NBA NewsMonday, May 4, 2026

Kevin Durant and the Rockets were eliminated this postseason by the Los Angeles Lakers in one of the more stunning upsets of the past few years. A Lakers team without Luka Dončić and Austin Reaves for a substantial portion of the series was able to consistently look like the better team against a Rockets team […] The post 3 best Kevin Durant trade destinations if he breaks up with Rockets after just 1 season appeared first on ClutchPoints.

As impressive as they were offensively in the first round of the NBA Playoffs, defense played a bigger role for the San Antonio Spurs. With that in mind, De’Aaron Fox laid out what his team will emphasize vs. the Minnesota Timberwolves. “We have those goals. We have a number that we want to keep them […] The post Spurs’ De’Aaron Fox sets bold defensive goal for Timberwolves series 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.

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.

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Dončić's availability moving forward against the Thunder remains unclear beyond Game 1. But being ruled out a day ahead of time is generally not a good sign of a quick return.

As expected, the reigning champs will be shorthanded Tuesday night. Star wing Jalen Williams has been ruled out in Game 1 against the Lakers due to a Grade 1 hamstring strain. “He’s progressing according to plan, I would say,” Thunder head coach Mark Daigneault said Monday when speaking with media. “In terms of a timeline, we’re not...

One thing that cannot be questioned is Ben Stiller’s devotion to the New York Knicks, and he is ready for Game 1 against the Philadelphia 76ers. He reacted to the Knicks’ social media post late on Sunday, May 3, 2026, the day before Game 1 begins. Stiller wrote, “Let’s go,” in response to the graphic. […] The post Knicks superfan Ben Stiller proves he’s ready for 76ers series with 2-word message before Game 1 appeared first on ClutchPoints.

The first round of the NBA playoffs has come and gone, and things didn’t go exactly as expected For the first time ever, two separate teams in one postseason field overcame 3-1 deficits to advance. The Philadelphia 76ers did so as a seventh seed, becoming just the eighth team to knock off a two-seed in […] The post 2026 NBA playoffs: Schedule, predictions for second round appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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So much for catching your breath. The Cavaliers survived a seven-game grind, took care of business at home, and now… right back at it. New opponent. New city. Same stakes. And if you believe in trends, here’s one: Teams led by Donovan Mitchell have won every Game 1 of a series they’ve played in Cleveland. […] The post Cavs at Pistons, Game 1: Matchup, how to watch, what to expect appeared first on Hoops Wire.

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.