Steve Kerr reportedly had productive meeting with Warriors brass about future; decision not expected until next week

Steve Kerr reportedly had productive meeting with Warriors brass about future; decision not expected until next week

Steve Kerr’s future with the Golden State Warriors is still up in the air, and a resolution isn’t expected until next week at the earliest. 

Kerr met with owner Joe Lacob and general manager Mike Dunleavy for two hours on Monday, according to ESPN, but the two sides did not determine whether Kerr would remain the franchise’s head coach next season. The meeting was described as productive, according to the report. 

The three men plan to meet again next week to continue discussions. Kerr is set to take a golfing trip to close out the week, and he is reportedly “torn” about his decision.

“It’s April,” a source told ESPN. “We don’t need to rush.”

Kerr has spent the past 12 seasons with the Warriors, and oversaw their dynasty-level run throughout the NBA. The franchise won four titles under his watch and reached the NBA Finals six times in eight years, including in each of his first five seasons at the helm. The team won 73 games during the 2015-16 season, too, which broke the all-time wins record set by the 1995-96 Chicago Bulls. Kerr was also a member of that Bulls team.

But the Warriors have struggled in recent years. They went just 37-45 this season and missed the playoffs for the second time in three years. Kerr had an emotional moment with stars Stephen Curry and Draymond Green on the court at the end of their final game. 

“I don’t know what’s going to happen next, but I love you guys to death,” Kerr was heard telling the duo. “Thank you. Appreciate you.”

Kerr has been pretty open about knowing that his time with the Warriors may come to an end since that loss. Green even predicted that Kerr wouldn’t be around next season. The Warriors reportedly want Kerr to sign a multiyear extension this offseason, rather than return for a farewell tour-type season. 

“I don’t know what’s going to happen,” Kerr said after their final game. “I still love coaching, but I get it. These jobs all have an expiration date. There’s a run that happens, and sometimes it’s time for new blood and new ideas and all that.

“If that’s the case, then I will be nothing but grateful for the most amazing opportunity any person could have to coach in front of our fans in the Bay, to coach Steph Curry, to coach Dray, the whole group. It may still go on, it may not. I don’t know at this point.”

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KAT unlocked by Mike Brown, Celtics go cold + anti-tanking draft measures

KAT unlocked by Mike Brown, Celtics go cold + anti-tanking draft measures

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Tom Haberstroh and Dan Devine break down how Karl-Anthony Towns is becoming an offensive hub by unlocking Jalen Brunson and the Knicks’ offense. Are the Knicks making a case to come out of the East?

Next, the duo discusses why the Celtics offense is going through a deep freeze and how the Philadelphia 76ers have halted the Celtics’ offensive weapons. Is this pattern for Boston in the postseason cause for concern?

Then, they share what has led to Jalen Duren’s drop from the regular season to the postseason and make sense of Evan Mobley’s performance in the Cavs’ series against the Raptors. Should the Cavs consider making serious moves?

Plus, Adam Silver sent out an NBA draft lottery reform proposal to 30 GMs across the league. Tom and Dan give you the details and walk through a draft simulator based on the new proposed reform.

All that and more!

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New York Knicks' Karl-Anthony Towns smiles during the first half in Game 5 of a first-round NBA playoffs basketball series against the Atlanta Hawks, Tuesday, April 28, 2026, in New York. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)
New York Knicks’ Karl-Anthony Towns smiles during the first half in Game 5 of a first-round NBA playoffs basketball series against the Atlanta Hawks, Tuesday, April 28, 2026, in New York. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)
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Where to watch Philadelphia 76ers vs. Boston Celtics Game 5 NBA playoffs: Live stream, start time, TV channel, odds for Tuesday, April 28

Where to watch Philadelphia 76ers vs. Boston Celtics Game 5 NBA playoffs: Live stream, start time, TV channel, odds for Tuesday, April 28

The Boston Celtics will try to close out their first-round playoff series against the Philadelphia 76ers in Game 5. Boston won the past two games to take a 3-1 series lead. With one more win, the Celtics will advance to play the winner of the Atlanta Hawks-New York Knicks series. Boston is favored by 11.5 points in Game 5.

How to watch Philadelphia 76ers vs. Boston Celtics

Odds

  • Spread: Boston Celtics -11.5

  • Moneyline: Boston Celtics -600 (81.8%) / Philadelphia 76ers +425 (18.2%)

  • Over/Under: 213.5

Series results, schedule

Game 1:Celtics 123, 76ers 91
Game 2:76ers 111, Celtics 97
Game 3:Celtics 108, 76ers 100
Game 4:Celtics 128, 76ers 96
Game 5: Tue., April 28 at Boston (7 p.m., ESPN)
*Game 6: Thu., April 30 at Philadelphia (TBD)
*Game 7: Sat., May 2 at Boston (TBD)if necessary

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Where to watch Atlanta Hawks vs. New York Knicks Game 5 NBA playoffs: Live stream, start time, TV channel, odds for Tuesday, April 28

Where to watch Atlanta Hawks vs. New York Knicks Game 5 NBA playoffs: Live stream, start time, TV channel, odds for Tuesday, April 28

The Atlanta Hawks take on the New York Knicks with their first-round playoff series tied 2-2 heading into Game 5. The Knicks evened the series with a 114-98 victory on Saturday. New York is back at home and favored by 6.5 points in Game 5.

