play-in loss

“Hornets Could Use an Actual Leader”: Nick Wright Has Last Laugh in LaMelo Ball Beef, Calls For His Trade to Bucks After Play-In Loss

Apr 18, 2026 @ 3:43am

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Nick Wright piles on LaMelo Ball, urges the Charlotte Hornets to trade the point guard and multiple first-round picks for Milwaukee Bucks MVP Giannis Antetokounmpo.

‘Nobody Wants to Come to South Beach’ — Heat’s 2-Time NBA Champion Offers Harsh Reality Check to Pat Riley

Apr 16, 2026 @ 10:11pm

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Pro Football Network

The Heat are searching for answers after a disappointing play-in loss, and an ex-NBA champion believes changes should start at the top.

‘Clippers Curse’ continues after LA blows 4th quarter lead to Steph Curry, Warriors

Apr 16, 2026 @ 8:00am

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NY Post Sports

The Clippers collapse late, blowing a 13-point fourth-quarter lead to Stephen Curry and the Warriors in a stunning play-in loss that ends their season and fuels the “Clippers curse.”