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As good a team as the Atlanta Hawks already are, there's a real chance they are about to get even better in the offseason.

After previously identifying Matt Lloyd, Bryson Graham, and Dennis Lindsey as finalists for the Bulls‘ head of basketball operations job, Jake Fischer of The Stein Line adds another name to that list, reporting (via Twitter) that Celtics assistant general manager Dave Lewin met with Chicago and is advancing to the round of in-person interviews. A […]

We've basically been watching Hagler vs. Hearns with a basketball thrown into the ring

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The Suns became the first of this year’s 16 playoff teams to be eliminated from the postseason, falling at home on Monday as the defending champion Thunder completed a four-game sweep. It was the third straight conference quarterfinal sweep for Oklahoma City, according to Tim MacMahon of ESPN, who notes that the team is 12-0 […]

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The Denver Nuggets are still alive! Nikola Jokic and his squad will now head back to Minnesota for Game 6, down 3-2 in the first-round series. With the sudden injuries to Anthony Edwards and Donte DiVincenzo, the T-Wolves could be on the verge of blowing a 3-1 lead. With the depth that the Nuggets have, […] The post Nuggets’ Cam Johnson finally makes Michael Porter Jr. trade worth it vs. Timberwolves, but will it last? appeared first on ClutchPoints.

The search is on to hire new personnel for the Chicago Bulls front office. According to Jake Fischer of The Stein Report, the Bulls are well on track to hire a new VP of Basketball Operations before the NBA Draft Combine from May 10-17. Furthermore, Chicago is reportedly considering the Boston Celtics’ front office after […] The post Bulls could poach from Brad Stevens’ wildly successful Celtics front office appeared first on ClutchPoints.

The Cleveland Cavaliers do not need to reinvent themselves in Game 5. Game 4 already gave them the checklist. Their 93 to 89 loss to...

On Monday evening, the Phoenix Suns saw their 2025-26 season come to an end with a tough Game 4 home loss to the Oklahoma City Thunder, completing a sweep of their first round series. The Suns performed well above expectations throughout this season, but it was still a disappointing playoff result against the defending champs. […] The post Suns’ Jalen Green dominated play-in, but Thunder series exposes warts appeared first on ClutchPoints.

The Oklahoma City Thunder eliminated the Phoenix Suns in a first-round sweep Monday, winning Game 4 by a 131-122 final. Oklahoma City has now won 12 consecutive first-round games, sweeping the opening round in each of the past three postseasons. The Thunder advance to face either the Houston Rockets or Los Angeles Lakers in the Western Conference semifinals. The Thunder are currently -115 favorites to win the 2026 NBA championship, which puts their probability at 53.5 percent Shai Gilgeous-Al...

Kevin Durant also is unlikely to play in a game where the Lakers can close out this first-round series.

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In this crazy season, Game 5 is a must-win for the Lakers. Why, you might be asking. They have a 3-1 series lead over the Rockets in the first round of the playoffs. They’re going to have multiple chances to clinch. They’re firmly in control. Think again. Nothing has gone as expected for the Lakers this...

On Monday evening, the Phoenix Suns’ 2025-26 season came to an end with a Game 4 home loss at the hands of the Oklahoma City Thunder, completing a sweep of their first round playoff matchup. While it was an unceremonious end to the season, the Suns still performed well above expectations this year, making the […] The post Mat Ishbia already plotting next move in message to Suns fans after Thunder sweep appeared first on ClutchPoints.

As the 2026 NBA draft lottery approaches -- it's Sunday, May 10, on ABC -- we have an updated mock draft of all 60 picks.

Celtics president Brad Stevens built a Boston roster that earned the East No. 2 seed last season, then had to part ways with four members of that roster to escape a massive luxury tax bill, but for his efforts, he was named the NBA Executive of the Year.

Here’s our latest NBA mock draft.

The Orlando Magic secured a 94-88 Game 4 win over the Detroit Pistons to take a 3-1 series lead, but Desmond Bane had an unexpected reaction off the court when he noticed a familiar face during another playoff game. During his postgame press conference, Bane appeared surprised to see former teammate Tyus Jones on the […] The post Magic’s Desmond Bane seemed shocked to see ex-teammate on court for Nuggets vs. Timberwolves appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Front office sources across the NBA have offered largely positive assessments of Kansas guard Darryn Peterson, describing him as a dedicated worker passionate about his craft. Health, not talent or character, remains the central concern as teams evaluate his No. 1 overall candidacy ahead of the May 10 combine in Chicago. Peterson averaged 20.2 points, 4.2 rebounds and 1.6 assists in 24 games this season before a preseason full-body cramping episode disrupted his year both physically and menta...

Earlier this week, the Los Angeles Lakers suffered their first loss of the playoffs with a blowout Game 4 defeat against the Houston Rockets. The Lakers are still in firm control of the series, up 3-1 as things shift back to Los Angeles for Game 5, but the team would love to get some good […] The post Lakers rumors: Austin Reaves set to return vs. Rockets. What about Luka Doncic? appeared first on ClutchPoints.

On Monday evening, the Detroit Pistons fell into an inexplicable 3-1 hole in their first round playoff series against the Orlando Magic with a brutal 94-88 loss on the road in Game 4. The Pistons continued to struggle mightily to put the ball in the basket during this game, and the team is now in […] The post Pistons urged to make Kevin Durant trade by Jeff Teague amid flop vs. Magic appeared first on ClutchPoints.

NEW YORK (AP) — Ex-NBA player Damon Jones becomes first defendant to plead guilty in a gambling sweep that netted more than 30 arrests.

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Vlade Divac reflects on trade for Kobe Bryant with changed perspective.

The Minnesota Timberwolves had no answer for the onslaught of the Denver Nuggets in Game 5 of their first-round battle in the playoffs at Ball Arena on Monday, absorbing a one-sided defeat, 125-113. Unlike in Game 4, the Timberwolves’ offense looked stagnant without Anthony Edwards and Donte DiVincenzo, who are out with a knee injury […] The post Timberwolves insider ponders potential Game 6 X-factor late into night after ugly loss appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Nikola Jokic delivered a 27-point, 16-assist, 12-rebound triple-double Monday to keep the Denver Nuggets' season alive, as they defeated the Minnesota Timberwolves 125-113 in Game 5. The series shifts to Minneapolis for Game 6 on Thursday with the Nuggets favored by 6.5 points. Oddsmakers now give the Nuggets a 61 percent probability of winning the series and completing the 3-1 comeback. Denver entered as an 11-point favorite against a Timberwolves squad already missing injured stars Anthony ...

The Eastern Conference First Round returns to the world's most famous arena this Tuesday, April 28, as the New York Knicks host the Atlanta Hawks for a critical Game 5. Following a dominant 114-98 statement victory by the Knicks on Saturday, this best-of-seven series is deadlocked at 2-2. With the momentum shifting back to Manhattan, both teams are now effectively in a three-game sprint to the second round. Catch every high-stakes moment live on Peacock. Game 4 was a masterclass by Karl-Antho...