Monthly Archives: April 2026

Spurs vs. Trail Blazers player grades: San Antonio’s bench dominates

The San Antonio Spurs were without Victor Wembanyama and Stephon Castle, and still controlled the game in the 112-101 win over the Portland Trail Blazers. They got contributions up and down the roster to fill in for two of their stars. The Spurs’ bench outscored Portland’s 48-10. Keldon Johnson and Carter Bryant were brilliant off the bench in the win …

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Mavericks-Suns preview: Health, or lack of it, has impacted both teams this season – NBA

Mavericks-Suns preview: Health, or lack of it, has impacted both teams this season NBA Source link : https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMirgFBVV95cUxNa01Odk81ZXFHbGZsTkwzU3o1ZXNXQWp6TVdrbjNYUE5hVFZRaUdBR2tfaE5hWXU4RHk1cGpvS1BqR3hQeGJnb3dVSU8waXgwN25hVWdQVlhOOGZTYjVOWEJtaGxmUEVMS3BNVkZTNW5QQ1pXUnBUUTJkWGxtWXkzRUtNUWptdzNucmlJM3M2clNNcDBfb3RrczAwb3NkektjOHNXemF5bWdiWlF2bWc?oc=5 Author : Publish date : 2026-04-08 05:46:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.

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This season robbed us of Stephen Curry vs LeBron James

Tonight was supposed to mean something more. We’re talking the Los Angeles Lakers vs the Golden State Warriors at Chase Center. Stephen Curry and LeBron James, the two most important players in the last two decades of NBA basketball, sharing the same floor one more time. Except they won’t tonight, folks. Steph Curry is out tonight on the front side …

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What Michael Malone must fix at UNC, now and later

North Carolina has already had a busy offseason, from its lengthy coaching search to the hiring of former NBA champion Michael Malone. Now that the dust has settled, Malone and his staff must land key transfer-portal targets while convincing others to stay in Chapel Hill. They also need to make sure their prized high school commitments stay true to Carolina. …

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How to watch Warriors vs. Lakers

The Golden State Warriors play their final home game of the regular season in tonight’s matchup against the Los Angeles Lakers. Tip-off is set for 7:00 PM PT in San Francisco and will be streamed on Prime Video. Previously with the Warriors: Golden State snapped a four-game losing streak with Tuesday night’s 110–105 win over the Sacramento Kings. It marked …

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Kentucky & Louisville To Battle Over Best Point Guard in Transfer Portal?

A new report suggests that rivals Kentucky and Louisville are top contenders for, arguably, the best point guard in this month’s college basketball transfer portal. For Kentucky and Louisville, the 2025-26 season fell below the programs’ lofty standards. After winning 27 games — 18 in the conference — last season, the Cardinals regressed this past season. Posting a disappointing 11-7 …

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After Reinsdorf endorsement, Donovan says Bulls’ best interest is the top priority

WASHINGTON (AP) — Chicago Bulls coach Billy Donovan appreciates the endorsement from team president and CEO Michael Reinsdorf. Just don’t read too much into it, Donovan suggested before Chicago’s game against the Washington Wizards on Thursday night. Advertisement “I think Michael was making the point of how he felt about me,” Donovan said after Reinsdorf made it clear Tuesday he …

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Block by Brook Lopez – NBA

Block by Brook Lopez NBA Source link : https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMiZEFVX3lxTFBjV2tKNlNsVjhrVjJQeThfeDV0dTYzZzg4a2JEZUlhdFFtU1RNSVNHSm10UXlvamtoTlNxaTJyekNDaFg2dkVLZURaVHZBNkVSakJ4MVBXTUprZWVWTEl6NHAxaFc?oc=5 Author : Publish date : 2026-04-08 10:09:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.

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Nebraska lands former All-MVC forward Sam Orme out of NCAA Transfer Portal

Belmont sophomore forward Sam Orme has committed to Nebraska out of the NCAA Transfer Portal. The 6’10 native of Carmel, Indiana, spent three seasons with the Bruins after signing with Belmont out of high school. But with head coach Casey Alexander leaving for the Kansas State job this offseason, he opted to enter college basketball free agency. Advertisement Fred Hoiberg …

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NBA’s Top 10 Plays of the Night | April 8, 2026

Never miss a moment with the latest news, trending stories and highlights to bring you closer to your favorite players and teams. Source link : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HO4_Yr1H08s Author : Publish date : [publish_date] Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.

