NBA playoffs

Kristaps Porzingis is going to be a big piece for the Golden State Warriors if they’re going to make any noise in the Western Conference over the next few years. While he will be a free agent this summer, the Warriors didn’t trade Jonathan Kuminga for Porzingis simply for him be a rental. The Latvian […] The post Kristaps Porzingis’ admission ahead of play-in vs. Clippers appeared first on ClutchPoints.

NBA 2026 Postseason Schedule: Complete Timeline for Play-In, Playoffs, and Finals

Apr 14, 2026 @ 2:08pm

BasketballNBABoston CelticsLos Angeles LakersOrlando MagicPhiladelphia 76ers

NBA 2026 postseason schedule revealed, full timeline for play-in, playoffs, and Finals dates you need to know.

Jayson Tatum’s insane Achilles recovery earns LeBron James’ stamp of celebration

Apr 14, 2026 @ 1:45pm

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The Boston Celtics have a legitimate chance to win the NBA Championship this season, and a lot of that has to do with the speedy recovery and stellar play of Jayson Tatum. After missing 10 months with a torn Achilles tendon suffered during Game 4 of the second round of the NBA playoffs against the […] The post Jayson Tatum’s insane Achilles recovery earns LeBron James’ stamp of celebration appeared first on ClutchPoints.

LeBron James declares Thunder the title favorite, but Steve Nash has some ‘nitpicks’

Apr 14, 2026 @ 1:25pm

BasketballNBAGolden State Warriors

The NBA Playoffs are here. Most are anticipating the Oklahoma City Thunder repeating as NBA champions. They finished the season with the best record in the league at 64-18 and won their third straight 30-point game against the LA Lakers, 123-87, on April 7. Meanwhile, LeBron James has the Thunder winning outright, but his co-host on the […] The post LeBron James declares Thunder the title favorite, but Steve Nash has some ‘nitpicks’ appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Warriors are already laying the groundwork for their Play-In disaster

Apr 14, 2026 @ 1:15pm

FanSided

This quote from Steve Kerr could mean the Golden State Warriors will not be making it making it out of the 2026 Play-In Tournament.

Lakers’ LeBron James feeling like a young kid again with ‘lit’ playoff mic drop

Apr 14, 2026 @ 12:56pm

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BasketballNBAAtlanta HawksBoston CelticsNew York Knicks

The Los Angeles Lakers recently learned that their first round opponent for the upcoming NBA playoffs will be the Houston Rockets, with the series set to begin on Saturday evening in LA. Unfortunately, the Lakers will be without both Austin Reaves and Luka Doncic at least at the beginning of this series, meaning the pressure […] The post Lakers’ LeBron James feeling like a young kid again with ‘lit’ playoff mic drop appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Josh Hart’s Eric Collins Comment Draws Attention to NBA Playoff Broadcast Changes

Apr 14, 2026 @ 12:30pm

BasketballNBABoston CelticsDetroit PistonsPhiladelphia 76ers

Josh Hart’s take on Eric Collins has fans talking, as it shines a light on the NBA’s evolving playoff broadcast landscape.

Joel Embiid Injury Update Emerges Before 76ers-Magic Game

Apr 14, 2026 @ 11:12am

Athlon Sports

Shams Charania shared an update on Joel Embiid's availability for the 76ers-Magic play-in game.

Giannis and the Bucks disagreed on roster as season ended in wider conflict

Apr 14, 2026 @ 10:47am

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NBA Analysis

Giannis Antetokounmpo and the Milwaukee Bucks disagreed on the roster heading into the season, and that disagreement eventually carried into how the year ended. Reporting…

Luka Doncic Recovery Timeline Comes Into Focus After Lakers Star’s Spain Treatment

Apr 14, 2026 @ 10:28am

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BasketballNBALos Angeles Lakers

Luka Doncic’s recovery timeline after Spain treatment, with injections done and at least 10 days needed before Lakers star can safely return from hamstring injury.

Lakers Playoff Opponents on Alert Over Austin Reaves’ Potential Early Return

Apr 14, 2026 @ 9:56am

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Lakers playoff opponents brace for Austin Reaves’ early return, as Brian Windhorst reports growing belief he could rejoin LeBron James despite Luka Doncic’s absence soon.

The teams under most pressure heading into the NBA playoffs — and why

Apr 14, 2026 @ 9:45am

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FanSided

Every postseason, each team faces varying levels of expectations. But these four teams are on a different level.

