The Buzz is back? Inside the Hornets' turn from league punch line to playoff hopeful
Tue, 14 Apr 2026 10:30:02 ESTThe Hornets are two wins away from snapping the NBA's longest current playoff drought. Can Charlotte end the futility by advancing out of the play-in against the Heat?
Curry on minutes restriction in must-win play-in
Tue, 14 Apr 2026 17:56:26 ESTStephen Curry is one of three Golden State Warriors who will be on a minutes restriction in the team's play-in game against the Clippers in Los Angeles on Wednesday.
Bronny's Nike 'B9' logo trademark filing denied
Tue, 14 Apr 2026 17:56:26 ESTNike's trademark filing for Lakers guard Bronny James' "B9" logo has been refused because of a "likelihood of confusion" with an already-registered mark.
No update on Doncic as Lakers prep for Rockets
Tue, 14 Apr 2026 17:56:26 ESTAfter putting his team through its first practice in preparation for the playoffs, Los Angeles Lakers coach JJ Redick said Tuesday he doesn't have any more information about when Luka Doncic could return, only saying that the star is "out indefinitely."
Dumars: Pels interim Borrego candidate for job
Tue, 14 Apr 2026 17:56:26 ESTThe Pelicans have not yet completed a short list of coaching candidates and might keep interim coach James Borrego on a permanent basis, according to Joe Dumars.
Mavericks dismiss director of health, sources say
Tue, 14 Apr 2026 17:56:26 ESTThe Dallas Mavericks dismissed director of health and performance Johann Bilsborough on Monday, marking the fourth consecutive year the franchise has made major changes in that department.
Haliburton details frustrating battle with shingles
Tue, 14 Apr 2026 17:56:26 ESTPacers star Tyrese Haliburton opened up about his battle with shingles, saying it slowed the recovery of his torn Achilles.
Sago third woman picked to ref in NBA playoffs
Tue, 14 Apr 2026 17:56:26 ESTNBA referee Natalie Sago thought a bad call was about to take place. A bad phone call, that is.
Davis looking to help Wiz 'compete' next season
Tue, 14 Apr 2026 17:56:26 ESTAnthony Davis isn't sure of his long-term future with the Wizards, but he's committed to helping the franchise win for at least one more season.
🥶 'Drake's seats froze': Raptors lean into buzz
Tue, 14 Apr 2026 17:56:26 ESTThe seats underwent a pregame makeover presumably for the rollout of the Canadian rapper's upcoming album, "Iceman."
Predicting the entire NBA postseason -- with a surprise champion
Tue, 14 Apr 2026 12:19:31 ESTESPN's Zach Kram decides each NBA series in the playoffs through the Finals. Who will square off in June?
Experts' picks for Hornets-Heat, Blazers-Suns and first-round matchups
Tue, 14 Apr 2026 12:19:31 ESTOur NBA experts pick which teams make it out of the play-in tournament and who wins first-round matchups.
'He turned into the Black Mamba': Inside Kobe Bryant's 60-point farewell
Tue, 14 Apr 2026 14:15:28 ESTFrom teammates and opponents to coaches, officials and staff, those who were there remember how Bryant's last game became something no one expected -- and no one will forget.
Offseason 2026: Draft, free agency, trade targets for every team
Tue, 14 Apr 2026 12:16:27 ESTSummer is here for the franchises that missed the postseason. What lies ahead for each eliminated team?
NBA Futures: Thunder, Celtics favored to make Finals
Tue, 14 Apr 2026 09:14:46 ESTThe Thunder are the favorites to win the NBA championship, and the Celtics are favored to represent the Eastern Conference.
NBA postseason intel: Six big questions we're watching right now
Tue, 14 Apr 2026 08:13:08 ESTAre the Lakers toast? Is the Spurs' 3-point prowess real? We canvass the league on six storylines that could define the postseason.
What's next for Milwaukee and every open job?
Tue, 14 Apr 2026 13:43:48 ESTMilwaukee and New Orleans are looking for long-term coaching fits. Here's what lies ahead for each franchise.
Who makes the top 10 in the way-too-early rankings for 2026-27?
Tue, 14 Apr 2026 13:44:09 ESTAndre Snellings provides his early fantasy basketball rankings for next season.