NBA NewsTuesday, Apr 28, 2026

The Los Angeles Lakers are showing increased flexibility ahead of the NBA trade deadline, with Rui Hachimura now firmly in play after years of organizational hesitation. The development reflects a broader effort to fine-tune a roster built around Luka Doncic and LeBron James. NBA insider Evan Sidery reported Wednesday that Los Angeles is more open […] The post Lakers increasingly open to trading Rui Hachimura appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

Los Angeles Clippers head coach Ty Lue is a fan of how effectively two-way guard Jordan Miller can get to the paint/rim (averaging 8.7 PPG/3.1 RPG/1.5 APG/0.8 SPG/0.2 BPG/1.0 TOV/1.0 PF/52.9% FG/60.9% 2-PT/38.8% 3-PT/83.6% FT/2.3 FTA/18.6 MPG in 24 games played). (via HoopJab): “It’s kinda unorthodox the way he gets to the paint and gets […] The post Ty Lue on Jordan Miller: He plays at his own pace appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

The Chicago Bulls are exploring trades ahead of the NBA trade deadline to strengthen their roster, sources told Eric Pincus of Bleacher Report. The organization aims to add young, athletic talent to complement its core duo of Josh Giddey and Matas Buzelis. Chicago currently sits at 23-23, holding the ninth seed in the Eastern Conference, […] The post Bulls weigh trade deadline moves to boost playoff push appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

The NBA season is officially at the halfway mark, and the playoff race is heating up across both conferences. For fantasy managers, this is the time to evaluate rosters and identify the players who are truly making a difference on the court. In fact, many stars have already solidified their cases for various season honors […] The post NBA Fantasy 2025-2026 Midseason Awards and Best Picks appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

The Raptors won Game 4 over the Cavaliers despite missing 26 of 30 three-point attempts and shooting just 32.0% from the field. That’s a feat no team in playoff history has ever accomplished, writes Josh Lewenberg of TSN. It was an anomalous victory, which makes sense, because it was led by Toronto’s anomalous star, Scottie Barnes. […]

The Minnesota Timberwolves felt the heat against the Denver Nuggets, and Jaden McDaniels made sure it carried into the NBA Playoffs spotlight. After a 125-113 loss to the Nuggets in Game 5, the Timberwolves still hold a 3-2 series lead, but the noise around Game 6? It just got louder. McDaniels scored 13 points on […] The post Timberwolves’ Jaden McDaniels makes Game 6 guarantee after ‘loving hate’ in Denver appeared first on ClutchPoints.

As expected, former player and assistant coach Damon Jones has plead guilty to charges stemming from the NBA gambling scandal that also saw Terry Rozier and Chauncey Billups get arrested. On Tuesday, Apr. 28, 2026, Jones became the first person to plead guilty in the gambling scandal, which resulted in over 30 people being arrested. […] The post Damon Jones becomes first person to plead guilty in gambling scandal that also caught Terry Rozier, Chauncey Billups appeared first on ClutchPoints.

The Minnesota Timberwolves saw their series lead shrink Monday night, and ESPN’s Brian Windhorst delivered a blunt assessment of their outlook following a 125-113 Game 5 loss to the Denver Nuggets. Minnesota now leads the first-round series 3-2, but mounting injuries have shifted the trajectory heading into Game 6. Windhorst addressed the situation Tuesday morning […] The post Brian Windhorst slaps Timberwolves with desperate reality after Game 5 blowout loss to Nuggets appeared first on Clut...

Nike continues to dig into their endless catalogue of sneaker silhouettes as they plan to bring back iconic sneakers from the last two decades while also imagining new concepts to keep things fresh. The Nike Kobe signature line has been their most successful basketball endeavor over the last few years, coming up with an all-new […] The post ‘Milwaukee Bucks’ Nike Kobe 4 Protro first look appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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The Orlando Magic are staring at history as they face the Detroit Pistons in Game 5 of the NBA Playoffs, with the run now tied to a rare path. This Magic-Pistons matchup carries weight. It carries undeniable pressure. According to The Sporting News’ Dan Treacy, only six No. 8 seeds have ever taken down a […] The post Magic looking to become 7th 8-seed to upset 1-seed. When was last time? appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Adam Silver didn’t introduce anything new. He just said it out loud. “We should have a system where you should hate to lose,” Silver said on a recent Competition Committee call, via ESPN’s Shams Charania. “It shouldn’t be a badge of honor. Losing should be uncomfortable.” That’s been the league’s stance for a while now. […] The post Adam Silver on proposed lottery reform: ‘Losing should be uncomfortable’ appeared first on Hoops Wire.