How to watch Atlanta Hawks vs. New York Knicks

Odds

  • Spread: New York Knicks -6.5

  • Moneyline: New York Knicks -275 (70.4%) / Atlanta Hawks +225 (29.6%)

  • Over/Under: 213.5

Series results, schedule

Game 1:Knicks 113, Hawks 102
Game 2:Hawks 107, Knicks 106
Game 3:Hawks 109, Knicks 108
Game 4:Knicks 114, Hawks 98
Game 5: Tue., April 28,at New York (8 p.m., NBC/Peacock)
Game 6: Thu., April 30, at Atlanta (TBD)
*Game 7: Sat., May 2, at New York (TBD)

*if necessary

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Celtics and Spurs can advance on Tuesday. The Knicks and Hawks play the first pivotal Game 5 of 2026

Celtics and Spurs can advance on Tuesday. The Knicks and Hawks play the first pivotal Game 5 of 2026

GREENBURGH, N.Y. (AP) — After the Boston Celtics rolled in Philadelphia and the San Antonio Spurs roared back in Portland, the No. 2 seeds in the NBA playoffs are on the verge of advancing.

The New York Knicks and Atlanta Hawks might still need a while to settle things in their series.

Game 5 with a 2-2 tie has long been the pivotal moment of a series, and the first one of this postseason arrives Tuesday night at Madison Square Garden.

In seven-game series that were tied 2-2, the team that took Game 5 won 81.5% of the time. It’s a pressure-packed moment, and coach Mike Brown believes his Knicks are prepared for it.

“This group’s a relentless group. They’re an experienced group. They perform best, it seems, when their backs are against the wall, so I believe our guys are ready,” Brown said Monday.

The other two Game 5s on Tuesday can finish series. The Celtics are up 3-1 on the 76ers and the Spurs hold the same lead on the Trail Blazers, with both teams in position to wrap things up on their home floor.

However, the Celtics and Spurs both lost Game 2 of their series when they last played at home.

So did the No. 3-seeded Knicks, who then went and dropped Game 3 in Atlanta before evening things with a 114-98 victory on Saturday. They know they are already facing another trip to Atlanta for Game 6 on Thursday but don’t want to be having to save their season of huge expectations that night by blowing another game on their home court first.

“This is what we work all year for, what you work all summer for, for an opportunity to play in the playoffs, and there’s not a lot of motivation left that’s needed really,” All-Star Jalen Brunson said. “It’s just, this is an opportunity for teams to go and put their names in history if they want it. So that’s the only motivation.”

Philadelphia 76ers at Boston Celtics

When/Where to Watch: Game 5, 7 p.m. EDT (ESPN)

Series: Celtics lead, 3-1.

Betting line: Celtics by 11.5.

What to Know: The Celtics made a franchise playoff-record 24 3-pointers in their 128-96 victory in Game 4 on Sunday — their second 32-point victory of the series. Joel Embiid had 26 points and 10 rebounds in 34 minutes in his return after having an appendectomy on April 9, but their big man can’t save the 76ers unless they get back the VJ Edgecombe they had in their Game 2 victory in Boston. The rookie guard scored 30 points that night but totaled just 16 and shot 7 for 26 in the two games in Philadelphia.

Atlanta Hawks at New York Knicks

When/Where to Watch: Game 3, 8 p.m. EDT (NBC/Peacock)

Series: Tied, 2-2.

Betting line: Knicks by 6.5.

What to Know: The Knicks have appeared to be the better team during long stretches of the series, leading by 19 points in Game 1, 14 in the second half of Game 2 and 24 in Game 4. Yet the Hawks pulled out two one-point victories, including Game 2 at MSG. CJ McCollum averaged 29 points in the two games in New York and the Hawks hope he’ll get more support in Game 5 from Nickeil Alexander-Walker, the winner of the Most Improved Player award who shot just 9 for 29 in Games 1 and 2.

Portland Trail Blazers at San Antonio Spurs

When/Where to Watch: Game 3, 9:30 p.m. EDT (ESPN)

Series: Spurs lead, 3-1.

Betting line: Spurs by 12.5.

