NBA Basketball 3h Briefing
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Last updated: April 17, 2026, 8:30 PM ET
NBA Offseason & League Notes
LA Clippers president Lawrence Frank reaffirmed commitment to star forward Kawhi Leonard during his end-of-season press conference Friday, emphasizing the organization's goal remains centered on winning championships with Leonard leading the roster. Separately, the basketball world mourned the passing of Brazilian icon Oscar Schmidt, the Hall of Famer known as the "Holy Hand," who died Friday at age. Meanwhile, playoff positioning remains fluid as the Orlando Magic started strong in their current contest with the 8th seed in the Eastern Conference on the line.