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The Toronto Raptors looked to be in big trouble when they returned home to Scotiabank Arena in a 2-0 series deficit against the Cleveland Cavaliers. However, as the old saying goes, a team isn’t in trouble until they lose a game at home, which is the mindset the Raptors took into Games 3 and 4, […] The post Scottie Barnes’ savage reaction to resiliency question in Raptors-Cavs series appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Former NBA player and Kings GM Vlade Divac dishes out some hot takes.

The NCAA has initiated the final steps to expand the men's and women's NCAA basketball tournaments to 76 teams, with sources telling ESPN that clearing the final steps needed is just a formality.

The NBA moved closer to a slightly expanded 16-team lottery Tuesday, one that will flatten odds of winning the No. 1 pick and try to deter tanking by drastically lowering the chances of winning for the teams that finish with the three worst records. It would add two teams to the current 14-team lottery structure and incentivizes winning even for teams that aren’t still in the race for play-in or playoff spots. — The remaining 10 teams that miss the playoffs and the play-in would all get three...

Rockets stars Alperen Sengun and Jabari Smith Jr. took shots at the Lakers’ older roster, highlighting Houston’s youth and recovery edge ahead of Game 5 against LeBron James and company.

With the Phoenix Suns suffering a sweep at the hands of the Oklahoma City Thunder in Game 4, a 131-122 loss on Monday night, some could argue that the team overachieved this season. With Suns stars Dillon Brooks and Devin Booker reacting after the sweep, the former would have a defiant take on how the […] The post Suns’ Dillon Brooks stays defiant until end as Phoenix gets swept by Thunder appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Despite back-to-back turnover-heavy, ugly performances north of the border, the Cleveland Cavaliers are confident in their offense against the Toronto Raptors going into Game 5 of their first-round NBA playoff series. James Harden and Evan Mobley shared that it was tough to watch the Cavs’ film from Sunday, but they also learned what to expect, […] The post Why James Harden, Evan Mobley insist Cavs’ offensive success will resurface vs. Raptors appeared first on ClutchPoints.

The NBA has presented a sweeping draft overhaul to its 30 general managers called the "3-2-1 lottery," a reform that would expand the draft lottery from 14 to 16 teams and introduce a relegation zone penalizing the league's three worst records, sources told ESPN. The proposal heads to an owners' vote on May 28, with the new system set to take effect beginning with the 2027 draft. The framework has drawn majority support from teams following several weeks of meetings with the board of governor...

Officials representing the NBA, FIBA, and Euroleague Basketball met in Switzerland on Tuesday and released a statement after that sit-down announcing that they had “constructive” discussions about the future of European basketball and “potential opportunities for collaboration.” The three parties agreed to continue those conversations in the coming weeks. The NBA continues to target the […]

The starting guard, who has been sidelined along with Luka Doncic since April 2, is questionable as the team looks to close out the playoff series vs. the Rockets.

Here's a look back at the most memorable moments, shots, and games from the 2026 NCAA men's basketball tournament.

Jones is reportedly still free on bail and won't be sentenced until early next year.

The NBA has proposed a new anti-tanking draft reform that expands the lottery, flattens odds and penalizes the bottom three teams, sources told ESPN.

Detroit is on the brink of elimination, and while the roster has real flaws, so does its star.

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.