“Comparing Kawhi to Podz Is Nasty”: Steve Kerr Gets Destroyed by Fans Over Kawhi Leonard ‘Foul Baiter’ Accusation

Apr 14, 2026 @ 9:05am

College Football Network

We’ll see whether Steve Kerr will have to walk back his comments after what he said about Kawhi Leonard ahead of the win-or-go-home matchup on Wednesday.

Knicks Get Tough Jalen Brunson Criticism From Hall of Famer

Apr 14, 2026 @ 8:58am

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BasketballNBAHouston RocketsLos Angeles Lakers

The Knicks enter the playoffs under championship pressure, but can a title be won with an undersize leader like Jalen Brunson? The post Knicks Get Tough Jalen Brunson Criticism From Hall of Famer appeared first on Heavy Sports.

Lakers Get Concerning LeBron James Update Just Before Playoff Series vs Rockets

Apr 14, 2026 @ 8:09am

BasketballNBABoston Celtics

LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers are getting prepared to play the Houston Rockets in the first round of the NBA playoffs. But news involving James’ future in Los Angeles won’t ease whether it’s the middle of the season or the week of the postseason. The Lakers have seen a devastating chain of events in the […] The post Lakers Get Concerning LeBron James Update Just Before Playoff Series vs Rockets appeared first on Heavy Sports.

Celtics Get Notable Neemias Queta Development Ahead of Playoffs

Apr 14, 2026 @ 7:21am

BasketballNBAGolden State Warriors

The Boston Celtics closed the regular season at 56-26 after beating the Orlando Magic in a thriller on Sunday night at TD Garden. The second seed is locked. The roster is the healthiest it has been all year.Jayson Tatum returned from a ruptured Achilles and averaged over 21 points per game across his 16 games […] The post Celtics Get Notable Neemias Queta Development Ahead of Playoffs appeared first on Heavy Sports.

‘More Impressive Than 2015 Finals’ — NBA Analyst Argues ‘Beating Rockets Single-Handedly’ Would Rank Among LeBron James’ Top Feats

Apr 14, 2026 @ 7:01am

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Pro Football Network

An NBA pundit outlines how LeBron James could add a defining chapter to his storied legacy in the 2026 playoffs.

Warriors’ Kristaps Porzingis Makes Honest Admission Ahead of Play-In

Apr 14, 2026 @ 5:07am

BasketballNBADenver NuggetsSan Antonio Spurs

The Golden State Warriors closed their regular season with a 115-110 loss to the Los Angeles Clippers on Sunday night. The situation is set. Tenth seed. One path forward.Golden State now turns toward a rematch with the Clippers in the Play-In Tournament on Wednesday. A win keeps the season alive. A loss ends it. There […] The post Warriors’ Kristaps Porzingis Makes Honest Admission Ahead of Play-In appeared first on Heavy Sports.

"This was a huge setback" – Brian Windhorst believes Spurs squandered a golden opportunity in season finale loss to Nuggets – Basketball Network

Apr 14, 2026 @ 2:24am

Basketball Network

"This was a huge setback" - Brian Windhorst believes Spurs squandered a golden opportunity in season finale loss to Nuggets Basketball Network

Golden State Warriors Star Says He Needs To Lose Weight

Apr 14, 2026 @ 1:15am

BasketballNBAGolden State Warriors

BasketballNBAGolden State WarriorsLos Angeles Clippers

On Wednesday evening, the Golden State Warriors will be in Los Angeles to play the Clippers for the play-in tournament.The Warriors are coming off a 115-110 loss to the Clippers (also in Los Angeles) on the final day of the regular season.Golden State Star Says He Needs To Lose WeightKristaps Porzingis is in the middle […] The post Golden State Warriors Star Says He Needs To Lose Weight appeared first on Heavy Sports.

Jimmy Butler Sends Message to Shams Charania With Hilarious Injury Update

Apr 14, 2026 @ 12:42am

BasketballNBAGolden State WarriorsLos Angeles Clippers

Golden State Warriors star Jimmy Butler, who remains out until early next year, has asked Shams Charania to report his availability against the Clippers in their play-in tournament clash.

Steve Kerr Accuses Kawhi Leonard Of Being A Foul Baiter

Apr 14, 2026 @ 12:09am