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Last updated: April 17, 2026, 8:30 PM ET

NBA Offseason & Player Relations

Clippers management affirmed their long-term commitment to star forward Kawhi Leonard during end-of-season remarks delivered by team President Lawrence Frank, signaling stability despite recent postseason exits. Elsewhere, LaMelo Ball stated there was no lingering tension with Miami Heat center Bam Adebayo following their collision in the second quarter, expressing relief that Adebayo avoided a more serious injury from the on-court incident.

Playoff Scenarios & Tributes

The Orlando Magic started strong in their crucial Friday night contest, aiming to secure the Eastern Conference 8-seed positioning as the final regular-season slate concluded. Meanwhile, the basketball world mourned the passing of Brazilian legend Oscar Schmidt, the Hall of Famer affectionately known by his countrymen as the "Holy Hand," who died at the age of 68.