Gilgeous-Alexander wins Clutch Player of the Year
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander’s trophy case is getting bigger as the reigning MVP added the Clutch Player of the Year award to his sterling résumé.
Gilgeous-Alexander wins Clutch Player of the Year
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander’s trophy case is getting bigger as the reigning MVP added the Clutch Player of the Year award to his sterling résumé.
Splitter on Dundon reports: ‘Trying to be a pro’
In response to questions about reported cost-cutting measures by new Trail Blazers owner Tom Dundon, interim coach Tiago Splitter said he is focusing on basketball.
Edgecombe makes history with 30-10 to stun C’s
VJ Edgecombe had 30 points and 10 rebounds while playing through pain after taking a hard fall on his back early in the game, Tyrese Maxey scored 29 points, and the 76ers beat the Celtics 111-97 to tie their series at one game apiece.
Nuggets on McDaniels’ criticism: ‘Let them talk’
In response to the Wolves’ Jaden McDaniels calling them out for being “bad defenders,” the Nuggets on Wednesday said “it’s part of the rivalry.”
Luka Dončić still out indefinitely, but Austin Reaves reportedly nearing return to Lakers with on-court work
The Los Angeles Lakers appear to have some clarity with one of their injured stars, but not Luka Dončić.
Austin Reaves, currently recovering from a Grade 2 oblique strain, recently began 1-on-1 on-court work and is theoretically on track for a return either later in the Lakers’ first-round series or early in the Western Conference semifinals, according to ESPN’s Shams Charania.
Reaves still reportedly has to progress through 3-on-3 and 5-on-5 work before making a return, but he’s ahead of Dončić, who remains out indefinitely with a Grade 2 hamstring strain and is not expected to play in the first round.
That update came a day after Reaves and Dončić were both seen on the practice court, but not doing any intense work.
Luka Doncic back on the Lakers practice court pic.twitter.com/YTHIO6Wdo8
— Dave McMenamin (@mcten) April 20, 2026
The Lakers entered Tuesday with a 1-0 lead over the Houston Rockets after their win in Game 1.
The Rockets were strongly favored going into the series due to the absences of the Lakers’ two leading scorers, but Houston surprisingly found itself without its own leading scorer when Kevin Durant was ruled out with a knee contusion.
The result of that was a completely out-of-sync offense for the Rockets in Game 1, while LeBron James and Luke Kennard led the short-handed Lakers to a surprise victory.
Game 2 is scheduled for Tuesday at 10:30 p.m. ET.
2026 NBA MVP: Who will win between Jokic, SGA and Wemby?
Who will win the MVP award: Nuggets’ Nikola Jokic, Spurs’ Victor Wembanyama or Thunder’s Shai Gilgeous-Alexander?
Draymond on Kerr’s future: ‘Felt like that was it’
Draymond Green said while he hopes Steve Kerr is back, he’d guess that this past season was Kerr’s last as coach with the franchise.
📸 Celebrity sightings at NBA playoffs games
Celebrities have been out in style courtside at the NBA playoffs.
Wembanyama joins SGA, Jokic as MVP finalist
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Nikola Jokic and Victor Wembanyama were named finalists for this season’s Most Valuable Player award.
Blazers’ lack of fan T-shirts invites questions
The Portland Trail Blazers won’t give away T-shirts for fans when they take on the San Antonio Spurs in Games 3 and 4 of the opening series, another in a series of moves that has drawn questions about the team’s cost-cutting and finances.