Basketball News · LatestTuesday, Apr 28, 2026

On Monday, the Phoenix Suns’ 2025-26 season came to an end with a sweep at the hands of the Oklahoma City Thunder. The Suns defied expectations this year by making it to the playoffs in what was thought to be a down year for the team, but they ultimately came up well short against the […] The post Suns’ Dillon Brooks takes NBA Cancun meme to new level with ‘beach’ offseason plans appeared first on ClutchPoints.

The Eastern Conference First Round remains in the City of Brotherly Love this Sunday, April 26, as the Philadelphia 76ers host the Boston Celtics for a pivotal Game 4. Following a sharp 108-100 victory on Friday, the second-seeded Celtics (2-1) have reclaimed the lead in this storied rivalry. For Philadelphia, this is a quintessential must-win scenario to avoid heading back to Boston facing a daunting 3-1 deficit. Catch every high-stakes moment of this classic matchup live on Fubo. Game 3 was...

Brad Stevens just won Executive of the Year for the second time in three seasons. I sat down with Rich Gotham to discuss what has made the organization run as well as it has.

The South Carolina star's talents translated to the WNBA seamlessly in her first preseason appearance.

With the NFL Draft now behind us, the NBA Draft is next, just a few months away. The early stages of this upcoming draft is top-heavy, with 4-5 players worthy of being selected first overall. Former BYU star AJ Dybantsa is likely to hear his name called first; however, with many weeks to go before […] The post NBA rumors: How front offices feel about Darryn Peterson after bizarre Kansas season raised red flags appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Bàsquet Girona captain Sergi Martínez has signed a two-year extension, keeping him with the club through the 2027/28 season L'articolo Sergi Martínez extends with Bàsquet Girona through 2028 proviene da Sportando.

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The Spurs-Trail Blazers series showcases the league’s up-and-coming talent.

As expected, former player and assistant coach Damon Jones has plead guilty to charges stemming from the NBA gambling scandal that also saw Terry Rozier and Chauncey Billups get arrested. On Tuesday, Apr. 28, 2026, Jones became the first person to plead guilty in the gambling scandal, which resulted in over 30 people being arrested. […] The post Damon Jones becomes first person to plead guilty in gambling scandal that also caught Terry Rozier, Chauncey Billups appeared first on ClutchPoints.

The Houston Rockets are facing elimination against the Los Angeles Lakers, in their NBA Playoffs series. Houston is getting some more bad news as it seems Kevin Durant won’t be available for Game 5. “The expectation is the Rockets will be without Kevin Durant for Game 5,” ESPN reporter Shams Charania said on the network […] The post Rockets’ Kevin Durant Game 5 injury update vs. Lakers is bad sign appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Nike continues to dig into their endless catalogue of sneaker silhouettes as they plan to bring back iconic sneakers from the last two decades while also imagining new concepts to keep things fresh. The Nike Kobe signature line has been their most successful basketball endeavor over the last few years, coming up with an all-new […] The post ‘Milwaukee Bucks’ Nike Kobe 4 Protro first look appeared first on ClutchPoints.

The Houston Rockets earned a 115-96 Game 4 win over the Los Angeles Lakers on Sunday, forcing a Game 5 for the playoff series. Although Houston needs to string together three more wins to advance to the next round, it sounds like Alperen Sengun and the club are confident heading into the next contest. While […] The post Alperen Sengun’s Game 5 warning shot to Lakers promises a war appeared first on ClutchPoints.

The Philadelphia 76ers face the Boston Celtics in Game 5 of the NBA Playoffs on Tuesday night, and Joel Embiid once again sits at the center of the injury report. He is officially listed as probable due to post-appendectomy surgery recovery, keeping the 76ers star in focus as Philadelphia tries to keep its season alive. […] The post Is Joel Embiid playing tonight? 76ers vs. Celtics 2026 NBA Playoffs Game 5 injury report appeared first on ClutchPoints.

The Los Angeles Lakers and Houston Rockets are still battling for a place in the Western Conference Semifinals. L.A. holds a 3-1 series lead after dropping Game 4 in blowout fashion in Houston. The winner of the series will go on to face Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and the dominant Oklahoma City Thunder. The Thunder secured their […]

The Minnesota Timberwolves saw their series lead shrink Monday night, and ESPN’s Brian Windhorst delivered a blunt assessment of their outlook following a 125-113 Game 5 loss to the Denver Nuggets. Minnesota now leads the first-round series 3-2, but mounting injuries have shifted the trajectory heading into Game 6. Windhorst addressed the situation Tuesday morning […] The post Brian Windhorst slaps Timberwolves with desperate reality after Game 5 blowout loss to Nuggets appeared first on Clut...

The fraternizing continues as J.R. Wilco & Dave Deckard discuss Game 5 and the maturity levels of the Spurs & Blazers.

Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James became the first player in NBA history to make 3,000 career playoff field goals. James accomplished the feat with his second basket of Game 4 against the Houston Rockets. James has a sizable lead on Kareem Abdul-Jabbar (2,356) and Michael Jordan (2,188) for most-made playoff field goals and will […]

Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones continue dissecting first-round NBA playoff action.

BYU freshman AJ Dybantsa has risen to the top of the 2026 NBA Draft board, with league executives broadly viewing him as the likely No. 1 overall selection. Dybantsa averaged 25.5 points, 6.8 rebounds and 3.7 assists across 35 games this season. NBA scouts cite his elite physical tools, scoring potential and defensive upside as key factors driving his ascent. No true consensus exists, however, and the final decision will rest with whichever team wins the lottery. The Washington Wizards hold t...

The NCAA released findings from an investigation on Tuesday that revealed how a gambling ring under federal indictment approached players under the guise of being NIL agents.

How to watch the Celtics play the 76ers Game 5 during the first round of the 2026 NBA Playoffs.

The Suns' season exceeded expectations, but the stagnant performance at the top creates an interesting offseason conversation.

On Monday evening, the Denver Nuggets staved off elimination by picking up a comfortable Game 5 home win over the shorthanded Minnesota Timberwolves in their first round playoff series. Nikola Jokic had by far his best game of the series in this one, scoring an efficient 27 points to go along with 12 rebounds and […] The post Nuggets’ David Adelman calls out critics for Nikola Jokic ‘freakouts’ when he struggles appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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The first-round series is back in New York and all tied up.

The stats aren't in Clark's favor.

The Denver Nuggets kept their season alive, but Game 5 did not erase the concern around this series. Their 125 to 113 win over the...

The Minnesota Timberwolves felt the heat against the Denver Nuggets, and Jaden McDaniels made sure it carried into the NBA Playoffs spotlight. After a 125-113 loss to the Nuggets in Game 5, the Timberwolves still hold a 3-2 series lead, but the noise around Game 6? It just got louder. McDaniels scored 13 points on […] The post Timberwolves’ Jaden McDaniels makes Game 6 guarantee after ‘loving hate’ in Denver appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Lakers star Austin Reaves is optimistic to return for Game 5 vs. the Rockets after missing about four weeks with a Grade 2 oblique strain, sources told ESPN.

The Denver Nuggets were able to get a big win in Game 5 of their NBA Playoffs series against the Minnesota Timberwolves on Monday. Minnesota is playing without Anthony Edwards, who is out hurt. Nuggets star and big man Nikola Jokic knows that his team can’t underestimate Minnesota, even with that injury. “Paraphrasing what Nikola […] The post Why Nikola Jokic knows Nuggets must not underestimate Timberwolves appeared first on ClutchPoints.