NBA playoff watch: What's at stake on the final day
Sun, 12 Apr 2026 13:20:34 ESTWe break down every seeding possibility, plus a look at the race to secure the best odds for the No. 1 pick.
Playoff intel: Early buzz on Lakers, Celtics, Cavs, Pistons, Spurs, Warriors
Sun, 12 Apr 2026 13:20:34 ESTAre the Lakers toast? Is the Spurs' 3-point prowess real? We canvass the league on six key storylines.
Sources: Kings to retain Christie for next season
Sun, 12 Apr 2026 11:54:44 ESTThe Kings are retaining coach Doug Christie for next season, team sources told ESPN.
Lakers fill out backcourt with new Smith deal
Sun, 12 Apr 2026 11:54:44 ESTWith Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves sidelined by injury, the Lakers are signing two-way guard Nick Smith Jr. to a new two-year contract, his agent told ESPN.
Nuggets sit several players; Jokic questionable
Sun, 12 Apr 2026 11:54:44 ESTThe Nuggets are resting the majority of their rotation vs. the Spurs on Sunday, and three-time MVP Nikola Jokic is listed as questionable.
Wembanyama checks another 'box,' hits 65 games
Sun, 12 Apr 2026 11:54:45 ESTVictor Wembanyama reached the 65-game threshold for awards eligibility with a 40-point outing that included 13 rebounds in a 139-120 win over the Mavericks.
Celtics tie NBA record with 29 3s, clinch 2-seed
Sun, 12 Apr 2026 11:54:44 ESTThe Celtics tied the franchise and NBA record with 29 3s on their way to clinching the Eastern Conference's No. 2 playoff seed in a blowout win over the Pelicans.
Redick: 'Everybody' wants to face hobbled Lakers
Sun, 12 Apr 2026 11:54:44 ESTLakers coach JJ Redick believes other West teams that still have their seeding to be determined prefer Los Angeles as their first-round opponent in the playoffs.
Heat waive Rozier, use roster spot on J. Young
Sun, 12 Apr 2026 11:54:44 ESTMiami guard Terry Rozier, who has been on leave since October amid a sports gambling investigation, has been waived by the Heat.
Donovan not reading into Reinsdorf's endorsement
Sun, 12 Apr 2026 11:54:44 ESTBulls coach Billy Donovan, who has yet to decide on his future with the team, appreciated team president and CEO Michael Reinsdorf's endorsement of him but said he understood "everybody's got to look out for what is best for the Bulls."
🏀 NBA's most valuable players in 15 categories
Sun, 12 Apr 2026 11:54:44 ESTFrom best fadeaway to the MVP, Dean Oliver uses ESPN Analytics' Net Points metric to wrap up the season by handing out awards.
King's gambit: Why NBA players are turning to chess
Sat, 11 Apr 2026 11:31:06 ESTNBA players are spending more time than ever working on the boards -- but we're not talking rebounds.
NBA offseason 2026: Draft, free agency, trade targets for every team
Sun, 12 Apr 2026 09:54:21 ESTSummer is here for 10 franchises that missed the postseason. What lies ahead for Milwaukee, Dallas and each eliminated team?