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NBA playoffs

Doc Rivers breaks silence on stepping down as Bucks’ head coach

Apr 13, 2026 @ 10:23am
BasketballNBAMilwaukee Bucks
ClutchPoints

Everyone had a feeling that the Milwaukee Bucks might look a little different when the season ends, and one of the first dominoes has already fallen. Shortly after the Bucks’ final regular-season game, it was reported that Doc Rivers would be stepping down as the head coach of the team. The next day, Rivers wrote […] The post Doc Rivers breaks silence on stepping down as Bucks’ head coach appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Scoot Henderson Expects a Win as Trail Blazers Face Suns in His Biggest Test Yet

Apr 13, 2026 @ 10:04am
BasketballNBAPhoenix SunsPortland Trail Blazers
NBA Analysis

Scoot Henderson didn’t hesitate when asked about expectations. “Man, a win. That’s my expectation.” That answer captures where the Portland Trail Blazers are heading into…

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Ime Udoka Makes Feelings Clear on Rockets Facing ‘Injured’ Lakers in Round 1 of NBA Playoffs

Apr 13, 2026 @ 10:01am
BasketballNBAHouston RocketsLos Angeles Lakers
Pro Football Network

Houston Rockets coach Ime Udoka warns his team will have their hands full against the injured Los Angeles Lakers in the first round.

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“KD Gets to Play LeBron While He’s Alone Again”: Lakers Fans React to LeBron James Being Underdog Against Kevin Durant For 3rd Time in Playoffs

Apr 13, 2026 @ 9:49am
BasketballNBAHouston RocketsLos Angeles Lakers
College Football Network

LeBron James and Kevin Durant meet in the 2026 NBA Playoffs first round, with the Lakers facing the Rockets on April 18.

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

Apr 13, 2026 @ 9:35am
BasketballNBABoston CelticsOrlando MagicPhiladelphia 76ers
ClutchPoints

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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Bucks player ‘checked out on season’ after Doc Rivers accused vets of failing him

Apr 13, 2026 @ 9:32am
BasketballNBAMilwaukee BucksPhiladelphia 76ersPhoenix Suns
ClutchPoints

One could write a 2,000-page book about the Milwaukee Bucks’ controversial season, and that might still not even cover the whole drama that apparently unfolded. The Bucks finished their woeful campaign with a 32-50 record, breaking their nine-year appearance streak in the playoffs. Just minutes after they lost to the Philadelphia 76ers in their season […] The post Bucks player ‘checked out on season’ after Doc Rivers accused vets of failing him appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Bucks-Doc Rivers reunion still possible after stepping down as head coach

Apr 13, 2026 @ 9:30am
BasketballNBAMilwaukee Bucks
ClutchPoints

The Milwaukee Bucks may have closed the chapter on Doc Rivers as head coach, but not necessarily on his presence within the organization. In a surprising twist following his departure, league sources indicate that Milwaukee and Rivers are actively exploring a potential reunion in a front-office or advisory capacity. That move that could provide much-needed […] The post Bucks-Doc Rivers reunion still possible after stepping down as head coach appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Poll: Will Steph Curry and the Warriors Advance?

Apr 13, 2026 @ 8:57am
BasketballNBACharlotte HornetsGolden State WarriorsLos Angeles ClippersMiami HeatOrlando MagicPhiladelphia 76ersPhoenix SunsPortland Trail Blazers
Athlon Sports

[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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Steph Curry Shares Health Update Before Play-In Tournament

Apr 13, 2026 @ 8:06am
BasketballNBAGolden State WarriorsLos Angeles ClippersLos Angeles LakersPhoenix SunsPortland Trail Blazers
Athlon Sports

Steph Curry is locked in. With the Golden State Warriors sitting at No. 10 in an ultra-competitive Western Conference, Curry is determined to lead his team to the NBA playoffs.  After an up-and-down regular season, the Dubs finished 37-45, forcing them into the play-in tournament.  Golden ...

