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May 07, 2026
Here's what has stood out from the latest playoff games of the second round.
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May 07, 2026
The 76ers went almost six minutes without a basket late in the 108-102 loss to the Knicks in Game 2 of the semifinal series.
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May 07, 2026
OG Anunoby exited in the closing minutes of the Knicks' 108-102 Game 2 win over the Philadelphia 76ers on Wednesday night because of an apparent leg injury.
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May 07, 2026
Victor Wembanyama had 19 points and 15 rebounds, and the Spurs handed Minnesota the worst postseason loss in franchise history, beating the Timberwolves 133-95 on Wednesday night to even their Western Conference semifinal series at one game apiece.
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May 06, 2026
Jaylen Brown reaffirmed his happiness in Boston on Wednesday night, saying if it was up to him, he'd remain with the Celtics for the next 10 years.
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May 06, 2026
Jalen Brunson scored 26 points and helped New York seize control of a close game, leading the Knicks to a victory Wednesday night.
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May 06, 2026
Here's what has stood out from the latest playoff games of the second round.
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May 06, 2026
Bucks co-owner Jimmy Haslam says he would like to have Giannis Antetokounmpo's future sorted out before next month's NBA draft.
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May 06, 2026
Hornets forward Brandon Miller underwent surgery to address left shoulder instability, the team announced Wednesday.
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May 06, 2026
Nick Nurse rejoined the 76ers after attending his brother's funeral, saying Wednesday that Steve Nurse was a fan who would want him at Game 2 of the Eastern Conference semifinals.
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May 06, 2026
Bulls CEO Michael Reinsdorf is taking full responsibility for Chicago's lack of success in recent years and believes Bryson Graham's hire as VP of basketball operations is a "step in the right direction."
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May 06, 2026
Cavaliers reserve guard Sam Merrill had an MRI on his left hamstring after injuring it in a Game 1 loss to the Pistons.
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May 06, 2026
The Lakers are now 40-1 to win the NBA championship following their Game 1 loss to the Thunder.
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May 06, 2026
Sixers star Joel Embiid has been ruled out for Game 2 against the Knicks because of ankle and hip injuries.
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May 06, 2026
Lakers star Luka Doncic said he does not know when he will be able to return from the Grade 2 hamstring strain that has sidelined him since early April.
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May 06, 2026
Brad Stevens downplayed rumors of a growing rift between Jaylen Brown and the Boston Celtics, revealing that the veteran star did not vent any frustration over the organization during a recent conversation.
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May 06, 2026
Who is closest to the 2026 title after all four Game 1s? Tim Bontemps and Vincent Goodwill re-rank the full bracket.
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May 06, 2026
Asked to pinpoint Tuesday night why he wasn't getting to the free throw line during the playoffs as much as he was during the regular season, Cavaliers star Donovan Mitchell offered up, "I don't flop, maybe that's why."
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May 06, 2026
After shooting just 3-for-16 and coughing up a team-high four turnovers as the Lakers dropped Game 1 to the Thunder, Austin Reaves wasn't about to blame his long injury layoff: "I mean, nobody cares about that. I got to go out there and play better."
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May 06, 2026
Here's what has stood out from the latest playoff games of the second round.
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May 06, 2026
Lakers forward Jarred Vanderbilt sustained a full dislocation of his right pinkie against the Thunder, sources told ESPN's Shams Charania.
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May 06, 2026
The Thunder routed the Lakers on Tuesday night to open their Western Conference semifinal series.
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May 05, 2026
Cade Cunningham scored 23 points, Tobias Harris had 20 and the Pistons beat the Cavaliers 111-101 on Tuesday night in Game 1 of their second-round series.
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May 05, 2026
Stars from the sports world were out in New York for the 2026 Met Gala.
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May 05, 2026
If the ping-pong balls bounce to land the Pacers within picks Nos. 5 to 9 on Sunday, the pick will be awarded to the Clippers.
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May 05, 2026
Here's what stood out from the latest playoff games of the second round.
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May 05, 2026
The NBA fined Celtics forward Jaylen Brown $50,000 after he said officials had "an agenda" against him in Boston's first-round loss to the 76ers.
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May 05, 2026
New president Masai Ujiri wants to shift the Mavericks' gears from the chaotic past 15 months and turn the focus to Rookie of the Year Cooper Flagg.
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May 05, 2026
Nick Nurse left the 76ers on Tuesday to attend the funeral of his brother, but the coach is expected to return in time for Game 2 of their series vs. the Knicks.
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May 05, 2026
Wolves coach Chris Finch said of Victor Wembanyama's 12 blocks in Game 1, "at least four were goaltending."
