NBA NewsWednesday, Apr 22, 2026

There will be plenty of optimism for Los Angeles Lakers fans around the world after their 101-94 win against the Houston Rockets in Game 2 of their playoff series. If there were detractors after LA won Game 1 in the absence of Kevin Durant, the discourse is bound to change after the Lakers delivered a […] The post LeBron James’ 32-0 record is on line after Lakers go up 2-0 on Rockets appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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 […]

On April 22, 1958, the Minneapolis Lakers selected Elgin Baylor with the No. 1 overall pick in the NBA Draft. He spent...

The Detroit Pistons did not get off to the start they were hoping for in their first-round NBA playoffs matchup against the Orlando Magic. They currently find themselves down 0-1 in the series with Game 2 at Little Caesars Arena. It felt like the strengths of the Pistons were neutralized by the Magic in the […] The post 3 key fixes the Pistons need to avoid nightmare 2-0 series deficit vs. Magic appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Draymond Green has spent all 14 years of his NBA career with the Golden State Warriors. Despite all of his ups and downs with the team, as well as being involved in trade talks as recently as this year’s deadline, Draymond has remained next to Stephen Curry as one of the faces of the franchise. […] The post Draymond Green lays out 3 summer options with Warriors future uncertain appeared first on ClutchPoints.

On Tuesday evening, the Philadelphia 76ers were one of the three underdogs around the NBA to spring an upset in Game 2 of their series, knocking off the Boston Celtics on the road by a score of 111-97. Although they fell behind by double-digits early, the 76ers showed impressive poise in sticking with it, thanks […] The post 76ers star VJ Edgecombe’s reaction to Paul George’s 3-word question on historic game is adorable appeared first on ClutchPoints.

The Golden State Warriors may be entering a new era next season, as there are reports suggesting that Steve Kerr will not return as the head coach. That means the Warriors will have to conduct a search for their next leader, and there could be several candidates that they have in mind. Outside of some […] The post Warriors rumors: Insider floats Andre Iguodala as ‘outside the envelope’ Steve Kerr replacement appeared first on ClutchPoints.

It’s Mock Draft season! Just because the NFL Draft is this Thursday does not mean that the NFL can have all the fun. March Madness, the NCAA transfer portal, and the NBA regular season are all in the rearview mirror. NBA Playoffs are underway, and that means that the early stages of NBA mock drafts […] The post NBA rumors: Why UNC’s Caleb Wilson is garnering No. 2 pick hype appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Recently, the Memphis Grizzlies found themselves at the center of attention in the basketball world for all the wrong reasons, when numerous high profile NBA players, including Draymond Green and LeBron James, suggested the team relocate from Memphis. Green suggested that the Grizzlies instead be located in Nashville, due to his and other NBA players’ […] The post Draymond Green won’t like Adam Silver’s Grizzlies relocation revelation appeared first on ClutchPoints.

The Oklahoma City Thunder have a deep team with the ability to weather many injuries, but an injury to reigning MVP and Finals MVP Shai Gilgeous-Alexander would be tough to overcome in the NBA Playoffs. Early in Game 2, Gilgeous-Alexander was aggressive getting shots up. On a drive to the basket with about 8:55 remaining […] The post Shai Gilgeous-Alexander suffers injury scare in Game 2 vs. Suns appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Ime Udoka gives the latest intel on Kevin Durant's availability ahead of Game 2 of the Rockets-Lakers first-round series.

Even without his two co-stars in the lineup, LeBron James has gotten the Los Angeles Lakers out to a perfect start this postseason, taking a 2-0 series lead on the Houston Rockets after back-to-back wins at home. Most people counted the Lakers out when Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves went down with injuries, but James […]