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The opening round of the NBA playoffs produced a wide range of talking points, from bench depth to Karl-Anthony Towns’ offensive approach. The lessons from Round 1 offer a clearer look at how remaining teams are being shaped by matchups, rotations and star performances.
Cooper Flagg served as the honorary pace car driver at a NASCAR race in Texas. The NBA prospect also experienced the track up close while riding with Cup Series rookie Connor Zilisch.
Paolo Banchero offered a blunt assessment after Orlando’s Game 7 loss to Detroit. The Magic forward said he could not say whether the team is good enough to reach the NBA Finals or Eastern Conference finals.
Jarrett Allen matched his playoff career high with 22 points and added 19 rebounds as Cleveland defeated Toronto 114-102 in Game 7. The win sends the Cavaliers into the Eastern Conference semifinals.
The Toronto Raptors and Cleveland Cavaliers are facing off in a high-stakes winner-take-all matchup. With the season on the line, both teams enter a game defined by pressure, execution and the chance to move forward.
Timberwolves star Anthony Edwards has been cleared for on-court activities and is listed as questionable for Game 1 against the Spurs on Monday night. His status remains one of the key items to monitor as Minnesota opens the series.
The Pistons completed their comeback with a commanding 116-94 win over the Magic in Game 7 on Sunday. The victory secured Detroit’s first playoff series win in 18 years.
Obinna Ekezie, one of the top-rated players in the junior class, has committed to Louisville. The highly regarded center also plans to reclassify into the 2026 class.
Jayson Tatum described the timing of his knee injury as “unfortunate” after being forced to watch the Celtics’ Game 7 against the 76ers from the bench. The Boston star was in street clothes as his team faced a decisive playoff matchup without him on the floor.
Anthony Edwards is expected to miss the start of Minnesota’s second-round playoff matchup. There is increasing optimism, however, that the Timberwolves star could be back as early as Game 3 or Game 4.
Joel Embiid has called on 76ers fans not to sell their playoff tickets to Knicks supporters ahead of Philadelphia’s series against New York. The plea comes as the Eastern Conference rivals prepare to meet in a high-profile postseason matchup.
The 76ers held off the Celtics in a dramatic Game 7 to complete a comeback from a 3-1 series deficit. Led by Joel Embiid, Philadelphia became just the 14th team in NBA history to achieve the feat.
The Boston Celtics host the Philadelphia 76ers in Game 7, with a place in the next round on the line. Follow the key moments and highlights as the longtime Eastern Conference rivals close out their series.
The Orlando Magic have ruled Wagner out for Sunday's elimination game against the Detroit Pistons due to a right calf strain. His absence leaves the Magic without one of their key players as their season comes down to Game 7.
Jayson Tatum will not play in Game 7 against the 76ers due to left knee stiffness. The Celtics forward was a late addition to the injury report on Saturday before being ruled out for the decisive matchup.
Jayson Tatum was added to the Celtics’ injury report Saturday with left knee soreness ahead of Game 7 against the 76ers. His status is listed as questionable for the decisive Eastern Conference quarterfinal matchup.
LeBron James addressed the ongoing social media comparisons linking Anderson with his eldest son, Bronny James. Side-by-side images of the two have circulated widely online over the years.
Saturday’s Game 7 between the Philadelphia 76ers and Boston Celtics brings a high-stakes close to their playoff series. The matchup also draws attention from bettors and daily fantasy players evaluating the final game in Boston.
The NBA playoffs’ second round remains on hold as three Eastern Conference series head to Game 7. The 76ers-Celtics, Magic-Pistons and Raptors-Cavaliers matchups will determine the final pieces of the next round.
Karl-Anthony Towns appears in ‘The Devil Wears Prada 2,’ which opened in theaters on Friday. The release came one day after the Knicks advanced to the Eastern Conference semifinals.
Mitchell Robinson and Dyson Daniels were both fined for their involvement in a scuffle during the Knicks’ Game 6 win over the Hawks. Robinson received the larger penalty due to an inappropriate social media post related to the incident.
The Lakers closed out their series against the Rockets with a decisive win Friday night, advancing to face the Thunder. After the game, LeBron James reflected on the significance of still experiencing these playoff moments at this stage of his career.
LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers were in front as the Houston Rockets mounted a challenge. The matchup kept attention on two Western Conference teams looking to strengthen their position.
RJ Barrett hit the decisive 3-pointer with 1.2 seconds left in overtime as the Raptors edged the Cavaliers 112-110 on Friday night. The win kept Toronto’s season alive and forced a Game 7.
The top-seeded Detroit Pistons completed a dramatic comeback to keep their season alive, defeating the Orlando Magic 93-79. Detroit rallied from 24 points down to force a decisive Game 7 in their Eastern Conference first-round series.
The Big Ten Conference distributed a record $1.37 billion to its 18 member schools for the 2024-25 fiscal year. The total represents an increase of nearly $500 million from the previous distribution.
The No. 1-seeded Pistons are facing a tense situation on the road in Orlando. Detroit’s postseason position adds weight to a matchup that has become one to monitor closely.
Raptors All-Star forward Brandon Ingram missed Friday night’s Game 6 against the Cavaliers due to right heel inflammation. His absence removed a key scoring option from Toronto’s lineup in an elimination-stage matchup.
With more than 2,500 players entering the transfer portal, high school recruits are facing a changed college basketball recruiting environment. The movement has added another layer to roster-building as programs balance experienced transfers with incoming talent.
The comparison between elite 2025 and 2026 basketball prospects has placed Tyran Stokes and AJ Dybantsa at the center of the conversation. Evaluations of next season’s incoming freshmen suggest one 2026 standout holds a slight edge over the top player in the 2025 class.
