Basketball News · LatestFriday, Apr 24, 2026

Before a single jump ball is tossed Friday night at Xfinity Mobile Arena, the Boston Celtics are already getting a taste of what Philadelphia has to offer. Guard Derrick White revealed on Friday that construction workers heckled the Celtics outside their hotel as they made their way to the team bus, a quintessentially Philly welcome […] The post Celtics Derrick White details construction worker heckling ahead of 76ers’ Game 3 appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Friday night brings a trio of Game 3s: 76ers vs. Celtics, Rockets vs. Lakers and Blazers vs. Spurs

The feud between Isaiah Thomas and Matt Kiatipis seems to be growing, as Thomas makes his demands known for a potential 1v1 matchup against the social media content creator.

The goal would be to pair Antetokounmpo with his former Bucks teammate Damian Lillard and a strong young core.

Yesterday it was announced that the 2025-26 NBA Sportsmanship Award winner was Boston's very own Derrick White. The honor recognizes the NBA player who best represents the ideals of sportsmanship on the court and the trophy is named after Joe Dumars. Today White spoke on winning the award:

There’s a growing sense around the NBA that Steve Kerr has reached the end of his run with the Warriors. And if that’s the case, many believe they know what comes next. Multiple league sources told Hoops Wire that there is increasing chatter Kerr could step away from coaching and return to broadcasting, where he […] The post Many around NBA think Steve Kerr will make return to broadcasting appeared first on Hoops Wire.

The post Rockets linked to Giannis Antetokounmpo in potential Alperen Sengun trade scenario appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

Cincinnati transfer Moustapha Thiam, one of the best available players left in the portal, has committed to Michigan, he told ESPN's Shams Charania on Friday.

Sacramento Kings rookies Maxime Raynaud and Nique Clifford revealed the hilarious lesson they learned from Russell Westbrook and DeMar DeRozan.

Which Players Impressed The Most?! The post 2026 Ballislife All-American Game: Top Standouts from Thursday's Practice appeared first on Ballislife.com.

Arizona freshman forward Koa Peat has declared for the 2026 NBA draft, formally announcing his decision on social media (Instagram link). A 6’8″ forward, Peat earned a spot on the All-Big 12 third team and the conference’s All-Freshman team after averaging 14.1 points, 5.6 rebounds, and 2.6 assists in 27.8 minutes per game across 36 […]

Of all the potential storylines coming into this first round playoff series between the Los Angeles Lakers and Houston Rockets, one that hasn’t gotten as much attention as many might have assumed is the matchup between Deandre Ayton and Clint Capela. Earlier this season, Ayton was heard taking a shot at Capela out of frustration […]

Through the early stages of the NBA playoffs, betting markets have recorded sharp probability swings across multiple first-round matchups, with all but two lower seeds outperforming expectations heading into Games 3 and 4. The Los Angeles Lakers posted the largest single-series swing, jumping 40.9 percentage points after taking a 2-0 lead over the Houston Rockets after entering as heavy underdogs at +400 as they navigate without Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves. The Atlanta Hawks shifted from a ...

Being a three-level scorer and increasing his shot attempts has made Luke Kennard a force for the Lakers.

The San Antonio Spurs found success when superstar center Victor Wembanyama was out during the 2025-26 regular season, posting a 12-6 record in his absence. Their roster depth and ability to navigate adversity with a young head coach is a big reason why many people believe this squad is ready to compete for a championship […] The post Historic Victor Wembanyama awards stat shows how badly Spurs need him back appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Magic So close to 2-0. Then one quarter changed everything for the Magic. A 30-3 run by the Pistons flipped Game 2, turning control into a missed opportunity. Orlando dropped the game and now heads home tied 1-1. No brushing that off. “You can’t just flush it and act like nothing happened,” Paolo Banchero said, via […] The post NBA Notes: Magic, Paolo Banchero, Nuggets, Nikola Jokic, Grizzlies appeared first on Hoops Wire.

Prep Schools and AAU Teams Battle in PHX! The post Pangos Spring Showcase: Top Performers appeared first on Ballislife.com.

Shout-out Mike Brown for losing Game 3 by one point, going four-against-five for the whole first half. Shout-out Mikal Bridges, for helping folks forget about him and teaching the world that basketball was meant to be a four-player sport. Here’s the latest from the ATL. Mike Brown On the Game 3 loss and the series […]

Phoenix was frustrated with the officiating in the first two games at Oklahoma City, will that change at home?

The Magic beat the Pistons in Game 1 of their series on Sunday, then were tied halfway through Game 2 and held Detroit to 14 fourth-quarter points on Wednesday. However, a disaster of a third quarter in which the Pistons opened on a 30-3 run and outscored Orlando 38-16 cost the Magic a shot at […]

Here are the five biggest reasons why the Houston Rockets are the most disappointing team in the entire 2026 NBA postseason right now.

What a night for Barrett.

For the second straight year, Brooklyn Nets head coach Jordi Fernandez celebrated Saint George’s Day, a Catalan holiday, at local schools. Fernandez read to students and distributed books at P.S. 001 in Brooklyn and P.S. 008 in the Bronx on Thursday. Saint George’s Day, also known as the Day of Books and Roses, celebrates the […] The post Nets’ Jordi Fernandez celebrates Catalan holiday by distributing books at New York schools appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Neemias Queta's NBA future was in jeopardy. Then the Celtics came calling. Chris Forsberg details the big man's remarkable journey to impact starter.

Every offseason is often defined by the “big swing” in free agency that reshapes the next NBA Finals odds. LeBron James and Kevin Durant have alternated winning that war for most of the last decade. However, this year’s contenders for headlining the most important moves have to be Giannis Antetokounmpo and Ja Morant. Fortunately, the […] The post How Grizzlies can max Ja Morant’s value with Bucks, Heat appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Now that Caitlin Clark is back and healthy, the WNBA will find out just how good the Fever can be.

Luke Kennard landed in the perfect spot at the trade deadline as he’s become an important member of Los Angeles Lakers head coach JJ Redick’s rotation. Like Redick, Kennard is a knockdown 3-point shooter that defenses have to account for, but he’s also shown he has more on-ball capability. Kennard took over more ball-handling responsibilities […]

New York Knicks guard Jalen Brunson had the final possession, but he lost control of the ball as New York fell just short in a 109-108 loss to the Atlanta Hawks in Game 3 of the best-of-seven playoff series on Thursday night at State Farm Arena, with Atlanta taking a 2-1 lead. Brunson finished with […] The post Knicks’ Jalen Brunson shares a telling reaction to brutal Game 3 ending vs. Hawks appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Call this a make-up for the fact that we didn’t run a full story on this news item yesterday (no disrespect due to Derrick, who is perfect in every way – it just got lost in the shuffle). I mean, what else is there to say. Derrick is a wonderful human being. I guess it […]