When rookie Nikola Jokic felt helpless guarding Tim Duncan: "I couldn’t do nothing" – Basketball Network
When rookie Nikola Jokic felt helpless guarding Tim Duncan: "I couldn’t do nothing" Basketball Network
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Victor Wembanyama makes more NBA history with latest award
San Antonio Spurs superstar Victor Wembanyama is really living up to his “Alien” nickname. On Sunday, Wembanyama led the Spurs to a 111-98 win over the Portland Trail Blazers in Game 1 of the Western Conference quarterfinals round. Wembanyama scored 35 points, the most ever in a playoff debut for a Spurs player in franchise … The post Victor Wembanyama makes more NBA history with latest award appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.
Draymond Green Painfully Honest on Steve Kerr's Warriors Future
Draymond Green and Steve Kerr have been through a lot in their 12 years together with the Golden State Warriors. Green is a notoriously feisty individual who has had his fair share of contentious moments throughout his NBA career. He’s had multiple run-ins with his coach through the years, but ...
Mike Brown’s vibes belie his biggest remaining Knicks goal
There was nothing to suggest he was stressed or concerned about the first-round series against the Hawks, or about those Finals-or-bust expectations hovering over the playoffs.
Timberwolves vs. Nuggets Game 2 prediction: NBA playoffs picks, odds, best bet
The final score from Game 1 is somewhat misleading.
Celtics' Joe Mazzulla names unexpected NBA Playoffs-winning Jayson Tatum change – sportingnews.com
Celtics' Joe Mazzulla names unexpected NBA Playoffs-winning Jayson Tatum change sportingnews.com
Why Thunder’s Mark Daigneault expects bounce back Devin Booker performance in Game 2
Oklahoma City Thunder head coach Mark Daigneault anticipates a more competitive Game 2 in his best-of-7 series against All-Star Devin Booker and the Phoenix Suns. After a 119-84 blowout win in their series opener, Daigneault mentioned the Suns’ weary road toward the 8th seed, including two games in the Play-In Tournament. At the same time, […] The post Why Thunder’s Mark Daigneault expects bounce back Devin Booker performance in Game 2 appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Spurs’ Victor Wembanyama makes NBA history as first unanimous DPOY winner
San Antonio Spurs star big man Victor Wembanyama has been named the recipient of the Hakeem Olajuwon Trophy as the 2025-26 Kia NBA Defensive Player of the Year, the league announced on Monday night. San Antonio Spurs forward-center Victor Wembanyama has been named the 2025-26 Kia NBA Defensive Player of the Year, earning the Hakeem […] The post Spurs’ Victor Wembanyama makes NBA history as first unanimous DPOY winner appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Warriors' Al Horford Makes Retirement Admission After 19th NBA Season
Al Horford played a key role for the Golden State Warriors this past season. Despite dealing with multiple injuries throughout the campaign, the 6-foot-8 center averaged 8.3 points, 4.9 rebounds, 2.6 assists, 1.1 blocks and 1.6 triples in 21.5 minutes per contest. Horford was hampered by injuries ...
Chandler Parsons blasts Raptors’ Brandon Ingram for ‘bad optics’ Game 1 comments
The Toronto Raptors playoff run got off on the wrong foot with Brandon Ingram’s comments about head coach Darko Rajakovic’s game plan after their Game 1 loss to the Cleveland Cavaliers. The Raptors’ leading scorer wasn’t fond of the coach’s strategy of playing the offense off him instead of through him, which led him to take […] The post Chandler Parsons blasts Raptors’ Brandon Ingram for ‘bad optics’ Game 1 comments appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Angel Reese Celebrates Boyfriend’s Round 1 NBA Playoff Upset Win – The Spun
Angel Reese Celebrates Boyfriend’s Round 1 NBA Playoff Upset Win The Spun
JJ Redick reveals strategy behind Luke Kennard’s monster Game 1 performance vs. Rockets
The Los Angeles Lakers surprised most by taking down the Houston Rockets in Game 1 of their first round NBA playoff series despite playing without superstar Luka Doncic and star guard Austin Reaves. Even without superstar Kevin Durant in the Rockets lineup, LeBron James was his usual, dominant self via his all-around capabilities, but it […] The post JJ Redick reveals strategy behind Luke Kennard’s monster Game 1 performance vs. Rockets appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Bucks ‘seriously interested’ in Taylor Jenkins after firing Doc Rivers
The Milwaukee Bucks will be going into a new direction next season as they look to find a new head coach. It looks like they’ve already started the search, and they have a serious interest in Taylor Jenkins, according to The Athletic. “Team owners Wes Edens and Jimmy Haslam and general manager Jon Horst made […] The post Bucks ‘seriously interested’ in Taylor Jenkins after firing Doc Rivers appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Nets extend Jordi Fernandez, staff with multi-year contracts as rebuild mission continues
The Nets signed head coach Jordi Fernandez and his entire coaching staff to multi-year contract extensions on Monday.
