NBA NewsTuesday, Apr 7, 2026

Spurs star Victor Wembanyama underwent X-rays after suffering a rib injury on Monday, which came back negative, according to ESPN’s Shams Charania (via Underdog NBA). He’s expected to undergo additional testing, but the team is optimistic the injury is “nothing major.” Wembanyama exited Monday’s game against Philadelphia after playing 16 minutes in the first half. […] The post Victor Wembanyama X-rays negative after rib injury appeared first on Hoops Wire.

The Minnesota Timberwolves ruled Anthony Edwards out for Tuesday's game against the Indiana Pacers due to right knee injury maintenance. Edwards recently missed six games due to patellofemoral pain syndrome, commonly known as "runner's knee." It is the same injury that ruled Steph Curry out for 27 straight games. Similar to Curry, there is nothing structurally wrong with Edwards' knee. Doctors have cleared Edwards to play when he feels healthy enough. Edwards returned to action last Monday ag...

Relief washed over the Denver Nuggets locker room Monday when Aaron Gordon set the record straight on a frightening limp that had fans holding their breath just days before the postseason begins. Gordon, who has had a lot of hamstring and calf injuries this season, told the media that he is doing well and that […] The post Nuggets news: Aaron Gordon reveals truth behind limping scare right before playoffs appeared first on ClutchPoints.

The Charlotte Hornets face the Boston Celtics on Tuesday night, and Coby White takes center stage on the injury report. He is officially listed as probable due to left groin soreness, putting one of Charlotte’s key scorers in focus as the team looks to extend its four-game win streak. The Hornets enter at 43–36, No. […] The post Hornets’ Coby White lands on injury report for crucial Celtics matchup appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Early in the 2025-26 NBA season, Dallas Mavericks head coach Jason Kidd started Cooper Flagg at point guard. Kidd’s decision led to backlash since Flagg had not previously played the position. It certainly gave Flagg a challenge in his rookie season, and the decision surely helped him grow as a player. Los Angeles Lakers star […] The post Why LeBron James blasted ‘unfair’ Jason Kidd hate over controversial Cooper Flagg decision appeared first on ClutchPoints.

The Philadelphia 76ers went down fighting in their 115-102 loss against the San Antonio Spurs, dropping to No. 7 in the Eastern Conference with three games remaining in the regular season. However, more concerning for fans would have been Joel Embiid’s injury, as he landed awkwardly after a block on Victor Wembanyama in the first […] The post 76ers’ Joel Embiid injury scare clarified by Nick Nurse after tough loss to Spurs appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Trade speculation surrounding Giannis Antetokounmpo has resurfaced as the regular season nears its conclusion, but a recent update may dampen expectations for the Los Angeles Lakers. During Tuesday’s episode of First Take, ESPN’s Stephen A. Smith addressed Antetokounmpo’s potential interest in Los Angeles alongside Monica McNutt and Jay Williams. Monica McNutt: “If the Lakers make […] The post NBA rumors: Stephen A. Smith makes Giannis trade declaration Lakers fans don’t want to hear appeared...

The Los Angeles Lakers are in danger of slipping in the Western Conference standings after the Denver Nuggets erased a large deficit to defeat the Portland Trail Blazers 137-132 in overtime Monday night. Denver’s comeback, which saw the team rally from an 18-point deficit, pushed the Nuggets to 51-28 on the season and moved them […] The post Lakers lose grasp on No. 3 seed after shocking Nuggets comeback vs. Blazers appeared first on ClutchPoints.

The Nets rookie visibly hit the rookie wall last month, and Jordi Fernandez challenged him to fight through it.

The Los Angeles Lakers announced Jaxson Hayes (left foot soreness) has been downgraded to out for Tuesday night’s game against the Oklahoma City Thunder. Hayes was not previously on the injury report and was seen working out of the court at Crypto.com Arena pregame before eventually being ruled out. It remains to be seen if […]

The Minnesota Timberwolves will play the Indiana Pacers on Tuesday night. Anthony Edwards and Jaden McDaniels are both listed on the injury report, however. So, are Edwards and McDaniels playing tonight vs. the Pacers? Both McDaniels and Edwards are dealing with knee injury concerns. Minnesota is trying to balance competing for a playoff spot with […] The post Are Anthony Edwards, Jaden McDaniels playing tonight? Timberwolves vs. Pacers injury report appeared first on ClutchPoints.

The Milwaukee Bucks’ decision to hold onto guard Ryan Rollins at the trade deadline has emerged as a defining moment in a season marked by internal tension and uncertainty. Multiple reports confirmed that the Bucks refused to include Rollins in any trade package for Memphis Grizzlies star Ja Morant, underscoring the organization’s long-term belief in […] The post NBA rumors: Young star Bucks refused to trade for Ja Morant at center of Doc Rivers drama appeared first on ClutchPoints.