NBA Playoffs

Cleveland Cavaliers v Utah Jazz

Cavaliers magic number to clinch No. 1 seed in the East: Cleveland closes in on crown

NBA Power Rankings: Which East teams need a deep playoff run most?

Luka Doncic tries to maintain some semblance of calm as the Bulls destroy the Lakers

Updated Bucks lineup without Damian Lillard after blood clot diagnosis

Milwaukee Bucks v New York Knicks

Would the Bucks rather face the Knicks, Pacers or Pistons in the first round of the NBA playoffs?

Mar 22, 2025; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Golden State Warriors forward Jimmy Butler III (10) drives on Atlanta Hawks forward Georges Niang (20) in the fourth quarter at State Farm Arena. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-Imagn Images

The Whiteboard: 5 big NBA Playoff questions for the Cavs, Warriors, OKC and more

New York Knicks v Indiana Pacers

The Bucks and Knicks should know better than to ignore the hottest team in the East

Tari Eason, Ime Udoka, Jalen Green

2 players whose minutes will be cut when the Rockets trim their playoff rotation

Mar 15, 2025; San Francisco, California, USA; New York Knicks center Karl-Anthony Towns (32) fouls out of the game against the Golden State Warriors during the fourth quarter at Chase Center. Mandatory Credit: Neville E. Guard-Imagn Images

Predicting the perfect Knicks depth chart for the playoffs

Milwaukee Bucks v New York Knicks

Bucks are shrinking as the Knicks pull away in Eastern Conference playoff race

Atlanta Hawks v Memphis Grizzlies

NBA Standings: Eastern Conference Play-In race is in a sad state of affairs

Denver Nuggets v Oklahoma City Thunder

Widespread OKC Thunder disrespect feels destined to backfire for West playoff hopefuls

Detroit Pistons v Golden State Warriors

The Whiteboard: Can the Detroit Pistons really win a playoff series?

Cleveland Cavaliers v Golden State Warriors

Cavaliers could join Steph Curry, Michael Jordan in NBA record books, but they might not want to

Minnesota Timberwolves v Los Angeles Lakers

Ranking potential playoff matchups by who LA should want to face the most

Jan 15, 2025; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Atlanta Hawks guard Dyson Daniels (5) shoots against ]Chicago Bulls guard Coby White (0) during the first half at the United Center. Mandatory Credit: Matt Marton-Imagn Images

Which potential Play-In opponent do the Hawks most want to see and avoid?

Miami Heat v Orlando Magic

Predicting the Eastern Conference play-in winners after Magic lose Jalen Suggs for the season

Los Angeles Clippers v Los Angeles Lakers

NBA Pacific Division Power Rankings: Luka and LeBron give Lakers new life

Feb 26, 2025; Indianapolis, Indiana, USA; Indiana Pacers guard Tyrese Haliburton (0) celebrates a made basket in the second half against the Toronto Raptors at Gainbridge Fieldhouse. Mandatory Credit: Trevor Ruszkowski-Imagn Images

Tyrese Haliburton is rounding back into form, and it might save the Pacers season

Luka Doncic, LeBron James, Los Angeles Lakers

The Whiteboard: Luka Doncic and the Lakers are going places

Houston Rockets v Utah Jazz

NBA Player Rankings: 7 guys who barely missed our NBA99 list

Feb 26, 2025; Detroit, Michigan, USA; Detroit Pistons guard Cade Cunningham (2) dribbles on Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum (0) in the second half at Little Caesars Arena. Mandatory Credit: Rick Osentoski-Imagn Images

The Whiteboard: How the surging Pistons stack up against potential playoff foes

Denver Nuggets v Minnesota Timberwolves

The Whiteboard: Jamal Murray is the NBA's biggest X-factor

Jan 12, 2024; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Chicago Bulls class of 2024 Ring of Honor inductee and former head coach Phil Jackson is honored during the inaugural ceremony at halftime of a game between the Bulls and Golden State Warriors at United Center. Mandatory Credit: Kamil Krzaczynski-Imagn Images

Grade the take: Phil Jackson's famous 40/20 rule separates 3 teams as legit NBA title contenders

Los Angeles Lakers v Utah Jazz

Everything the Lakers are saying before Luka's revenge game against the Mavericks on Tuesday

May 18, 2024; Dallas, Texas, USA; Dallas Mavericks guard Luka Doncic (77) controls the ball as Oklahoma City Thunder guard Luguentz Dort (5) defends during the first quarter in game six of the second round of the 2024 NBA playoffs at American Airlines Center. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Jairaj-Imagn Images

Shannon Sharpe thinks the Lakers can beat OKC, and there might be reason to trust him

Feb 23, 2025; Boston, Massachusetts, USA; New York Knicks guard Josh Hart (3) looks to pass the ball past Boston Celtics center Kristaps Porzingis (8) and h9#@ during the first half at TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: Bob DeChiara-Imagn Images

So you're telling me a chance: Can the Knicks catch the Celtics for the No. 2 seed?

Houston Rockets v Los Angeles Lakers

Dillon Brooks and LeBron James are on a collision course towards NBA Playoffs