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Here are the odds for Game 2 of the Spurs vs. Trail Blazers series.

The Denver Nuggets head to Minneapolis with a missed opportunity lingering. Superstar big man Nikola Jokic isn’t hiding from it. After Denver blew a 19-point lead in a 119-114 Game 2 loss to the Minnesota Timberwolves, the three-time MVP pointed to a rare moment of hesitation that proved costly. “I definitely should’ve took that floater,” […] The post Nuggets’ Nikola Jokic admits fatal mistake that cost Denver Game 2 vs. Timberwolves appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Denver Nuggets guard Jamal Murray was recently named among the finalists for this season’s Clutch Player of the Year, along with Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Minnesota Timberwolves guard Anthony Edwards. Murray, however, was not too clutch on Monday, as the Nuggets lost to the Timberwolves, 119-114, in Game 2 of their first-round […] The post What the heck was Nuggets’ Jamal Murray thinking during final Game 2 possession vs. Timberwolves? appeared first on ClutchPoi...

The New York Knicks did not have a timeout remaining on their final possession in a 107-106 Game 2 loss to the Atlanta Hawks, despite initial confusion during the broadcast that suggested otherwise. Questions emerged immediately after Mikal Bridges missed a potential game-winning mid-range jumper in transition during the closing seconds Monday night at Madison […] The post Did Knicks actually have a timeout left before Mikal Bridges’ missed game-winner vs. Hawks? appeared first on ClutchPoints.

The Minnesota Timberwolves have made a habit of turning thin air into thick drama at Ball Arena. Their latest comeback is only the second-most shocking chapter, though. Minnesota’s 119-114 Game 2 victory over the Denver Nuggets saw them erase a 19-point deficit to even the 2026 Western Conference Semifinals. It instantly became one of the […] The post Game 2 wasn’t even Timberwolves’ biggest historic playoff comeback vs. Nuggets at Ball Arena appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Anthony Edwards has never been shy about speaking his mind, and after the Timberwolves erased a 19-point deficit to steal Game 2 from the Denver Nuggets, Ant made it very clear who deserves the credit, and who he thinks has been getting away with a little too much acting. In a postgame exchange that is […] The post Timberwolves news: Anthony Edwards hits Nikola Jokic with ‘flop’ jab in message to Rudy Gobert appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Three NBA teams finished above .500 and still missed the playoffs in 2025-26, a combination that had happened only twice before in league history.

The New York Knicks suffered a heartbreaking collapse to the Atlanta Hawks on Monday, in Game 2 of their playoff series. Knicks star Mikal Bridges missed a shot on New York’s final offensive possession of the game. The Knicks ended up losing, 107-106. Bridges was asked after the game about what happened on that last […] The post Did Knicks’ Mikal Bridges blow it on final Game 2 shot? Here’s what he said appeared first on ClutchPoints.

The Houston Rockets will look to avoid falling down 0-2 in their first-round series against the Los Angeles Lakers on Tuesday. They could remain without Kevin Durant for the pivotal Game 2 matchup. After missing Game 1 due to a right knee contusion, Durant is listed as questionable for Tuesday’s matchup. The Rockets’ leading scorer […] The post Is Kevin Durant playing tonight? Rockets vs. Lakers 2026 NBA Playoffs Game 2 injury report appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Rockets' star Kevin Durant missed Game 1 of their first-round matchup against the Lakers. Will he play in Game 2? Here are the latest updates.

Kenya Barris immediately understood Michael Jordan's picks.

CHICAGO (AP) — Chicago Bulls say coach Billy Donovan is stepping down after six seasons.

The college basketball transfer portal closes at midnight, but the chaos is far from over. From uncommitted stars to looming NBA Draft decisions, here's what to know in the final hours -- and what comes next

Four teams were eliminated in the play-in tournament. Dan Titus recaps their seasons and what to watch for going into the offseason for fantasy basketball.

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Charlotte Hornets GM Jeff Peterson is proud of the progress his team made, but won't take shortcuts to push his team into the playoffs next season. The Hornets fell to the Orlando Magic in the Eastern Conference Play-In Tournament's game for the eighth seed. "We can't skip steps," Peterson said. "Again, I've seen it too many times and it ends up not going the way that you think it goes, in terms of trying to speed things up. Look, we've made a ton of progress this season internally, and I'm e...

After firing Artūras Karnišovas and GM Marc Eversley in a major reorganization, Chicago wanted to keep Donovan around — but the veteran head coach had a different idea.

Steve Kerr's decision about his coaching future could set off a domino effect felt throughout the entire NBA.

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The NBA playoff series between the Knicks and Hawks heads to Atlanta tied 1-1.

The Suns have an achilles heel and the Thunder exploited it.

We continue our team-by-team examinations of WNBA training camp rosters, detailing who's likely to stick around and who might be heading for the waiver wire

Sophie Cunningham makes it clear that her frustration over her new Fever contract isn't because she wants to be somewhere else.

Kevin Durant’s knee injury looms large in the Rockets-Lakers playoff series. Here’s how his potential return could shift momentum against a shorthanded Los Angeles team missing Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves.

The Los Angeles Clippers’ season is over, and the ending was gut-wrenching. After clawing back from a franchise-worst 6-21 start to somehow earn the No. 9 seed in the Play-In Tournament, the Clippers blew a 13-point fourth-quarter lead at home and fell to the Golden State Warriors 126-121 last Wednesday night. Stephen Curry returned from […] The post 2 players Clippers must trade after NBA Play-In Tournament flameout against Warriors appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Victor was all smiles upon receiving the news of the his first NBA award

The Los Angeles Lakers announced they have hired Ryan Kantor to become their new Vice President of Global Partnerships. In the newly created role, Kantor will lead and oversee sponsorship revenue generation, sale strategy and new business opportunities both domestically and internationally. “The Lakers are one of the most valuable brands in sports and entertainment […]

Jones couldn’t remember the last time she arrived at a WNBA training camp this well rested.

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