What to Know: The Spurs wiped out a 15-point deficit in Game 3 and then stormed back from 19 down in Game 4. Victor Wembanyama looked fine on Sunday, finishing with 27 points, 11 rebounds and seven blocked shots after missing Game 3 with a concussion that he sustained in Game 2. Scoot Henderson was the star of Portland’s rally for victory in that game with 31 points, but the guard is coming off a scoreless, 0-for-7 performance in Game 4. Meanwhile, San Antonio’s starting guards have been terrific with or without Wembanyama. Stephon Castle averaged 24.5 points and De’Aaron Fox 23 in the two games in Portland.

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RealGM Radio: Dubin, Dakhil On The Biggest Stories Of Every First Round Series

RealGM Radio: Dubin, Dakhil On The Biggest Stories Of Every First Round Series

The Double Dribble Monday! Jared Dubin and Mo Dakhil react to all of the games from the weekend.

• Can the Nuggets get out of this 3-1 hole?
• Jokic is the defender of the unwritten rules.
• DiVincenzo and Edwards’ injuries.
• The Raptors surprise us and the Cavaliers disappoint us.
• The Magic take the series lead again vs the Pistons. Is JB Bickerstaff built to coach the playoffs? What happened to Duren? Where is Detroit’s defense?
• Knicks respond after a bad game three loss, is the way to success for New York to play through Towns over Brunson? Is Bridges cooked in this series?
• Wemby makes his return to the court for the Spurs in game four but Fox steals the show. Where does Portland go from here?
• SGA was brilliant in the valley of the sun, is OKC going to just sweep this thing?
• Embiid returned for Philly but did it make any difference?
• The Lakers blew Game 4, the Rockets with a nice win after a massive Game 3 collapse, what’s going on with KD? Will Udoka be the coach next year? Is that Giannis’ music we hear?

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It's official, MRI shows Anthony Edwards has bone bruise in left knee, listed as "week to week"

It's official, MRI shows Anthony Edwards has bone bruise in left knee, listed as "week to week"

This is the report we expected, but now it is official.

Minnesota’s Anthony Edwards underwent an MRI, and it “revealed a left knee hyperextension injury and bone bruise. Edwards will be considered week-to-week,” the Timberwolves announced. Edwards will miss the rest of Minnesota’s first-round series with the Denver Nuggets — the Timberwolves lead that 3-1 — and could miss some or all of the team’s second-round series as well.

Edwards injured his knee when he lept to contest a shot by Denver’s Cameron Johnson and landed awkwardly, hyperextending his left knee. This is the opposite knee from the one with runner’s knee that had bothered him through the end of the regular season and into these playoffs.

Timberwolves coach Chris Finch said that Edwards will push hard to return this postseason if the Timberwolves can stay alive for that long. He might well return in the next round, a matchup likely against the Spurs, if the Timberwolves advance.

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Where to watch Boston Celtics vs. Philadelphia 76ers Game 4 NBA playoffs: Live stream, start time, TV channel, odds for Sunday, April 26

Where to watch Boston Celtics vs. Philadelphia 76ers Game 4 NBA playoffs: Live stream, start time, TV channel, odds for Sunday, April 26

The Boston Celtics and Philadelphia 76ers meet in Game 4 of their first-round playoff series. The Celtics took a 2-1 lead in the series after winning Game 3 108-100. Boston is 7.5-point favorites for Game 4. The over/under for the matchup is set at 213.5.

How to watch Boston Celtics vs. Philadelphia 76ers

Odds

  • Spread: Philadelphia 76ers +7.5

  • Moneyline: Philadelphia 76ers +240 (28.2%) / Boston Celtics -300 (71.8%)

  • Over/Under: 213.5

Series schedule

Game 1:Celtics 123, 76ers 91
Game 2:76ers 111, Celtics 97
Game 3:Celtics 108, 76ers 100
Game 4: Sun., April 26 at Philadelphia (7 p.m., NBC)
Game 5: Tue., April 28 at Boston (TBD)
*Game 6: Thu., April 30 at Philadelphia (TBD)
*Game 7: Sat., May 2 at Boston (TBD)if necessary

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Cavs prove loudest critics right in 93-89 Game 4 loss to Raptors

Cavs prove loudest critics right in 93-89 Game 4 loss to Raptors

Apr 26, 2026; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Toronto Raptors center Jakob Poeltl (19) reaches to block a shot from Cleveland Cavaliers guard Donovan Mitchell (45) during game four of the first round of the 2026 NBA Playoffs at Scotiabank Arena. Mandatory Credit: Dan Hamilton-Imagn Images | Dan Hamilton-Imagn Images

The Cleveland Cavaliers have been consistently criticized for being soft and unable to rise to the pressure of a playoff environment. They’ve publicly pushed back against that notion, but actions are louder than words.

