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Why Pelicans must extend James Borrego, but there's a catch

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The New Orleans Pelicans are in another conundrum that could define the franchise’s trajectory for years to come. They need an answer at head coach, but it’s not exactly a buyer’s market. Thankfully, since James Borrego took over in an interim capacity on November 15, 2025, the team has shown unmistakable signs of life despite […] The post Why Pelicans must extend James Borrego, but there’s a catch appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Celtics' Jaylen Brown pulls off wild feat that Larry Bird did four times

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Jaylen Brown has flourished as the Boston Celtics’ number one option throughout the 2025-26 season, as even with Jayson Tatum’s return, the offensive pecking order in Beantown is clear. Brown has expanded his game that he’s become much a much-improved playmaker, but on the scoring column is where he still butters his bread. On Tuesday […] The post Celtics’ Jaylen Brown pulls off wild feat that Larry Bird did four times appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Wizards Hold Onto Lottery Pick As Losses Pile Up

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Updated Apr 8, 9:25 AM ET

The Wizards preserved their lottery pick with their latest loss. Washington won’t have to convey its first-round pick to the Knicks after falling to 17-62 on the season with a 129-98 loss to Chicago on Tuesday. The pick was top eight protected and the Wizards are now assured of finishing among the bottom three teams […]

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Brown scores 35 points as the Celtics beat the Hornets 113-102 to claim the season series

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Updated Apr 8, 6:35 AM ET

Jaylen Brown had 35 points and nine rebounds, and the Boston Celtics outlasted the Charlotte Hornets 113-102 on Tuesday night. Brown has scored 26 or more points in his last 10 games. Jayson Tatum added 23 points and has had at least 20 in each of his last six games.

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Luka Doncic in ‘good spirits’ despite hard absence from basketball court

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LOS ANGELES – In all reality, the Los Angeles Lakers will be without Luka Doncic for their opening round playoff series, but that won’t stop him from attempting to return earlier than expected from his hamstring injury. Doncic is currently in Europe seeking additional medical treatment in hopes of speeding up his return to the […] The post Luka Doncic in ‘good spirits’ despite hard absence from basketball court appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Hornets' Brandon Miller throws down dunk on teammate in rare double alley-oop

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The Charlotte Hornets are still in contention for an outright playoff spot in the Eastern Conference, but what stood in front of them on Tuesday night was a game against the Boston Celtics — one of the best teams in the association especially in the aftermath of Jayson Tatum’s return. Nonetheless, the Hornets have given […] The post Hornets’ Brandon Miller throws down dunk on teammate in rare double alley-oop appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Bulls fans roast Patrick Williams for Arturas Karnisovas comment after firing

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On Monday, the Chicago Bulls made waves when it was reported that they were cleaning house, relieving executive vice president of basketball operations Arturas Karnisovas and general manager Marc Eversley of their duties. The Bulls have largely stagnated ever since they made the playoffs in 2022, and the franchise’s higher-ups have clearly had enough. One […] The post Bulls fans roast Patrick Williams for Arturas Karnisovas comment after firing appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Suns' Jordan Ott reflects on 'Game 7' Kevin Durant before must-watch Phoenix return

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PHOENIX– While Kevin Durant’s anticipated return to Phoenix has many intrigued, it gave Suns head coach Jordan Ott a chance to reflect. The duo was together with the Brooklyn Nets, and the former assistant coach witnessed Durant’s recovery from an Achilles injury firsthand. Before Tuesday’s highly anticipated game, he shared some of the good memories […] The post Suns’ Jordan Ott reflects on ‘Game 7’ Kevin Durant before must-watch Phoenix return appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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LeBron James sits out with left foot injury for Lakers, who are already without Doncic and Reaves

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Updated Apr 8, 11:36 AM ET

LeBron James is sitting out the Los Angeles Lakers ' game against Oklahoma City on Tuesday night to rest his injured left foot. The Pacific Division champion Lakers are already without Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves, who are both sidelined for at least the rest of the regular season with significant injuries. Doncic, Reaves and James are averaging a combined 77.6 points per game this season, or 66.5% of the Lakers' typical nightly scoring output.

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Pacers coach Rick Carlisle to miss 2 games to attend daughter's spring formal, will return Sunday

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Indiana Pacers coach Rick Carlisle will miss the team's next two games to attend his only daughter's spring formal, he said following Tuesday night's 124-104 loss to Minnesota. The Pacers have the league's second-worst record and have lost three straight. Lloyd Pierce will coach the team when they play Thursday in Brooklyn and host Philadelphia on Friday.

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Liddell scores a career-high 21 points to lead the Nets over the Bucks 96-90

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Updated Apr 8, 3:17 AM ET

E.J. Liddell scored a career-high 21 points to lead the Brooklyn Nets to a 96-90 victory over the Milwaukee Bucks on Tuesday night. Ben Saraf added 19, while Drake Powell and Malachi Smith each had 11 for the Nets (20-59), who have won two straight and three of their last five. AJ Green scored 20 points for Milwaukee, which dropped to 31-48.

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Blazers Notes: Dundon, Arena Renovation, Cronin, Splitter, Roster

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After officially taking over as the Trail Blazers‘ majority owner last week, Tom Dundon didn’t exactly offer a full-throated vow to keep the team in Portland long-term. Dundon’s ambiguous remarks at his introductory press conference and in interviews with local media left Jason Quick of The Athletic wary about the new owner’s long-term plans. Explaining […]

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Raptors roll past Heat 121-95, an outcome that locks Miami into the play-in tournament

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Scottie Barnes scored 25 points, Brandon Ingram finished with 23 and the Toronto Raptors beat Miami 121-95 on Tuesday night, an outcome that locked the Heat into the play-in tournament for a fourth consecutive season. Jakob Poeltl scored 17 points for the Raptors (44-35), who moved within a game of idle Atlanta for the No. 5 spot in the Eastern Conference playoff chase. Toronto is aiming for its first playoff trip since 2022 and leads Philadelphia (43-36) by one game in the race for the sixth...

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Atlanta Dream Announces Angel Reese's First Home Game and Ticket Sweepstakes Details

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The excitement is at fever pitch for Atlanta Dream fans after the Angel Reesetrade was announced on Monday. The Dream gave up two future first-round picks in exchange for the two-time All-Star, which indicates just how much Atlanta values Reese. The Dream had a successful 2025 campaign, finishing third overall with a 30-14 regular-season record.

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