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May 05, 2026
The Timberwolves moved to 25-1 to win the NBA championship after their big road win over the Spurs in Game 1 of the conference semifinals.
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May 05, 2026
José "Piculín" Ortiz, a center who played briefly in the NBA but was considered one of the greatest Puerto Rican players of all time, has died at the age of 62.
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May 05, 2026
After a wild first round, here's what league insiders are talking about as the NBA's conference semifinals begin.
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May 05, 2026
Here's the latest news and reactions from our NBA insiders, including the latest on Kevin Durant's lingering ankle injury.
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May 05, 2026
After a wild first round, here's what league insiders are talking about as the NBA's conference semifinals begin.
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May 05, 2026
Spurs star Victor Wembanyama lamented what he described as energy mismanagement for ruining a historic defensive performance in which he had a playoff-record 12 blocks in a triple-double that came in a losing Game 1 effort against the Timberwolves.
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May 05, 2026
Here's what has stood out from the latest playoff games of the second round.
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May 05, 2026
The Knicks continued their historic run since trailing in their first-round series, beating the 76ers by nearly 40 points in Game 1 on Monday.
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May 05, 2026
Anthony Edwards and the Timberwolves held on to steal Game 1 over the favored Spurs despite a record night from Victor Wembanyama.
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May 05, 2026
Summer is here for 22 NBA franchises. What lies ahead for the Magic, Celtics, Nuggets, Warriors and every eliminated team?
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May 04, 2026
The stars from the world of sports were out in Manhattan for the 2026 Met Gala.
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May 04, 2026
Between crushing injuries, a burner phone scandal and inconsistency from their core, the Rockets end another season in disappointment.
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May 04, 2026
ESPN analyst Zach Kram breaks down the NBA's first round -- and explores its impact on the rest of the playoff.
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May 04, 2026
The Bulls are hiring Hawks senior vice president Bryson Graham as the franchise's new executive vice president of basketball operations.
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May 04, 2026
The Pistons have signed coach J.B. Bickerstaff to a contract extension one day after he led the Pistons to their first playoff series victory since 2008.
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May 04, 2026
Magic president Jeff Weltman said that despite firing head coach Jamahl Mosley, he still believes in the team's core when its fully healthy.
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May 04, 2026
Timberwolves guard Anthony Edwards is expected to play in Game 1 against the Spurs barring a pregame setback, sources told ESPN.
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May 04, 2026
The Mavericks have agreed to hire Masai Ujiri as their team president and alternate governor.
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May 04, 2026
Jamahl Mosley was fired as coach of the Orlando Magic on Monday, paying the widely expected price after the team blew a 3-1 series lead and got eliminated by the Detroit Pistons in Round 1 of the Eastern Conference playoffs.
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May 04, 2026
Jamahl Mosley was fired as coach of the Orlando Magic on Monday, paying the widely expected price after the team blew a 3-1 series lead and got eliminated by the Detroit Pistons in Round 1 of the Eastern Conference playoffs.
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May 04, 2026
Between crushing injuries, a burner phone scandal and inconsistency from their core, the Rockets end another season in disappointment.
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May 04, 2026
Our NBA insiders answer the biggest questions heading into the second round of the NBA playoffs.
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May 04, 2026
NBA experts pick which teams will win the second round and claim a spot in the East and West conference finals.
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May 04, 2026
Jaylen Brown, appearing on his Twitch stream Sunday, took issue with the officiating against him during the Celtics-76ers series, as well as with Joel Embiid, whom he accused of the type of flopping that has "ruined our game."
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May 04, 2026
Bench depth? KAT on the attack? ESPN analyst Zach Kram breaks down the NBA's first round, and explores its impact on the rest of the playoffs and offseason.
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May 03, 2026
Here's what has stood out from the latest playoff games of the Eastern Conference's first round.
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May 03, 2026
Jarrett Allen tied his playoff career high with 22 points and grabbed 19 rebounds as the Cavaliers advanced to the Eastern Conference semifinals with a 114-102 victory over the Raptors in Game 7 of their series Sunday night.
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May 03, 2026
Orlando star forward Paolo Banchero, after the Magic lost Game 7 to the Detroit Pistons on Sunday, seemed unsure of his club's prospects in a talented Eastern Conference, saying "I can't say we're good enough to be in the finals or the Eastern finals."
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May 03, 2026
The Pistons advanced to the second round of the playoffs, and made sure to poke fun at the Magic.
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May 03, 2026
Here's what has stood out from the latest playoff games of the Eastern Conference's first round.
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May 03, 2026
The Pistons beat the Magic 116-94 in Game 7 on Sunday to win a playoff series for the first time in 18 years.
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May 03, 2026
Timberwolves star Anthony Edwards was cleared for on-court activities and is questionable for Game 1 vs. the Spurs on Monday night.
