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Apr 18, 2026; Denver, Colorado, USA; Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic (15) is fouled by Minnesota Timberwolves guard Anthony Edwards (5) as he handles the ball during the first half in game one of the first round of the 2026 NBA Playoffs at Ball Arena.
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Do the Nuggets Have the Most Difficult Path to the NBA Finals?

In a highly competitive Western Conference, the Denver Nuggets enter the playoffs facing a difficult path ahead. While sitting at the third seed...

April 20, 2026
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Can 76ers Put the Pieces Together In Time to Compete With Celtics?

For the Philadelphia 76ers, the postseason didn’t arrive with momentum or clarity. It arrived with questions — and after Game 1 against the...

April 20, 2026
Mar 16, 2026; Houston, Texas, USA; Houston Rockets forward Kevin Durant (7) talks with Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (23) on the court during the second quarter at Toyota Center.
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Is LeBron James and Kevin Durant’s Playoff Rivalry Almost Over?

Two of the greatest players to ever pick up a basketball will face off on the world stage once again, but this time...

April 20, 2026
Apr 18, 2026; Los Angeles, California, USA; Los Angeles Lakers guard Luke Kennard (10) and center Deandre Ayton (5) celebrate against the Houston Rockets in the second half during game one of the first round of the 2026 NBA Playoffs at Crypto.com Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images
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Lakers Cannot Afford a Repeat of Their Game 1 Performance

Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves, the Los Angeles Lakers’ leading scorers, watched Luke Kennard’s inferno and LeBron James’ mastermind from the sideline during...

April 19, 2026
Mar 1, 2026; Boston, Massachusetts, USA; Boston Celtics forward Jaylen Brown (7) drives to the basket during the second half against the Philadelphia 76ers at TD Garden. Mandatory Credit:
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3 Ways the 76ers Will Test Celtics’ Title Hopes

The most common postseason opponents in NBA history meet again as the Boston Celtics and Philadelphia 76ers will square off for their 23rd...

April 19, 2026
Jan 20, 2025; New York, New York, USA; Atlanta Hawks forward Jalen Johnson (1) is guarded by New York Knicks forward OG Anunoby (8) during the second half at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: Vincent Carchietta-Imagn Images
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Jalen Johnson Is Under More Pressure Than You Think

This season, the Atlanta Hawks front office decided to make Jalen Johnson its franchise star.  With that power comes responsibility, and perhaps no...

April 17, 2026
Mar 19, 2025; Miami, Florida, USA; Detroit Pistons guard Cade Cunningham (2) celebrates with forward Tim Hardaway Jr. (8), forward Tobias Harris (12) and other teammates after scoring the game-winning basket against the Miami Heat during the fourth quarter at Kaseya Center. Mandatory Credit: Sam Navarro-Imagn Images
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How Did the Pistons Become One of the Most Remarkable Turnaround Stories?

“In basketball, it’s never been this hard for me to win games.” Those words embodied the frustrations of Pistons star Cade Cunningham back...

April 17, 2026
Feb 22, 2026; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Timberwolves forward Joan Beringer (19) looks on during the second half against the Philadelphia 76ers at Target Center.
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Should Timberwolves Give Joan Beringer a Chance to Shine Against Nuggets?

With a third playoff meeting between the Minnesota Timberwolves and the Denver Nuggets imminent, should Minnesota try to catch Denver off guard by...

April 17, 2026
Feb 24, 2026; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Boston Celtics center Nikola Vucevic (4) reacts against the Phoenix Suns in the first half at Mortgage Matchup Center.
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Who Will Be the Celtics’ Backup Center in the Playoffs?

An argument over whether to play Luka Garza or Nikola Vucevic would have been unheard of at the start of this season. That...

April 17, 2026
Jan 25, 2025; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Denver Nuggets guard Jamal Murray (27) is defended by Minnesota Timberwolves guard Anthony Edwards (5) during the third quarter at Target Center. Mandatory Credit: Jeffrey Becker-Imagn Images
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The Nuggets Match up Perfectly With the Timberwolves

The playoff matchup between the Denver Nuggets and the Minnesota Timberwolves has become a staple of the playoffs in recent years. The Nuggets...

April 17, 2026
Apr 6, 2026; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; New York Knicks center Karl-Anthony Towns (32) dunks against the Atlanta Hawks during the first half at State Farm Arena. Mandatory Credit: Dale Zanine-Imagn Images
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The Knicks Can Easily Stop the Surging Hawks

Do not undermine the Atlanta Hawks. Despite almost falling into the Play-In, Atlanta was able to instead clinch an automatic ticket to the...

April 17, 2026
Feb 19, 2026; Inglewood, California, USA; LA Clippers fans in the wall section unveil a tifo that reads The Swell during the game against the Denver Nuggets at the Intuit Dome. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images
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Dime Dropper Became the Critical Voice Clippers Fans Never Had

What happens when a diehard fan realizes no one is telling the truth about his team? He picks up the microphone himself. That’s...

April 17, 2026
Mar 18, 2026; Houston, Texas, USA; Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (23) splits the defense of Houston Rockets center Alperen Sengun (28) and guard Reed Sheppard (15) in the second half at Toyota Center. Mandatory Credit: Thomas Shea-Imagn Images
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What Does Rockets Reporter Lachard Binkley Think About Lakers-Rockets?

The Los Angeles Lakers and Houston Rockets’ playoff series tips off this Saturday. Obviously, the Lakers will be without their top two scorers....

April 16, 2026
Apr 7, 2026; San Francisco, California, USA; Sacramento Kings guard Nique Clifford (5) drives to the basket against Golden State Warriors forward/center Charles Bassey (28) in the second quarter at Chase Center. Mandatory Credit: David Gonzales-Imagn Images
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Nique Clifford Is Making a Bigger Impact Than You Would Think for Kings

Nique Clifford’s impact does not immediately show up in the standings, but his advanced numbers make it difficult to ignore. When Clifford is...

April 16, 2026