NBA NewsTuesday, Apr 14, 2026

Heat center Bam Adebayo suffered a lower back injury after a fall in the second quarter and was ruled out in the second half.

Indiana Pacers guard Tyrese Haliburton recently shared the moment he understood he would not take part in the 2024 Paris Olympics. The Pacers star discussed the experience on the Mind the Game podcast while continuing his recovery from a torn Achilles. Haliburton is sidelined for the entire 2025-26 season after suffering the injury in Game […] The post Tyrese Haliburton on realizing his Paris Olympics role was limited appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

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 […]

The basketball world has written off the Los Angeles Lakers. Luka Doncic is sidelined with a Grade 2 left hamstring strain sustained on April 2 against Oklahoma City, and Austin Reaves is projected to miss most, if not all, of the first round with a Grade 2 oblique muscle injury. Two of the team’s best […] The post Why Lakers will upset Rockets despite Luka Doncic, Austin Reaves injuries appeared first on ClutchPoints.

As the Los Angeles Lakers gear up for a high-stakes 2026 NBA playoff opener, one poundit has shifted the spotlight from X’s and O’s to legacy-defining stakes. Kendrick Perkins, in particular, has raised the temperature. The former champion turned analyst delivered a blunt ultimatum surrounding LeBron James and the never-ending GOAT debate. If LBJ beats […] The post Kendrick Perkins is done with GOAT convo if LeBron’s Lakers beats Kevin Durant, Rockets appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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The New Orleans Pelicans missed the playoffs for the second straight season after finishing with a 26-56 record. The Pelicans have only been to the postseason twice in the last eight years, underscoring the mediocrity that has crippled them. If there was a positive to take from the team’s campaign, it was the fact that […] The post Pelicans’ Zion Williamson blames himself for 7-year playoff failure appeared first on ClutchPoints.

The Los Angeles Lakers bear their preseason expectations and finished fourth in the Western Conference, finishing the 2025-26 season with a 53-29 record. The Lakers were led by their “Big 3” of Luka Doncic, LeBron James and Austin Reaves who each turned in All-Star level seasons. Los Angeles had every bit the look of a […]

The Memphis Grizzlies just endured a rough 2025-26 season, falling way short of expectations and deciding to rebuild instead after trading Jaren Jackson Jr. at the deadline. One would think that Ja Morant is not long for the team, especially with the Grizzlies looking like they’re going to hit the reset button even further come […] The post Richard Jefferson sparks debate with Ja Morant all-time Grizzlies claim appeared first on ClutchPoints.

The Chicago Bulls ended their season exactly as most expected they would. They finished at 31-51. Now that’s out of the way, the focus is squarely on what will happen to head coach Billy Donovan. Ever since the Bulls cleaned out the front office by firing VP Arturas Karnisovas and GM Marc Eversley, the question […] The post Josh Giddey, Matas Buzelis want Billy Donovan to stay. What’s timetable on decision? appeared first on ClutchPoints.

While Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James and Los Angeles Clippers forward Kawhi Leonard are busy focusing on leading their respective teams in the postseason, Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo is heavily pondering his future. The Bucks are reportedly ready to listen to trade offers anew for Antetokounmpo, who recently cast doubt on his tenure […] The post NBA rumors: Front offices believe at least 2 of LeBron, Giannis, Kawhi will change teams this summer appeared first on Clu...

The Sacramento Kings closed a disappointing 2025–26 season with exit interviews Sunday, but DeMar DeRozan delivered one of the most memorable moments off the court, expressing unwavering loyalty to teammate Russell Westbrook. Following a 22-60 finish that left Sacramento out of the playoffs for a second consecutive year, DeRozan reflected on his relationship with Westbrook […] The post Kings’ DeMar DeRozan is ready to fight 10 elephants with Russell Westbrook appeared first on ClutchPoints.