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Three extra games of Bucks basketball

The Los Angeles Lakers are currently gearing up for Game 1 of their series vs the Oklahoma City Thunder, which is set to get underway on Tuesday evening. While the Lakers will be without Luka Doncic for at least the opening chunk of this series, they did look impressive in dispatching the Houston Rockets in […] The post JJ Redick makes ‘God awful’ admission on Lakers’ previous OKC matchups appeared first on ClutchPoints.

With the Oklahoma City Thunder facing the Los Angeles Lakers in the second round of the NBA Playoffs, there’s no denying that the atmosphere in each arena will be electric. As some could predict for the Thunder to destroy the Lakers in the playoffs, each team is not taking each other lightly, especially Los Angeles, […] The post Lakers’ Deandre Ayton gets real on Thunder’s playoff atmosphere appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Thilo Widder is joined by JR Wilco to engage in some friendly banter for what will be an unfriendly series.

Here are seven Jrue Holiday trade ideas the Trail Blazers could consider this offseason if they decide to retool their roster around younger assets.

The Bulls are hiring Hawks senior vice president Bryson Graham as the franchise's new Executive Vice President of Basketball Operations.

After 16 teams entered the 2026 NBA playoffs, only eight remain, and the teams left in the conference semifinals aren’t who most would have predicted would be here. The first round of the postseason was crazy. Two teams overcame a 3-1 deficit, which is something that had never happened before. Furthermore, a seven-seed beat a […] The post Ranking the eight teams alive in the 2026 NBA playoffs appeared first on ClutchPoints.

It’s opening week across the league, with the landmark 30th WNBA season tipping off May 8 and the entire weekend jam-packed with games. Before the season officially gets underway, our Winsidr team is previewing each of the 15 teams, taking a look back on what took place this offseason, what the team will look like… The post Inside the East: Season Preview and Key Storylines appeared first on Winsidr.

Magic president Jeff Weltman said that despite firing head coach Jamahl Mosley, he still believes in the team's core when its fully healthy.

Los Angeles Lakers center Deandre Ayton came up big to close out the first-round series against the Houston Rockets, and now he knows the team will need more of the same from him if they want to have a chance against the Oklahoma City Thunder. “Doing the exact same thing, but really staying poised,” Ayton […]

Wolves in 6? Steal Wemby’s underwear? What else did you all have to say heading into round 2?

Achille Polonara has announced his retirement from competitive basketball L'articolo “I gave it a shot, but it’s time to call it quits.” Achille Polonara announces his retirement proviene da Sportando.

Kevin Durant and head coach Ime Udoka are both expected to remain with the Houston Rockets despite a first-round playoff elimination. However, team sources tell ESPN the franchise views its young core as the foundation of a decade-long contention window rather than a supporting cast built around Durant's timeline. "We aren't thinking, 'We've got to win now because we're in KD's window,'" a high-ranking team source told ESPN. "We are hyperfocused on our young core. Our five guys have a chance ...

The Cavs will advance to the ECF if they take care of these three keys.

The Rockets could again be a team to watch on the trade market. Houston has been linked to potential pursuits of Kawhi Leonard, Donovan Mitchell, Giannis Antetokounmpo and Joel Embiid this offseason, according to Kelly Iko of Yahoo Sports. All four are All-Stars and none holds a no-trade clause. Leonard and Mitchell are entering the […] The post Rockets could pursue Kawhi Leonard, Donovan Mitchell, Giannis Antetokounmpo, Joel Embiid this summer appeared first on Hoops Wire.

The Los Angeles Lakers are set to face the Oklahoma City Thunder in the second round of the playoffs, and they’re still trying to figure out if Luka Doncic will be available for the matchup. Doncic has been out for the past month after suffering a hamstring strain toward the end of the season. The […] The post Is Lakers’ Luka Doncic nearing a return? Watch him go through light shooting practice appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Oklahoma City Thunder All-Star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander reminded reporters of how Hall of Fame guard Steve Nash had a profound influence on him growing up. Ahead of Gilgeous-Alexander facing LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers in the Thunder’s second-round series, he reflected on what Nash told him back when he was in high school. Gilgeous-Alexander […] The post How Steve Nash helped Thunder’s Shai Gilgeous-Alexander build confidence before NBA career appeared first on ClutchPoints.

From Shai Gilgeous-Alexander to Victor Wembanyama, the NBA's brightest stars are still following the CP3 blueprint.

The Pistons have signed coach J.B. Bickerstaff to a contract extension one day after Bickerstaff led the Pistons to their first playoff series victory since 2008.

The Pistons have signed head coach J.B. Bickerstaff to a contract extension, the team announced in a press release (Twitter link). Bickerstaff has led Detroit to a remarkable turnaround over the past two seasons. After finishing with the worst record (14-68) in the NBA in 2023/24, the Pistons improved by 30 wins in Bickerstaff’s first […]

With Luka Dončić and Austin Reaves sidelined, Kennard and Smart have stepped up for the Lakers.

Kevin O’Connor & Adam Mares break down what went wrong for the Denver Nuggets in the Playoffs and preview the Western Conference semifinals.

The Rockets dealt with more than injuries this season. The absences of Fred VanVleet and Steven Adams removed two veteran voices from the locker room, and that left less insulation around Kevin Durant as the year unfolded, according to Ramona Shelburne and Tim MacMahon of ESPN. Sources told ESPN that without those buffers, some of […] The post Rockets navigated Kevin Durant tensions amid injuries, still focused on young core appeared first on Hoops Wire.

This series is packed with star power on both sides.

With the San Antonio Spurs set to take on the Minnesota Timberwolves in the Western Conference Semifinals, all eyes shift to what could define the next phase of Victor Wembanyama’s rise. After shutting down Nikola Jokic for an entire series and helping the Timberwolves past the 2021 champions, Rudy Gobert will know that he is […] The post 3 Victor Wembanyama bold playoff predictions vs. Rudy Gobert after Nikola Jokic shutdown appeared first on ClutchPoints.

LOS ANGELES – The Los Angeles Lakers have a daunting task ahead of them in the Western Conference Semifinals, having to go through the defending champion Oklahoma City Thunder to advance in the playoffs. Everyone knows who the Thunder are. They are elite on both ends of the floor and extremely difficult to beat. But […] The post The player who raises Lakers’ ceiling the most, and it’s not LeBron James or Luka Doncic appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Cavaliers center Jarrett Allen muffled some of his critics with his performance in Game 7 on Sunday. Allen erupted for 22 points and 19 rebounds as the Cavs closed out the Raptors. “I always feel like in this league when you get a certain label, it always sticks with you no matter what,” Allen told […]

Georgia director of basketball operations Ben Gonzalez is headed to the Utah Jazz for a front office role L'articolo Utah Jazz add Ben Gonzalez to front office proviene da Sportando.

Here’s whether the Rockets should give Amen Thompson a $250 million max extension after their first-round playoff exit.

Saagar Sarin will lead the Stockton Kings, Sacramento’s NBA G League affiliate, while continuing in his front-office role L'articolo Sacramento Kings name Saagar Sarin GM of Stockton Kings proviene da Sportando.