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Luka Doncic is not expected to be available for the Los Angeles Lakers' second round series against the Oklahoma City Thunder should they advance by defeating the Houston Rockets. Doncic has been out since April 2nd with a hamstring injury. "My understanding is it is a slow path on the recovery path," said Shams Charania on ESPN on Tuesday. Doncic still doesn't have a timetable for when he could return. Doncic averaged 33.5 points, 7.7 rebounds and 8.3 assists in 35.8 minutes across 64 games ...

The Detroit Pistons shrugged off the fact they entered Game 5 with a 3-1 series deficit and came away with a huge 116-109 victory behind Cade Cunningham.

The Rockets’ 115-96 victory in Game 4 of their first-round series against the Lakers on Sunday gave them a glimmer of hope they can erase a 3-0 deficit. Game 5 is scheduled for Wednesday and Houston center Alperen Sengun is optitmistic his team can bring the series back to Houston for a Game 6. “The […]

The Atlanta Hawks did not just lose Game 5 — they were dismantled. A 126–97 blowout at the hands of the New York Knicks exposed structural weaknesses that had been building, especially in the backcourt and among Atlanta’s perimeter shooters. In a game that demanded poise, efficiency, and execution, the Hawks delivered stagnation, empty possessions, […] The post 3 Hawks most to blame for utter Game 5 beatdown vs. Knicks appeared first on ClutchPoints.

They keep playing like this, it won’t only be the Hawks who won’t have any answers for them.

It can be difficult to believe sometimes, but Philadelphia 76ers star Joel Embiid is already 32 years of age. Due to persistent injury problems, Embiid’s best days appear to be in the rearview mirror, but every now and then, he flashes why he can be such a dominant force when healthy. In Game 5, with […] The post Joel Embiid understands NBA mortality amid 76ers’ championship push appeared first on ClutchPoints.

North Carolina forward Caleb Wilson is slotted at fourth overall in Sam Vecenie's latest NBA mock draft for The Athletic, buoyed by strong head-to-head performances against his top rivals despite missing the final month of the season with a broken right thumb and broken left hand. Before the injuries, Wilson averaged 19.8 points, 9.4 rebounds, 2.7 assists, 1.5 steals and 1.4 blocks per game. Scouts are increasingly placing him alongside AJ Dybantsa, Darryn Peterson and Cameron Boozer as a leg...

The Milwaukee Bucks and Giannis Antetokounmpo could reach a resolution on the star forward’s contract situation this summer, according to Zach Lowe. Speaking on The Zach Lowe Show podcast, Lowe said the most likely outcome will come once Giannis has a clear yes or no on the extension presented this offseason. Lowe added that while […] The post Giannis Antetokounmpo’s Bucks future likely decided this summer appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

The Milwaukee Bucks have made it clear they’re exploring ways to strengthen their roster around Giannis Antetokounmpo, but their limited trade assets make it difficult to pursue true superstar upgrades. As a result, the front office has been focusing on players who come with some level of risk – whether due to injury history, contract […] The post Bucks could revisit Dejounte Murray trade option appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

The Dallas Mavericks are unlikely to receive the package they want for Anthony Davis, according to Christian Clark of The Athletic. Teams are hesitant due to Davis’ age, injury history, and expected desire for a lucrative contract extension this summer. Davis, 32, is averaging 20.4 points, 10.8 rebounds, and 2.8 assists over 18 games this […] The post Mavericks face steep challenge trading Anthony Davis appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

Dallas Mavericks halted a four-game skid Saturday thanks largely to standout outings from former Lakers Anthony Davis and Max Christie, as reported by Grant Afseth of Dallas Hoops Journal. Davis anchored the win with a dominant all-around performance, tallying 26 points on 9-of-15 shooting, 12 rebounds, three assists, and five blocks while logging 39 minutes. […] The post Max Christie playing best basketball recently appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

The Dallas Mavericks visit the Chicago Bulls on Saturday, January 10, at United Center with an 8:00 PM ET tipoff. Both teams enter the game with notable injuries that could impact rotations and scoring. Dallas will be without Anthony Davis, Kyrie Irving, Dante Exum, Dereck Lively II, P.J. Washington, and Brandon Williams due to injuries […] The post Mavericks face injury challenges ahead of Saturday matchup against Bulls appeared first on TalkBasket.net .