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MIAMI – While the Miami Heat were hurt by a ton of factors this year, as the team missed the playoffs for the first time since the 2018-19 season, the positive takeaway was the development of key young players. As Heat forward Jaime Jaquez Jr. is in line to contend for Sixth Man of the […] The post How Heat’s Bam Adebayo helps Kel’el Ware handle Erik Spoelstra’s coaching appeared first on ClutchPoints.
A decision on Steve Kerr’s future as Warriors coach isn’t coming immediately. Kerr, who is on an expiring contract, is expected to take some time after the season before determining his next step, according to Anthony Slater of ESPN. There won’t be clarity on Steve Kerr’s coaching future in the immediate aftermath of the season. […] The post Warriors’ Steve Kerr expected to take time deciding future after season appeared first on Hoops Wire.
The Clippers checked one box late in the season. They found something that worked. At least they did until getting eliminated in the play-in tournament. That came courtesy of major blown lead against the Warriors. Still, since Dec. 19, the Clippers went 36-19, one of the better marks in the West over that stretch. It […] The post Clippers enter offseason with questions, starting with Kawhi Leonard appeared first on Hoops Wire.
The Los Angeles Lakers have one of the best trios of superstars in the NBA between Luka Doncic, Austin Reaves and LeBron James. In particular, on offense, those three can cause all kinds of issues for the opposition as all three can attack the rim, shoot and are excellent playmakers with high IQs who can […]
LOS ANGELES – The Los Angeles Lakers know their opening round series of the NBA playoffs against the Houston Rockets is going to be physical. The Rockets are a team that thrives on physicality and is going to look to set the tone in that regard in Game 1. For Rui Hachimura, increased physicality in […] The post Rui Hachimura’s stern warning ahead of Game 1 vs. Rockets appeared first on ClutchPoints.
The Philadelphia 76ers earned the right to the No. 7 seed in the Eastern Conference Playoffs, defeating the Orlando Magic, 109-97, on Wednesday night. In what was a highly physical game that saw several technicals called, it was Andre Drummond of all players who put the game to bed. With just under a minute left […] The post 76ers legend Allen Iverson has perfect reaction to Andre Drummond dagger vs. Magic appeared first on ClutchPoints.
The Atlanta Hawks would have dreamed up of a better end to the 2025-26 season, but what matters at the end of the day is that they qualified for the playoffs after much uncertainty towards the middle of the regular season. There was a changing of the guard that commenced for the Hawks, and even […] The post Hawks’ X-factor that will spark upset of Knicks in 2026 NBA Playoffs appeared first on ClutchPoints.
While the Clippers will be mourning the loss on Wednesday night, the Thunder will see good reason to celebrate it.
Brandin Podziemski is known for his willingness to sacrifice his body for the Golden State Warriors, but he probably didn’t expect a literal shot to the jaw from one of the league’s strongest players. In a high-stakes Western Conference Play-In showdown against the Los Angeles Clippers at the Intuit Dome on Wednesday, the sophomore guard […] The post Warriors’ Brandin Podziemski takes painful shot to the face from Kawhi Leonard appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Earlier in the 2025-26 season, it looked as though the Houston Rockets had all the makings of a pretender despite adding Kevin Durant into the mix. Fans have gotten so frustrated towards the Rockets for their poor execution in crunch time, and their offense can get clogged at times due to the lack of spacing. […] The post Why Rockets will smash Lakers in 5 games with Luka Doncic, Austin Reaves injured appeared first on ClutchPoints.
The Cleveland Cavaliers are entering the 2026 NBA playoffs with only one goal in mind: get over the hump. It is year four of the Donovan Mitchell contending journey in Cleveland, and the furthest they’ve gotten in the playoffs is the second round (in 2024 and 2025). The clock is ticking on the Cavs, especially […] The post Why Cavs will bring back bad Raptors memories with 6-game victory in 2026 NBA Playoffs appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Over the last 15 years, plenty of NBA teams and players have fallen victim to Stephen Curry. The Golden State Warriors superstar has terrorized many teams in the postseason over the years, and tonight he added the LA Clippers to the list. Curry, fresh off of a two-month absence thanks to a knee injury, looked […] The post Clippers G Darius Garland’s reaction to Stephen Curry’s eruption sums it all up appeared first on ClutchPoints.
