Monthly Archives: April 2026

Clippers’ Brook Lopez Problem Hit a New Low on Friday – MSN

Clippers’ Brook Lopez Problem Hit a New Low on Friday MSN Source link : https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMiugJBVV95cUxOd1o2OE1USXlFOUNqeTUxU1ZjcmNqdkVvb0I3TXZac3NVYWJ4TEpLXzFJUWJfY1A5YUJyT3JLN1hscmxlY2xOSjJtbVFRTHZoMlhERXJSTVNTRkFQM0lPMkxIZGFaWUl5NnYtbUY1YWhvb3NobTJXRmJqTHBNZFFXU2x2QWhlRXJOUlQtZE1LOUF3NE1BOExmQ3JoZnk0dGxtRnFmbFpqaDJjb2dWVFFtTjU5RFJaUGhBT0NLcnQ4Y0l0MjR1U1pCVmpaMWJxM3pXd0hsNl9ocUJjbkhxenFzX19vMWtZQ2FMQWtkSk5MRDJxckpyc0xFeWJaSE40WmR6QkxheFg5TVkyTnN0V2g2WTdrN1NjczBXX0RvdGZ1WDNNRDRoSlpjN0VhbklhaVFUNXBzUlpVVmRhQQ?oc=5 Author : Publish date : 2026-04-16 18:01:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.

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CelticsBlog predictions: hot takes edition

The playoffs bring out something different in us. Suddenly, media and fans alike have takes they need to get on record — not because it’s right, necessarily, but because there’s a chance it might be. And if it is, well, you’ll be hearing about it for the next six months. The other 480 takes that didn’t quite land? Those quietly …

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Wisconsin updated 2026-27 lineup, rotation with transfer Trey Autry

Wisconsin basketball landed its first transfer commitment of the 2026 offseason on Thursday: George Mason guard Trey Autry. Autry brings 100 games of college experience to the program. The sharp-shooting guard started 34 games as a junior in 2025-26, averaging 28.7 minutes, 11 points, 3.5 rebounds, 1.5 assists and 0.8 blocks per game. He also shot 43.5% from the floor …

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5 Storylines to watch in the Suns vs. Warriors winner-take-all

The Phoenix Suns now await the Golden State Warriors tonight in Downtown Phoenix. It’s a game we didn’t want, but we got it anyway. Phoenix finished the regular season 45-37, good for the 7th seed. Golden State finished eight games behind them at 37-45, which locked them into the 10th seed. As we all know, the Suns dropped their first …

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Wisconsin basketball lands first transfer commitment

Wisconsin basketball landed a commitment from George Washington transfer guard Trey Autry on Thursday night. Autry is the program’s first commitment of the transfer cycle. The rising senior started all 34 games for George Washington last season, averaging 28.7 minutes, 11 points, 3.5 rebounds, 1.5 assists and 0.8 blocks per game. He also shot 43.5% from the floor and 38.5% …

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Swanson: Can LeBron James pull of his second-greatest playoff feat?

The turn this Lakers’ season took, it should go down as one of the franchise’s great what-ifs, coulda-woulda-beens, we’ll-never-knows … Shared regret for a legion of Lakers fans who were, for the full 15-2 month of March, vibing with their team, screaming excitedly like 6-year-olds and riding hard on the MVP campaign trail for Luka Doncic. Advertisement But then things …

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YouTube Gold: The Dawn Of The UCLA Dynasty

John Wooden’s incredible run at UCLA, with 10 national championships between 1964 and 1975, is most associated with his two greatest players, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar and Bill Walton. However, the dynasty started with two of Wooden’s smallest teams, and with how he turned the lack of size into a strength. In 1964, UCLA’s tallest starter was 6-5. That team wasn’t going …

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NBA playoff predictions 2026: the winner, key players and dark horses

Who would you rather have in a Game 7: Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Nikola Jokić or Victor Wembanyama? Wemby will no doubt be the answer to this question at some point in the (perhaps not-too-distant) future. But for now, I defer to those with at least some playoff experience. For my money, Jokić still reigns supreme as the best player alive, and …

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Badgers Land Sharpshooting Guard for First Transfer Portal Splash

Greg Gard has lured his first transfer portal signee to Madison. Thursday night, Wisconsin basketball landed George Washington transfer guard Trey Autry. Autry, a 6-foot-4 shooting guard, spent three seasons with the Revolutionaries. He totaled 100 games and 68 starts. In 2025-26, he averaged 11.0 points, 3.5 rebounds and 1.5 assists. Advertisement The Badgers were in desperate need of backcourt …

