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The former WNBA assists leader spent last season with the Liberty.

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The Miami Heat’s 2025-26 season came to a disappointing end with the team not making the playoffs after losing their opening round play-in game against the Charlotte Hornets. With potential changes on the horizon, longtime Heat executive Pat Riley left no doubt that he is going to remain part of the franchise for the foreseeable […] The post Pat Riley leaves no doubt about his future with Heat after play-in loss appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Minnesota Timberwolves fans are surely beaming with pride amid their team’s 3-1 series lead versus the No. 3-seeded Denver Nuggets, but their mood could worsen in a hurry. Injuries to Anthony Edwards and Donte DiVincenzo could severely hamper the franchise’s pursuit of another deep NBA playoffs run. A possible front-office shake-up may only compound the […] The post NBA rumors: Mavericks, Bulls aggressively trying to poach Timberwolves execs appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Stephen Curry points to breathing, not shooting, as key skill.

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We all make mistakes, but not all of our mistakes lead to us getting fired from our jobs. For Vlade Divac, though, his biggest mistake did ultimately cost him his job. When he was the Sacramento Kings’ vice president and general manager, Divac, one of the best European basketball players of all time, had an […] The post Ex-Kings GM Vlade Divac states the painfully obvious about passing on Luka Doncic appeared first on ClutchPoints.

The Cavs have once again shown us who they are. It’s time we start listening.

LeBron James turned in a poor performance in a Game 4 loss.

Hawks foward Jonathan Kuminga credits old teammate Draymond Green for instilling defensive instincts in him during a playoff game against the Knicks.

In Game 4, the Philadelphia 76ers were stripped down to their weaknesses in front of their own crowd. Needing adjustments and urgency, Philly delivered neither. They fell 128-96 to the Boston Celtics in a result that felt inevitable long before the final buzzer. Now staring at a 3-1 series deficit, the Sixers just want to […] The post 76ers most to blame for Game 4 loss to Celtics that puts Philly on brink of elimination appeared first on ClutchPoints.

The rookie joined the team this spring after his college season concluded -- and has been lighting it up in the playoffs.

After another frustrating playoff loss to the Minnesota Timberwolves, the Denver Nuggets should be kicking themselves for a baffling decision.

The Minnesota Timberwolves are up 3-1 against the Denver Nuggets, and it may be a battle trying to close them out for the rest of the series. That’s because their starting backcourt is out for the remainder of the series, as Donte DiVincenzo suffered a torn Achilles and Anthony Edwards suffered a hyperextended knee in […] The post Timberwolves’ Chris Finch makes Anthony Edwards injury return guarantee appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Victor Wembanyama has made a big impact on the NBA playoffs in no time. The young star of the San Antonio Spurs has already made a name for himself among some of the greatest big men in basketball history after just three career playoff games. The basketball world is paying attention. Wembanyama is now the […] The post Spurs Victor Wembanyama joins Patrick Ewing, David Robinson, Alonzo Mourning in NBA playoff history appeared first on ClutchPoints.

The Denver Nuggets will try to save their season on Monday in Game 5 of their first-round series against the Minnesota Timberwolves. Aaron Gordon’s status remains up in the air for the win-or-go-home matchup. Gordon is questionable for Game 5 due to left calf tightness. After missing Game 3 due to his calf ailment, Gordon […] The post Is Aaron Gordon playing tonight? Nuggets vs. Timberwolves 2026 NBA Playoffs Game 5 injury report appeared first on ClutchPoints.

The 2026 NBA Playoffs are all about the matchups, and that puts an added emphasis on coaching. Coaching often has a way of falling into the background during the league’s eternal 82-game regular season, but maximizing every possession matters in the playoffs, and it puts a harsh spotlight on the men in the big chair […]

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All-Star center Jalen Duren, a restricted free agent after the season, is taking a lot of heat for his playoff performances against the Magic. He’s averaging 9.0 points, 8.3 rebounds, 2.0 assists, 2.0 blocks and 2.7 turnovers as the Pistons head into Game 4 down 2-1 in the series. Duren has been badly outplayed by […]

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The Phoenix Suns will attempt to avoid a first-round sweep at the hands of the Oklahoma City Thunder on Monday. They’ll remain without starting center Mark Williams for the Game 4 matchup. The Suns ruled Williams out for his third straight game due to a third metatarsal stress reaction in his left foot. Williams was […] The post Is Suns’ Mark Williams returning from foot injury with season on line in Game 4 vs. Thunder? appeared first on ClutchPoints.

PHOENIX — After Oklahoma City Thunder head coach Mark Daigneault commended Shai Gilgeous-Alexander for his playoff career-high 42 points in a 121-109 victory in Game 3 against the Phoenix Suns, he addressed his team’s philosophy over the years. Ahead of Game 4, where the Thunder can close out its best-of-7 series with a 4-0 sweep, […] The post Mark Daigneault bluntly states Thunder’s philosophy that led to 3-0 lead vs. Suns appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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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...