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NBA play-in tournament: Schedule, predictions for teams vying for postseason position

The NBA play-in tournament was a polarizing concept when the league first adopted the idea in 2020, but it has quickly become a beloved staple of professional basketball. The play-in tournament is a purgatory of sorts that takes place after the regular season and before the playoffs officially begin. The seven and eight-seeds in both […] The post NBA play-in tournament: Schedule, predictions for teams vying for postseason position appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Bill Simmons has epic Terry Rozier proposal for Heat vs. Hornets NBA play-in game

The Miami Heat formally waived Terry Rozier as they prepare to take on the Charlotte Hornets in their first game of the play-in tournament. The veteran guard had not played a single game for the Heat this season after federal charges related to his involvement in an alleged illegal sports gambling scheme were filed against […] The post Bill Simmons has epic Terry Rozier proposal for Heat vs. Hornets NBA play-in game appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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NBA free agents: Top 25 players set to hit open market during 2026 offseason

There are going to be a lot of ways to add talent to NBA rosters this offseason. Some great veteran players have already been linked in trade rumors, and the 2026 NBA Draft class is looking like one of the best classes in recent memory. Now that the regular season is over, teams are thinking […] The post NBA free agents: Top 25 players set to hit open market during 2026 offseason appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Miami Heat Announce Key Player Could Miss Hornets Game

On Tuesday evening, the Miami Heat will be in North Carolina to play the Charlotte Hornets for the play-in tournament.The finished their final game of the regular season (on Sunday) when they beat the Atlanta Hawks by a score of 143-117.Pelle Larsson did not play in the game.Key Player Could Miss Hornets GameFor Tuesday’s game, […] The post Miami Heat Announce Key Player Could Miss Hornets Game appeared first on Heavy Sports.

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Heat vs. Hornets 2026 NBA Play-In Tournament prediction, odds, pick

We are back for another NBA betting prediction and pick, and it’s time for the Play-In Tournament, where it’s win or go home for the Miami Heat (43-39), who visit the Charlotte Hornets (44-38) on Tuesday, as both teams look to advance to the second round of the tournament and keep their playoff hopes alive. […] The post Heat vs. Hornets 2026 NBA Play-In Tournament prediction, odds, pick appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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NBA trade targets: Best players likely on the block during 2026 offseason

The NBA regular season is over, and many teams are already looking to the offseason and how they will tweak their rosters. In the modern era of basketball, the trade market is of frequent use by all teams, and specifically, stars are dealt more often than ever before. Even after a busy trade deadline, there […] The post NBA trade targets: Best players likely on the block during 2026 offseason appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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ClutchPoints’ 2025-26 NBA Power Rankings Week 25: Thunder reign supreme as regular season ends

The 2025-26 NBA season is officially over, and once again, the Oklahoma City Thunder sit at the very top of the power rankings, a spot they began the year in. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and the Thunder will enter the playoffs as the defending champions with a very strong chance of going back-to-back, proving that their Game […] The post ClutchPoints’ 2025-26 NBA Power Rankings Week 25: Thunder reign supreme as regular season ends appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Miami Heat Get Good News From Simone Fontecchio Before NBA Play-In Tournament

The Miami Heat received some good news from forward Simone Fontecchio, who missed the team’s final game of the regular season on Sunday due to a left ankle injury.The Heat dominated the Atlanta Hawks 143-117 to earn some momentum ahead of their NBA Play-In Tournament matchup against the Charlotte Hornets. Jaime Jaquez Jr. led the […] The post Miami Heat Get Good News From Simone Fontecchio Before NBA Play-In Tournament appeared first on Heavy Sports.

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Hornets make dominant NBA history despite finishing with No. 9 seed in East

The second of the season for the Charlotte Hornets may be one of the best teams in the league, but they still finished with the No. 9 seed in the Eastern Conference. The Hornets turned things up on both sides of the ball, and they gave their opponents problems in almost every single game down […] The post Hornets make dominant NBA history despite finishing with No. 9 seed in East appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Former 76ers Coach Doc Rivers Makes Statement on Joel Embiid

Hours before the Milwaukee Bucks and the Philadelphia 76ers met for the final time during the 2025-2026 NBA season, the head coach, Doc Rivers, was asked about his former center, Joel Embiid. As a head coach with firsthand experience of dealing with the unfortunate concerns that have affected Embiid throughout his career, Rivers was once […] The post Former 76ers Coach Doc Rivers Makes Statement on Joel Embiid appeared first on Heavy Sports.

