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Apr 18, 2026LeBron James and Kevin Durant playoff meetings through the yearsAs the Houston Rockets face the Los Angeles Lakers in Game 1 of their first-round playoff series on Saturday (8:30 p.m. ET on ABC), it might mark the final postseason matchup…
Apr 18, 2026NBA playoffs 2026: Previewing all 20 teams still vying for the titleThe 2026 NBA postseason is officially here. The final week of regular-season play ended on April 12 as all 30 teams faced off to cap off the 82-game campaign. Some top seeds…
Apr 18, 2026NBA play-in tournament: Highlights from Suns, Magic victoriesIt was win or go home for four teams Friday as the NBA play-in tournament wrapped up. In the Eastern Conference, the Orlando Magic rolled past the Charlotte Hornets 121-90 to…
Apr 17, 2026Inside Hornets' metamorphosis into the NBA's buzziest teamEditor's note: This story was originally published on April 14, 2026. THE SUN WASstill hours away from rising over the Manhattan skyline, but a livelyLaMelo Ballwas up shortly…
Apr 17, 2026WEMBANYAMA'S WOW MOMENTSOn a cold March night in Memphis, Tennessee,Victor Wembanyamaplopped down in a seat in the visitors locker room at FedExForum and plunged one foot into an orange cooler filled…
Apr 17, 2026NBA awards 2026: Bontemps' ballot for MVP, top rookie, every honorAfter the NBA ruled Thursday thatLos Angeles LakersguardLuka DoncicandDetroit PistonsguardCade Cunninghamhad successfullychallenged the 65-game rulefor major postseason awards as…
Apr 17, 2026Coaching carousel: What's next for Milwaukee?It has been relatively quiet on the NBA's coaching carousel, with theNew Orleans Pelicans(Willie Green in November)and theMilwaukee Bucks(Doc Rivers on Sunday) the only franchises…
Apr 17, 2026Playoff preview: Matchups, questions, moreThe2026 NBA postseasonis officially here. The final week of regular-season play ended Sunday as all 30 teams were in action to cap the 82-game campaign. Some top seeds sweetened…
Apr 17, 2026Wizards expect Keefe to return, continue rebuildTheWashington Wizardsexpect to have Brian Keefe return as their coach in 2026-27, general manager Will Dawkins told reporters Thursday. "I anticipate Brian to be here," Dawkins…
Apr 17, 2026Jones guilty plea expected in NBA gambling caseFormer NBA player and assistant coach Damon Jones is expected to become the first person to plead guilty in a gambling sweep that led to the arrests of more than 30 people,…
Apr 17, 2026Nuggets-Pacers to play in Mexico City next seasonMEXICO CITY -- The NBA is sendingDenverandIndianato Mexico City for a regular-season game Nov. 7, the league said Thursday. The game will be the 35th in Mexico, all since 1992,…
Apr 17, 2026Spoelstra: No need to penalize Ball any furtherMIAMI -- In Miami, the NBA's decision thatLaMelo BallgrabbingBam Adebayowas an ejection-worthy flagrant foul didn't register much of a reaction. In Charlotte, the fact that the…
Apr 17, 2026Luka, Cunningham win appeal, eligible for awardsLos Angeles LakersguardLuka DoncicandDetroit PistonsguardCade Cunninghamwill be eligible for end-of-season awards after the NBA and National Basketball Players Association agreed…
Apr 17, 2026CLIPPERS ELIMINATEDAt least one ex-Clipper relished theGolden State Warriorsending theLA Clippers' season in the play-in tournament Wednesday night. After the Clippers'126-121 lossto the Warriors,…
Apr 17, 2026FROM CONTENDERS TO UNDERDOGSTHE LOS ANGELES LAKERS'late-season surge didn't just lift the team's position in the standings. It transformed their hierarchy and buoyed their belief. For more than a month -- 33…
Apr 17, 2026Inside the end of the Ja Morant era in MemphisJA MORANTTURNEDaround and sprinted back on defense, determined to disrupt a fast break that seemed like a foregone conclusion. With a burst of acceleration through the lane,…