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The Lakers still have hope for the playoffs, even without Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves for now

LOS ANGELES (AP) — The Lakers spent six months building and working toward the opportunity to make some noise in the playoffs. And then Los Angeles’ hopes and plans all collapsed during one quarter in Oklahoma City earlier this month. Advertisement Luka Doncic made a move toward the Thunder’s basket, but stopped suddenly and hopped gingerly off the floor with …

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Wisconsin adds potential John Blackwell replacement via transfer portal

Wisconsin adds potential John Blackwell replacement via transfer portal appeared first on ClutchPoints. Add ClutchPoints as a Preferred Source by clicking here. Wisconsin basketball awaits where John Blackwell lands in 2026-27, whether if it’s the NBA Draft or another college. But the Badgers appear to have his replacement already lined up via the College Basketball Transfer Portal. Advertisement Advertisement Advertisement …

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Tony Bradley believes Hawks need to hit Knicks ‘in the mouth first’

Tony Bradley hadn’t played much for the Pacers in the postseason at that point last year, and he wouldn’t play in the Eastern Conference finals until the second game, but he still watched as Tyrese Haliburton’s last-second heave stunned the Knicks by forcing overtime in Game 1. And Bradley saw how that draining result — the Knicks’ double-digit lead late …

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Draymond Green’s lockdown defense on Kawhi Leonard was unreal

I had to crack up laughing when I saw the Gil’s Arena crew post a video about Draymond Green’s lockdown defense on Kawhi Leonard entitled, “How A Podcaster ENDED Kawhi’s Dream Season”. Green is arguably the greatest defender of his generation, so him playfully being referred to by his side gig dropping hot pods on YouTube is a nod to …

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1 transfer portal target Gonzaga basketball must sign after stunning March Madness flameout

1 transfer portal target Gonzaga basketball must sign after stunning March Madness flameout appeared first on ClutchPoints. Add ClutchPoints as a Preferred Source by clicking here. Gonzaga basketball has become one of the premier programs in college basketball under Mark Few, as the Bulldogs have run the WCC and are a constant contender for Final Fours and national championships. The …

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Kristaps Porziņģis questionable against the Suns

Latvian big man Kristaps Porziņģis had arguably his best game with the Golden State Warriors last night against the Los Angeles Clippers, notching 20 points, 5 rebounds, and 5 assists on 8-of-12 shooting from the field (3-of-6 on threes). However, his availability is up in the air for tomorrow’s tilt against the Phoenix Suns. Should Porziņģis be unavailable tomorrow, it …

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Missouri Tigers flip Kansas forward to other side of Border War rivalry

Missouri Tigers flip Kansas forward to other side of Border War rivalry appeared first on ClutchPoints. Add ClutchPoints as a Preferred Source by clicking here. In a rare Border War twist, the Missouri Tigers landed a marquee transfer on Thursday by flipping former Kansas forward target Bryson Tiller from the Jayhawks. Advertisement Tiller, a 6-foot-11, 240-pound redshirt freshman, started 31 …

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Submit your questions for The Pindown: A Detroit Pistons Podcast

Send in your questions now for this week’s episode of The Pindown: A Detroit Pistons Podcast to discuss everything Pistons. Submit your question to the comments section here or on X/Twitter to @TheRealWesD3 and/or @blakesilverman. Join us live on Saturday afternoon for the show where we’ll preview the Pistons’ postseason. We’ll know who the Pistons play in the first round by the time we record, …

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3 Best Transfer Destinations for Illinois Basketball’s Ty Rodgers

The Ty Rodgers-Illinois parting is the breakup no one ever wanted: tear-streaked, gut-wrenching and undoubtedly heartbreaking for each side – but both know it’s for the best. A four-year Illini, Rodgers has been a beloved figure almost since setting foot in Champaign in 2022. He started 38 games in 2023-24, helping Illinois to an Elite Eight run. But after Rodgers …

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Barnes and the Raptors visit Cleveland to begin playoffs

Toronto Raptors (46-36, fifth in the Eastern Conference) vs. Cleveland Cavaliers (52-30, fourth in the Eastern Conference) Cleveland; Saturday, 1 p.m. EDT LINE: Cavaliers -8.5; over/under is 219.5 EASTERN CONFERENCE FIRST ROUND: Cavaliers host first series matchup Advertisement BOTTOM LINE: The Cleveland Cavaliers host the Toronto Raptors to open the Eastern Conference first round. Toronto went 3-0 against Cleveland during …

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