

These 4 Celtics won't be back after blowing a 3-1 lead in NBA playoffs
Another sobering offseason is ahead for Boston as the Celtics' blown 3-1 lead dampers playoff hopes.Headlines

Shaedon Sharpe, Matisse Thybulle and more Trail Blazers who might not be back next season
The Trail Blazers took a huge leap forward this year but not everyone from their young core will be around to follow it up next year.
2026 NBA Mock Draft if Adam Silver's new proposed lottery rules applied
Adam Silver and the league office want to reform the NBA Draft Lottery in an effort to curb tanking. Here's how the 2026 lottery could change if those new rules applied.
NBA Playoffs Adversity Rankings: Nuggets, Pistons, Rockets are up against it
Are you losing in a series? Or tied against a lower seed? Wow, you have it so rough. I'm so sorry. But do other people have it harder?
Celtics will probably beat the Sixers, but the same old problems are showing
The Boston Celtics will (probably) get out of the first round, but man, are they falling back into some bad old habits.
Why this year may have been lightning in a bottle for the Suns
The Suns were an amazing feel-good story this season. However, it might not be possible for them to level up or even replicate this success.NBA Draft







Pistons-Magic is an ugly series, but it could get even uglier
If you like offense, you probably haven't enjoyed the series between the Magic and Pistons. And somehow, it could get even worse in the second round.
NBA Games Today: 5 things to watch for in tonights NBA Playoffs triple-header
Game 5s are always the best, able to swing a series, start a comeback or end the whole thing. Three big-time Game 5s tonight will see plenty of intrigue.
Why the NBA’s new anti-tanking proposal is good for the league
Amid criticism of the NBA's anti-tanking measures, the new rules could succeed for one simple reason — losing will no longer help you in any way.
Ranking each remaining first-round NBA Playoffs series by comeback odds
As the first round of the 2026 Playoffs comes to a close, we have five teams trying to launch a 3-2/3-1 comeback. Who has the best chance?
Why the Pistons are stuck with Jalen Duren despite his NBA Playoffs failure
The sky was and still is the limit for the 22-year-old center, but the Orlando Magic have spoiled any goodwill Jalen Duren built up in the regular season. The Magic have Duren circled in their game plan and have made him play like Samson withoutNBA Rumors







4 Phoenix Suns who won't be back after first-round sweep
The Phoenix Suns fought all through the NBA Play-in tournament just to get swept by the OKC Thunder. That's undoubtedly going to lead to some roster changes.
The Detroit Pistons and Orlando Magic are two sides of the same coin
We always knew that these two teams were constructed similarly. We might have been wrong about who was the better version.
Cavs vs. Raptors 2-2 reset: Why the numbers still favor Cleveland
The Cavs and Raptors are locked in a best-of-three battle to advance, but Cleveland still has a big edge.
Cooper Flagg wins ROY over Kon Knueppel: Did the voters get it right?
Former No. 1 pick and Dallas Mavericks star Cooper Flagg beat out Charlotte Hornets wing Kon Knueppel for Rookie of the Year. Let's dive into the debate.
