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Former NBA players make their feelings known on Ime Udoka getting criticized by fans for not giving significant minutes to Reed Sheppard in Game 2 against the Lakers.

NBA fans react to Shai Gilgeous-Alexander taunting Dillon Brooks in the first half of Game 2 in the Suns vs. Thunder first-round series.

The Oklahoma City Thunder have a deep team with the ability to weather many injuries, but an injury to reigning MVP and Finals MVP Shai Gilgeous-Alexander would be tough to overcome in the NBA Playoffs. Early in Game 2, Gilgeous-Alexander was aggressive getting shots up. On a drive to the basket with about 8:55 remaining […] The post Shai Gilgeous-Alexander suffers injury scare in Game 2 vs. Suns appeared first on ClutchPoints.

NBA Commissioner Adam Silver expressed confidence in the Memphis Grizzlies' long-term viability Wednesday while acknowledging he would welcome a greater franchise presence in Nashville, responding directly to recent remarks by LeBron James suggesting the team relocate. Speaking on Barstool's "Pardon My Take" podcast, Silver confirmed that Grizzlies governor Robert Pera has expressed no interest in leaving Memphis. Silver did, however, float the idea of the club playing occasional games in the...

The Pistons looked every bit the top seed in Game 2. Detroit used a massive third quarter to pull away from the Magic and cruise to a 98-83 home win, evening the first-round series at one game apiece as it shifts to Orlando. It turned quickly. After a tight first half, the Pistons opened the […] The post Pistons, Cade Cunningham look like top seed this time, blast Magic appeared first on Hoops Wire.

Marcus Smart opens up on his Lakers teammates ahead of Game 3 vs. Rockets.

Iman Shumpert makes his feelings known on the impact to LeBron James' legacy and the GOAT Debate with Michael Jordan if the Lakers win the NBA championship this season.

Joseph Sanberg, the Aspiration co-founder facing federal sentencing April 27, provided substantial cooperation to the NBA's ongoing salary cap circumvention investigation involving Kawhi Leonard and the Los Angeles Clippers, the league's lead investigator confirmed in a court letter. David Anders of Wachtell Lipton stated in an April 17 filing that Sanberg sat for two in-person interviews, supplied relevant documents, and delivered information consistent with the league's broader review of ev...

San Antonio Spurs guard-forward Keldon Johnson has won the 2025-26 NBA Sixth Man of the Year Award, earning the John Havlicek Trophy after a standout season off the bench. Johnson averaged 13.2 points and 5.4 rebounds in 23.3 minutes per game, becoming the only player in the league to appear in all 82 games as a reserve. He shot 51.9% from the field, his most efficient mark since his rookie campaign in 2019-20. His 1,081 bench points set a San Antonio franchise record and ranked second league...

Steve Kerr has been meeting with media agents as his Golden State Warriors contract approaches expiration, with broadcasting, front office work, and a return to coaching all remaining possibilities, sources told Front Office Sports. Kerr has not yet settled on a next step. A spokesperson for his coaching agency, Priority Sports, declined to comment. Sources indicated the media meetings have taken place over several years and centered on broader long-term projects. All three current NBA broadc...

The Suns have ruled Mark Williams out for Game 2 against the Thunder tonight, Joel Lorenzi of The Athletic notes (via Twitter), adding that he is still in a walking boot. Williams was previously considered questionable with what has been described as a “left foot third metatarsal stress reaction.” He has only played five games […]

Suns are one of several desirable landing spots for Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo.

Trail Blazers spark major speculation after posting a cryptic Damian Lillard hype video.

NBA commissioner Adam Silver reaffirmed the league's commitment to Memphis but added he'd like to see the Grizzlies play occasional games in Nashville in an effort to widen the team's fan base.

Make it two major awards for the Spurs in three days. After Victor Wembanyama took home Defensive Player of the Year, guard Keldon Johnson has been named Sixth Man of the Year, the league announced. Johnson embraced the role from start to finish. He came off the bench in all 82 games for a 62-win […] The post Spurs’ Keldon Johnson named NBA Sixth Man of Year appeared first on Hoops Wire.

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Here are three main adjustments the Detroit Pistons desperately need to beat the Orlando Magic in their first-round series.

Recently, the Memphis Grizzlies found themselves at the center of attention in the basketball world for all the wrong reasons, when numerous high profile NBA players, including Draymond Green and LeBron James, suggested the team relocate from Memphis. Green suggested that the Grizzlies instead be located in Nashville, due to his and other NBA players’ […] The post Draymond Green won’t like Adam Silver’s Grizzlies relocation revelation appeared first on ClutchPoints.

The Lakers mismatch hunted Alperen Şengün with LeBron James all night on Tuesday to take a commanding 2-0 series lead.

If game 1 was a dream, then game 2 was a nightmare. What now?

It’s Mock Draft season! Just because the NFL Draft is this Thursday does not mean that the NFL can have all the fun. March Madness, the NCAA transfer portal, and the NBA regular season are all in the rearview mirror. NBA Playoffs are underway, and that means that the early stages of NBA mock drafts […] The post NBA rumors: Why UNC’s Caleb Wilson is garnering No. 2 pick hype appeared first on ClutchPoints.

The Golden State Warriors are entering a pivotal 2026 NBA offseason with some financial challenges, such as potentially going under the luxury tax.

Whenever the Sixers have looked done for this season, Tyrese Maxey and VJ Edgecombe have bailed them out. Game 2 was just another example.

The Pistons face a must-win Game 2 against the Orlando Magic after a shocking loss in Game 1.

The Golden State Warriors may be entering a new era next season, as there are reports suggesting that Steve Kerr will not return as the head coach. That means the Warriors will have to conduct a search for their next leader, and there could be several candidates that they have in mind. Outside of some […] The post Warriors rumors: Insider floats Andre Iguodala as ‘outside the envelope’ Steve Kerr replacement appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Even without his two co-stars in the lineup, LeBron James has gotten the Los Angeles Lakers out to a perfect start this postseason, taking a 2-0 series lead on the Houston Rockets after back-to-back wins at home. Most people counted the Lakers out when Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves went down with injuries, but James […]

Suns center Mark Williams, who missed 15 games in March due to a third metatarsal stress reaction in his left foot, sat out last Friday’s play-in game vs. Golden State and Sunday’s Game 1 against Oklahoma City due to what the team called left foot soreness. According to Duane Rankin of The Arizona Republic, Williams […]

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Victor Wembanyama entering concussion protocol is a significant development for the series. It does not explain what happened in Game 2. The Spurs led by...

On Tuesday evening, the Philadelphia 76ers were one of the three underdogs around the NBA to spring an upset in Game 2 of their series, knocking off the Boston Celtics on the road by a score of 111-97. Although they fell behind by double-digits early, the 76ers showed impressive poise in sticking with it, thanks […] The post 76ers star VJ Edgecombe’s reaction to Paul George’s 3-word question on historic game is adorable appeared first on ClutchPoints.