NBA NewsFriday, May 1, 2026

The Minnesota Timberwolves eliminated the Denver Nuggets with a 110-98 win in Game 6 on Thursday night, closing the first-round series 4-2 and advancing to the Western Conference semifinals for the third straight season. Minnesota’s defense found its center of gravity in Rudy Gobert, who helped put out fires against Nikola Jokic when the game […] The post Timberwolves’ Rudy Gobert relishes challenge of tough Nuggets series appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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

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.

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.

Nikola Jokic said he wants to be "a Nugget forever" following the team's first-round exit from the playoffs, but acknowledged the team is "far away" from title contention.

Drake Powell had a disappointing rookie season. What does it mean for his future? The answer in Rookie Report — No. 10.

Here's the latest injury update for Houston Rockets forward Kevin Durant.

Boston is in a 3-3 series, Denver’s done, & Atlanta couldn’t have been beaten worse if the Mongals had invaded Georgia.

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...

Detroit Pistons (60-22, first in the Eastern Conference) vs. Orlando Magic (45-37, eighth in the Eastern Conference) Orlando, Florida; Friday, 7 p.m. EDT LINE: Pistons -3.5; over/under is 210.5 EASTERN CONFERENCE FIRST ROUND: Magic lead series 3-2 BOTTOM LINE: The Orlando Magic look to clinch the Eastern Conference first round over the Detroit Pistons in game six. The Pistons defeated the Magic 116-109 in the last meeting on Wednesday. Cade Cunningham led the Pistons with 45 points, and Paolo...

Austin Reaves made his return for the Los Angeles Lakers against the Houston Rockets in Game 5. Here's the latest on his status for Game 6.

The Eastern Conference First Round returns to Canada this Friday, May 1, as the Toronto Raptors fight for their postseason lives against the Cleveland Cavaliers. Following a high-octane 125-120 battle in Cleveland on Wednesday, the fourth-seeded Cavaliers (3-2) have pushed Toronto to the brink of elimination. The Raptors must now defend home court at Scotiabank Arena to force a winner-take-all Game 7 back in Ohio. Catch this high-stakes Game 6 live on Fubo. Game 5 was a showcase for Cleveland...