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A month by month breakdown of the Phoenix Suns

The Suns are currently sitting at 44-36 with just a couple of games left to play. Boy, has this season flown by. The Suns have locked in the 7th seed and will host the Clippers or Blazers on April 14th at the Mortgage Matchup Center. Now, let’s take a quick look at how we got here in a more zoomed-out …

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St. John’s men’s basketball schedules campus visits with two power-conference transfer targets

The offseason only started this week, and the Red Storm have their eyes on several top players in the portal, already arranging visits for a couple of power-conference transfers they hope to land. First reported by Dushawn London of 247Sports and Zach Braziller of the New York Post, former Kansas State guard Abdi Bashir, Jr., and former Kentucky forward Mouhamed …

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NBA Play-In Tournament 2026: Schedule, matchups, how it works

The 2026 NBA Play-In Tournament begins Tuesday, and will feature the teams that finished 7 through 10 in the East and West standings, with a chance to earn the final two playoff spots in each conference on the line. Let’s break it down: Play-In Tournament schedule (all games on Prime) Tuesday East team TBD vs. East team TBD: 7:30 p.m. …

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Clippers face ‘biggest game of the year’ in Portland – Orange County Register

Clippers face ‘biggest game of the year’ in Portland Orange County Register Source link : https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMikwFBVV95cUxNWHFveWNfaUVaLU1yY1FNVDJpU19yWXhHZU1uYjgxYXNtWjlfWWZsUXMxV1NNWWdObWFMYndVcGVYeGdzcm8wdHpBOXVxcUlPUmZOYTBkWFZnanZvMWdkeXc3UXgxQ3BPb19rV3JkUXl0bXVVb0RUejI2MnFodVFSNVFMQnFIaGFoUjV0UVhWMTZjT1E?oc=5 Author : Publish date : 2026-04-09 22:34:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.

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Sixers’ Joel Embiid diagnosed with appendicitis, set for surgery

Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid has been diagnosed with appendicitis and will undergo surgery in Houston, the team announced. The 76ers are in town to play the Rockets as they cling to the No. 8 seed in the Eastern Conference with three games remaining in the regular season. Embiid had already been ruled out for Thursday’s game because of an …

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Texas F Cam Heide to enter the NCAA transfer portal

For the second straight year, sharpshooting forward Cam Heide will enter the NCAA transfer portal after one season with the Texas Longhorns, according to a Thursday report from Draft Express, in the biggest portal departure so far for head coach Sean Miller. The 6’7, 215-pounder has one season of eligibility remaining. Advertisement A Minneapolis product who spent his senior season …

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76ers say Joel Embiid will have surgery for appendicitis with no timeline for his return

HOUSTON (AP) — Joel Embiid was diagnosed with appendicitis and will undergo surgery on Thursday in Houston, the Philadelphia 76ers announced. The 76ers are scheduled to play at the Rockets on Thursday night. Advertisement The team said further updates will be provided as appropriate. The 76ers are currently eighth in the Eastern Conference and on track for a spot in …

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Dan Hurley: College basketball programs should operate like NBA teams

Monday night, UConn coach Dan Hurley met with reporters following his team’s season-ending loss to Michigan in the national championship. During is press conference, the transfer portal window opened, meaning the offseason was in full swing. Coaching staffs have been hard at work this week as players officially hit the open market following the 2025-26 campaign. As of Wednesday night, …

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Brook Lopez, mascots, and Disney: a mission complete at Intuit Dome – NBC Los Angeles

Brook Lopez, mascots, and Disney: a mission complete at Intuit Dome NBC Los Angeles Source link : https://news.google.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?oc=5 Author : Publish date : 2026-04-09 20:43:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.

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Stephen Curry injury update: Warriors star listed as out vs. Lakers

the Golden State Warriors are going to rest Stephen Curry in their Thursday evening game against the Los Angeles Lakers. Curry was listed out on the latest NBA injury report due to management of a right knee injury that has been described as runner’s knee. Advertisement The 38-year-old returned against the Houston Rockets and Sacramento Kings after missing 27 games …

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Michigan basketball loses center Malick Kordel to transfer portal

You gain some, and you lose some. Michigan basketball added a big name via the transfer portal on Thursday, with former Tennessee forward JP Estrella committing to Dusty May and the Wolverines. But shortly after, the maize and blue lost another big man via the same method. Advertisement A day after sharpshooter Winters Grady entered the portal, the Wolverines lost …

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