Biggest questions, projections and more: Storylines to watch ahead of NBA playoffs
Wed, 18 Mar 2026 08:56:18 ESTOur NBA insiders answer the biggest questions facing contenders in the East and West as the regular season winds to a close.
Other shoe drops: Caruso T'd up for desperate D
Wed, 18 Mar 2026 08:31:50 ESTThunder guard Alex Caruso was called for goaltending and a technical foul for an illegal defensive move after he swatted away a layup attempt with his shoe.
Sources: Giannis (knee) to miss at least 1 week
Wed, 18 Mar 2026 08:31:50 ESTBucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo will be reevaluated in one week after tests revealed he has a hyperextended left knee and a bone bruise, sources told ESPN.
Wolves' Edwards to miss time with knee soreness
Wed, 18 Mar 2026 08:31:50 ESTTimberwolves star Anthony Edwards underwent an MRI on his right knee that revealed inflammation, and he will be reevaluated in 1-2 weeks.
Pistons' Cunningham leaves win with back spasms
Wed, 18 Mar 2026 08:31:50 ESTPistons guard Cade Cunningham, among the leaders in this season's NBA MVP race, left Tuesday night's game against the Wizards with back spasms.
Pippen, Aldama have season-ending surgery
Wed, 18 Mar 2026 08:31:50 ESTMemphis Grizzlies guard Scotty Pippen Jr. and forward Santi Aldama will miss the rest of the season after each had surgery on Tuesday.
KD says loss to Lakers on him: 'I'm the offense'
Wed, 18 Mar 2026 08:31:50 ESTThe Lakers, in the process of carving out a defensive identity, threw a steady diet of double-teams at Kevin Durant in the fourth quarter Monday, leading to disastrous results for Houston. "I just felt like I lost the game for us tonight," said Durant.
🏀 Draft intel: Peterson or Dybantsa to go at No. 1?
Wed, 18 Mar 2026 08:31:50 ESTHere's what league insiders are saying about Darryn Peterson, AJ Dybantsa and more top NBA draft prospects.
NBA Power Rankings: Sixth men, rookies and unsung heroes for all 30 teams
Wed, 18 Mar 2026 11:51:52 ESTFrom rookies, veterans and Sixth Man of the Year candidates, NBA insiders break down each team's unsung hero this season.
Everything we know about NBA expansion: Why add two teams now? Why Seattle and Las Vegas?
Wed, 18 Mar 2026 07:27:57 ESTThe NBA seems closer than ever to adding two franchises. Here's what we know, including how an expansion draft could work.
Updated 2026 NBA mock draft: Who's rising and falling ahead of March Madness?
Tue, 17 Mar 2026 08:53:56 ESTWho's rising and falling in Jeremy Woo's updated 2026 NBA mock draft ahead of March Madness?
'Glass in my hand': Inside Marcus Smart's incredible return from The Punch
Wed, 18 Mar 2026 01:23:21 ESTAfter a devastating, self-inflicted wound nearly cost him his right hand, the Lakers guard is fueling the team's rise through the West.
Can the Knicks get Towns, Brunson on track? Five issues they need to solve -- fast
Wed, 18 Mar 2026 11:03:52 ESTThe Knicks are 42-25 and third in the Eastern Conference, but they have a few problems to solve if they want to make a deep playoff run.
Green galore: Revisiting NBA St. Patrick's Day uniforms of the past
Tue, 17 Mar 2026 07:29:02 ESTTaking a look back at notable St. Patrick's Day specific jerseys for NBA teams through the years.
SGA passes Wilt: The 20 wildest facts of 127 dominant games
Tue, 17 Mar 2026 03:27:47 ESTWith Gilgeous-Alexander holding the record for most consecutive 20-point games, Kram breaks down the stats.
Bam Adebayo's 83-point performance resonated with his AAU coach
Tue, 17 Mar 2026 03:27:47 ESTTy White said his former star wowed him every game, but even this performance had him stunned.
Pickups: Look to Jazz, Trail Blazers for waiver-wire options
Mon, 16 Mar 2026 14:24:55 ESTEvery week in fantasy basketball, there are available players who can help fill holes in your roster. Here are the ones to add for the week ahead.