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ClutchPoints’ 2025-26 NBA Power Rankings Week 23: Joel Embiid’s return gives 76ers massive boost

Only two weeks remain in the 2025-26 NBA season, and the race for the middle-tier seeding is on across both the Eastern and Western Conferences. The hierarchy, like the Oklahoma City Thunder and San Antonio Spurs, isn’t moving from the top of the power rankings entering the NBA playoffs, but teams like the Philadelphia 76ers […] The post ClutchPoints’ 2025-26 NBA Power Rankings Week 23: Joel Embiid’s return gives 76ers massive boost appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Hawks’ nightmare seeding, matchup scenarios for 2026 NBA Playoffs

The Atlanta Hawks have spent the 2025-26 season evolving from an inconsistent offensive squad into a legitimate Eastern Conference threat. As the playoff picture tightens, though, the margin between opportunity and disaster continues to thin. In the Eastern conference, seeding isn’t just positioning but survival. For Atlanta, the wrong matchup could turn a promising ascent […] The post Hawks’ nightmare seeding, matchup scenarios for 2026 NBA Playoffs appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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NBA Power Rankings: Celtics Passing All Tests in the East

The Boston Celtics won their third straight game on Sunday, again climbing in this week’s NBA Power Rankings. Indeed, this has not been a run-of-the-mill streak. On Wednesday, the Celtics beat the Thunder in a gritty, playoff-level showdown, a win that firmed up their status around the league–if not to themselves–as a real contender for […] The post NBA Power Rankings: Celtics Passing All Tests in the East appeared first on Heavy Sports.

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Boston Celtics Make Derrick White Announcement Before Hornets Game

Derrick White has been ruled out of the Boston Celtics game against the Charlotte Hornets on Sunday, March 29. The do-it-all guard is suffering from a right knee contusion. Injury Report Update: Neemias Queta – AVAILABLEDerrick White – Right Knee Contusion – OUT https://t.co/vjUJm3vuVg — Boston Celtics (@celtics) March 29, 2026 This will be the […] The post Boston Celtics Make Derrick White Announcement Before Hornets Game appeared first on Heavy Sports.

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8 stars most likely at risk of being plucked away come potential 2028 NBA expansion

All 30 NBA owners voted unanimously in moving forward with expanding the league to 32 teams. As of now, Seattle and Las Vegas are almost certainly going to be getting NBA teams, and that means an expansion draft isn’t far behind. The league hasn’t expanded since 2004, making this the largest gap between adding teams […] The post 8 stars most likely at risk of being plucked away come potential 2028 NBA expansion appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Celtics Named ‘Realistic’ Landing Spot for Clippers Forward

The Boston Celtics have been the surprise package of the NBA this season. During the summer, Brad Stevens oversaw the start of a retooling project, trading away Jrue Holiday and Kristaps Porzingis, while letting Al Horford and Luke Kornet walk during free agency.Despite the roster turnover and the multiple young “prove it” talents on the […] The post Celtics Named ‘Realistic’ Landing Spot for Clippers Forward appeared first on Heavy Sports.

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Hawks’ Quin Snyder receives ‘mad scientist’ title after 500th career win

The Atlanta Hawks got another home win as they defeated the Sacramento Kings 123-113, but it was also a major accomplishment for Quin Snyder. The head coach was able to secure his 500th career win, which shows the success that he’s been able to have throughout his journey. As much as Snyder is regarded as […] The post Hawks’ Quin Snyder receives ‘mad scientist’ title after 500th career win appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Hawks’ Nickeil Alexander-Walker drops ‘partner in crime’ line on Jalen Johnson connection

ATLANTA – Sound the alarm if this one sounds familiar: Jalen Johnson and Nickeil Alexander-Walker closed out the game for the Atlanta Hawks in the fourth quarter. That noise is probably ringing, because that’s what the duo did once again, this time to defeat the Sacramento Kings 123-113. The game was tied at 97 midway […] The post Hawks’ Nickeil Alexander-Walker drops ‘partner in crime’ line on Jalen Johnson connection appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Kings’ Daeqwon Plowden gets revenge on Hawks with emphatic slam dunk