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"It's Brutal": Marcus Smart Doesn't Mince Words on Facing Playoff Kevin Durant – Sportskeeda

Apr 13, 2026 @ 8:00am
BasketballNBABoston CelticsPhoenix Suns
Sportskeeda

"It's Brutal": Marcus Smart Doesn't Mince Words on Facing Playoff Kevin Durant  Sportskeeda

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Warriors Coach Steve Kerr Addresses Steph Curry Decision Against Clippers

Apr 13, 2026 @ 6:40am
BasketballNBAGolden State WarriorsLos Angeles ClippersPhoenix SunsPortland Trail Blazers
Athlon Sports

Steph Curry suited up for the Golden State Warriors’ season finale on Sunday night. Coming off two months on the shelf due to a lingering knee injury, the 38-year-old played in just his fourth game back. Curry registered 24 points on 7-of-14 shooting, to go along with six rebounds, three assists, a ...

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Thunder Coach Takes Pride In Healthy Roster Ahead of NBA Playoffs

Apr 13, 2026 @ 6:05am
BasketballNBAOklahoma City Thunder
Heavy

The OKC Thunder will be defending their crown in this upcoming NBA playoffs with a healthy roster, an objective that head coach Mark Daigneault is proud of.  Following the Thunder’s final regular-season game on Sunday, Daigneault took pride in the team’s healthy and complete roster as they enter the playoffs with the top seed in […] The post Thunder Coach Takes Pride In Healthy Roster Ahead of NBA Playoffs appeared first on Heavy Sports.

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JJ Redick Makes Feelings Clear on Lakers Drawing Rockets in First-Round Without Luka Doncic, Austin Reaves

Apr 13, 2026 @ 5:13am
BasketballNBAHouston RocketsLos Angeles Lakers
College Football Network

JJ Redick vows the LA Lakers will fight and try to win their playoff series against the Houston Rockets despite missing Austin Reaves and Luka Doncic.

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Jared McCain Thrilled For First Taste of Playoff Basketball With OKC

Apr 13, 2026 @ 5:02am
BasketballNBAOklahoma City ThunderPhiladelphia 76ers
Heavy

Jared McCain will get his first taste of NBA playoff basketball as the OKC Thunder topped the Western Conference with a 64-18 record.  McCain, who has yet to play in the postseason during his first one season with the Philadelphia 76ers, expressed his excitement after the Thunder wrapped up their regular season on Sunday with […] The post Jared McCain Thrilled For First Taste of Playoff Basketball With OKC appeared first on Heavy Sports.

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NBA World Reacts To Boston Celtics Announcing Roster Decision

Apr 13, 2026 @ 3:32am
BasketballNBABoston Celtics
Heavy

On Sunday, the Boston Celtics played the final game of their 2026 regular season when they hosted the Orlando Magic at TD Garden.The Celtics won by a score of 113-108.Dalano Banton finished the victory with two points, four rebounds, seven assists, one steal and four blocks while shooting 0/3 from the field in 36 minutes […] The post NBA World Reacts To Boston Celtics Announcing Roster Decision appeared first on Heavy Sports.

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Major Update on Luka Doncic Status for Lakers-Rockets Playoff Series

Apr 13, 2026 @ 3:08am
BasketballNBAHouston RocketsLos Angeles Lakers
Heavy

Luka Doncic is not expected to be ready for Game 1 of the Lakers versus Rockets playoff series that begins on Saturday. The post Major Update on Luka Doncic Status for Lakers-Rockets Playoff Series appeared first on Heavy Sports.

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Darko Rajaković Makes Feelings Clear as Raptors Improbably Draw Cavaliers in Round 1 of NBA Playoffs

Apr 13, 2026 @ 2:24am
BasketballNBACleveland CavaliersToronto Raptors
Pro Football Network

Darko Rajaković reacts to the Raptors' "amazing" first-round playoff opportunity against the Cavaliers.

