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Among the known candidates for the Bulls‘ open head of basketball operations job, Timberwolves general manager Matt Lloyd is the “obvious frontrunner,” reports Julia Poe of The Chicago Tribune (subscription required). Lloyd has been a “top target” for the Bulls since they began their front office search, according to Poe, who writes that the veteran […]

Ahead of the third game between the Phoenix Suns and the Oklahoma City Thunder in the first round of the NBA Playoffs, there have been many who have called out the officiating in the series. With Suns stars Devin Booker and Dillon Brooks ranting about the referees and the calls, owner Mat Ishbia has joined […] The post Suns’ Mat Ishbia stands by Devin Booker’s comments, urges NBA to fix referee problem appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Joel Embiid participated in parts of the Sixers' practice on Thursday.

The Toronto Raptors are not down 0-2 because they have not tried to adjust. They are down 0-2 because they already made the desperate adjustment...

According to El País, Real Madrid will be allowed to host Hapoel Tel Aviv in the EuroLeague playoffs with its season-ticket holders inside the Movistar Arena L'articolo Real Madrid vs Hapoel Tel Aviv to be played with fans under strict restrictions proviene da Sportando.

On Wednesday evening, the Detroit Pistons picked up a much-needed blowout win at home over the Orlando Magic to tie up their first round series at one game apiece. While the Pistons’ offense wasn’t exactly anything to write home about in this one, scoring just 98 points, the defense thoroughly locked down Orlando, aided by […] The post Pistons’ J.B. Bickerstaff didn’t ‘pay attention to that s**’t’ when critics came howling after Game 1 appeared first on ClutchPoints.

The Phoenix Suns and Oklahoma City Thunder first-round matchup has proven to be quite entertaining. Even with a potential lopsided series, the respective No. 8 seed isn’t going down without a fight. After the Suns endured a very controversial Game 2, they might’ve gotten all their frustrations out into the air. They lost by 35 […] The post How Suns can extend Thunder playoff series by stealing Game 3 after controversial Game 2 appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Chris Nowinski, the founding CEO of the Concussion & CTE Foundation, cautions about rushing Wembanyama back too soon.

The 2026 NBA Draft will take place June 23-24 in Brooklyn

Kevin O'Connor & Tom Haberstroh break down every Playoff series through the first two games of Round 1.

The 24-year-old forward served as the anchor of a Fever squad gutted by injuries in 2025. Boston also earned All-WNBA Second Team and All-Defensive Second Team honors. Indiana rewarded her with a four-year, $6.3 million extension, the richest total salary in WNBA history.

Lakers assistant coach Lindsey Harding will be a WNBA …

The 76ers are saying the right things. The question is when it turns into something real. Coach Nick Nurse offered a hopeful update on Joel Embiid on Thursday, suggesting progress is being made as the Sixers star works his way back from an early-April appendectomy. “He wants to play, and we want him to play,” […] The post Sixers’ Nick Nurse on Joel Embiid: ‘He wants to play, and we want him to play’ appeared first on Hoops Wire.

Indiana Fever head coach Stephanie White is bringing good news and optimism ahead of the 2026 WNBA opening night. Superstar Caitlin Clark appeared in just 13 out of 44 games. Indiana finished 24-20 and earned a playoff berth.

We’ve got the New York Knicks vs. Atlanta Hawks Game 3 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 Hawks won Game 2, and they hope to […] The post Knicks vs. Hawks Game 3 Results According to NBA 2K26 appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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The Indiana Fever surprised their fans during the WNBA Draft when they selected South Carolina star Raven Johnson. While there's no question she's an impressive prospect, she's got some history with Caitlin Clark. During a 2023 Final Four game between Iowa and South Carolina, ESPN's camera crew ...

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The New York Knicks are just hours away from tipping off Game 3 of their first round series against the Atlanta Hawks on Thursday evening on the road. The Knicks are looking to bounce back after melting down in the fourth quarter of Game 2, allowing the Hawks to steal a road game and even […] The post Knicks’ Mitchell Robinson drops ‘threat’ take on Hawks’ Hack-a-Mitch strategy appeared first on ClutchPoints.

The New York Knicks are currently preparing for Game 3 of their first round playof series against the Atlanta Hawks, which is slated to take place on Thursday evening on the road. The Knicks and Hawks are tied at one game apiece after New York choked down the stretch of Game 2 on Monday, relinquishing […] The post Knicks rumors: Will James Dolan ‘loving’ Karl-Anthony Towns save him from trade if New York flops in playoffs? appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Back in March, the Chicago Bulls learned that Rob Dillingham had suffered a mysterious wrist injury. As a result, he saw his minutes decrease just as he was adjusting to a new dynamic with the Minnesota Timberwolves. On Thursday, it was announced that Dillingham had successfully undergone a minor operation to have a ganglion cyst […] The post Rob Dillingham undergoes surgery that will hopefully fix his jump shot appeared first on ClutchPoints.

For the rest of the regular season and postseason, Hoops Rumors is taking a closer look at players who will be free agents – or could become free agents – during the 2026 offseason. We’ll consider whether each player’s stock is rising or falling due to his performance and several other factors. Today, we’re focusing […]

Three Game 3s are on the NBA playoff schedule for Thursday night, and we're making picks for all of them

Jalen Johnson was the Hawks‘ lone All-Star and most valuable player during the regular season, but it was guard CJ McCollum who led the team to a Game 2 victory over the Knicks on Monday in New York, writes Michael Cunningham of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution (subscription required). While most of the Hawks’ young players had […]

Celtics guard Derrick White has won the Sportsmanship Award for the 2025/26 season, the league announced today (Twitter link). It marks the second straight year in which a Boston guard has claimed the award, with Jrue Holiday taking it home a year ago prior to being traded to Portland. The NBA’s Sportsmanship Award has been […]

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Karl-Anthony Towns has expressed a strong desire to remain with the New York Knicks long-term, according to a source close to the big man. However, his postseason performance and fit within coach Mike Brown's system are drawing sharp scrutiny around the league. "He so badly wants things to work here," a source close to Towns told ESPN. "He wants to be a Knick for life." Despite that desire, rival executives warn Towns faces significant pressure. The Knicks, under a direct mandate from owner J...

Almost no one could have predicted that the Los Angeles Lakers — missing both Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves — would be leading the Houston Rockets 2-0 through two games of their first round playoff series. LeBron James has been the centerpiece, but it’s been the remarkable play of Luke Kennard that has propelled them. […]

Five-star forward Oliviyah Edwards, the No. 3 prospect in the 2026 SC NEXT 100, has committed to South Carolina after reopening her recruitment earlier this month.