Lakers Dealt Unfortunate News Before Game 2 vs. Rockets
LeBron James and the No. 4 seed Los Angeles Lakers took care of business in their opening game of the 2026 NBA Playoffs, defeating the No. 5 seed Houston Rockets, who were without Kevin Durant, 107-98 in Game 1 of the first-round matchup. Now, the Lakers will look to take a 2-0 series lead as they ...
Final Injury Report for Timberwolves-Nuggets Game 2: Will Anthony Edwards, Peyton Watson Play?
Both the Minnesota Timberwolves and Denver Nuggets may be without one of their key players in Game 2 of their first-round playoff matchup on Saturday.
Lakers Face Uncertainty as Jeanie Buss Addresses LeBron James Retirement Decision
With questions swirling around LeBron James and what comes next, Jeanie Buss addressed the uncertainty head-on.
Lakers lose tiebreaker to Knicks, will have 25th pick in NBA draft
The Lakers will have the 25th pick in the 2026 NBA draft, the league announced on Monday after ties among teams with identical regular-season records were broken through random drawings to determine the order selection.
"I didn't stand up for him" – Alperen Sengun Clears Up LeBron James 'Dap' Snub Drama From Lakers-Rockets Opener – Sportskeeda
"I didn't stand up for him" - Alperen Sengun Clears Up LeBron James 'Dap' Snub Drama From Lakers-Rockets Opener Sportskeeda
JJ Redick’s Message to Luke Kennard Could Change Everything for Lakers
The Los Angeles Lakers are trying to stay afloat in the NBA playoffs despite playing with a short-handed roster. Both the Lakers and Houston Rockets were missing stars in Game 1 of their series, however. For LA, Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves did not play due to injuries while Kevin Durant was out ...
7 NBA players who appeared in movies
NBA careers rarely stay confined to arenas. For some stars, the spotlight stretches far beyond the game, pulling them into film sets where a different kind of performance takes shape. Acting demands timing, emotion, and presence, traits that elite players already sharpen over years of competition. When those worlds collide, the results range from iconic […] The post 7 NBA players who appeared in movies appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Jazz, Grizzlies among winners in 2026 NBA Draft tiebreakers
While the 2026 NBA Draft order will not be locked in until the NBA Draft Lottery on May 10, the NBA conducted six different tiebreakers on Monday involving 13 different teams that provide further clarity on what the actual order of this year’s draft will be. Whereas non-lottery team tiebreakers determine the actual spot teams […] The post Jazz, Grizzlies among winners in 2026 NBA Draft tiebreakers appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Al Horford uncertain on future, but hints at Warriors return
Recently, the Golden State Warriors’ 2025-26 season came to an end with a tough road loss at the hands of the Phoenix Suns in the second round of the play-in tournament. The Warriors now have many questions to answer this offseason, with some wondering if the Steve Kerr era in Golden State might be coming […] The post Al Horford uncertain on future, but hints at Warriors return appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Bill Simmons rips Spurs’ color-coordinated arena: ‘It’s not time for gimmicks’
Just about every single person watching the San Antonio Spurs put the beatdown on the Portland Trail Blazers in Game 1 of their first-round series on Sunday came away with two reactions: holy sh*t, Victor Wembanyama is good, and holy sh*t, the color-coordination in the arena is the coolest thing ever. Every single person, that…