Basketball News · LatestMonday, Apr 27, 2026

MIAMI – With the Miami Heat’s incoming offseason surrounded in rumors and speculation, there’s one thing for certain about the team, and it involves Bam Adebayo. As the Heat are in line to potentially make some trades this summer, team president Pat Riley makes his stance known on Adebayo’s future with the franchise. There were […] The post Heat’s Pat Riley ‘flat-out’ shuts the door on Bam Adebayo trade: ‘I want to build around Bam’ appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Jalen Duren just never stood a chance at stopping Jamal Cain at the rim.

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An altercation between Stephon Castle of the Spurs and the Trail Blazers‘ Deni Avdija at the end of Game 4 captured fans’ attention, less for the shoving that occurred after Castle made an and-one layup and handed Avdija the ball, and more for their different reactions following the game, Tom Orbsorn of the San Antonio […]

The influence of NIL on college basketball is becoming more obvious. The NBA’s early-entry list for the 2026 Draft, released Monday, featured only 71 players, a surprising decline from 106 last year and well below the 2021 peak of 363. It’s the lowest early-entrant total since 2003, back when high school prospects could enter the […] The post NBA 2026 Draft hits low mark not seen since 2003 appeared first on ClutchPoints.

All season long, the Phoenix Suns have been exceeding expectations. Many expected them to fall off in the aftermath of trading Kevin Durant away, but the Suns, instead of rolling over, have embraced their identity of pacey yet gritty basketball after bringing in a culture-setter in Dillon Brooks to complement their Devin Booker-led core. However, […] The post Devin Booker’s quiet 1st half vs. Thunder has Suns fans fearing a sweep appeared first on ClutchPoints.

PHOENIX — Phoenix Mercury star Kahleah Copper made a surprise cameo at the Phoenix Suns Game 4 playoff matchup against the Oklahoma City Thunder, showcasing continuing interleague support. Mercury guard Kahleah Copper (2) makes a layup against the Liberty during a game at PHX Arena in Phoenix, on June 27, 2025.

The Cavaliers let one slip away in Game 4. The Raptors had something to do with that. Apparently, so did the officials. According to the NBA’s Last Two Minute report, the officials missed seven calls in the closing stretch of Cleveland’s 93-89 loss, a game that evened the series at 2-all. Let’s start here: The […] The post NBA cites seven missed calls in final two minutes of Cavs’ loss to Raptors appeared first on Hoops Wire.

It is actually one the legendary head coach said he has pitched to the league for more than a dozen years.

Lakers guards Marcus Smart and Luke Kennard were both fined for a verbal spat with the referees on the court immediately following L.A.'s 115-96 Game 4 loss to the Houston Rockets, the NBA announced Monday.

HOUSTON — To see the Lakers struggle offensively as much as they did in Sunday’s Game 4 loss to the Rockets wasn’t surprising. As coach JJ Redick reminded reporters, the...

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Well, here we are. I’m not worried, are you? Who cares anyway? Just because the Detroit Pistons had one of the winningest seasons in franchise history. And Cade Cunningham and Jalen Duren entered All-NBA conversation. The No. 1 seed? Big deal. Why should that mean your team can be the eighth-seeded Orlando Magic? The Pistons […]

The Pelicans could be making some big moves to fill the vacancy in the head coach position as two former Lakers' members emerge as candidates.

It was not a surprise that Cooper Flagg was named Rookie of the Year after a sensational campaign that saw him achieve multiple milestones as the new face of the Dallas Mavericks. Flagg received 56 first-place votes and 44 second-place votes to beat Kon Knueppel of the Charlotte Hornets, his former teammate and roommate at […] The post Mavericks fans go wild after Cooper Flagg wins Rookie of the Year appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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The Nuggets ruled out Aaron Gordon for Game 5 as he continues to deal with left hamstring tightness.

Cleveland should’ve been awarded four more free-throws down the stretch.

The Dallas Mavericks’ future came into sharper focus after rookie Cooper Flagg capped a standout debut season to claim the 2025–26 Kia NBA Rookie of the Year award. The former No. 1 overall pick in the 2025 NBA Draft delivered one of the most complete rookie campaigns in recent memory and closed it with a […] The post Mavericks’ Cooper Flagg sends motivational message after winning Rookie of the Year appeared first on ClutchPoints.

It was a tough-as-nose battle, but Cooper Flagg won the NBA Rookie of the Year Award on Monday. He eeked out his former Duke teammate Kon Knueppel. As a result, the Dallas Mavericks released a montage celebrating Flagg, narrated by Kyrie Irving. “Greatness isn’t forged in the spotlight, it’s shaped in the quiet,” Irving said. […] The post Mavericks drop epic Cooper Flagg ROTY video with help from Kyrie Irving appeared first on ClutchPoints.

On top of everything else that’s gone wrong for the Sixers in this series, they just haven’t been able to buy a bucket.

LeBron James and Luka Dončić had rookie Adou Thiero’s back after his bizarre ejection from Game 4.

Flagg edges out Kon Knueppel for the award

While Kevin Durant is trying his dardenest to keep the Houston Rockets alive in the playoffs, his past is coming back to haunt him. On Monday, NBA analyst Chris Broussard argued that Durant’s legacy would be better off had he stayed with the Golden State Warriors, per The Herd with Colin Cowherd. Essentially, Broussard said […] The post Chris Broussard makes eye-opening Kevin Durant Warriors legacy claim appeared first on ClutchPoints.

A Coaching Clash Could Produce a Championship! The post A Tale of Two Coaches: Fever, Liberty Bosses Deal With Similar WNBA Pressure appeared first on Ballislife.com.

Here are the NBA playoff games for Monday, April 27, 2026: Enjoy the basketball tonight!

Flagg became the first rookie since Michael Jordan to lead his team in points, rebounds, assists and steals.

The Minnesota Timberwolves have diagnosed All-Star guard Anthony Edwards with a hyperextended left knee and bone bruise.

The Detroit Pistons are trying to overcome a 2-1 deficit to the Orlando Magic in the first round of the NBA Playoffs. For Jalen Duren, a chance to redeem himself after a sluggish start. Meanwhile, Hall of Famer-turned-analyst Carmelo Anthony wants Duren to go the extra mile as the Pistons take on the Magic in […] The post Carmelo Anthony reveals what’s on the line for Jalen Duren vs. Magic appeared first on ClutchPoints.

The Knicks-Hawks series heads back to New York for a pivotal Game 5 on Tuesday night, and head coach Mike Brown believes his team is ready for the moment.