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Giannis Antetokounmpo casts doubt on Bucks’ desire to keep him

Apr 13, 2026 @ 1:12am
BasketballNBAGolden State WarriorsMiami HeatMilwaukee BucksMinnesota TimberwolvesPhiladelphia 76ersSan Antonio Spurs
ClutchPoints

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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Bucks’ Giannis Antetokounmpo sends defiant message after injury-riddled season

Apr 13, 2026 @ 12:48am
BasketballNBAMilwaukee BucksPhiladelphia 76ers
ClutchPoints

Perhaps fittingly, the Milwaukee Bucks, in their final game of a dreadful season, were blown out by the Philadelphia 76ers, 126-106, at Xfinity Mobile Arena on Sunday. The Bucks will miss the playoffs for the first time after nine years with a 32-50 record, their worst since going 15-67 in the 2013-2014 season. Obviously, a […] The post Bucks’ Giannis Antetokounmpo sends defiant message after injury-riddled season appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Bucks’ Giannis Antetokounmpo fuels speculation about future with cryptic message

Apr 13, 2026 @ 12:30am
BasketballNBAMilwaukee Bucks
ClutchPoints

Giannis Antetokounmpo had a stunning message that foreshadows his future after the Milwaukee Bucks’ 2025-26 season came to an end on Sunday night. Antetokounmpo went through multiple injuries throughout the season, his 13th in the NBA. After winning the championship in 2021, the Bucks haven’t enjoyed the same success as they suffered three consecutive first-round […] The post Bucks’ Giannis Antetokounmpo fuels speculation about future with cryptic message appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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JJ Redick reveals reality of preparing for Lakers’ tough playoff series vs. Rockets

Apr 13, 2026 @ 12:24am
BasketballNBAHouston RocketsLos Angeles Lakers
ClutchPoints

LOS ANGELES – The Los Angeles Lakers controlled what they could with a 131-107 win against the Utah Jazz on the final day of the regular season. But with the Denver Nuggets defeating the San Antonio Spurs, the Lakers were locked into the No. 4 seed and will face the Houston Rockets in the opening […] The post JJ Redick reveals reality of preparing for Lakers’ tough playoff series vs. Rockets appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Mike Breen slams NBA’s ‘poor decision’ for first round of playoffs

Apr 13, 2026 @ 12:04am
BasketballNBACharlotte HornetsNew York Knicks
Larry Brown Sports

Mike Breen is not a fan of one of the NBA’s subtle changes for this coming postseason. The veteran announcer was on the call for the New York Knicks’ final regular-season finale Sunday against the Charlotte Hornets at Madison Square Garden in Manhattan, N.Y. Breen, the primary play-by-play man of the Knicks’ MSG Network, spoke … The post Mike Breen slams NBA’s ‘poor decision’ for first round of playoffs appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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Thunder Could Get Incredible News Immediately in NBA Playoffs

Apr 12, 2026 @ 11:57pm
BasketballNBAGolden State WarriorsLos Angeles ClippersOklahoma City ThunderPhoenix SunsPortland Trail Blazers
Heavy

The Oklahoma City Thunder could benefit in a major way if the Los Angeles Clippers stumble in the play-in. Here’s why the scenario matters. The post Thunder Could Get Incredible News Immediately in NBA Playoffs appeared first on Heavy Sports.

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Timberwolves rookie makes franchise history with big stat line in season finale

Apr 12, 2026 @ 11:29pm
BasketballNBADenver NuggetsMinnesota TimberwolvesNew Orleans Pelicans
ClutchPoints

The Minnesota Timberwolves took care of business against the New Orleans Pelicans, 132-126, at Target Center on Sunday to build extra momentum heading into the playoffs. Already locked as the sixth seed even before their season finale, the Timberwolves chose to rest their core players against the Pelicans. Aside from Anthony Edwards, who is still […] The post Timberwolves rookie makes franchise history with big stat line in season finale appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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