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.
Back out on the road, once more
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.
The Lakers are down after the regular season-ending injuries to star guards Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves. But they’re not out.
If the Miami Heat are going to find their way back to the NBA playoffs, they'll have to survive the play-in tournament.
Lakers coach JJ Redick details the ongoing recovery process for Luka Doncic.
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 […]
Charlotte Hornets have a path to Giannis Antetokounmpo, if they're willing to pay a steep price.
Dillingham racked up 26 points (9-15 FG, 5-8 3Pt, 3-4 FT), seven rebounds, two assists and two steals over 27 minutes during Tuesday's 129-98 victory over the Wizards. Visit RotoWire.com for more analysis on this update.
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.
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.
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.
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.
An interesting piece of information got lost in the drama surrounding LeBron James saying he doesn't like playing in Memphis.
Are Brooklyn’s lottery dreams turning into a nightmare?
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.
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.
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.
The Cavaliers will take on the Hawks in what could be a playoff preview.
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.
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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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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Lakers coach re-shifts team goals after learning Austin Reaves' bleak situation.
The Los Angeles Lakers announced Jaxson Hayes (left foot soreness) has been downgraded to out for Tuesday night’s game against the Oklahoma City Thunder. Hayes was not previously on the injury report and was seen working out of the court at Crypto.com Arena pregame before eventually being ruled out. It remains to be seen if […]
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Rob Dillingham scored a career-high 26 points and the Chicago Bulls ended a seven-game skid, pounding the NBA-worst Washington Wizards 129-98 on Tuesday night in the opener of a two-game set. In the first game since they fired their top two basketball executives, the Bulls were in firm control by the end of the first quarter, leading 38-18 against a Washington team that's seeking to maximize its odds of landing a top draft pick. Chicago extended its lead to 66-37 by halftime and 100-63 by the...
Ayo Dosunmu scored 24 points and Julius Randle and Bones Hyland each added 19 as the Minnesota Timberwolves picked up a critical 124-104 victory over the Indiana Pacers on Tuesday night. Hyland also had seven assists and Rudy Gobert finished with 12 rebounds. Minnesota is on the cusp of clinching a top six seed and avoiding the Western Conference's play-in tournament.
Milwaukee Bucks general manager Jon Horst said Tuesday the franchise has not determined whether to pursue a contract extension or trade for Giannis Antetokounmpo, framing both options as equally viable heading into a pivotal offseason. Horst spoke to reporters in New York before Milwaukee's game against the Brooklyn Nets. The Bucks will miss the playoffs for the first time since the 2015-16 season. When pressed on whether the organization was operating with a clear direction on Antetokounmpo,...
