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Celtics fans are confused after Brad Stevens’ powerful Butler message

Fans of the Boston Celtics almost had a heart attack after Brad Stevens, the team’s president of basketball operations and general manager, penned a message about Butler’s hiring of Ronald Nored as its new coach. Nored played for Stevens when the latter was still calling the shots for the Bulldogs, reaching the national title game […] The post Celtics fans are confused after Brad Stevens’ powerful Butler message appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Jaylen Brown shows off new skill before playoffs

There is a good argument to be made that the Boston Celtics wouldn’t be where they are without Jaylen Brown. He is coming off his best season to date as the Celtics finished at 56-26 and are the 2nd seed in the Eastern Conference Playoffs. To relax, Brown has decided to take tap-dancing lessons. On […] The post Jaylen Brown shows off new skill before playoffs appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Fantasy Basketball 2026-27: Players Who Could Lose Roles This Offseason

The 2026 NBA offseason is set to be a massive turning point for the league, and if you aren't paying attention, your fantasy team will suffer. This summer, teams have more money than ever to spend on new stars, which means many fantasy basketball players are going to lose their roles in the 2026-27 ...

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Big Pistons Scare Changed NBA Analyst’s Playoff Outlook

Heading into their second-straight run in the NBA Playoffs, the Detroit Pistons know they have a lot to prove. Despite being the No. 1 seed in the Eastern Conference, the Pistons are far from satisfied. From the start of the season, the goal was to win a championship. One NBA analyst admitted he had doubts […] The post Big Pistons Scare Changed NBA Analyst’s Playoff Outlook appeared first on Heavy Sports.

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LeBron James admits he wants Celtics, Lakers finals

LeBron James has his eyes on one more iconic chapter, and it involves the Boston Celtics. As the NBA playoffs begin, James admitted on his Mind The Game podcast that a Finals showdown with Boston would mean something extra, especially given their long history. “That’d be crazy,” James said. “I had a lot of Celtics […] The post LeBron James admits he wants Celtics, Lakers finals appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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76ers’ Paul George Details How Much Better He Feels After 25-Game Suspension

For Philadelphia 76ers forward Paul George, being suspended 25 games for a violation of the NBA’s anti-drug policy was a blessing in disguise.Since returning from the suspension in late March, George has been feeling better both physically and mentally, and that’s been evident by his play on the court.The 10 games he’s played in since […] The post 76ers’ Paul George Details How Much Better He Feels After 25-Game Suspension appeared first on Heavy Sports.

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NBA 2026 Postseason Schedule: Complete Timeline for Play-In, Playoffs, and Finals

NBA 2026 postseason schedule revealed, full timeline for play-in, playoffs, and Finals dates you need to know.

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Jayson Tatum’s insane Achilles recovery earns LeBron James’ stamp of celebration

The Boston Celtics have a legitimate chance to win the NBA Championship this season, and a lot of that has to do with the speedy recovery and stellar play of Jayson Tatum. After missing 10 months with a torn Achilles tendon suffered during Game 4 of the second round of the NBA playoffs against the […] The post Jayson Tatum’s insane Achilles recovery earns LeBron James’ stamp of celebration appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Celtics Get Notable Neemias Queta Development Ahead of Playoffs

The Boston Celtics closed the regular season at 56-26 after beating the Orlando Magic in a thriller on Sunday night at TD Garden. The second seed is locked. The roster is the healthiest it has been all year.Jayson Tatum returned from a ruptured Achilles and averaged over 21 points per game across his 16 games […] The post Celtics Get Notable Neemias Queta Development Ahead of Playoffs appeared first on Heavy Sports.

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Magic rumors: How Jamahl Mosley’s hot seat might ‘erupt in flames’

Orlando Magic coach Jamahl Mosley has become one of the more talked-about coaches in recent weeks. But for the wrong reasons. Experts believe that Mosley is in the hot seat after the Magic stumbled to a 45-37 record in his fifth year at the helm. While they made the Play-In Tournament as the eighth seed, […] The post Magic rumors: How Jamahl Mosley’s hot seat might ‘erupt in flames’ appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Knicks Legend gives ‘unsexy’ NBA Finals advice he knows fans will hate

The New York Knicks enter the postseason as one of the few Eastern Conference teams seen as legitimate title contenders. After finishing the regular season with a 53-29 record, the Knicks arrive to the postseason healthy, but have a difficult conference to traverse through, with teams such as the Boston Celtics, the Detroit Pistons and […] The post Knicks Legend gives ‘unsexy’ NBA Finals advice he knows fans will hate appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Doris Burke fights off tears in heartwarming farewell message to Mark Jones

Sunday, Apr. 12, 2026, was a hard night for ESPN’s NBA broadcasters, Doris Burke and Mark Jones, who called his final game for the network when the Boston Celtics took on the Orlando Magic. During the broadcast, Burke paid a heartfelt tribute to Jones. They shared their “love” for each other after Burke gave Jones […] The post Doris Burke fights off tears in heartwarming farewell message to Mark Jones 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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NBA releases first-round playoff schedule in first year of new media rights deal

The NBA playoffs begin Saturday, April 18, and for the first time in more than two decades, the postseason will air without TNT. The NBA released the Game 1 schedule for the first round on Sunday, with eight matchups spread across two days and three broadcast partners. Under the league’s new 11-year, $76 billion media…

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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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Magic’s Jalen Suggs acknowledges fan frustration before 2026 NBA Playoffs

The Orlando Magic had high expectations coming into the season, but they were not able to live up to the hype. That has led them to the No. 8 seed and a matchup against the Philadelphia 76ers in the Play-In tournament, which means they’ll still have at least two chances to advance to the playoffs. […] The post Magic’s Jalen Suggs acknowledges fan frustration before 2026 NBA Playoffs 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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