NBA NewsFriday, Apr 10, 2026

Kevin Durant scored 29 points and the Houston Rockets extended their winning streak to eight games with a 113-102 win Thursday night over the Philadelphia 76ers, who were missing Joel Embiid after he had an appendectomy. The 76ers, who are fighting for a playoff spot, will be without Embiid indefinitely. Jabari Smith Jr. and Amen Thompson added 19 points each for the Rockets, who have clinched a postseason berth but are contending with Denver and the Lakers for playoff seeding in the West.

The Los Angeles Lakers have waived guard Kobe Bufkin from his two-year deal. The Lakers are opening a roster spot ahead of the playoffs to evaluate another signing. Bufkin appeared in 16 games with the Lakers, averaging 2.9 points in 7.5 minutes. Bufkin was the 15th overall pick in the 2023 draft out of Michigan.

The Spurs look for their 62nd win against the sinking Mavericks

The Philadelphia 76ers have made a final decision regarding the places of Cameron Payne and Dalen Terry as they near the end of the 2025-26 regular season. After experiencing a failed campaign last year, Philadelphia rebounded with a solid season as they find themselves back in the playoff picture. Despite seeing stars Joel Embiid and […] The post 76ers waive Cam Payne, converts two-way guard before playoffs appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Yup, the Knicks found something.

Jonathan Kuminga's time with the Warriors appears to finally be over.

Obi Toppin had 26 points and nine rebounds and seven Indiana players scored in double figures as the Pacers snapped a three-game skid with a 123-94 win over the Brooklyn Nets on Thursday night. The Pacers (19-61) won for the fifth time in 27 games. Indiana was without head coach Rick Carlisle, who missed the first of two games to attend his daughter’s spring formal.

Ahead of the New York Knicks’ nationally-televised Thursday night game against the Boston Celtics, reporters asked head coach Mike Brown about the team’s rotational plans for the postseason. The coach revealed that the nine players that saw the court on Monday in a 108-105 win against the Atlanta Hawks would “probably be” the top-nine members […] The post Knicks’ Mike Brown hints at finalizing playoff rotation from gritty Hawks win appeared first on ClutchPoints.

The Cavs didn’t bring their best to Atlanta.

Kevin Durant backs Ime Udoka and Tari Eason amid their recent criticism as the Rockets extend their winning streak to eight games after defeating the 76ers 113-102 tonight.

If this is the Knicks’ first round opponent, they have to like their chances for an easy series against their personal punching bag.

LeBron James had 26 points, 11 assists and eight rebounds but didn't get to compete against rival and pal Stephen Curry as the Los Angeles Lakers beat the Golden State Warriors 119-103 on Thursday night. James shot 11 for 17 and made three 3-pointers. After 23 years in the league and at age 41, James' future is uncertain.