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NBA playoffs 2026: Thunder try to end the parity, challengers set to crash the party

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NBA playoffs 2026: Thunder try to end the parity, challengers set to crash the party

Spurs’ Victor Wembanyama says he can’t help but dream about NBA titles. His first chance is here

Spurs’ Victor Wembanyama says he can’t help but dream about NBA titles. His first chance is here

NBA sending Nuggets, Pacers to Mexico City for a game next season

NBA sending Nuggets, Pacers to Mexico City for a game next season

Heat, Hornets react to NBA ruling on uncalled LaMelo Ball foul, and how he’ll be eligible to play

Heat, Hornets react to NBA ruling on uncalled LaMelo Ball foul, and how he’ll be eligible to play

NBA says LaMelo Ball’s takedown of Bam Adebayo should have been called flagrant, merited ejection

NBA says LaMelo Ball’s takedown of Bam Adebayo should have been called flagrant, merited ejection

NCAA urges further study of change that would start eligibility at HS graduation or age 19

NCAA urges further study of change that would start eligibility at HS graduation or age 19

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Alex Condon puts off NBA and returns to Florida for senior season and run at another title

Alex Condon puts off NBA and returns to Florida for senior season and run at another title

NBA says viewership of regular-season games was up 86% over last season

NBA says viewership of regular-season games was up 86% over last season

Luka Doncic, Austin Reaves still out indefinitely with injuries as Lakers prepare for playoffs

Luka Doncic, Austin Reaves still out indefinitely with injuries as Lakers prepare for playoffs

Knueppel and Ball finished 1-2 in the NBA in 3s. Now they hope to get Hornets to the playoffs

Knueppel and Ball finished 1-2 in the NBA in 3s. Now they hope to get Hornets to the playoffs

Tar Heels’ Caleb Wilson makes 1-and-done leap official as top NBA prospect

Tar Heels’ Caleb Wilson makes 1-and-done leap official as top NBA prospect

Natalie Sago becomes 3rd woman ever picked to referee NBA playoff games

Natalie Sago becomes 3rd woman ever picked to referee NBA playoff games

Sports betting roundup: Rory McIlroy provides the excitement by winning another Masters title

Sports betting roundup: Rory McIlroy provides the excitement by winning another Masters title

Doc Rivers isn’t expected back as Bucks’ coach next season, AP source says

Doc Rivers isn’t expected back as Bucks’ coach next season, AP source says

The final day of the NBA regular season awaits, with a whole lot left to be decided

The final day of the NBA regular season awaits, with a whole lot left to be decided

Wembanyama gets to 65 games and award eligibility. Jokic still a game away from that mark

Wembanyama gets to 65 games and award eligibility. Jokic still a game away from that mark

Wizards clinch NBA’s worst record with 140-117 loss to Heat

Wizards clinch NBA’s worst record with 140-117 loss to Heat

Michigan State’s Jeremy Fears says he’s declaring for the NBA draft with option to return to school

Michigan State’s Jeremy Fears says he’s declaring for the NBA draft with option to return to school

Leonard Miller’s career night paces Bulls to 119-108 win over Wizards

Leonard Miller’s career night paces Bulls to 119-108 win over Wizards

Alex Sarr dealing with toe injury and ‘unlikely’ to return to the Wizards’ lineup this season

Alex Sarr dealing with toe injury and ‘unlikely’ to return to the Wizards’ lineup this season

Inside the NBA’s MVP race: Gilgeous-Alexander favored to win again, but there may be some intrigue

Inside the NBA’s MVP race: Gilgeous-Alexander favored to win again, but there may be some intrigue

NBC thrilled with Year 1 of NBA deal, touts ‘On The Bench’ as one of the season’s successes

NBC thrilled with Year 1 of NBA deal, touts ‘On The Bench’ as one of the season’s successes

Bulls end 7-game skid in first game since front-office shake-up, pounding NBA-worst Wizards 129-98

Bulls end 7-game skid in first game since front-office shake-up, pounding NBA-worst Wizards 129-98

Bucks’ Doc Rivers hints that grandkids could have say in his coaching future

Bucks’ Doc Rivers hints that grandkids could have say in his coaching future

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