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Is Kevin Durant playing tonight? Rockets vs. Lakers 2026 NBA Playoffs Game 1 injury report

The Houston Rockets listed Kevin Durant as questionable ahead of Game 1 against the Los Angeles Lakers, adding uncertainty to Saturday’s playoff opener at Crypto.com Arena. Durant is dealing with a right knee contusion, according to the Rockets’ injury report released Friday morning. The 37-year-old was first added to the report Friday afternoon, joining Steven […] The post Is Kevin Durant playing tonight? Rockets vs. Lakers 2026 NBA Playoffs Game 1 injury report appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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LaVar Ball is back, demanding Hornets sign entire Ball family

It’s been several years since he has been a fixture in the spotlight, but LaVar Ball couldn’t pass up this opportunity to get back into the headlines after the Charlotte Hornets were blown out in their play-in game for the Eastern Conference eighth seed against the Orlando Magic. In spite of the game being played…

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Warriors news: Stephen Curry says quiet part out loud about contract extension, but there’s a catch

The Golden State Warriors saw their 2025-26 season end Friday night with a 111-96 Play-In loss to the Phoenix Suns, shifting attention to the offseason, with Stephen Curry making his stance clear on a potential extension. Curry has one year remaining on his current deal worth $62.6 million for the 2026-27 season, and is eligible […] The post Warriors news: Stephen Curry says quiet part out loud about contract extension, but there’s a catch appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Hawks vs. Knicks 2026 NBA Playoffs Game 1 prediction, odds, pick

The first round of the 2026 NBA Playoffs is officially underway as we bring you a prediction and pick for this upcoming Eastern Conference Game 1. The Atlanta Hawks meet the New York Knicks as the two teams renew their playoffs rivalry once again. Check our NBA Playoffs odds series for the Hawks-Knicks prediction and pick. The Atlanta Hawks […] The post Hawks vs. Knicks 2026 NBA Playoffs Game 1 prediction, odds, pick appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Adam Silver teases Lakers star LeBron James’ plans for next season

As the Los Angeles Lakers prepare to open the 2026 NBA Playoffs against the Houston Rockets, commissioner Adam Silver offered insight into LeBron James’ future, indicating that the 41-year-old is expected to continue his career into next season. Silver addressed James’ outlook during an appearance on The Carton Show on WFAN with Craig Carton on […] The post Adam Silver teases Lakers star LeBron James’ plans for next season appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Warriors’ Draymond Green goes full WWE heel mode after Scott Foster ejects him, Devin Booker

The Golden State Warriors saw their season end in frustration and, of course, spectacle. Draymond Green turned a routine ejection into a viral moment during a heated Play-In clash against the Phoenix Suns. With just over a minute left at Footprint Center, longtime NBA official Scott Foster assessed double technical fouls to Green and Devin […] The post Warriors’ Draymond Green goes full WWE heel mode after Scott Foster ejects him, Devin Booker appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Why Steve Kerr’s face-to-face message to Dillon Brooks had him feeling vindicated

PHOENIX– Dillon Brooks has talked about earning respect across the NBA since joining the Phoenix Suns. In a career season, Brooks helped reshape the Suns’ culture and advance them into the playoffs after defeating Steve Kerr and the Golden State Warriors. The latter head coach has always expressed his feelings about Brooks, for better or […] The post Why Steve Kerr’s face-to-face message to Dillon Brooks had him feeling vindicated appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Is Anthony Edwards playing today? Timberwolves vs. Nuggets Game 1 injury report

The Minnesota Timberwolves meet the Denver Nuggets in Game 1 of a NBA Playoffs series on Saturday. Timberwolves guard Anthony Edwards is listed on the team’s injury report, heading into the game. The report lists him as questionable due to his right knee injury. Edwards is averaging close to 29 points per game this season, […] The post Is Anthony Edwards playing today? Timberwolves vs. Nuggets Game 1 injury report appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Steve Kerr opens door to leaving Warriors in postgame presser

The Golden State Warriors exited the 2026 NBA Playoffs before they began after losing to the Phoenix Suns in the play-in game for the eighth seed in the Western Conference. And it could be the last time we see Steve Kerr on the Warriors sidelines. Kerr was hired from the TNT Sports broadcast booth before…

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Suns’ Dillon Brooks immediately calls out Thunder ‘foul baiters’ to get playoff trash talk going

The Phoenix Suns enter the postseason with momentum, but Dillon Brooks’ intensity has already sparked headlines. His remarks about the Oklahoma City Thunder have added early tension to a first-round matchup set after Phoenix’s play-in victory. The Suns secured the No. 8 seed, clinching the final playoff spot in the West with a 111–96 win […] The post Suns’ Dillon Brooks immediately calls out Thunder ‘foul baiters’ to get playoff trash talk going appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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