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From odds and picks to TV info, here’s everything to know about the reigning champion Thunder taking on the Lakers in an NBA playoff matchup.

The WNBA season is just days away from tipping off after an offseason of contentious negotiations around a new labor agreement between the league and the players’ association. Now that a new collective bargaining agreement has been ratified, fans will get to see their favorite players back on the hardwood. In anticipation of the game’s…

In the statements reported in the provided text, the former Italy forward says he realized he would never be the same player again and already opened the door to a future in coaching L'articolo Achille Polonara retires: “It no longer made sense to take the risk” proviene da Sportando.

Here are three keys for the Knicks against the 76ers in Game 2 of the Eastern Conference Semifinals.

Orlando dismissed Jamahl Mosley on May 4, less than a day after the season ended. The move followed a first-round loss in seven games after...

Tina Charles is retiring with one of the most decorated resumes in WNBA history. Here’s what to know about her career, records, accolades and lasting impact on the league.

14-year NBA veteran Raymond Felton shared the story of the time Michael Jordan played against him during his time with the Charlotte Bobcats.

According to Eurohoops, the Greek coach is in meaningful talks with the Turkish club, while Vassilis Spanoulis remains in contention L'articolo Anadolu Efes, Ioannis Sfairopoulos emerges as leading candidate for bench proviene da Sportando.

The Milwaukee Bucks didn’t hesitate once Doc Rivers stepped down, and now we know just how serious they were about landing their man. New Bucks head coach Taylor Jenkins signed a long-term deal worth well north of $10 million per season, making him one of the highest-paid coaches in the NBA. Jenkins isn’t at the […] The post Bucks shelled out 8 figures annually to secure Taylor Jenkins hire appeared first on ClutchPoints.

With the way he steered the Portland Trail Blazers to the playoffs this season, one would think that Tiago Splitter would be a shoo-in as the permanent coach. That, however, is not the case. It was recently reported that team owner Tom Dundon, who bought the Trail Blazers in March, is not willing to give […] The post Blazers rumors: Tiago Splitter battling almost 20 other coaches for job appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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The Lakers are massive underdogs against the Thunder.

A defensive clinic marred by lackluster offense

Although the “3-2-1” proposal is the runaway leader as the NBA looks to implement lottery reform, there are still a few more weeks before the league’s Board of Governors will vote on the plan. In the meantime, Sam Amick of The Athletic writes, there will be more discussions about the concept and some tweaks could […]

Plus, Anthony Edwards returns in surprise as Wolves overcome Victor Wembanyama's 12 blocks

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.