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For Victor Wembanyama, the 2026 NBA Playoffs are a collection of firsts. Add another one to the list.

While Ben Stiller opted to attend the Met Gala, fellow New York Knicks superfan Timothée Chalamet attended Game 1 at Madison Square Garden.

Rotations are always cut a bit shorter during the playoffs but depth players have to stay ready in case their number is called, and for the Knicks, that was Ariel Hukporti in Game 1 on Monday night.

Warriors star Draymond Green explained on his podcast why Joel Embiid's first-round Game 7 performance against the Celtics wasn't a "legacy game."

OG Anunoby is a man of few words. He likes to let his play do the talking.

While the Mavericks‘ hiring of Masai Ujiri was somewhat unexpected, it makes sense for a number of reasons, Marc Stein writes in his latest story for The Stein Line (Substack link). As Stein reported multiple times, there had been a belief around the NBA that governor Patrick Dumont was hoping to find a big name […]

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The Knicks continued their historic run since trailing in their first round series, beating the 76ers by nearly 40 points in Game 1 on Monday.

Michael Jordan’s time with the Wizards doesn’t get much love. No playoffs. Lower efficiency. A version of MJ that didn’t look like the one everyone remembered. That’s the surface. Dig a little deeper and it tells a different story. Jordan returned to the floor in Washington at age 38 and played two full seasons. The Wizards […] The post Michael Jordan made NBA history three times with Wizards, even without playoffs appeared first on Hoops Wire.

Heroes and zeros from the Knicks’ 137-98 Game 1 decimation of the 76ers on Monday night at the Garden.

Kendrick Perkins is pushing back on the way James Harden is being discussed, especially when it comes to Harden with the Cavs. Speaking on the Road Trippin’ podcast, Perkins said the criticism around Harden doesn’t match the role he was brought in to play in Cleveland. “Let’s stop with this James Harden stuff,” Perkins said. […] The post Kendrick Perkins: Cavs’ James Harden facing unfair criticism appeared first on Hoops Wire.

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander makes his feelings known on the Thunder's matchup against LeBron James and the Lakers.

The Lakers look to steal Game 1 of the semifinals against the Thunder on Tuesday.

The Spurs open the second round against the tough Timberwolves

While reacting to the hiring of Masai Ujiri as the team president, Mavericks minority owner Mark Cuban shared why it was a positive move.

The Minnesota Timberwolves, heading into their second-round matchup against the San Antonio Spurs in the 2026 NBA playoffs, have to be bracing for the fact that the Spurs’ defense is night and day better than the Denver Nuggets‘. Victor Wembanyama is the ultimate deterrent near the basket, and the Timberwolves will have to scale that […] The post Timberwolves’ Julius Randle posterizes Victor Wembanyama at the buzzer appeared first on ClutchPoints.

It’s already been a busy offseason for the Chicago Bulls. On Monday, they officially hired Bryson Graham to be their next Executive VP of Basketball Operations. Also, the search for a new head coach is still on following Billy Donovan’s departure in April. According to K.C. Johnson of the Chicago Sports Network, San Antonio Spurs […] The post Bulls rumors: Chicago insider names Spurs assistant as early coaching candidate appeared first on ClutchPoints.

It is good to see that nothing has changed with Minnesota Timberwolves guard Anthony Edwards in his return from a leg injury. Especially with his trash-talking. Edwards missed their last three games against the Denver Nuggets in the first round, and now that he is back in action, he is eager to beat the San […] The post Timberwolves’ Anthony Edwards taunts Spurs bench in return from injury appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Rich Paul is shedding light on something that rarely gets said out loud. The Klutch Sports founder said current and former NBA players have steered young prospects away from signing with his agency, citing their feelings toward LeBron James. “I’m telling you, it’s a different thing,” Paul said on the Game Over podcast. “I’m getting […] The post Rich Paul says Klutch clients face pushback from players over LeBron ties appeared first on Hoops Wire.

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The New York Knicks defeated the Philadelphia 76ers 137-98 in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference semifinals on Monday night. The Knicks became the first team in NBA history to win three straight postseason games by at least 25 points. Jalen Brunson scored 35 points in the win, with OG Anunoby adding 18 points. Karl-Anthony Towns and Mikal Bridges both had 17. "We're playing well, but it doesn't mean anything if we can't find a way to get three more wins," Towns said after the game. "So, we've j...

It did not take long for Jalen Brunson to remind everyone that he is not fooling around, as the New York Knicks hosted the Philadelphia 76ers at Madison Square Garden on Monday in Game 1 of their second-round series in the playoffs. Brunson came out firing on all cylinders, with the 76ers having trouble preventing […] The post Knicks’ Jalen Brunson nearly breaks own record in stunning start vs. 76ers appeared first on ClutchPoints.

The Lakers will open the second round without Luka Doncic, and it may be a while before that changes. Doncic is not close to returning from a Grade 2 left hamstring strain and will miss the start of the series against the Thunder, according to ESPN’s Shams Charania. He is being evaluated on a week-to-week […] The post Lakers’ Luka Doncic still not close to return, with Thunder looming appeared first on Hoops Wire.

The NBA Playoffs second round started out in defensive fashion inside the Frost Bank Center. Victor Wembanyama of the San Antonio Spurs and Rudy Gobert of the Minnesota Timberwolves became an anticipated first postseason battle. And both executed tone-setting defensive moves right away. Wemby picked up on a driving layup and protected the rim with […] The post Victor Wembanyama, Rudy Gobert trade defensive blows early in Game 1 appeared first on ClutchPoints.

The Lottery is about draft order, the Combines are about who gets taken.

The “Pablo Torre Finds Out” podcast won a Pulitzer Prize in audio reporting on Monday for its deep dive into the finances of the Los Angeles Clippers and star Kawhi Leonard, capping a remarkable rise for the influential show. Torre's show — which has three episodes each week — has reported on several major stories since its debut in 2023. Topics include Jeffrey Epstein and his ties to Harvard, Madison Square Garden’s use of facial recognition software at games and team collusion in the NFL.

The biggest names in sports brought their best looks to the 2026 Met Gala.

The stars from the world of sports were out in Manhattan for the 2026 Met Gala.

DII men's and women's basketball conference champions will be crowned and DII wrestling brackets will be unveiled.

One bettor had a unique way of making sure they made money on Michigan. Patrick Everson breaks down that wild bet and more.