NBA NewsThursday, Apr 23, 2026

The Oklahoma City Thunder went up 2-0 in their first-round series against the Phoenix Suns. Fans were left with a sour taste in their mouth, though, because Jalen Williams left the game with a hamstring injury. It is unclear how much time he will miss, if any, but fans are fearing the worst. This has […] The post Jalen Williams’ injury has Oklahoma City fans nervous, but Thunder are still NBA Finals favorites appeared first on ClutchPoints.

The Philadelphia 76ers pulled off a stunning upset in Game 2, defeating the Boston Celtics 111-97 and silencing the TD Garden crowd. The standout player of the night was rookie VJ Edgecombe, who delivered a historic performance with 30 points and 10 rebounds. After the game, Edgecombe and Paul George shared a lighthearted exchange about […] The post 76ers’ VJ Edgecombe clarifies hilarious viral winking moment with camera vs. Celtics appeared first on ClutchPoints.

The Philadelphia 76ers got a much-needed boost of hope on Thursday when Joel Embiid continued to get better after his injury. He took part in some of practice while still following his strength and conditioning program. According to reporter Kyle Neubeck, the All-Star center is trending in the right direction. Even though a firm return date hasn’t […] The post 76ers Joel Embiid takes another step toward returning during Celtics playoff series appeared first on ClutchPoints.

The Golden State Warriors are currently in the early stages of what could be a highly consequential 2026 offseason following their play-in loss to the Phoenix Suns. There has already been chatter about whether or not head coach Steve Kerr will continue his highly successful run in the Bay Area, and the clock is also […] The post Warriors rumors: Stephen Curry’s ‘definite’ contract extension plans amid retirement speculation appeared first on ClutchPoints.

LOS ANGELES – Coming into their opening round playoff series against the Houston Rockets, the Los Angeles Lakers knew that limiting All-Star big man Alperen Sengun was going to be a major point of focus. Through the Lakers’ first two games of the playoffs, Deandre Ayton has done an incredible job matching up with his […] The post Deandre Ayton reveals what he couldn’t wait to show in the playoffs appeared first on ClutchPoints.

OKLAHOMA CITY — Oklahoma City Thunder All-Star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander says it’s no coincidence that the defending champions have clinched the No. 1 seed every season where Chet Holmgren was available. After a 120-107 Game 2 victory, Thunder’s Gilgeous-Alexander gave Holmgren his flowers. Oklahoma City took a 2-0 lead in its first-round, best-of-7 series. After reporters […] The post Thunder’s Chet Holmgren flips Shai Gilgeous-Alexander’s love right back on him appeared first on ClutchPoints.

The Los Angeles Lakers are facing a “mixed bag” of injury updates as they prepare for a crucial Game 3 against the Houston Rockets. According to Shams Charania of ESPN, there are conflicting views within the organization regarding the return timelines for their injured stars. While Austin Reaves has started on-court progressions and seems close […] The post Lakers’ Luka Doncic spotted at practice ahead of Game 3 vs Rockets appeared first on ClutchPoints.

The Los Angeles Clippers have had an up-and-down year that ultimately ended in disappointment. The season started in turmoil as the Clippers found themselves outside the early playoff contention with a 6-21 record and the unceremonious dismissal of Chris Paul. But the team, led by Kawhi Leonard and coached by Tyronn Lue, ultimately righted the […] The post Clippers rumors: Is there any evidence Kawhi Leonard will demand trade this summer? appeared first on ClutchPoints.

The Dallas Mavericks have a busy offseason ahead of them as they look to build a respectable team around Cooper Flagg. A large chunk of that will depend on how lucky the Mavericks get on NBA Draft lottery night, but the team also figures to once again be active on the trade market, after dealing […] The post NBA rumors: Why Mavericks could be intriguing Kawhi Leonard trade destination appeared first on ClutchPoints.

The Houston Rockets imploded on offense versus the Los Angeles Lakers in Game 2. All-star Kevin Durant battled a nagging knee injury during that contest and turned the ball over nine times. Will he be resting for Game 3 of the NBA Playoffs? NBA insider for ClutchPoints Brett Siegel dropped this update before the series […] The post Kevin Durant’s status for must-win Game 3 vs. Lakers up in the air appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Rich Paul expressed confidence towards the idea of Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James continuing his NBA career well into his 40s. James is 23 years into his remarkable career, one that will undoubtedly send him to the Hall of Fame. He will go down as one of the greatest players to ever play the […] The post Rich Paul confident Lakers’ LeBron James can play five more years appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Regardless of the sport, it’s never good when officials become the headline. However, that was unfortunately the case, again, after Devin Booker’s tirade about James Williams following a 120-107 loss to the Oklahoma City Thunder. Saving a loose ball is apparently now a technical foul-level sin against the game, if it comes against the NBA’s […] The post Where ‘ridiculous’ Devin Booker ref drama lands among NBA’s 10 most controversial calls of 2025-26 season appeared first on ClutchPoints.