Apr 17, 2026ALL THE LATEST INTELThe 2025-26NBA regular seasonis complete and the first-roundplayoff pictureis nearly set, but buzz aroundJune's draftand the 2026offseasonis already humming. For the teams…
Apr 17, 2026How the NBA's biggest villain helped turn around two franchisesEditor's note: This story was initially published on Jan. 15. DILLON BROOKS RACKED up two technical fouls. In one of his first runs with the Phoenix Suns, the physical, fiery…
Apr 17, 2026Inside Hornets' metamorphosis into the NBA's buzziest teamEditor's note: This story was originally published on April 14, 2026. THE SUN WAS still hours away from rising over the Manhattan skyline, but a lively LaMelo Ball was up shortly…
Apr 17, 2026Kawhi mum on future, 'not stressing' NBA probeLOS ANGELES --LA ClippersAll-Star forwardKawhi Leonardwasn't ready to discuss his future with the team after Wednesday night'sseason-ending lossto theGolden State Warriorsas he…
Apr 16, 2026Vintage Curry takes over as Dubs extend seasonLOS ANGELES --Stephen Curryput theGolden State Warriorsahead with a deep 3 in the final minute andDraymond Greenslammed the door on the defensive end, delivering a vintage combo…
Apr 16, 2026ALL ABOUT THE POSTSEASONWho will decide the next two-plus months of NBA basketball? Welcome to NBA Rank: 2026 playoffs edition, where we're counting down the 50 most impactful players ahead of the…
Apr 16, 2026Hawks C Landale out for start of Knicks seriesATLANTA --Atlanta HawkscenterJock Landalewill miss at least the first two weeks of the NBA playoffs because of his sprained right ankle. Landale averaged 9.1 points and 4.1…
Apr 16, 2026NBA referee Taylor exits Warriors-Clips with injuryINGLEWOOD, Calif. -- RefereeBen Taylorleft the play-in tournament game between theGolden State Warriorsand theLA Clippersbecause of an injury Wednesday night. Taylor walked…
Apr 16, 2026⏪ Play-in tournament: Best moments from Warriors' winThe NBA play-in tournament continued Wednesday as four teams looked to get one step closer to a playoff berth. An Eastern Conference matchup between theOrlando…
Apr 16, 2026Hornets' Ball fined $35K for 'reckless' Bam playThe NBA on Wednesday night finedHornetsstarLaMelo Ball$35,000 "for making unnecessary and reckless contact" withBam Adebayoof theMiami Heatduring Tuesday's play-in game in…
Apr 16, 2026Wolves ready to 'flip the switch' off uneven seasonMINNEAPOLIS --Anthony Edwardsheard the ovation Kevin Garnett was getting from the Minnesota crowd and hustled across the court for a pregame bear hug, as the Hall of Fame forward…
Apr 16, 2026ALREADY LOOKING AHEADFor 12 NBA franchises, the 2026 offseason has begun. Which teams are ready to take the next step in their rebuilds? Which have massive draft and trade decisions ahead? Will stars…
Apr 16, 2026REGULAR-SEASON REPORT CARDSTuesday night kicked off the start of theNBA postseason, when thePortland Trail Blazerssecured the 7-seed in the West playoffs and theCharlotte Hornetswon an overtime thriller to…
Apr 16, 2026NBA touts near doubling of television viewershipNEW YORK -- The numbers are in, and the NBA says Year 1 of its new television deals were a hit. The league released numbers for the regular season Wednesday showing that 170…
Apr 16, 2026Luka, Reaves and the 48 hours that changed the Lakers' seasonTHE LOS ANGELES LAKERS' late-season surge didn't just lift the team's position in the standings. It transformed their hierarchy and buoyed their belief. For more than a month --…
Apr 16, 2026Inside the end of the Ja Morant era in MemphisJA MORANT TURNED around and sprinted back on defense, determined to disrupt a fast break that seemed like a foregone conclusion. With a burst of acceleration through the lane,…
