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The Oklahoma City Thunder swept the Phoenix Suns in the first round of the 2026 NBA Playoffs as they look to extend a remarkable 11-year pattern in which every NBA champion has advanced past the first round in five or fewer games. The streak dates to the Golden State Warriors' title run in 2015. Oklahoma City also swept the Memphis Grizzlies in last season's first round en route to the championship, making the Thunder just the sixth team to sweep the opening round and go on to win the title s...

Golden State Warriors head coach Steve Kerr met with controlling owner Joe Lacob and general manager Mike Dunleavy for two hours Monday, yet the two-week-old question of whether Kerr will return next season remains unresolved, according to ESPN sources. The parties plan to meet again next week. Both sides characterized the session as constructive. Kerr is described by those close to him as genuinely conflicted about his own decision, and will depart on a previously scheduled golf trip before ...

Atlanta traded for Angel Reese, then re-signed its core, hoping to build on its best season in seven years.

LeBron James, 41, spoke candidly about his relationship with Michael Jordan's legacy in a series of ESPN interviews conducted throughout the season. The Los Angeles Lakers star addressed the GOAT debate, stylistic differences between the two players, and his 4-6 Finals record. The interviews, conducted by ESPN's Dave McMenamin across eight cities over the course of the year, capture James near the conclusion of his NBA career. "I hope I made him proud at least, wearing that No. 23," James tol...

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The Philadelphia 76ers are not done yet. They went into hostile territory on Tuesday and upset the Boston Celtics, 113-97, in Game 5 to stay alive in their first-round collision in the playoffs. The 76ers stunned the crowd at TD Garden, with the All-Star trio of Joel Embiid, Tyrese Maxey, and Paul George spearheading the […] The post 76ers’ Joel Embiid gives Celtics fans props for bringing energy in Game 5 appeared first on ClutchPoints.

They learned a lot in a short amount of time and shared just how close the team has become

Someone from each of the top teams you may not know now, but will by the end of the 2026 season.

The leadership of the Los Angeles Sparks has always been fragile. Penny Toler, who served as the GM and Vice President, departed in 2019 amid various misconduct allegations towards the team managing partner and governor Eric Holoman.

Atlanta Dream star Angel Reese speaks out ahead of her first game against the Chicago Sky.

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Joel Embiid delivered a massive Game 5 performance for the Sixers against the Celtics on yet another night he played through pain and injury.

Vlade Divac reveals strategy against Shaquille O'Neal: run, frustrate, flop.

CHICAGO — Billboards of Angel Reese still loom throughout the city. One showing her modeling for Victoria’s Secret’s latest global ad campaign, the words “The Summer of Angel” taking up a quarter of a city block near LaSalle Boulevard and Hubbard Street in the city’s posh River North neighborhood. Her No. 5 black explorer Sky jersey is still available at sporting goods stores across the Chicago area. Reese is the elephant in the room this preseason in Chicago, a supersized embodiment of the fran

The Clippers have massive questions coming into the 2026 offseason -- and none bigger than the future of their superstar wing.

In a series of interviews with ESPN, James discusses the GOAT debate, which of his records he thinks is unbreakable and what he's going to do after basketball.

Stephen Curry and Michael Jordan have been among the more successful players in NBA history, but only Steve Kerr could properly identify how different they were as leaders.

Shaquille O'Neal gives Victor Wembanyama his flowers.

While there may be no deciding the GOAT debate, LeBron James acknowledges the influence Michael Jordan had on him.

The Eastern Conference First Round returns to the Motor City this Wednesday, April 29, as the Detroit Pistons face a season-defining moment against the Orlando Magic. Following a defensive lockdown in Orlando on Monday that resulted in a 94-88 Magic victory, the eighth-seeded Magic (3-1) have pushed the top-seeded Pistons to the brink of elimination. Detroit must now win three straight games, starting at Little Caesars Arena, to keep their championship aspirations alive. Catch this do-or-die ...

Women's basketball has grown by leaps and bounds since the first organized game was played in 1893. Who are the greatest players in U.S. history?

Paige Bueckers was asked to flex during media day. Now, the moment is trending online.

The NCAA is still deliberating expanding March Madness on both the men’s and women’s sides to 76 teams for next season

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The 76ers dominated the Celtics 113-97 in Game 5 behind Joel Embiid's superstar performance as the series shifts to Philadelphia for Game 6.

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The Atlanta Hawks suffered a decisive 126–97 loss to the New York Knicks in Game 5 on Tuesday night at Madison Square Garden, falling behind 3–2 in the series and facing mounting pressure entering Game 6. The Hawks entered the matchup seeking a more disciplined defensive effort but once again struggled to contain New York’s […] The post Hawks’ Dyson Daniels reveals challenge of defending Karl-Anthony Towns in Game 5 appeared first on ClutchPoints.

The Detroit Pistons are facing elimination because Orlando has turned their entire offense into a Cade Cunningham stress test. The Magic lead the series 3...