Daeqwon Plowden only played six games for the Atlanta Hawks, but undrafted players who are fighting to secure a rotation spot next season do not usually need a strong reason to take the court with a chip on their shoulder. The former Bowling Green standout wanted to make his old NBA employer regret trading him […] The post Kings’ Daeqwon Plowden gets revenge on Hawks with emphatic slam dunk appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Is Dyson Daniels playing tonight? Hawks vs. Kings injury report

The Atlanta Hawks host the Sacramento Kings on Saturday evening, and blossoming young guard Dyson Daniels is listed as questionable on the injury report. Daniels has been dealing with a recent toe injury, although he has played the past eight games for the team after sitting out on March 12. Here’s everything we know about […] The post Is Dyson Daniels playing tonight? Hawks vs. Kings injury report appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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NBA MVP Power Rankings: Victor Wembanyama Takes Over Top Spot, Luka Doncic Sees Major Drop

The MVP race is heating up like never before. The latest NBA MVP power rankings revealed that Victor Wembanyama moving to the top spot, while Luka Doncic has seen a major drop.

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Hawks’ Nickeil Alexander-Walker gets attention-grabbing shoutout amid playoff push

The Atlanta Hawks are playing some of their best basketball at the right time, and it’s because they’re getting contributions from several players on the team. Not only are the players elevating their game, but they’ve been efficient at doing so. For Nickeil Alexander-Walker, he’s having one of the most efficient months by any player […] The post Hawks’ Nickeil Alexander-Walker gets attention-grabbing shoutout amid playoff push appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Sacramento Kings at Atlanta Hawks: Odds, Injury Updates, How to Watch and More

Date: March 28, 2026Time: 7:30 p.m. ETVenue: State Farm ArenaTV: FDSSEStreaming: Check local listingsRadio: 92.9 The Game, Sports 1140 KHTKBuy tickets: Buy Kings at Hawks tickets on StubHub The Hawks will be playing the full four quarters on Saturday, but they're expected to have things wrapped ...

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Jayson Tatum Addresses Celtics Decision After Return From Injury

It was a long and tedious road to recovery for Boston Celtics superstar Jayson Tatum. The six-time All-Star tore his Achilles tendon in the NBA playoffs last season. He put in a lot of work during the summertime and throughout the 2025-26 season to finally get himself ready for his much-anticipated ...

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Toronto Raptors Coach Gives Concerning Injury News Before NBA Playoffs

The 2026 NBA Playoffs are still weeks away, but the Toronto Raptors are facing a notable injury concern before they get there. Heading into the Friday, March 27, matchup between the Raptors and the Pelicans, Immanuel Quickley was ruled out for the third-straight game. The starting guard has been dealing with a foot-related issue, which […] The post Toronto Raptors Coach Gives Concerning Injury News Before NBA Playoffs appeared first on Heavy Sports.

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NBA Fans React to 76ers’ Shocking Tyrese Maxey Announcement

Gearing up for their Saturday matchup on March 28, the Philadelphia 76ers could potentially have their original starting five healthy for the clash against the Charlotte Hornets. After Kelly Oubre Jr. revealed to reporters that he was going to play this weekend following Friday’s practice session, it became clear that Tyrese Maxey was going to […] The post NBA Fans React to 76ers’ Shocking Tyrese Maxey Announcement appeared first on Heavy Sports.

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Celtics’ Jayson Tatum Sends Powerful Message After Hawks Win

The Boston Celtics entered Friday night without their leading scorer. Jaylen Brown missed his first game since Jayson Tatum‘s return, leaving Boston shorthanded against an Atlanta Hawks squad in strong form. Baylor Scheierman stepped into the starting five in Brown’s place.The Hawks made Boston pay early. Atlanta jumped out to a 25-9 advantage in the […] The post Celtics’ Jayson Tatum Sends Powerful Message After Hawks Win appeared first on Heavy Sports.

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