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Where does every first-round series in the 2026 NBA playoffs rank so far? Plus, key questions and stock watch for upcoming free agents.

The Los Angeles Lakers have failed to complete the series sweep against the Houston Rockets, as they scuffled almost all night long and fell off the pace entirely in the third quarter. They ended up losing by a convincing 19-point margin, 115-96, as the series heads back to LA for another closeout attempt from the […] The post Lakers’ JJ Redick pinpoints flaw that can be addressed once Austin Reaves returns appeared first on ClutchPoints.

The Western Conference First Round heats up in the Twin Cities this Monday, April 27, as the Minnesota Timberwolves look to even the series against the Denver Nuggets in a pivotal Game 4. Following a physical 112-106 victory for Denver on Saturday, the third-seeded Nuggets (2-1) have successfully reclaimed home-court advantage. For Minnesota, this is a must-win scenario to avoid heading back to the altitude of Denver facing a daunting 3-1 deficit. Catch every moment of this heavyweight clash ...

Jayson Tatum's rapid recovery from a torn Achilles was aided by his proximity to one of the world's best surgeons who had performed the procedure for years on elite ballerinas. Tatum ruptured his Achilles during a playoff game at Madison Square Garden last May. Within 16 hours, he was on the operating table at the Hospital for Special Surgery in Manhattan, under the care of surgeon Martin O'Malley. Before treating NBA stars, O'Malley learned his craft from ballerinas. Long before repairing th...

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Kevin Durant remains sidelined with an ankle bone bruise, but Houston Rockets coach Ime Udoka left the door open for the veteran forward's return after Sunday's 115-96 Game 4 victory over the Los Angeles Lakers extended the first-round playoff series. Durant has now missed three of four games this postseason. He sat out the series opener with a bruised right knee, returned for Game 2, scoring 23 points in 41 minutes before re-injuring his ankle late, then missed Games 3 and 4. "Yeah, a possib...

Seven of the nine top-3 picks from the last three draft classes made it to the NBA postseason this year

With just two stars and a shaky supporting cast, the Phoenix Mercury are unlikely to return to the WNBA Finals.

According to Michael Pina of The Ringer, the Houston Rockets could explore blockbuster options this offseason after a postseason that raised questions about the team’s current ceiling L'articolo Rockets eye superstar summer? Kawhi, Giannis, Mitchell, Embiid, Towns and Garland mentioned proviene da Sportando.

The Eastern Conference First Round remains in Florida this Monday, April 27, as the Orlando Magic look to seize a commanding lead against the Detroit Pistons in Game 4. Following a gritty 113-105 victory on Saturday, the eighth-seeded Magic (2-1) have officially put the 60-win Pistons on notice. For Detroit, this is a defining moment to even the series and reclaim the home-court advantage they earned during a historic regular season. Catch every high-stakes moment live on Peacock. Game 3 was ...

On Sunday evening, the Houston Rockets kept their season alive with a blowout Game 5 win over the Los Angeles Lakers by a score of 115-96. It was a much-needed comfortable win for a Rockets team that had found some unique ways to lose in the first three games of this series. This game marked […] The post Rockets’ Alperen Sengun jokes about messing up pre-Game 4 motivational speech that saved season appeared first on ClutchPoints.

The NBA is hosting a virtual meeting with front office executives on Thursday. All 30 teams will be attendance as the league continues to discuss Draft reform, starting with how the lottery works. The league's Option 1 proposal is considered the frontrunner at this point. Option 1 would see the lottery consist of 18 teams: the 14 teams who didn't make the playoffs, plus the four teams that made the playoffs through the Play-In Tournament. The bottom 10 teams (those didn't make the postseason ...

The Denver Nuggets host the Minnesota Timberwolves on Monday night to end the slate, as the home side is fighting elimination down 3-1.