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2026 NBA Draft Lottery order after regular season ends

Well before championship contenders started making their final preparations for the NBA playoffs, cellar-dwellers began positioning themselves for the NBA Draft Lottery. A stacked crop of talent led by star freshmen like AJ Dybantsa, Darryn Peterson, Cameron Boozer, Kingston Flemings, Caleb Wilson, Keaton Wagler, Darius Acuff Jr. and Brayden Burries gave rebuilding teams even less […] The post 2026 NBA Draft Lottery order after regular season ends appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Complete Game 1 schedules for first round of 2026 NBA Playoffs

After another grueling schedule, only a few teams remain to battle for the much-coveted Larry O’Brien Trophy. The 2026 NBA Playoffs are not lacking in compelling storylines and interesting matchups, and it would be a shame to miss any of them. The Oklahoma City Thunder will headline the postseason as they look to defend their […] The post Complete Game 1 schedules for first round of 2026 NBA Playoffs appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Poll: Will Steph Curry and the Warriors Advance?

[Editor’s note: Welcome to Athlon Sports’ poll of the day, where we ask readers to weigh in on the biggest topic of the day. Thanks for voting, and be sure to sound off in the comment section.] The NBA play-in tournament begins Tuesday, with eight teams looking to advance in the NBA playoffs. On ...

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Tyrese Maxey Reacts to 76ers Play-In Tournament Matchup With Magic

The Philadelphia 76ers did their part on Sunday night by pulling out a 126-106 victory over the Milwaukee Bucks.Unfortunately, the Sixers didn’t get the outside help they needed to move up to the sixth seed in the Eastern Conference and secure a spot in the postseason outright. Instead, they’ll host the Orlando Magic in the […] The post Tyrese Maxey Reacts to 76ers Play-In Tournament Matchup With Magic appeared first on Heavy Sports.

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Giannis Antetokounmpo casts doubt on Bucks’ desire to keep him

Many thought that Giannis Antetokounmpo would be shipped by the Milwaukee Bucks at the trade deadline. But the Bucks decided to keep him, hoping that they would go on a late surge after the midseason break and squeeze into the playoffs. Throughout the season, there were rumors that the Bucks would finally part ways with […] The post Giannis Antetokounmpo casts doubt on Bucks’ desire to keep him appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Heat’s Bam Adebayo warns about ‘chaotic’ Hornets ahead of play-in clash

MIAMI – With the Miami Heat’s 2025-26 regular season coming to a close in a 143-117 win over the Atlanta Hawks on Sunday night, the team now prepares for an all-too-familiar path in the postseason. As the Heat enter its fourth straight play-in tournament, the opponent, time, and place are set against the Charlotte Hornets […] The post Heat’s Bam Adebayo warns about ‘chaotic’ Hornets ahead of play-in clash appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Charles Barkley Calls Out NBA For Disrespecting Fans

NBA legend Charles Barkley ripped today’s NBA stars for the entire schedule of games featuring everyone sitting out. ESPN’s coverage of the final day of the season was hopeful to see a couple of important games deciding the seeding. However, zero games will feature both team’s starters playing and trying to get an important victory.Barkley […] The post Charles Barkley Calls Out NBA For Disrespecting Fans appeared first on Heavy Sports.

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Erik Spoelstra’s ‘significant highlight’ of trying 2025-26 Heat season isn’t Bam Adebayo’s 83-point game

MIAMI – With the Miami Heat preparing for its fourth straight play-in tournament appearance, there’s no denying how disappointing that fate is, as many on the team were vocal about wanting to avoid the tourney. Still, nothing can change their postseason trajectory as the Heat look to get through the play-in tourney, but it hasn’t […] The post Erik Spoelstra’s ‘significant highlight’ of trying 2025-26 Heat season isn’t Bam Adebayo’s 83-point game appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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