McCollum plays MSG villain as Hawks tie series
Tue, 21 Apr 2026 02:05:47 ESTCJ McCollum became the latest to join the list of Madison Square Garden villains as his fourth-quarter exploits helped the Hawks tie their first-round series against the Knicks with a come-from-behind 107-106 win in Game 2.
Gobert carries DPOY snub into Jokic matchup, win
Tue, 21 Apr 2026 02:49:41 ESTOn the same day he finished fourth in Defensive Player of the Year voting, Timberwolves center Rudy Gobert held three-time MVP Nikola Jokic to 1-of-8 shooting in his individual Game 2 matchup, helping Minnesota to a series-tying 119-114 win.
Wemby captures DPOY as first unanimous winner
Tue, 21 Apr 2026 02:05:47 ESTVictor Wembanyama, 22, is both the youngest DPOY winner in NBA history and the first to win the award unanimously.
Star trio steps up as Cavs cruise to 2-0 lead
Tue, 21 Apr 2026 02:05:47 ESTDonovan Mitchell led the way with 30 points while James Harden added 28 and Evan Mobley scored 25 to help Cleveland continue its playoff dominance against Toronto.
Draymond on Kerr's future: 'Felt like that was it'
Tue, 21 Apr 2026 02:05:47 ESTDraymond Green said while he hopes Steve Kerr is back, he'd guess that this past season was Kerr's last as coach with the franchise.
Durant game-time decision for Game 2 vs. Lakers
Tue, 21 Apr 2026 02:05:47 ESTRockets star Kevin Durant went through about half of Houston's practice Monday and will be a game-time decision for Game 2 on Tuesday.
NBA breaks draft ties; Jazz keep protected pick
Tue, 21 Apr 2026 02:05:47 ESTThe NBA conducted its tiebreaking process for the league's 2026 draft, setting the order from 15 to 30 and breaking a pair of ties among teams nestled inside the lottery.
Nets sign Fernandez, staff to multiyear extensions
Tue, 21 Apr 2026 02:05:47 ESTThe Nets have signed head coach Jordi Fernandez and his entire coaching staff to multiyear contract extensions.
📸 Celebrity sightings at NBA playoffs games
Tue, 21 Apr 2026 02:05:47 ESTCelebrities have been out in style courtside at the NBA playoffs.
East playoff takeaways: MSG finds a new Hawks villain; Cavs cruise to 2-0 lead
Tue, 21 Apr 2026 01:40:47 ESTHere's what has stood out from the latest playoff games of the Eastern Conference's first round.
West playoff takeaways: Timberwolves rally past Nuggets to even series
Tue, 21 Apr 2026 01:40:47 ESTHere's what has stood out from the latest playoff games of the Western Conference's first round.
Even in retirement, Chris Paul's legacy is rooted in this season's playoffs
Mon, 20 Apr 2026 07:09:59 ESTDozens of NBA players have been mentored by the future Hall of Famer, and many of them are vying for this season's Larry O'Brien Trophy.
Blockbuster trade? New coach? Hard reset? The Warriors begin an offseason with massive uncertainty
Mon, 20 Apr 2026 15:04:52 ESTGolden State enters another offseason in search of a co-star for Stephen Curry, and the Warriors might be searching for a new coach too.
LeBron does it again, and one team has a big problem: Windhorst on the first weekend of the playoffs
Mon, 20 Apr 2026 13:30:12 ESTA 25-year-old LeBron strategy for the Lakers, a new defense in Cleveland and a message from Oklahoma City: Here's what we learned as the postseason tipped off.
2026 NBA draft order: Where all 60 picks stand ahead of the lottery
Mon, 20 Apr 2026 17:50:03 ESTWhere does the NBA draft order stand ahead of next month's lottery? We have you covered.
Steph Curry, Paige Bueckers lead athletes that took in Coachella 2026
Mon, 20 Apr 2026 12:24:44 ESTOne of the biggest music festivals each year came and went with big name athletes taking in the desert.
Wembanyama joins SGA, Jokic as MVP finalist
Sun, 19 Apr 2026 20:24:27 ESTShai Gilgeous-Alexander, Nikola Jokic and Victor Wembanyama were named finalists for this season's Most Valuable Player award.
NBA awards: Bontemps' ballot for MVP, top rookie, every honor
Sun, 19 Apr 2026 20:24:27 ESTWhich award battles are too close to call? Tim Bontemps unveils his official ballot for MVP, All-NBA and every honor.
'50 wins in a gap year': How Jaylen Brown turbocharged the Celtics back to title contention
Sun, 19 Apr 2026 13:06:41 ESTBetween memorizing the astrological signs of his teammates and undergoing extreme underwater training, Brown didn't need to be a hero in Boston. He simply needed to lead. "I'm not going to make myself small ever again."
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.