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On Sunday afternoon, the Toronto Raptors evened up their series vs the Cleveland Cavaliers with a narrow 93-89 home win in Game 4. This game was an ugly defensive battle throughout, and ultimately, the Raptors were able to make just enough plays down the stretch in order to pull out the win. One key play […] The post Raptors’ Jamal Shead shines light on source of defensive prowess vs. Cavs appeared first on ClutchPoints.

In a plot twist in the playoffs, the Orlando Magic are up, 3-1, against the Detroit Pistons in their first-round series after hacking out the win, 94-88, in Game 4 at Kia Center on Monday. For longtime fans of the Magic, it is deja vu from over two decades ago. In 2003, Orlando was also […] The post Tracy McGrady blasts ‘myth’ of alleged 3-1 comment from 2003 Magic-Pistons series appeared first on ClutchPoints.

As you prep for your draft, using these tiers is a helpful way to identify drop-offs during the process.

Vlade Divac says Arvydas Sabonis belonged in Michael Jordan tier.

The Indiana Pacers may not presently be in the NBA Playoffs, but Tyrese Haliburton is staying very active on the happenings around the NBA landscape. On Monday, popular content creator Kenny Beecham announced an NBA radio show on Sirius XM Radio every Monday. It was a big milestone for the famed YouTuber turned NBA on […] The post Tyrese Haliburton roasts Frank Isola in Kenny Beecham feud appeared first on ClutchPoints.

The post Chris Finch: “We just didn’t make the plays that were right in front of us” appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

Tons of Evals The post Duel in DFW: 2027 Standouts appeared first on Ballislife.com.

Lakers coach JJ Redick knows how difficult it is to close out a playoff series.

In back-to-back cycles, Bill Self has secured a commitment from the top-ranked high school recruit, immediately raising the floor of KU's roster heading into 2026-27.

Here is a blockbuster trade idea that would send Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving to the Clippers to form a new Big 3 with Kawhi Leonard.

Boston and San Antonio are looking to advance in the bracket with wins on Tuesday

The Detroit Pistons entered the 2026 NBA Playoffs in their best position to win their first championship since 2004, but instead find themselves in a 3-1 hole against the eight-seeded Orlando Magic. After dominating all season, J.B. Bickerstaff, Cade Cunningham and Jalen Duren are suddenly in danger of becoming just the seventh one-seed to bow […] The post Pistons most to blame for stunning 3-1 series deficit vs. Magic that threatens to ruin 60-win season appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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The New Orleans Pelicans have reportedly requested to interview Pistons assistant coach Jarrett Jack.

Draymond Green isn’t one to hold back. So when he starts talking basketball on his podcast, you generally know what’s coming. This time, it was the Cavaliers — and more specifically, Jarrett Allen. Green weighed in on the Cavs’ first-round series against the Toronto Raptors, which is tied at 2-all entering Wednesday’s Game 5 in […] The post Draymond Green: Cavs’ Jarrett Allen ‘gets really, really, really soft’ in playoffs appeared first on Hoops Wire.

At the end of an extensive, in-depth interview with Charles Bethea of The New Yorker (subscription required), Steve Kerr spoke as if he isn’t ready to step down as the Warriors‘ head coach. Kerr said he doesn’t want to “abandon” Stephen Curry, Draymond Green, and the rest of the team, and said he still enjoys […]

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.