The NBA playoffs are in full swing, with all eight first round matchups still going, and only the Oklahoma City Thunder still eligible to pull off a possible sweep of their series against the Phoenix Suns. The pressure is mounting for several coaches across the NBA, particularly in the Eastern Conference, where there are multiple […] The post NBA rumors: Mike Brown, Nick Nurse, Kenny Atkinson feeling heat amid playoff setbacks appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Michael Beasley revisits and corrects long-standing story about LeBron James.

Rajon Rondo is among the candidates the Pelicans are considering as they look for their next head coach, with league sources telling Jake Fischer and Marc Stein of The Stein Line (Substack link) that he has already interviewed for the position. The former All-Star guard was hired in 2024 as a special assistant on Doc […]

A “heavy frontrunner” has emerged as the NBA considers its options to reduce tanking, league and team sources tell Sam Amick of The Athletic. In March, the league presented three separate lottery reform concepts to its governors to address the problem. It appears Option No. 1, which expands the draft lottery to 18 teams from […]

Anthony Edwards’ injury gives the Nuggets a real comeback opening, but overcoming a 3-1 deficit against the Timberwolves remains a steep climb.

Former Northwestern center Cade Bennerman has committed to North Carolina via the NCAA Transfer Portal. He didn’t see any action as a true freshman in the 2025-26 season and ultimately redshirted. Cade Bennerman played high school basketball at Father Ryan (TN), where he was a three-star prospect. The 7-foot center was the No. 219 overall […]

Hall of Famer Spencer Haywood says the game has evolved, and today's players would dominate in his era.

The post Joel Embiid addresses 76ers management relationship after Game 4 loss vs Celtics appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

The Houston Rockets avoided getting swept in Game 4 against the Los Angeles Lakers, getting a 115-96 win. In between the game, there was a lot of back and forth between both teams that led to technicals, as well as several ejections. The first ejection was of DeAndre Ayton after a hit to the face […] The post Rockets’ Jae’Sean Tate challenges much larger Lakers player to fight during post-Game 4 trash talk appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Less than three weeks ago, Joel Embiid was facing a medical emergency that called into question his status for the remainder of the campaign. Fast forward to Sunday night, and the future Hall of Fame center is trying to help the Philadelphia 76ers save their season. He is still processing this hectic series of events, […] The post 76ers’ Joel Embiid knew something was wrong with him when he ‘couldn’t poop’ appeared first on ClutchPoints.

The once-popular NBA Slam Dunk Contest is now on its way toward irrelevance. However, NBA great Julius Erving has come up with a mic-dropping suggestion to save the contest. Erving, 50, is the first-ever Slam Dunk contest winner and recently opened up to TMZ with a way of saving it. When asked about his way […] The post Julius Erving drops mic with NBA Slam Dunk Contest suggestion that could save it appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Payton Pritchard put together the best game of his playoff career in Game 4 vs the 76ers: a 32-point offensive masterpiece in a big-time Celtics win. Here’s how he did it.

Chants of “We want Boston” overtook Xfinity Mobile Arena on Sunday night, as the C’s took a commanding 3-1 series lead.

The Los Angeles Lakers had a chance to finish off the Kevin Durant-less Houston Rockets on Sunday, but a sweep was not in the Lakers’ plans, and LeBron James is blaming himself for that. After the 115-96 loss in Houston, James, who had 10 points, 4 rebounds, and 9 assists, made sure to point out […] The post LeBron James’ ‘unacceptable’ confession after Lakers’ Game 4 dud vs. Rockets appeared first on ClutchPoints.

In a hustling offseason where most players were looking for better opportunities, Chennedy Carter was looking for redemption. The 27-year-old went from WNBA prodigy to being without a team for last year’s WNBA season.

Clark's Back on the Lark! The post Caitlin Clark Returns in WNBA Preseason—See Who Shined for the Fever appeared first on Ballislife.com.

The 2026 NBA playoffs have been so wild that they demand us to put some order into the chaos.