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Memphis Grizzlies forward Brandon Clarke dies at 29

Memphis Grizzlies forward Brandon Clarke, 29, has died, the team and his agency said. Clarke spent seven seasons with Memphis; cause not announced.

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Thunder Sweep Lakers, 115-110, to Reach Western Conference Finals

Oklahoma City completed a 4-0 sweep of the Lakers with a 115-110 Game 4 win, moving to 8-0 in the 2026 playoffs and into the West finals.

#thunder, #lakers, #nba, #playoffs

Chet Holmgren leads Thunder to 108-90 Game 1 win over Lakers, gives OKC 1-0 series lead

Holmgren had 24 points, 12 rebounds and 3 blocks as the Thunder beat the Lakers 108-90 in Game 1 of the Western Conference semifinals at Paycom Center.

#nba, #thunder, #lakers, #playoffs

Sixers Rally From 3-1 Deficit to Beat Celtics 109-100 in Game 7

The Philadelphia 76ers rallied from a 3-1 series deficit to beat the Boston Celtics 109-100 in Game 7, advancing to the Eastern Conference semifinals.

#nba, #sixers, #celtics, #playoffs, #game7

Rockets Force Game 6 After 99-93 Win, Seek to Extend Series Against Lakers

Houston rallied to a 99-93 win in Los Angeles to extend its first-round series with the Lakers to Game 6, despite Kevin Durant’s limited availability.

#rockets, #lakers, #nba, #playoffs

Jokić posts 27-12-16 to keep Nuggets alive, ties Westbrook for most career triple-doubles when playoffs are included

Jokić had 27-12-16 in Denver's 125-113 Game 5 win, tying Westbrook at 221 career triple-doubles when regular-season and playoffs are combined.

#nba, #nuggets, #jokic, #timberwolves

Wembanyama Dominates in Return, Spurs Rally to Take 3-1 Lead Over Trail Blazers

Victor Wembanyama returned from concussion protocol to record 27 points, 11 rebounds and 7 blocks as the Spurs rallied past the Blazers 114-93 to go up 3-1.

#spurs, #nba, #victorwembanyama, #playoffs

Ayo Dosunmu scores career-high 43 off bench, Timberwolves beat Nuggets 112-96 to take 3-1 lead

Ayo Dosunmu scored a career-high 43 off the bench as the Timberwolves beat the Nuggets 112-96 to take a 3-1 series lead; Donte DiVincenzo tore his Achilles.

#nba, #timberwolves, #denvernuggets, #ayodosunmu

Victor Wembanyama unanimously named 2025-26 Kia NBA Defensive Player of the Year — youngest ever

San Antonio Spurs' Victor Wembanyama, 22, was named the 2025-26 Kia NBA Defensive Player of the Year — the youngest and first unanimous winner.

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Gilgeous-Alexander, Jokić and Wembanyama named finalists for 2025-26 Kia NBA MVP

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Nikola Jokić and Victor Wembanyama were announced as the three finalists for the 2025-26 Kia NBA Most Valuable Player award.

#nba, #mvp, #jokic, #wembanyama, #gilgeousalexander

NBA opens review of LaMelo Ball trip that injured Bam Adebayo in Heat play-in loss

The NBA is reviewing LaMelo Ball’s uncalled trip that injured Bam Adebayo and helped end the Miami Heat’s postseason in a play-in loss.

#nba, #lameloball, #bamadebayo, #miamiheat, #playin

LaMelo Ball’s late layup, Miles Bridges’ buzzer block lift Hornets to 127-126 OT win over Heat

LaMelo Ball’s overtime layup and Miles Bridges’ buzzer-block lifted the Hornets to a 127-126 play-in win over the Heat, moving Charlotte one win from the playoffs.

#hornets, #heat, #nba, #playin, #lameloball

Detroit Pistons Clinch Eastern Conference No. 1 Seed with Dominant Win Over 76ers

Detroit Pistons secure top Eastern Conference seed with a commanding 116-93 victory over Philadelphia 76ers, showcasing depth and defense despite Cade Cunningham's absence.

#nba, #detroitpistons, #philadelphia76ers, #basketball, #playoffs

NBA owners authorize formal expansion study for Seattle and Las Vegas, targeting 2028 debut

NBA owners voted to begin a formal expansion process focused on Seattle and Las Vegas, with a working target for new teams to start in 2028-29.

#nba, #expansion, #seattle, #lasvegas, #sportsbusiness

Bam Adebayo Scores 83, Passing Kobe for NBA’s No. 2 Single-Game Total in Heat Win

Miami’s Bam Adebayo erupts for 83 points—second most in NBA history—as the Heat beat the Wizards 150-129 amid debate over whistles.

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