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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…