Apr 16, 2026BUILT TO DISRUPTINGLEWOOD, Calif. --San Antonio SpursguardStephon Castleapproached the free throw line at Intuit Dome. He received the ball, took a deep breath, dribbled three times, then bent…
Apr 16, 2026Blazers ride Avdija's 41 over Suns, grab 7th seedPHOENIX --Deni Avdijashowed he has a little bit of the clutch gene in his initial foray into postseason basketball. The first-time All-Star followed a breakout regular season with…
Apr 16, 2026Maxey delivers late as Sixers lock up No. 7 seedPHILADELPHIA --Tyrese Maxeyscored 31 points,VJ Edgecombeadded 19 points and 11 rebounds, and thePhiladelphia 76ersweathered the absence ofJoel Embiidto beat theOrlando Magic109-97…
Apr 16, 2026Allen Iverson loves Andre Drummond's dagger 3The2026 NBA playoffsare set to begin Saturday, rolling all the way until the middle of June. It's sure to be an exciting run toward the NBA Finals, which begin June 3 and will be…
Apr 16, 2026Amazon feed cuts out late in Heat-Hornets thrillerCHARLOTTE, N.C. -- Amazon Prime Video's stream of theMiami-Charlotteplay-in game went offline for nearly two minutes during the overtime period, causing fans to miss a Hornets…
Apr 16, 2026J. Cole ends stint with Chinese pro hoops teamRap megastar J. Cole said Tuesday that his time playing professional basketball in China has come to an end after one game. "The work visa process took way longer than expected,…
Apr 16, 2026Curry on minutes restriction in must-win play-inStephen Curryis one of threeGolden State Warriorswho will be on a minutes restriction in the team's play-in game against the Clippers in Los Angeles on Wednesday. Warriors coach…
Apr 16, 2026Sources: NBA investigating Ball trip of AdebayoCHARLOTTE, N.C. -- The NBA is investigatingLaMelo Ball's trip ofBam Adebayo, which resulted in theMiami Heatstar's lower back injury during Tuesday's play-in game against…
Apr 16, 2026Ball's clutch drive saves Hornets in frantic finishLaMelo Ballmade a layup with 4.7 seconds left in overtime,Miles BridgesblockedDavion Mitchell's attempt at a winning layup at the buzzer, and theCharlotte Hornetsbeat theMiami…
Apr 15, 2026⏪ Play-in tournament: Moments from Trail Blazers' winThe NBA play-in tournament delivered on Tuesday as four teams vied for a playoff spot. First, theMiami HeatandCharlotte Hornetsfaced off in the Eastern Conference's 9-10 matchup.…
Apr 15, 2026Bronny's Nike 'B9' logo trademark filing deniedNike's trademark application forLos Angeles Lakers' guardBronny James' "B9" logo has been refused because of a "likelihood of confusion" with an already-registered mark, according…
Apr 15, 2026Spo: Ball should've been tossed for Adebayo tripCHARLOTTE, N.C. --Miami Heatcoach Erik Spoelstra saidLaMelo Ballshould have been ejected early in the second quarter after theCharlotte Hornetsstar point guard yankedBam Adebayo's…
Apr 15, 2026No update on Doncic as Lakers prep for RocketsEL SEGUNDO, Calif. -- After putting his team through its first practice in preparation for the playoffs,Los Angeles Lakerscoach JJ Redick said Tuesday he doesn't have any more…
Apr 15, 2026🤔 Postseason intel: Six big questions we're watchingIn the NBA, March and April can be a mirage. The final few weeks of the regular season feature the best teams preparing for the playoffs, the worst teams tanking, banged-up star…
Apr 15, 2026🥶 'Drake's seats froze': Raptors lean into buzzDrake's courtside seats at theToronto Raptors' home game Sunday night underwent a unique alteration before the game. The Raptors shared an image of the chairs that included faux…
Apr 15, 2026Mavericks dismiss director of health, sources sayTheDallas Mavericksdismissed director of health and performance Johann Bilsborough on Monday, marking the fourth consecutive year the franchise has made major changes in that…