The Cavs played scared offensively. Their highest-paid players didn’t just have a bad shooting night. That could be explained. No, they shied away from the moment entirely. This allowed a Toronto Raptors team that would’ve struggled to hit water from a boat in the middle of Lake Erie to come away with a 93-89 victory to tie the series at 2-2.

To say it wasn’t pretty was an understatement. Neither team was able to generate any kind of offense through the first three quarters.

The Raptors took a narrow 60-58 lead into the fourth quarter despite shooting 26.7% from the field (26.7%) and 3-27 (11.1%) from three. Cleveland was slightly better in both categories, but their 16 turnovers and allowing 16 offensive rebounds allowed Toronto to close that gap.

The Cavs’ backcourt wasn’t able to generate anything through the first 36 minutes. Donovan Mitchell had just eight points on 3-15 shooting, with only two of those attempts coming in the restricted area and no free-throw attempts. James Harden wasn’t doing much to bail his backcourt mate out. He had 16 points on 5-10 shooting, but his six turnovers were a big reason why Cleveland’s offense was stuck in a rut.

Momentarily, it seemed like that was all going to change.

Mitchell briefly broke out of the funk he was in for the previous seven quarters in the fourth. He kick-started Cleveland’s offense with a driving layup to trim the lead to three. The Cavs then scored on their ensuing six possessions, which was highlighted by a step-back three from Mitchell.

The Cavs had an eight-point advantage before the Raptors responded.

A flagrant foul by Sam Merrill helped Toronto to regain momentum. A 6-0 run made it a two-point game, punctuated by a rare Brandon Ingram three to make it a two-point margin.

Merrill responded with a triple on the following possession to make it a five-point advantage with 2:30 left in the fourth. Things fell apart from there.

Ingram registered two points at the free-throw line, then RJ Barrett made a layup after a Raptors offensive rebound to make it a one-point game with 48 seconds remaining.

In a play that is emblematic of this era of Cavs basketball, they committed an eight-second violation to give the Raptors the ball back. This wasn’t because of anything Toronto did. Mitchell was just lazy in walking the ball up the court. Toronto applied pressure at the midcourt line, and because of the lack of urgency, it resulted in a turnover.

The Raptors iced the game away at the line.

Scottie Barnes was fouled on a drive to the basket. He made both free throws to give the Raptors a one-point lead.

Mitchell missed a layup on the other end. Barnes made two free throws after the Cavs were forced to foul. Mitchell then missed what would’ve been a game-tying three, ending any chance Cleveland had to realistically get back into this game.

Scottie Barnes was once again Toronto’s best player. He was active defensively with three blocks and a steal while contributing 23 points, nine rebounds, and six assists on 6-15 shooting.

The Raptors have continually made an effort to get Brandon Ingram involved offensively. That continued again in Game 4, but once again led to middling results. He had 23 points, but it took him 23 shots to get there.

Mitchell led the Cavs with 20 points on 6-24 shooting with four fouls.

Harden had 19 points on 6-14 shooting with eight assists and seven turnovers.

The Cavs had a chance to take a decisive 3-1 lead and make this a short series. They blew two golden opportunities on the road to do that. Now, they’re in for a dogfight to save their season.

Game 4 is back in Cleveland on Wednesday.

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Report: Kevin Durant will not play in must-win Game 4 for Rockets due to sprained ankle

Report: Kevin Durant will not play in must-win Game 4 for Rockets due to sprained ankle

Facing a must-win Game 4 at home, down 0-3 in the series to the Lakers, the Rockets will be without Kevin Durant once again due to a bone bruise in his left ankle, reports Shams Charania of ESPN.

Officially, Durant is still questionable for Game 4 and the Rockets have made no official announcement. However, according to Charania, Durant went through rehab this morning and was with the team for its film session, but said that the “bone bruise has created swelling, stiffness and lack of mobility in the ankle, sources said.”

Durant has played in just one game in this series, scoring 23 points on 7-of-12 shooting with six rebounds in Game 2, but the Lakers won that game on their home court. The 16-time All-Star raised eyebrows in Game 3 when he was not on the bench (in street clothes) with his teammates, adding to the questions about the lack of cohesion in the Rockets’ locker room. Coach Ime Udoka said after the game that Durant was getting treatment in the locker room during the game.

That lack of cohesion has shown on the court, where the Rockets have struggled to score consistently against the Lakers’ pressure defense in this series. Houston has a 105.6 offensive rating in this series, 13 points below their season average (which was top-10 in the league). The Rockets also have struggled defensively to slow down LeBron James and the Lakers’ attack, despite Los Angeles being without Luka Doncic or Austin Reaves.

The Rockets will need to find that cohesion on Sunday night, and do it without Durant, the team’s leading scorer during the regular season at 26 points per game. If they don’t, their season ends much earlier than expected, leading to a lot of offseason questions.

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