VP of basketball operations Bryson Graham, Cavaliers general manager Mike Gansey […]

On Saturday evening, the Houston Rockets laid an egg in Game 1 of their series against the Los Angeles Lakers, losing by a score of 107-98. The Rockets were unable to generate any sort of consistent offense in this one with Kevin Durant out of the lineup after suffering a knee injury earlier in the […] The post Rockets’ Game 1 stinker vs. Lakers proves 1 thing about Kevin Durant to DeMarcus Cousins appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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The championship Boston team of 2008 is one of the brightest and most significant teams of the 21st century. Even though the Celtics didn't become a dynasty, that roster remains legendary. I remember back in school, many knew about the Celtics, bought basketball simulators just to play as them, and picked their favorite players, even if they had never actually seen their games live or on screen. All the players on that team, including the coach, achieved a special status. It wasn't just about...

North Carolina awaits a decision from Henri Veesaar while Kansas and Kentucky vie for the No. 1 recruit.

The Golden State Warriors made a serious push to acquire Los Angeles Clippers forward Kawhi Leonard before the February trade deadline, only to receive a firm rejection from Clippers governor Steve Ballmer, league sources told ESPN. The Warriors had contacted the Clippers about Leonard's availability several times over the years, each time getting quickly turned away. This time, however, Los Angeles had signaled a potential shift in direction after trading James Harden and engaging multiple t...

The Nets have signed head coach Jordi Fernandez and his entire coaching staff to multi-year contract extensions, sources told ESPN.

Kevin Durant got into a heated verbal exchange with a Lakers fan during Game 1 as the Houston Rockets fell 107-98 without their injured superstar.

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After the Cleveland Cavaliers took Game 1 with a statement win at home, the Toronto Raptors come for Game 2 on Monday night to tie the series.

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Recently, the Golden State Warriors’ 2025-26 season came to an end with a lopsided loss to the Phoenix Suns in the second round of the play-in tournament. This game was largely uncompetitive from the jump, and raised a slew of questions as to what the future might hold for some of the key Warriors’ personnel, […] The post Warriors rumors: What Joe Lacob wants to hear from Steve Kerr after ’50/50′ revelation about coaching future appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Although Golden State Warriors’ veteran Draymond Green was mentioned in trade talks for Milwaukee Bucks All-Star Giannis Antetokounmpo before the deadline, will both teams revisit those conversations in the offseason? Possibly. Green says Steve Kerr prevented him from quitting. However, the Warriors’ head coach is no longer under contract. He’ll have to decide if he […] The post Warriors rumors: Insiders reject idea of Draymond Green trade mandate as Giannis talks loom again appeared first on...

The Milwaukee Bucks are back in the spotlight after Doc Rivers opened up on the Bill Simmons Podcast. The former Bucks head coach delivered a candid reflection on his future, and it did not sound like someone eager to stay on the sideline forever. Rivers spoke plainly about the toll. “I told my coaches I’m […] The post Former Bucks HC Doc Rivers drops retirement from coaching claim with a catch appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Houston guard Kingston Flemings announced on Sunday that he is declaring for the 2026 NBA Draft. Flemings is one of several freshman guards whom the Brooklyn Nets could target with their second consecutive lottery pick. While the Nets gave themselves the best odds to land a top pick during May’s draft lottery, there’s still a […] The post Top prospect with links to Nets declares for 2026 NBA Draft appeared first on ClutchPoints.

We’ve got the Atlanta Hawks vs. New York Knicks Game 2 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 Knicks won Game 1, and ideally would like […] The post Hawks vs. Knicks Game 2 Results According to NBA 2K26 appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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.

We explain some new rule tweaks and then go team-by-team, looking at who's a lock to make the WNBA rosters for opening day, and who has a fight on their hands

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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