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The Phoenix Suns host the Oklahoma City Thunder on Monday night, as the visitors are aiming to close out the series with a sweep.

The Oklahoma City Thunder will attempt to complete a first-round sweep of the Phoenix Suns on Monday. They’ll remain without second-leading scorer Jalen Williams during the Game 4 matchup. The Thunder ruled Williams out for the second straight game due to a left hamstring strain. Williams suffered the injury during Oklahoma City’s 121-109 Game 2 […] The post Is Jalen Williams playing tonight? Thunder vs. Suns 2026 NBA Playoffs Game 4 injury report appeared first on ClutchPoints.

It remains unclear if Steve Kerr will return for his 13th season as the Golden State Warriors’ head coach, and if he doesn’t, Rachel Nichols believes Billy Donovan should jump at the chance to replace him. In 12 years as the Warriors coach, Kerr helped the team win four NBA championships and reach five Finals. […] The post Warriors rumors: Billy Donovan seen as fit to replace Steve Kerr appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Atlanta has to look at these tweaks to pull out this series.

Former Kentucky Wildcat and two-time NBA champion Rajon Rondo is reportedly in the running to be a NBA head coach. According to Marc Stein, the New Orleans Pelicans are largely considering Rondo for their HC position. He spent the 2017-2018 season as the starting point guard, averaging eight points and as many assists in 65 […]

Los Angeles Lakers center Deandre Ayton hit the showers early on Sunday when he was ejected against the Houston Rockets in Game 4 of their first-round matchup in the playoffs at Toyota Center. Ayton was defending Alperen Sengun with five minutes left in the third quarter when his forearm hit the latter’s head. Ayton was […] The post Rockets’ Alperen Sengun, Ime Udoka blast ‘soft’ Deandre Ayton ejection appeared first on ClutchPoints.

The Orlando Magic host the Detroit Pistons at Kia Center on Monday, searching for a crucial home win that would give them a 3-1 lead.

During Game 4 between the Minnesota Timberwolves and Denver Nuggets, Donte DiVincenzo suffered a torn Achilles injury, and the sports world, including New York Knicks superfan Ben Stiller, was rocked. However, while it will be a long road to recovery, Stiller is confident in DiVincenzo to come back better than ever. Stiller took to X, […] The post Knicks superfan Ben Stiller confident in Donte DiVincenzo rebounding after ‘tough’ torn Achilles injury appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Eight major injuries shift balance of power across Western Conference playoffs.

This edition of the rookie report is all about Egor Dëmin, who answered one big question but left us with more.

I was watching Game Three of the Los Angeles Lakers vs. Houston Rockets series. My wife — who’s usually more interested in the National Anthem and the arena timeout entertainment — watched two possessions and said, “Do these guys understand this isn’t football?” In other words, someone who pays more attention to what Britt Waters […]

The Lakers might not have seen the last of Kevin Durant in this first-round series.

Jayson Tatum had a solid night for the Boston Celtics

Zach Kram studied years of film and spoke with dozens around the league to determine if the strategy works.

On their road to rebuilding, the Dallas Wings are making the moves so rapidly that only a few expected. The Jose Fernandez-led team is making its decisions clear, aggressively trimming the roster on its way to a final 12-player squad and subsequently waiving two more players, just a few days after cutting off Shyanne Sellers and Grace Sullivan.

It almost feels impossible that no team would want Natasha Cloud. She is a 10-year veteran guard who was once all-defensive first team and averaged 10.

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Despite Ergin Ataman’s criticism of the room assigned to his staff at Roig Arena, Valencia will not make changes for the EuroLeague playoff games against Panathinaikos L'articolo No changes after Ataman’s complaints: Panathinaikos staff to use same room in Valencia proviene da Sportando.

Dr. J made a memorable debut in the NBA Finals

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Entering her 13the season in WNBA, Griner joined the Sun on a one-year, $1.19 million deal. She is one of few vets on the team and a vocal leader.

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The Spurs took a 3-1 series lead with a 114-93 win over the Blazers on Sunday night, but was clearly frustrated with the league’s concussion protocol during a postgame interview with Malika Andrews.

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Olympiacos forward Sasha Vezenkov has been named the 2025-26 EuroLeague MVP. This is the second time Vezenkov has been named EuroLeague MVP, after winning the award in for the 2022-23 campaign. Vezenkov averaged a league-leading 19.4 point in EuroLeague play. He also averaged 6.6 rebounds, while leading Olympiacos to the top of the EuroLeague standings with a 26-12 record.