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LaMelo Ball went from scapegoat to hero in a span of 12 seconds to eliminate the Heat on Tuesday

The very first game of the 2026 NBA postseason delivered. The Charlotte Hornets and Miami Heat delivered quite the show in a game where both teams were fighting for their playoff life, and it took until the very last possession to decide the game — which the Hornets won, 127-126, thanks to an epic LaMelo […] The post Fans react to wild ending to Heat-Hornets play-in game appeared first on ClutchPoints.

The Miami coach strongly criticized the play that forced Bam Adebayo out of the play-in loss to Charlotte L'articolo Spoelstra says LaMelo Ball should have been ejected after Adebayo incident proviene da Sportando.

Heat center Bam Adebayo suffered a lower back injury after a fall in the second quarter and was ruled out in the second half.

The Sacramento Kings are not in a good place right now. They’ve got an older core, headlined by former All-Stars such as Domantas Sabonis, Zach LaVine, Russell Westbrook, and DeMar DeRozan. However, the team went just 22-60 to finish in second-to-last in the Western Conference. They will likely be adding a prestigious prospect in what […] The post 3 players Kings must trade after disastrous 60-loss season appeared first on ClutchPoints.

The NBA play-in tournament starts on Tuesday to determine the final playoff teams.

The Cavaliers didn’t have to wait long to learn their playoff fate. After Sunday’s regular-season finale, players and coaches gathered in the locker room at Rocket Arena, eyes on the TV as the Celtics and Magic wrapped up the East bracket. A Boston win meant one thing — the Cavs would face the Raptors. That’s exactly how […] The post Cavs know what to expect from Raptors: ‘We just have to play our game’ appeared first on Hoops Wire.

The Lakers won’t have Luka Doncic or Austin Reaves anytime soon. Head coach JJ Redick made that clear Tuesday, saying neither guard is close to returning and that no formal update is expected before Game 1 of the team’s first-round series, per Dave McMenamin of ESPN. “They’re out indefinitely,” Redick said. “I’m not going to […] The post Lakers coach JJ Redick offers updates on Luka Doncic, Austin Reaves appeared first on Hoops Wire.

Heat guard Kasparas Jakucionis wound up playing in 53 games, including 12 starts, during the regular season. The Miami brass was pleased with his progress, Anthony Chiang of the Miami Herald writes. “I’m very encouraged by the progress that he’s made,” Heat coach Erik Spoelstra said. “He’s willed himself through his work and consistent actions […]

Warriors star Draymond Green shared a telling response about Steve Kerr's future as Golden State's coach ahead of the NBA Play-In Tournament.

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Luka Doncic injury timeline confirmed, Lakers lose hope of early return.

The Detroit Pistons await the play-in results

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Nike's trademark filing for Lakers' guard Bronny James' "B9" logo has been refused due to a "likelihood of confusion" with an already-registered mark.

Williamson played in 62 games this season (and could have gotten to 65), averaging 21 points per game.

Charlotte Hornets assistant coach Kemba Walker pointed to LaMelo Ball’s commitment to discipline and leadership as the driving force behind his turnaround, as Charlotte prepares to open its Play-In run Tuesday night against the Miami Heat at 7:30 p.m. ET on Prime Video. Ball’s development has become a central storyline in the Hornets’ push toward […] The post Kemba Walker reveals secret to Hornets star LaMelo Ball destroying toxic narratives appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Giannis Antetokounmpo’s public dispute with the Milwaukee Bucks is raising huge questions about his future.

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If there ever is an unbreakable bond in the NBA, it is Steve Kerr and the Golden State Warriors. The Warriors persevered through an injury-riddled season to reach the Play-In tournament against the Los Angeles Clippers on Wednesday. Nevertheless, Kerr, 60, is a lock to remain as head coach, per Brett Siegel of ClutchPoints. He […] The post Warriors rumors: The 1 aspect of Steve Kerr’s coaching that has caused ‘internal frustration’ appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Recently, the Milwaukee Bucks’ disastrous 2025-26 season came to an end, as did Doc Rivers’ tenure as the team’s head coach. This season was mired in trade rumors, injuries, and general underperformance for Milwaukee, and the team now faces an offseason filled with more questions than answers. Now, Bucks reserve power forward Bobby Portis has […] The post Bobby Portis’ ‘awkward’ confession about Doc Rivers’ Bucks exit says it all appeared first on ClutchPoints.

The Sacramento Kings closed a disappointing 2025–26 season with exit interviews Sunday, but DeMar DeRozan delivered one of the most memorable moments off the court, expressing unwavering loyalty to teammate Russell Westbrook. Following a 22-60 finish that left Sacramento out of the playoffs for a second consecutive year, DeRozan reflected on his relationship with Westbrook […] The post Kings’ DeMar DeRozan is ready to fight 10 elephants with Russell Westbrook appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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