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May 03, 2026
One more Game 7 is on tap in the East on Sunday. Here are the keys to Raptors-Cavs.
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May 03, 2026
The Detroit rapper's team-specific anthem is now a fixture at Little Caesars Arena after every win.
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May 03, 2026
Cooper Flagg was the honorary pace car driver at the NASCAR race in Texas and got to see the course first hand riding with Cup Series rookie Connor Zilisch.
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May 03, 2026
Though Anthony Edwards will miss the start of the Timberwolves' second round series, there is growing optimism he could return as early as Games 3 or 4.
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May 03, 2026
Celtics star Jayson Tatum said it was "unfortunate timing" that he was forced to watch Game 7 against the 76ers from the bench in street clothes.
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May 03, 2026
Summer is here for 20 NBA franchises. What lies ahead for the Celtics, Hawks, Blazers, Warriors and every eliminated team?
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May 03, 2026
The Detroit rapper's team-specific anthem is now a fixture at Little Caesars Arena after every win.
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May 03, 2026
Here are the keys to Magic-Pistons and Raptors-Cavs.
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May 03, 2026
Here are the keys to Magic-Pistons and Raptors-Cavs.
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May 03, 2026
Joel Embiid pleaded with 76ers fans to not sell their tickets to Knicks fans ahead of the rivals' playoff series.
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May 02, 2026
Here's what has stood out from the latest playoff games of the Eastern Conference's first round.
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May 02, 2026
The 76ers became just the 14th team in NBA history to come back from a 3-1 deficit after holding on in a thrilling Game 7 win over their bitter rivals.
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May 02, 2026
Follow along for all of the top moments and highlights from Game 7 between the Philadelphia 76ers and Boston Celtics.
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May 02, 2026
Not one, not two, but three Game 7s -- all in the East. Here are the keys to the 76ers-Celtics, Magic-Pistons and Raptors-Cavs.
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May 02, 2026
Jayson Tatum, after being a late addition to the Celtics' injury report Saturday, has been ruled out of Game 7 against the 76ers with left knee stiffness.
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May 02, 2026
The Knicks are 19-1 to win the NBA championship after their lopsided series-clinching win over Atlanta.
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May 02, 2026
The Magic ruled out Wagner (right calf strain) for Sunday's elimination game against the Detroit Pistons.
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May 02, 2026
Celtics superstar Jayson Tatum was a late addition to the injury report with left knee soreness Saturday afternoon, roughly six hours before the Celtics will host the 76ers in Game 7 of their Eastern Conference quarterfinal series.
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May 02, 2026
The movie was released in theaters Friday, a day after the Knicks advanced to the East semifinals.
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May 02, 2026
Side-by-side comparisons between Anderson and LeBron's eldest son, Bronny, have gone viral on social media through the years.
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May 02, 2026
Jim McCormick breaks down Saturday's Game 7 in Boston and offers his favorite bets and DFS plays.
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May 02, 2026
Not one, not two, but three Game 7s -- all in the East. Here are the keys to the 76ers-Celtics, Magic-Pistons and Raptors-Cavs.
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May 02, 2026
Not one, not two, but three Game 7s -- all in the East. Here are the keys to the 76ers-Celtics, Magic-Pistons and Raptors-Cavs.
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May 02, 2026
The Lakers eliminated Houston with a 98-78 win in Game 6 of their Western Conference first-round playoff series on Friday night by holding the Rockets to a season low in points.
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May 02, 2026
Here's what has stood out from the latest playoff games of the Western Conference's first round.
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May 01, 2026
Mitchell Robinson and Dyson Daniels were each fined for their roles in a scuffle Thursday night in the Knicks' Game 6 win over the Hawks, with Robinson earning a larger fine for an "inappropriate" social media post about the incident.
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May 01, 2026
The top-seeded Detroit Pistons pulled off an incredible rally by erasing a 24-point deficit and beating the Orlando Magic 93-79 to force a Game 7 in their Eastern Conference first-round series.
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May 01, 2026
The movie released in theaters on Friday, a day after the Knicks advanced to the East semifinals.
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May 01, 2026
RJ Barrett got a friendly bounce to hit the game-winning 3-pointer with 1.2 seconds left in overtime, helping the Raptors force Game 7 with a 112-110 win over the Cavs on Friday night.
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May 01, 2026
Here's what has stood out from the latest playoff games of the Eastern Conference's first round.
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May 01, 2026
The movie was released in theaters Friday, a day after the Knicks advanced to the East semifinals.
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May 01, 2026
Raptors All-Star forward Brandon Ingram was ruled out for Game 6 on Friday night against the Cavaliers with right heel inflammation.
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