Takeaways: Lakers overcome injuries, Murray shows out for Nuggets
Sun, 19 Apr 2026 10:47:50 ESTHere's what has stood out from the latest playoff games of the Western Conference's first round.
East playoff takeaways: Cavs, Knicks roll on the opening day
Sun, 19 Apr 2026 10:47:50 ESTHere's what has stood out from the latest playoff games of the Eastern Conference's first round.
LeBron plays 'triple threat' to spring Game 1 upset
Sun, 19 Apr 2026 10:26:32 ESTWith Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves sidelined, LeBron James ignited the Lakers' offense with "a little bit of everything," posting 19 points, 13 assists, 8 rebounds and 2 steals in a Game 1 upset of the Rockets.
Murray's FT dominance irks Wolves, lifts Nuggets
Sun, 19 Apr 2026 10:26:32 ESTJamal Murray had a tremendous night at the free throw line, making all 16 of his attempts to carry the Nuggets past the Timberwolves in Game 1, during which Nikola Jokic and Aaron Gordon had a quiet first half.
Barkley: Jordan rift easing, golf game planned
Sun, 19 Apr 2026 10:26:32 ESTCharles Barkley says he and Michael Jordan are talking again after nearly 15 years and that the two plan to play golf together in the offseason.
Buoyed by Brunson, Knicks seal 'hard-fought win'
Sun, 19 Apr 2026 10:26:32 ESTJalen Brunson scored 22 of his game-high 28 points in the first half as the Knicks posted a 113-102 victory over the Hawks in Game 1 of their Eastern Conference first-round series.
Spurs motivated, inspired by Popovich address
Sun, 19 Apr 2026 10:26:32 ESTHall of Famer and former coach Gregg Popovich, who continues to rehab from a stroke, addressed the Spurs prior to their playoff series against the Trail Blazers.
Kerr on future: These jobs have 'expiration date'
Sun, 19 Apr 2026 10:26:32 ESTSteve Kerr acknowledged his future with the Warriors was uncertain following a season-ending loss to the Suns, saying, "When the run ends, sometimes it's time for new blood and new ideas."
🏆 NBA playoffs: Predicting the entire bracket
Sun, 19 Apr 2026 10:26:31 ESTESPN's Zach Kram decides each NBA series in the playoffs through the Finals. Who will square off in June?
NBA 2026 postseason preview: Matchups, biggest questions and what to know
Sat, 18 Apr 2026 01:06:16 ESTEverything you need to know for the Thunder, Pistons, Spurs, Celtics and 16 other teams chasing the 2026 NBA title.
2026 NBA playoffs betting: Bets on champion, Finals MVP and each first-round series
Sat, 18 Apr 2026 10:50:13 ESTOur experts explain how to bet the NBA playoffs as a whole and provide their best bets for each first-round series.
NBA futures: Thunder, Celtics favored to make Finals
Sat, 18 Apr 2026 10:50:13 ESTThe Thunder and Celtics are the favorites to represent their conferences in the NBA Finals.
NBA awards: Bontemps' ballot for MVP, top rookie, every honor
Fri, 17 Apr 2026 12:23:03 ESTWhich award battles are too close to call? Tim Bontemps unveils his official ballot for MVP, All-NBA, Sixth Man and every major honor.
NBA Rank, playoffs edition: The 50 most impactful players in the 2026 postseason
Fri, 17 Apr 2026 08:34:32 ESTESPN analyst Zach Kram ranked and tiered the 50 NBA players most likely to make the biggest impacts in the postseason.