Cavaliers starting center Jarrett Allen returned to the lineup on Friday after missing 10 games with a knee injury, giving Cleveland a major boost as it ramps up for the NBA playoffs. Allen has been out since he got hurt on March 3 while playing Detroit. The injury didn't initially appear serious, but the Cavs reported it as âsevereâ tendinitis and took a cautious approach while the 27-year-old recovered.
Former NBA point guard hails Kon Knueppel as the best white American player in the league.
The NBAâs greatest of all time â or GOAT â debate is one of the most discussed topics among basketball fans. Another one thatâs continued to creep up in recent years is the debate between Dwyane Wade and James Harden. Fans always have these debates amongst themselves, but former NBA guard Patrick Beverley has now [âŠ] The post Dwyane Wade responds to Patrick Beverleyâs âJames Harden is betterâ claim appeared first on ClutchPoints .
Here's where Michigan Forward Yaxel Lendeborg is projected to land in USA TODAY's latest 2026 NBA mock draft
Here's where Michigan Center Aday Mara is projected to land in USA TODAY's latest 2026 NBA mock draft
Here's where Alabama Guard Labaron Philon Jr. is projected to land in USA TODAY's latest 2026 NBA mock draft
Here's where Michigan Forward-Center Morez Johnson Jr. is projected to land in USA TODAY's latest 2026 NBA mock draft
Here's where Alabama Forward Amari Allen is projected to land in USA TODAY's latest 2026 NBA mock draft
Here's where Arizona Guard Brayden Burries is projected to land in USA TODAY's latest 2026 NBA mock draft
Here's where Illinois Guard Keaton Wagler is projected to land in USA TODAY's latest 2026 NBA mock draft
Here's where Iowa Guard Bennett Stirtz is projected to land in USA TODAY's latest 2026 NBA mock draft
The NBA is looking for answers on tanking. The players may have a few of their own. According to Jake Fischer of The Stein Line, the National Basketball Players Association has proposed a three-part plan as the league considers rule changes ahead of next season. Unlike some of the leagueâs ideas, this one mixes structure [âŠ] The post NBA playersâ union floats own anti-tanking plan appeared first on Hoops Wire .
The Lakers returned to Southern California on Thursday feeling good about what they accomplished over the previous 1 œ weeks: winning five of six games as part of an 11-day trip that further cemented their No. 3 spot in the Western Conference standings. But with just a little over two weeks and nine games left...
The Celtics host the Atlanta Hawks for the 3rd of 4 meetings between them this season.
Here's where Duke Forward Cameron Boozer is projected to land in USA TODAY's latest 2026 NBA mock draft
Cavaliers star James Harden could sign new deal worth $75 million.
In an in-depth interview with Eddie Bitar from Fadeaway World, Rashad McCants made it clear that Victor Wembanyama is the best player in the world and the leading MVP candidate.
A 10-day deal allows a club to temporarily add a player to its 15-man roster without any commitments beyond those 10 days. January 5 is when teams can start signing players to typical 10-day contracts, but 10-day deals using the hardship exception can be signed at any time during the season. Late in the regular [âŠ]
Golden State Warriors guard DeâAnthony Melton is facing a decision this offseason, holding a $3.5 million player option for next season that he appears unlikely to exercise. The 27-year-old guard indicated on Thursday that heâs leaning toward declining it, according to Nick Avila of NBC Sports Bay Area. Speaking on 95.7 The Gameâs Steiny and [âŠ] The post DeâAnthony Melton likely opts out appeared first on TalkBasket.net .
The Pistons are no longer a feel-good story. Theyâre a problem. And as David Aldridge of The Athletic detailed, theyâre doing it the old-school way. Defense. Toughness. A little edge. Detroitâs 113-110 win over the Lakers on Monday snapped L.A.âs nine-game streak and served as another reminder. This isnât a fluke. This is who they [âŠ] The post Pistons still proving doubters wrong minus Cade Cunningham: âWe believe weâre best in Eastâ appeared first on Hoops Wire .
In an in-depth interview with Eddie Bitar from Fadeaway World, former NBA player Rashad McCants made it perfectly clear that Stephen Curry would not have been able to dominate in the league during his era.
Former NBA basketball player Rashad McCants strongly believes the Lakers cannot win an NBA title with Luka Doncic as their best player and leader.
Lakers fans are adamant that Luka DonÄiÄ is the MVP of the league.
The Phoenix Suns have managed to stay in the No. 7 spot for some time, as it doesnât look like many teams will catch them, while they also might not be able to catch the teams above them as well. Nonetheless, theyâve still been playing well, even with the injuries that theyâre currently dealing with. [âŠ] The post Sunsâ Dillon Brooks, Mark Williams not close to return from injury appeared first on ClutchPoints .
BOSTON â The San Antonio Spurs are trailing Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and the Oklahoma City Thunder by 2.0 games atop the Western Conference standings. Gilgeous-Alexander says the Thunder failed their test in a 119-109 loss to the Boston Celtics on Wednesday. Then, he reminded everyone of how important home court advantage was amidst Oklahoma Cityâs championship [âŠ] The post Shai Gilgeous-Alexanderâs keeps it 100 about Thunder holding onto No. 1 seed appeared first on ClutchPoints .
Veteran center Kristaps Porzingis will be an unrestricted free agent this summer if he doesnât sign an extension before then. As Monte Poole of NBC Sports Bay Area writes, the Warriors have been using the past several weeks to evaluate the Latvian big man, while Porzingis has been considering whether heâd like to remain with [âŠ]
Tyrese Maxey has been upgraded to QUESTIONABLE for tomorrows game vs. Charlotte
