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Cade Cunningham scored 23 points and Tobias Harris added 20 as the Pistons defeated the Cavaliers 111-101 in Game 1 of their second-round series. Detroit pulled away Tuesday night to open the matchup with a road-tested playoff win.
Los Angeles Lakers forward Jarred Vanderbilt sustained a full dislocation of his right pinky finger during the matchup against the Oklahoma City Thunder. The injury adds another concern for the Lakers’ frontcourt rotation.
The Thunder delivered a strong Game 1 performance Tuesday night, routing the Lakers to begin their Western Conference semifinal series. The victory gives Oklahoma City an early advantage in the best-of-seven matchup.
The Clippers added some edge to draft lottery weekend with a pointed reminder involving the Pacers’ pick. If Indiana’s selection lands between Nos. 5 and 9, it will be transferred to Los Angeles.
The Pistons established control early on their home floor, jumping out to an opening lead. The strong start set the tone as they looked to dictate the pace in front of their fans.
Philadelphia 76ers head coach Nick Nurse left the team Tuesday to attend his brother’s funeral. He is expected to return in time for Game 2 of the 76ers’ playoff series against the New York Knicks.
Timberwolves coach Chris Finch said he believed several of Victor Wembanyama’s 12 blocks in Game 1 should have been ruled goaltending. The comment adds a sharp postgame note to Wembanyama’s standout defensive performance.
José “Piculín” Ortiz, widely regarded as one of Puerto Rico’s greatest basketball players, has died at the age of 62. The former center had a brief stint in the NBA but was best known for his lasting impact on Puerto Rican basketball.
After an unpredictable first round, attention across the league has shifted to the NBA conference semifinals. League insiders are assessing the biggest developments, matchups and storylines shaping the next stage of the postseason.
Player movement is underway across major men’s college basketball programs as teams reshape their rosters for the 2026-27 season. This tracker follows notable roster changes during the offseason.
Nigeria’s D’Tigress completed their historic three-game WNBA Tour with three losses against elite opposition. While the results were one-sided on the surface, the tour offered the team a meaningful measure of their level against top competition.
Anthony Edwards returned to help the Timberwolves secure a Game 1 win over the favored Spurs. Minnesota held on despite a record-setting performance from Victor Wembanyama.
Victor Wembanyama delivered a historic defensive performance with a playoff-record 12 blocks as part of a triple-double, but the Spurs fell to the Timberwolves in Game 1. Afterward, he lamented what he described as poor energy management in the loss.
The Knicks delivered a commanding performance against the 76ers as second-round playoff action continued in the Eastern Conference. The latest games offered clearer takeaways on momentum, execution and the demands of postseason basketball.
The San Antonio Spurs and Minnesota Timberwolves are meeting in a Western Conference contest. Both teams continue their regular-season schedules with an opportunity to build momentum.
The Knicks kept their postseason momentum rolling Monday, opening their series against the 76ers with a dominant 39-point victory. The win continued a historic run that began after New York had trailed in its first-round matchup.
Athletes from across the sports world were in Manhattan for the 2026 Met Gala. The annual event brought together prominent figures from sports, fashion and entertainment.
Adrian “Odie” Smith, a Basketball Hall of Famer who won a national title at Kentucky and a gold medal with the 1960 U.S. Olympic team, has died at 89. Smith was remembered as part of one of basketball’s most celebrated generations.
The Detroit Pistons have signed head coach J.B. Bickerstaff to a contract extension following the franchise’s first playoff series win since 2008. The move comes one day after Bickerstaff guided Detroit to a major postseason milestone.
Orlando Magic president Jeff Weltman said the organization does not see a need to dismantle its roster despite parting ways with head coach Jamahl Mosley. Weltman emphasized that he still believes in the team’s core when fully healthy.
The Chicago Bulls are hiring Bryson Graham as their new executive vice president of basketball operations. Graham arrives from the Atlanta Hawks, where he served as senior vice president.
The Dallas Mavericks have agreed to hire former Toronto Raptors executive Masai Ujiri as team president and alternate governor. The move places one of basketball’s most prominent executives in a leading role within the Mavericks’ front office.
Anthony Edwards is expected to be available for the Timberwolves in Game 1 against the Spurs, barring a setback before tipoff. His status gives Minnesota a major boost as the series begins.
Detroit Mercy’s men’s basketball program will be barred from postseason competition next season after failing to meet the NCAA’s academic progress rate benchmark. The penalty affects the Titans’ eligibility for postseason play during the upcoming campaign.
Juke Harris has committed to the Tennessee Volunteers after spending two seasons with Wake Forest. Harris was rated as the fourth-best remaining player in the transfer portal.
The Orlando Magic have fired head coach Jamahl Mosley after five seasons. The move comes after Orlando squandered a 3-1 first-round series lead and was eliminated by the Detroit Pistons.
The Rockets closed another frustrating season defined by major injuries, off-court controversy and uneven performances from their core players. What began with hopes of progress ended with familiar disappointment and questions about the team’s direction.
The 2026 NBA playoffs move into the second round with the postseason field narrowed and the stakes rising. The next set of matchups brings renewed focus to the biggest questions shaping each series.
NBA analysts have submitted their picks for the second round of the playoffs, including the marquee Thunder-Lakers matchup. The selections outline which teams are favored to advance to the Eastern and Western Conference finals.
Jaylen Brown voiced frustration with the officiating during the Celtics-76ers series while speaking on his Twitch stream Sunday. The Celtics forward also criticized Joel Embiid, accusing him of flopping and saying that style of play has hurt the game.
