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The Chicago Bulls’ search for a new head of basketball operations encountered an early setback as a prominent candidate withdrew from consideration during the initial round of interviews. According to Shams Charania of ESPN, co-head of CAA’s basketball division Austin Brown informed the Bulls that he would not pursue the position. The update was shared […] The post Bulls have high-ranking agent pull out of president interview process appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Isaiah Hartenstein never expected a museum visit to be life-altering. Before the 7-foot center even signed his free agent contract with Oklahoma City two years ago, Thunder general manager Sam Presti told him onboarding would include a trip to the Oklahoma City National Memorial and Museum, the site where 168 people were killed on April 19, 1995. Presti requires new players to go so they can understand what the locals endured as a result of the Oklahoma City bombing at the Alfred P. Murrah Fe...

Kansas star freshman Darryn Peterson is entering the 2026 NBA draft, where he is expected to be one of the top picks.

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For three quarters, the Cleveland Cavaliers looked like a team in control of its destiny. By the final buzzer, though, they looked like a team unraveling under pressure. Game 3 in Toronto was a 22-point statement that exposed Cleveland’s most fragile tendencies. This was supposed to be the game that buried the Raptors. Instead, it […] The post Cavs most to blame for ugly 22-point Game 3 loss to Raptors appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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The new Blazers owner is slashing costs, and fans won't receive T-shirts as Portland hosts its first playoff game in five years on Friday

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On Apr. 24, 2026 the NBA playoff series saw Atlanta, Minnesota, and Toronto all secure Game 3 victories on their home courts. The Hawks, Timberwolves, and Raptors are now just one game away from tying or taking the lead in their first-round series. Meanwhile, the Knicks, Nuggets, and Cavaliers departed with significant concerns regarding their […] The post Hawks star CJ McCollum’s adorable moment with son after Game 3 will melt your heart appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Hugo Gonzalez talks about how the NBA and Euroleague playoffs differ, the lessons he's learned as a rookie, trying to compliment his star teammates Jaylen Brown and Jayson Tatum and more.

The 2026 Western Conference First Round has reached a fever pitch as the San Antonio Spurs travel to face the Portland Trail Blazers for a critical Game 3 this Friday, April 24. After the Blazers pulled off a surprising 111-105 upset in San Antonio to tie the series 1-1, the momentum has shifted to the Pacific Northwest. With home-court advantage now in Portland's hands, the Spurs must find a way to reclaim control of the series in a hostile environment. Catch the action live on Prime Video. ...

After stealing Game 2 against the San Antonio Spurs, the Portland Trail Blazers are definitely celebrating, especially after the emergence of Scoot Henderson.

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Joel Embiid is doubtful, and the Sixers are coming off the success of burning the Celtics’ drop coverage in Game 2. Can Philly stay hot to take a 2-1 lead?

New York and Atlanta play another one-possession classic. How was Atlanta able to weather the 18-point comeback by the Knicks at the end? Minnesota absolutely derailed Nikola Jokic in a way we've almost never seen before. How did the Wolves do it, and what can Denver do to rebound? Scottie Barnes and Collin Murray-Boyles led the Raptors in what may be an exciting harbinger for the Raptors' future. Also, Taylor Jenkins will be the new Bucks coach. Join Dunc'd On Prime! It's the only place to g...

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Luke Kennard has been a revelation for the Los Angeles Lakers as he’s helped lead them to a 2-0 series lead over the Houston Rockets. Kennard has been a consistent source of offense for a Lakers team that’s been without Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves, and he’s delivered with two big playoff performances. Kennard has […]

Certain NBA contracts include player options in the final year. Those option years give the player the opportunity to either opt into the last year of his deal and finish out his contract or to decline the option and hit the free agent market a year early. Several factors play a part in a player’s […]

Austin Brown, the co-head of CAA’s basketball division, was repeatedly cited as a possible target for the Bulls after they dismissed front office executives Arturas Karnisovas and Marc Eversley earlier this month, with Shams Charania of ESPN confirming on Monday that Chicago hoped to meet with Brown about the team’s vacancy at the top of […]

Here are several NBA players who are raising their stock in the early stages of the postseason, and several others who are in decline right now.

Minnesota Timberwolves center Rudy Gobert has silenced critics with his laudable job against Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic in their back-to-back wins in their first-round series in the playoffs. Gobert made everything difficult for Jokic in Game 3 at Target Center on Thursday, limiting him to 7-of-26 shooting. His stifling defense was a major factor […] The post Watch Rudy Gobert’s hilarious exchange with Dirk Nowitzki about unexpected move in Timberwolves’ Game 3 win appeared first on C...

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In a rare instance, Nikola Jokic looked vulnerable. He failed to lift the Denver Nuggets in Game 3 against the Minnesota Timberwolves on Thursday, as they suffered a blowout loss, 113-96, and fell 2-1 in their first-round series in the playoffs. It was not for the lack of trying for Jokic, but he struggled against […] The post Jamal Murray’s panic level over unprecedented Nikola Jokic dud in Nuggets’ Game 3 loss appeared first on ClutchPoints.

The Portland Trail Blazers will host the San Antonio Spurs in Game 3 of their first round matchup in the 2026 NBA Playoffs, with the series ties 1-1 heading into the clash.