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Jay Bilas is getting a significantly larger role in ESPN’s NBA playoff coverage than seemed likely even a week ago. Michael Malone’s surprise departure for the North Carolina head coaching job last week left ESPN with an immediate problem. Malone had spent the better part of this past season establishing himself as one of the…
Steve Kerr reveals imposing minutes restriction on three notable players, including Steph Curry, for play-in clash.
After finishing in 10th spot in the regular season, Stephen Curry gave an honest admission about the Warriors' entering another Play-In tournament in recent years
Bilas will call playoff games alongside Ryan Ruocco.
Kevin Durant and LeBron James are set to meet in the postseason for the first time since 2018.
The San Antonio Spurs may be young and untested, but the Oklahoma City Thunder showed us you don't need to pay your dues in the postseason.
The NBA playoffs field is set, and LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers will face Kevin Durant and the Houston Rockets in the first round. Unfortunately for LA, Austin Reaves and Luka Doncic are out with injuries, making the playoff path even more difficult. On Monday, ESPN personality Stephen A. Smith had a brutal … The post Stephen A. Smith makes brutal prediction about Lakers’ playoff chances appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.
The NBA play-in tournament starts this week and these eight players will have all the pressure of lifting their teams to the NBA playoffs.
The NBA playoffs begin Saturday, April 18, and for the first time in more than two decades, the postseason will air without TNT. The NBA released the Game 1 schedule for the first round on Sunday, with eight matchups spread across two days and three broadcast partners. Under the league’s new 11-year, $76 billion media…
Despite a new Luka Doncic injury update, the Los Angeles Lakers have a tough task for the first-round playoff series vs the Houston Rockets. The post Lakers Get Bad News For Playoff Series Vs Rockets Amid Luka Doncic Update appeared first on Heavy Sports.
Five key injuries — including Luka Doncic, Austin Reaves and Jimmy Butler — are shaping the 2026 NBA Playoffs before the postseason tips off.
The league’s new TV deals introduce a stark reality.
Hours before the Milwaukee Bucks and the Philadelphia 76ers met for the final time during the 2025-2026 NBA season, the head coach, Doc Rivers, was asked about his former center, Joel Embiid. As a head coach with firsthand experience of dealing with the unfortunate concerns that have affected Embiid throughout his career, Rivers was once […] The post Former 76ers Coach Doc Rivers Makes Statement on Joel Embiid appeared first on Heavy Sports.
The Indiana Pacers’ brutal 2025–26 NBA season finally came to a merciful end on Sunday. But before the Pacers’ final game of the campaign against the Detroit Pistons at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis, Ind., Tyrese Haliburton issued a hopeful message to Indiana fans. Addressing the crowd while wearing sunglasses and an Indiana jacket, Haliburton told … The post Fans had harsh reactions to Tyrese Haliburton’s appearance during the Pacers’ season finale appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.
The 2025-26 NBA season has been special for the San Antonio Spurs. This is Mitch Johnson’s first season as the full-time coach, following an interim role last year after Gregg Popovich’s stroke. It is also Dan Weiss’s first season as the Spurs’ radio voice. The former pregame and postgame host took over for the retired Bill Schoening.…
Following a disappointing year without playoff basketball, Klay Thompson provided an honest look at his uncertain tenure in Dallas.
Everyone had a feeling that the Milwaukee Bucks might look a little different when the season ends, and one of the first dominoes has already fallen. Shortly after the Bucks’ final regular-season game, it was reported that Doc Rivers would be stepping down as the head coach of the team. The next day, Rivers wrote […] The post Doc Rivers breaks silence on stepping down as Bucks’ head coach appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Scoot Henderson didn’t hesitate when asked about expectations. “Man, a win. That’s my expectation.” That answer captures where the Portland Trail Blazers are heading into…
Houston Rockets coach Ime Udoka warns his team will have their hands full against the injured Los Angeles Lakers in the first round.
LeBron James and Kevin Durant meet in the 2026 NBA Playoffs first round, with the Lakers facing the Rockets on April 18.
The Orlando Magic had high expectations coming into the season, but they were not able to live up to the hype. That has led them to the No. 8 seed and a matchup against the Philadelphia 76ers in the Play-In tournament, which means they’ll still have at least two chances to advance to the playoffs. […] The post Magic’s Jalen Suggs acknowledges fan frustration before 2026 NBA Playoffs appeared first on ClutchPoints.
One could write a 2,000-page book about the Milwaukee Bucks’ controversial season, and that might still not even cover the whole drama that apparently unfolded. The Bucks finished their woeful campaign with a 32-50 record, breaking their nine-year appearance streak in the playoffs. Just minutes after they lost to the Philadelphia 76ers in their season […] The post Bucks player ‘checked out on season’ after Doc Rivers accused vets of failing him appeared first on ClutchPoints.
The Milwaukee Bucks may have closed the chapter on Doc Rivers as head coach, but not necessarily on his presence within the organization. In a surprising twist following his departure, league sources indicate that Milwaukee and Rivers are actively exploring a potential reunion in a front-office or advisory capacity. That move that could provide much-needed […] The post Bucks-Doc Rivers reunion still possible after stepping down as head coach appeared first on ClutchPoints.
[Editor’s note: Welcome to Athlon Sports’ poll of the day, where we ask readers to weigh in on the biggest topic of the day. Thanks for voting, and be sure to sound off in the comment section.] The NBA play-in tournament begins Tuesday, with eight teams looking to advance in the NBA playoffs. On ...
