Follow live: Timberwolves and Nuggets rivalry returns for Game 1
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Raps' Quickley (hamstring) misses G1 loss to Cavs
Sat, 18 Apr 2026 13:21:44 ESTRaptors guard Immanuel Quickley missed Game 1's loss to the Cavaliers as he continues to recover from a hamstring injury.
Spurs motivated, inspired by Popovich address
Sat, 18 Apr 2026 13:21:44 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.
Suns end Warriors' season, await No. 1 Thunder
Sat, 18 Apr 2026 13:21:44 ESTThe Suns knocked out the Warriors 111-96 to secure the No. 8 seed and will face the top-seeded Thunder in the first round of the playoffs.
Kerr on future: These jobs have 'expiration date'
Sat, 18 Apr 2026 13:21:44 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."
OKC remains title betting fave; Spurs, C's follow
Sat, 18 Apr 2026 13:21:44 ESTThe Thunder (+110) remain large betting favorites to repeat as NBA champions, but the betting public also likes the Spurs (+500) and Celtics (+550) to give Oklahoma City a run for its money.
Rockets list KD (knee) as questionable for Game 1
Sat, 18 Apr 2026 13:21:44 ESTKevin Durant sustained a right knee contusion during practice this week, but the Rockets are optimistic it will not be a significant issue during their first-round playoff series against the Lakers, a source told ESPN.
🏆 NBA playoffs: Predicting the entire bracket
Sat, 18 Apr 2026 13:21:44 ESTESPN's Zach Kram decides each NBA series in the playoffs through the Finals. Who will square off in June?
Revisiting each playoff matchup between LeBron James and Kevin Durant
Sat, 18 Apr 2026 15:18:41 ESTJames and Durant have faced off in the postseason three times, and each matchup proved to be a momentous occasion.
How 48 hours changed the Lakers' season
Sat, 18 Apr 2026 15:18:41 ESTAfter a devastating blowout loss in Oklahoma City on April 2, the Lakers lost two of their three stars.
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.
Slams, blocks and game winners: Top 10 plays from Wemby's record-setting season
Fri, 17 Apr 2026 15:15:06 ESTVictor Wembanyama has made his case for MVP, DPOY and All-NBA. Here are the top plays that highlight his season.
Inside the end of the Ja Morant era in Memphis
Thu, 16 Apr 2026 13:13:37 ESTMorant is now the last man standing on a Grizzlies team that hopes to move on from him this summer.
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.