Basketball News · LatestMonday, May 4, 2026

The Celtics just crashed out of the playoffs in the first round, so would they trade Brown to land Giannis?

Round two begins tonight.

With the Los Angeles Lakers set to face off against the Oklahoma City Thunder in their Western Conference Semifinal series of the NBA playoffs, all eyes will be watching to see if the Lakers can pull off the upset, or if the Thunder continue their dominance. Ahead of Tuesday’s Game 1, we’ll be making our […] The post 3 Lakers bold predictions for unthinkable upset of Thunder in 2026 NBA playoffs appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Ahead of Game 1 of their Western Conference semifinals series against the Los Angeles Lakers, Oklahoma City Thunder forward Jalen Williams headlined the defending champion’s injury report on Monday. After Thunder head coach Mark Daigneault provided an encouraging injury update on Williams’ left hamstring injury at practice over the weekend, Oklahoma City made its official […] The post Thunder make official Jalen Williams announcement for Game 1 appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Rich Paul believes there are similarities to how the treatment looks between Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James and Denver Nuggets star Nikola Jokic. The 2026 NBA playoffs is having the second round go underway following the opening stage’s results. James and the Lakers advanced after beating the Houston Rockets in six games, while Jokic […] The post Rich Paul unloads on Lakers star LeBron James treatment compared to Nikola Jokic appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Within his Suns offseason preview at the Third Apron (Substack link), Yossi Gozlan writes that Phoenix should “seriously consider” reconstructing its roster by trading its top players — including Devin Booker — to acquire draft picks. As Gozlan explains, the Suns were one of the NBA’s most pleasant surprises in 2025/26, far exceeding external expectations […]

Minnesota Timberwolves All-Star Anthony Edwards has been cleared to play Monday night against the San Antonio Spurs in Game 1 of the Western Conference semifinals, returning 10 days after hyperextending his left knee. Edwards was expected to miss at least the first two games of the series in San Antonio, but the 6-foot-4 guard expedited his rehabilitation to play in the opener. “He's in,” Minnesota coach Chris Finch said.

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Happy Monday everyone. The second round of the 2026 NBA Playoffs begin tonight. First, the Detroit Pistons play the Cleveland Cavaliers at 7 p.m. ET on Peacock and NBCSN. Then the Oklahoma City Thunder play the Los Angeles Lakers at 8:30 p.m. ET on NBC (WRC-TV) and Peacock. Enjoy the basketball and cue the John […]

NEW YORK – The New York Knicks are all set to face a familiar foe in the 2026 Eastern Conference Semi-Finals. The Philadelphia 76ers, who New York dispatched in five games in the first round of the 2024 NBA Playoffs, are back in town for Game 1 on Monday night. 76ers head coach Nick Nurse […] The post Knicks’ Jalen Brunson, Michell Robinson draw honest takes from Nick Nurse appeared first on ClutchPoints.

The Toronto Raptors put up a fight in their opening round series of the NBA playoffs against the Cleveland Cavaliers, but the Cavs ultimately emerged victorious after their Game 7 win. Throughout the playoff series, RJ Barrett was a bright spot for the Raptors. And if it was up to the Canada native, he’ll continue […] The post RJ Barrett expresses desire to make huge move after Cavs series loss appeared first on ClutchPoints.

The Chicago Bulls hired Atlanta Hawks executive Bryson Graham to lead their front office on Monday, hoping he can turn around a struggling franchise.

Cloud had become the center of debate as the unrestricted free agent remained unsigned heading into WNBA training camps.

Los Angeles Lakers center Deandre Ayton was instrumental in their inspired performance against the Houston Rockets in the first round of the playoffs. Ayton embraced his role and provided steadiness on both ends as they eliminated the Rockets. The Lakers are facing a daunting task against the Oklahoma City Thunder in the second round, and […] The post Lakers’ Deandre Ayton opens up on what’s really fueling him vs. Thunder appeared first on ClutchPoints.

As Detroit Pistons head coach J.B. Bickerstaff was awarded a contract extension after coming back down from a 3-1 series deficit to the Orlando Magic in the first round of the NBA Playoffs, Jamahl Mosley would get unfortunate news. After the Pistons pulled off a comeback stun from 3-1, the Magic made the decision to […] The post Pistons’ J.B. Bickerstaff gets brutally honest about Magic’s Jamahl Mosley firing appeared first on ClutchPoints.

One star and one role player from the eight teams left in the 2026 NBA playoffs whose performance (or availability) could swing their team's fortunes.

While entering the league together, Toronto and Portland's team-building strategies couldn't be more different.

Rockets fans want the KD drama show to go.

Adrian “Odie” Smith, whose Hall of Fame basketball career included a college national title with Kentucky, a gold medal at the 1960 Rome Olympics and a 10-year stint in the NBA, has died at age 89. Smith died on April 28th, the University of Kentucky said in a statement. There was no word on how or where Smith died.

Recently, the Atlanta Hawks’ 2025-26 season came to an end with a disastrous Game 6 loss to the New York Knicks. Atlanta amazingly fell behind by over 50 points in the first half of play in this one, and ultimately ended up losing by a score of 140-89. Still, it was a strong surge to […] The post Nickeil Alexander-Walker’s ‘exciting and promising’ take on Hawks’ future appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Coming into their Western Conference Semifinal series against the Los Angeles Lakers, the Thunder seemingly have no shortage of strong defensive players, including Cason Wallace. But on the Lakers’ side, Marcus Smart has long been one of the premier perimeter defenders in the NBA. Marcus Smart is still causing havoc defensively, and the Lakers’ veteran […] The post Cason Wallace makes Marcus Smart admission before Lakers series appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Indiana Fever rookie point guard Raven Johnson opened up a little bit about her long-time friendship with Minnesota Timberwolves guard Anthony Edwards on Monday. However, while reflecting on the types of conversations they have, the former South Carolina Lady Gamecock teased Edwards about his Adidas shoes. While talking with media members on Monday, Johnson claimed […] The post Fever’s Raven Johnson hilariously calls out Anthony Edwards over his own shoes appeared first on ClutchPoints.

First women's team in ANY sport to hit $1 billlion! The post Golden State Valkyries Become First Women's Sports Franchise Worth $1 Billion as WNBA Team Values Surge appeared first on Ballislife.com.

OG Anunoby unquestionably was the best defensive player on the team with the NBA’s seventh-best defensive rating.

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The Chicago Sky is going to look very different in 2026 than fans have become accustomed to. The Sky dealt the face of the franchise, Angel Reese, to the Atlanta Dream in a blockbuster trade this offseason, acquired star Rickea Jackson in another trade, and brought in some established veterans, including Skylar Diggins,a On Monday,…

Since reuniting with Jalen Brunson, Josh Hart and the Knicks have made the second round in four straight seasons.

UConn coach Geno Auriemma on Monday reflected on his heated postgame exchange with South Carolina coach Dawn Staley and said he feels "dumb for the way that it played out."

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