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Here are the NBA teams with the longest active postseason droughts, as the Charlotte Hornets keep leading the pack after another Play-In loss.

The Warriors have Stephen Curry and an injured Jimmy Butler, but they have missed the playoffs two of the last three years.

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Hear what head coach Joe Mazzulla, Jayson Tatum, and Jaylen Brown had to say to the media following the Boston Celtics blowout win over the 76ers Sunday in Game 1 of the first round of the playoffs: Videos via the Boston Celtics.

Prediction market odds for Timberwolves vs Nuggets Game 2 show Denver as -7.5 favorites. See win probability, market movement, and betting insights.

Scouting reports and fantasy-relevant player picks from each team in the WNBA, including the two new expansions.

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Wade earns an 'F' in our progress reports of how teams breaking in coaches have navigated the transfer portal

In the first nine seasons of his NBA career, Marcus Smart was in the playoffs every year as a member of the Boston Celtics. But it had been three years since his last playoff contest as he failed to make it as a member of the Memphis Grizzlies and Washington Wizards after being traded. Now […]

Although there was only one true upset in the eight Game 1s that were played over the weekend, with the NBA Playoffs kicking things into full swing, plenty of storylines have already emerged. From LeBron James’ playmaking bringing out the best in his teammates to Kevin Durant watching all of this unfold from the bench […] The post Kevin Durant’s injury, Pistons’ flop headline biggest NBA Playoffs mysteries after Game 1s appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Green, Kerr and Steph Curry shared a moment at the end of Friday's loss that felt like the end of an era

When the LA Clippers made the difficult decision to trade away Ivica Zubac, they acquired a couple of pieces that could pay dividends down the line. The draft picks acquired in the trade were obviously the headliners, especially given the protections for the 2026 pick with the chance to land a star level player in […] The post What Bennedict Mathurin said about impending free agency decision appeared first on ClutchPoints.

The Philadelphia 76ers clearly did not have enough firepower to compete with the No. 2-seeded Boston Celtics in Game 1 of their opening-round playoff series, which makes Joel Embiid’s health status an even greater topic of interest than normal. There is still no definitive timetable for his return, but the former MVP-winning center is about […] The post 76ers announce Joel Embiid injury update ahead of Game 2 vs. Celtics appeared first on ClutchPoints.

New York will see the Knicks play basketball against the Hawks inside the Garden one final time this season. Next time the homies get back home, that’d be for Game 3 of the second-round series. Here’s what has been said heading into G2 later today. Mike Brown On CJ McCollum’s Brodway comments:“I didn’t see it. […]

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Hear what Ernie, Charles, Kenny, and Shaq had to say prior to the Celtics and 76ers tipping off in Game 1.

Under the Hood – it’s time to see what’s really going on inside this Pistons team. The Detroit Pistons are still looking for their first home playoff win in 18 years, and if they want to get that win on Wednesday, head coach JB Bickerstaff is going to have to prove why he’s a Coach […]

Daniele Baiesi spoke about the ongoing contract extension talks involving Armoni Brooks with Olimpia Milano. L'articolo Daniele Baiesi: “I’m confident about Armoni Brooks’ renewal with Olimpia Milano” proviene da Sportando.

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On Sunday evening, the Detroit Pistons laid an egg in their first postseason game of 2026, dropping Game 1 at home to the Orlando Magic by a score of 112-101. Remarkably, the Pistons never led in this game despite being the number one seed in the conference, and now, they are facing a must-win situation […] The post Pistons panic meter after appalling Game 1 loss to Pistons appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Game ones of a playoff series often show us how teams want to defend, attack, and use their strengths and weaknesses. They are also just the first step in a complex and sometimes long process that is followed up with adjustments and tweaks. Regardless, the opening game tends to give us a good idea of […]

Fernández now has the opportunity to lead the Nets out of the rebuild and back into contention

The Warriors could be embarking on an “organizational reset” if head coach Steve Kerr decides not to return, several team sources tell Ramona Shelburne and Anthony Slater of ESPN. That could involve significant changes to the roster and coaching staff as the team tries to find a new direction following a 37-45 season and an […]

The NBA’s 2025-26 Most Improved Player race has been narrowed to three finalists. The league announced the finalists of all of the NBA’s end-of-season awards via a press release, with the likes of Shai-Gilgeous Alexander, Nikola Jokic and Victor Wembanyama being named the finalists for the MVP award. Following suit, the likes of Nickeil Alexander-Walker, […] The post Deni Avdija, Jalen Duren headline NBA Most Improved Player finalists appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Nikola Jokic and the Nuggets face the Timberwolves in Game 2 of their first-round series.

Val Ackerman is retiring this summer after leading the Big East as commissioner for 13 years, leading the conference through realignment and team exodus, as well as eight national championships during her tenure.

The New York Knicks face the Atlanta Hawks again in the second game of the series, as the visitors need some changes to be closer in the score.

Will her or won’t he? And does it even matter?

The Lakers set an important tone with their Game 1 win by showing poise against the physical Rockets.