NBA NewsThursday, Apr 9, 2026

Lakers head coach JJ Redick broke down Friday’s 105-101 loss to the Milwaukee Bucks at Crypto.com Arena, focusing on the critical final possessions. “We take the lead to go up four. And then we come up empty on a number of possessions and felt like… we were getting good looks, didn’t score,” Redick said. Redick […] The post JJ Redick reflects on Bucks’ late rally, Giannis’ defensive heroics in Lakers loss appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

LeBron James addressed Friday’s 105-101 loss to the Milwaukee Bucks at Crypto.com Arena, highlighting a late turnover that proved costly. “For me, I turned the ball over again… Giannis did agree. He did that. I mean, he made a great play by getting his arms, tipping it from behind, but can’t turn the ball over […] The post LeBron James reflects on turnover, clutch plays after Bucks edge Lakers appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

The Los Angeles Lakers are reportedly exploring a trade for either De’Andre Hunter or Miles Bridges, according to Hardwood Paroxysm on Substack. Sources indicated that Klutch Sports has expressed interest in moving Hunter through a potential Klutch-for-Klutch swap. Hunter, 28, is in the third year of a four-year, $90 million contract with the Cleveland Cavaliers, […] The post Lakers explore trades for De’Andre Hunter or Miles Bridges amid Klutch Sports push appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

Delonte West’s post-NBA struggles continue, with another arrest adding to a growing list of legal issues. The former NBA guard was taken into custody on December 21, 2025, in Belle Haven, Virginia, after allegedly robbing someone of $23, according to TMZ Sports. Police said the alleged victim identified West near the scene, and court records […] The post Delonte West arrested for $23 robbery appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

The Detroit Pistons closed out their home season finale with a 137-111 victory over the Milwaukee Bucks. It was also Fan Appreciation Night, and the Little Caesars Arena crowd was treated to a major surprise with the return of point guard Cade Cunningham. Detroit’s All-Star guard played his first game since suffering a collapsed lung […] The post Pistons’ Cade Cunningham feels ‘a lot of different ways’ about NBA’s 65-game rule appeared first on ClutchPoints.

The Boston Celtics have been the No. 2 seed in the Eastern Conference for some time, and they’re looking to lock it up with just a few games remaining in the regular season. They’ll have a good chance at doing so against the New York Knicks, who are also looking to climb up to the […] The post Celtics’ Jaylen Brown, Derrick White among 4 questionable players on injury report vs. Knicks appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 30 points and dished out seven assists to lead the Oklahoma City Thunder to a dominant 131-94 victory over the depleted Golden State Warriors on Friday at Chase Center. Chet Holmgren added 15 points and a season-high 15 rebounds as Oklahoma City built an early lead and never looked back. The Warriors […] The post Gilgeous-Alexander leads Thunder to 37-point rout of Warriors appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

It didn’t take much from Aaron Gordon for Tim Hardaway Jr. to sign with the Denver Nuggets this past offseason. Hardaway, according to Gordon, reached out to the Nuggets star shortly before signing with the team. The conversation, while succinct, proved successful in helping lure the veteran shooting guard to Denver. “I’ve known Tim for […] The post Nuggets’ Aaron Gordon reveals what convinced Tim Hardaway Jr. to sign with Denver appeared first on ClutchPoints.

The Indiana Pacers have a chance to clinch top-three lottery odds on Thursday vs. the Brooklyn Nets. They have a lengthy injury report for the tank matchup. Tyrese Haliburton, Pascal Siakam, T.J. McConnell, Andrew Nembhard, Aaron Nesmith, Ivica Zubac and Johnny Furphy were ruled out. Meanwhile, Jarace Walker, Ben Sheppard and Kobe Brown are questionable. […] The post Pacers reveal lengthy injury report vs. Nets amid chance to clinch top three lottery odds appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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The Knicks almost need to beat the Celtics again to establish themselves as a true contender and silence any critics suggesting otherwise.