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LeBron James led the Los Angeles Lakers to a first-round series win over the Houston Rockets. While that was impressive given how big of underdogs they were, they now face a much tougher test in the defending-champion Oklahoma City Thunder. The Lakers know they are in for a challenge, and conversely, Thunder star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander […]

What might we be writing about this time next year? Here’s a look at some predictions, leaning more bold and daring as the season begins.

A breakdown of how the Oklahoma City Thunder can defeat the Los Angeles Lakers in the Western Conference Semifinals, including Shai Gilgeous-Alexander’s impact, defensive strategy, and key matchups.

But as usual, he did just about everything else.

Help us, Tyler Kolek, you’re our only hope.

After a wild first round, here's what league insiders are talking about as the NBA's conference semifinals begin.

Indiana's roster around Clark, Boston and Mitchell is being finalized.

The Indiana Fever are at fever pitch as they enter the 30th WNBA campaign. Even with Caitlin Clark sidelined, last year’s group charged all the way to the semifinal round of the playoffs — and pushed the eventual champion Las Vegas Aces to a full five-game series. A 2026 title now feels within reach as the supernova Clark returns from her injury-plagued sophomore effort. Clark is an electric playmaker with tremendous range from the perimeter, but she’s far from the only star in Indy. Frontcourt

Most people at Madison Square Garden for Game 1 between the New York Knicks and Philadelphia 76ers were elated, including Timothée Chalamet and Karl-Anthony Towns, who shared a moment following the big win. Fans have captured photos of them together after the game. At one point, Towns whispered something into Chalamet’s ear. While the Oscar-nominated […] The post Knicks superfan Timothée Chalamet was giddy after Karl-Anthony Towns whispered in his ear after Game 1 win appeared first on Clutch...

The Orlando Magic fell in Game 7, but their playoff run showed a young team with a rising core and a future full of promise.

It didn’t end up mattering in a blowout, but it’s something worth monitoring going forward.

It's a tough break for the talented guard.

Houston Rockets GM Rafael Stone clarified the primary reasons behind the team's acquisition of forward Kevin Durant after their first season together ended with a first-round 2026 NBA Playoffs exit.

NEW YORK – The New York Knicks led the Philadelphia 76ers by as many as 40 points in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Semi-Finals. That was 10 more than they needed to make history. Mike Brown’s group became the first NBA team in the play-by-play era to lead by 30 points or more in […] The post Knicks’ Karl-Anthony Towns highlights ‘special’ strength fueling historic wins appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Sophie Cunningham and Lexie Hull aren’t your typical players whose responsibilities for the team start and end on the court. The Indiana Fever are leaders, translating that Fever bond well within the team and beyond.

The chemistry between Caitlin Clark and Kelsey Mitchell continues to build up ahead of the new WNBA campaign, as the two Indiana Fever stars work on their games in the preseason. In fact, during practice on Monday, Clark didn’t hide…

Westbeld lasted just one season in Chicago.

Former Jersey Shore star Justine Pissott was drafted by the Indiana Fever and is playing with Caitlin Clark in the WNBA.

The Lakers have lost to the Thunder in all four regular-season meetings, by an average of 29.3 points per game. Now they face them in the second round of the playoffs.

In late March, Tina Charles traveled to China to play in a best-of-five series with Henan Phoenix, a Chinese women’s basketball club looking to move into its league’s top tier. Through four games, Charles, 37, averaged 22 points and eight boards while playing 29 minutes a game. Henan won, and Charles celebrated with teammates before boarding a flight back to New York. Through the festivities, merriment and jet lag, Charles also felt something different — a true sense of clarity. She had gone int

The honeymoon is over for Raphael Stone and we need to talk

How to watch Cavaliers vs. Pistons Game 1 Tuesday's Game 1 will be broadcast on Peacock. Category Details Date Tuesday, May 5, 2026 Tip-Off Time 7:00 PM ET / 4:00 PM PT Live Stream Peacock Venue Little Caesars Arena, Detroit, MI The Eastern Conference Semifinals ignite in the Motor City this Tuesday, May 5, as the Detroit Pistons host the Cleveland Cavaliers for a high-stakes Game 1. Both teams enter the second round following dramatic Game 7 victories on Sunday. The top-seeded Pistons became...

Dean Wade will be an important player again this series.

Heading into the second round of the 2026 NBA playoffs, everything looked incredible for the San Antonio Spurs as far as their chances of making it to the Western Conference Finals go. After all, the Minnesota Timberwolves knocked out a Denver Nuggets team that’s proven to be trouble for the Spurs in the regular season, […] The post Spurs most to blame after letting Timberwolves steal Game 1 at home appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Time to use that financial flexibility to improve this roster

Jalen Williams is considered week-to-week with a left hamstring strain that he sustained in Game 2 of the Thunder's first-round playoff series.

California Post sports reporters Khobi Price, Melissa Rohlin and Michael Duarte answer the most pressing questions of the Western Conference semifinals and include a prediction in the end.

There could not have been a second threepeat for the Chicago Bulls without Toni Kukoc.

On the 549th Sporticast episode, hosts Scott Soshnick and Eben Novy-Williams discuss some of the biggest sports business stories of the week, including Sportico’s latest list of WNBA franchise valuations. The Golden State Valkyries top the list at $850 million, followed by the New York Liberty at $600 million and the Indiana Fever at $560 …