Basketball News · LatestFriday, May 1, 2026

Only the Fever and the Liberty have three players ranked in ESPN’s top 15.

The Portland Trail Blazers are entering a pivotal offseason following their first-round playoff exit, and general manager Joe Cronin made clear the organization is open to aggressive moves — but not at any cost. Portland’s season ended in a five-game series loss to the San Antonio Spurs, capping a campaign that saw the team return […] The post Blazers GM aims for ‘big splash’ in offseason, but there’s a caveat appeared first on ClutchPoints.

The Hawks just got bounced. Now comes the hard part. According to The Athletic’s John Hollinger, the idea of Atlanta moving former No. 1 pick Zaccharie Risacher “can’t be ruled out.” Risacher, selected first overall in 2024, never quite found his footing this season. He lost his starting job after the All-Star break and eventually […] The post Report: Hawks could look to trade Zaccharie Risacher appeared first on Hoops Wire.

Here are the Nuggets players under contract for the 2026-27 season after a first-round exit that puts Nikola Jokic’s supporting cast under pressure.

There are a few names worth keeping an eye on here.

Let's salute the players who have stuck out in this opening round as we enter its closing weekend.

Caitlin Clark is back, and the Fever are loaded.

When the Los Angeles Lakers traded for Luke Kennard, it was widely seen as a marginal move given the roster could have used more two-way players instead. The Lakers flipped Gabe Vincent’s expiring contract for Kennard’s, but the move has paid off in spades as the sharpshooting veteran has given the offense a major shot […]

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Following the 51-point obliteration of the Atlanta Hawks in Game 6, New York Knicks star Karl-Anthony Towns’ girlfriend, Jordyn Woods, trolled the opposition with a play on an iconic Game of Thrones line. Woods took to her Instagram Stories following the Knicks’ blowout of the Hawks. It was a screenshot with subtitles from the iconic […] The post Knicks star Karl-Anthony Towns’ girlfriend Jordyn Woods trolls Hawks with Game of Thrones meme after Game 6 beatdown appeared first on ClutchPoints.

A fan challenged Paige Bueckers to rock, paper, scissors and won. The prize? Bueckers' game-worn shoes.

When it was all said and done, the 1980s proved to be the rebirth of the National Basketball Association as we know it...

The Western Conference First Round returns to Houston this Friday, May 1, as the Los Angeles Lakers look to close out the Houston Rockets in a pivotal Game 6. Following a gritty 99-93 victory in Los Angeles on Wednesday, the fifth-seeded Rockets (2-3) have successfully staved off elimination for the second straight game. For LeBron James and the fourth-seeded Lakers, tonight is a critical opportunity to silence the Houston crowd and avoid a winner-take-all Game 7. Catch this high-stakes showd...

While recalling the infamous brawl between Larry Bird and Julius Erving, Robert Parish noted why he didn't step in to help his teammate.

Jaden McDaniels talked and backed it up all series. Tonight, he put the nail in the coffin.

Unfortunate news regarding Durant’s avalability

The average WNBA franchise is now valued at $427 million, a 59% increase from 2025 and a 345% surge from 2024, according to Sportico. The collective value of the league's 13 teams that played in 2025 stand at $5.55 billion, including real estate and related assets. The growth coincides with the league's 30th season, a newly ratified collective bargaining agreement, and lucrative broadcast deals taking effect in 2026. Those media agreements, shared with the NBA, allocate $2.2 billion to the WN...

Here are five best transfer portal fits among Power Five conference programs for players outside of the top 50 player rankings.

The Raptors prepare to play in their fourth elimination game against the Cavaliers, a journey that began a decade ago.

Yaxel Lendeborg, Aday Mara and Morez Johnson Jr. are all off to the NBA Draft. Here are the best landing spots for all three of them:

Fantasy basketball analyst Dan Titus recaps the Hawks' season and what the future holds for the team.

Fantasy basketball analyst Dan Titus recaps the Nuggets' season and what the future holds for the team.

The Suns are optimistic about Dillon Brooks' future with the franchise, but some concerns regarding his age may affect the extension they can offer him.

The Celtics have lost their way at the worst possible time. How can they bounce back vs. the Sixers in Game 7? Chris Forsberg looks ahead to Saturday,

Denver might have no choice but to deal Jokić’s co-pilot while it still can get something of value in return.

Detroit, Toronto and Houston all face elimination Friday night

Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum was spotted stretching out his left calf several times during his team's Game 6 loss at the Philadelphia 76ers. Tatum exited the contest for good in the third quarter and was later seen on the exercise bike. Despite the soreness in his left calf, Tatum expects to play in Game 7 on Saturday in Boston. "I expect to play," Tatum said. "It was my other leg, not the one I injured last year. I mean, I wasn't like overly concerned." The "other leg" Tatum is refere...

The Mavericks' rookie answered the first set of questions. The bigger ones belong to whoever's holding the keys next.