

Luke Kennard, CJ McCollum and the biggest NBA Playoffs surprises so far
Two players have exceeded all expectations, while one is failing to meet them. Who are the surprise stories of the NBA Playoffs so far?Headlines

5 Steve Kerr replacements the Warriors could start a new era with
If Steve Kerr's tenure with the Golden State Warriors is coming to an end, these coaching candidates could author a successful next chapter in the Bay Area.
From NBA Playoffs sweeps to Game 7s: Predicting how long each first-round series goes
We now have one game of evidence to see how long we think each series will go. Who is getting swept and who is going seven?
Pistons fans had their worst fears confirmed in Detroit's Game 1 loss to the Magic
Detroit ran roughshod over the Eastern Conference during the regular season, but the playoffs have a way of finding your weaknesses.
Hawks are ready to prove Trae Young was holding them back
In half of one season, it feels like this Hawks team is ahead of anything in the Young era. Maybe, he was the one ultimately holding them back.
5 best NBA Draft fits for AJ Dybantsa, ranked
AJ Dybantsa is the favorite to land No. 1 overall in the 2026 NBA Draft. These teams should be praying on their hands and knees for a chance at such a special talent.NBA Draft







4 Warriors who won’t be back after play-in disaster
The Golden State Warriors have some tough questions to ask as their season of disappointment is finally over. These four players will make some of their answers easy.
4 Celtics who could be entering their final playoff run in Boston
These Boston Celtics might not stick around long in Beantown, especially if there's an early postseason exit.
Surprise Kevin Durant injury could save LeBron from becoming KD’s latest career TKO
Kevin Durant ended the playoff careers of Kobe Bryant, Dirk Nowitzki and Tim Duncan. A sudden knee injury has changed the calculus against LeBron James.
Everything you need to know for the first weekend of the NBA Playoffs
From first round rivalries, four games a day and storylines popping out of drawers, it's the best weekend of the year for an NBA fan!
Timberwolves face impossible problem vs. Nuggets: Nikola Jokić has their number
One does not simply stop Nikola Jokić, but the Minnesota Timberwolves have been uniquely bad at that all season. That might be an issue in the first round.NBA Rumors







Knicks are in new territory with Finals-or-bust postseason expectations
The Knicks have been here before. But they haven't been here before the pressure to win or face a big roster reset.
Why Evan Mobley has to emerge for the Cavs to reach their ceiling
The Cleveland Cavaliers have championship aspirations, but they'll need consistent production from Evan Mobley to reach this goal.
The Rockets got a gift from the basketball gods and have to take advantage
For all the concerns about the Rockets, at least Houston has their best player in Durant. They also have a defense littered with pythons who live to suffocate opponents with non-stop intensity. The Lakers are not that lucky.
No team? No problem: There are plenty of reasons to get obsessed with the NBA Playoffs
If your favorite team missed the NBA playoffs, use this as a viewing guide for the next two months.
