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On today’s episode, Ryan Eichten and Leo Sun discuss the Minnesota Timberwolves drawing the Denver Nuggets in the first round of the playoffs and what the series might look like: — With the Nuggets’ win as huge underdogs while sitting most of their roster in the final game of the season against the San Antonio Spurs, they secured the third …

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Later tonight, the NBA Playoffs are set to begin. Well, somewhat. Tonight starts the Play-In Tournament that decides the final teams to make the playoffs, but either way, the march towards the NBA Finals begins over the next couple days. While UNC’s lack of a former player being a leading player on a championship-contending team has been well covered (and …

EL SEGUNDO, Calif. (AP) — Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves will not return from injury in time to begin the Lakers’ first-round playoff series against the Houston Rockets, leaving Los Angeles without its top two scorers. “They’re out indefinitely,” Lakers coach JJ Redick said after practice Tuesday at the Lakers’ training complex. “I’m not going to have an update for …

After reports surfaced on Monday, April 13 that Los Angeles Lakers stars Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves are inching closer to their returns from injuries, head coach JJ Redick made it clear on Tuesday, April 14 that there will be no further updates in the near future. “Look, they’re out indefinitely,” Redick told reporters during his media availability at Tuesday’s …

The Eastern Conference’s third-seeded New York Knicks will take on the sixth-seeded Atlanta Hawks in the first round of the 2026 NBA playoffs. The two franchises last faced off in the postseason in 2021, with the Hawks slicing up New York’s defense en route to a 4-1 opening-round win, punctuated with a perfectly villainous Trae Young bow at center court …

OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — The Oklahoma City Thunder know how vital homecourt advantage can be in securing a championship. The Thunder won Game 7 at home in the Western Conference finals last year against Denver and Game 7 in the NBA Finals at home against Indiana to win the title. They clinched the Western Conference finals series against Minnesota at …

Want to get more Covers content? Add us as a preferred source on your Google account here. The Orlando Magic and Philadelphia 76ers fight over the East’s No. 7 seed in the NBA Play-In Tournament. With Joel Embiid out and Orlando reeling from a bellyflop in the season finale, oddsmakers expect a tight finish in Philly. Advertisement I’m leaning toward …

The Milwaukee Bucks have decided to go in a different direction than Doc Rivers as head coach, and the question looms: who is in consideration to be the next head coach? The decision follows a disappointing 32-50 season that left Milwaukee out of the playoffs, compounded by reported tension between Rivers and the players. ESPN has reported that the Bucks …

The end of the regular season brings to a close the initial campaign of this rookie class. It’s a time for reflection, an understanding of how far these players have grown over the course of the year. It’s also your final opportunity to yell, scream and fight over the Rookie of the Year. No matter who wins, this was a …

LaMelo Ball has been a lightning rod for criticism throughout his NBA career due to his loose play, seemingly unserious attitude, and deservedly for his dangerous driving. One thing that has been a total myth is his lack of basketball IQ, because inside of his floaty, street ball style is a guy who really understands ball. A new story from …

Luka Doncic is back in Los Angeles after traveling to Spain to get platelet-rich plasma (PRP) and stem cell treatments on his strained left hamstring, according to multiple reports. Whether those treatments will get him back on the court during the first round of the playoffs when the Lakers take on the Houston Rockets is another question. While nothing is …

We have a jam-packed episode of The Dunker Spot coming your way! First, Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones preview the playoff series we know about: Nuggets-Timberwolves and Lakers-Rockets in the West, Cavaliers-Raptors and Knicks-Hawks in the East. They discuss their biggest schematic, matchup, and lineup questions ahead of each series. Advertisement From there, the guys shift to the WNBA and …

Want to get more Covers content? Add us as a preferred source on your Google account here. Despite injury concerns to two starters, the Los Angeles Lakers have quickly become an incredibly popular bet to win the NBA championship. Advertisement Key Takeaways The Lakers are the most-bet team to win the NBA title at FanDuel over the last 24 hours. …

The NBA playoffs are finally here! Though the play-in tournament results will determine the final draft lottery odds, we’ve got a pretty good idea about how things will fall. Last mock, I played out the scenario in which Darryn Peterson tumbled out of the top three due to medical concerns. Today, we’re doing the opposite now that the order is …

Very rarely are fantasy leagues won solely via the draft. Sure, a manager can hit on every pick regarding production and health, but successfully navigating the waiver wire remains essential. With that in mind, below are some of the top waiver wire pickups of the season, starting with a guard who was one of the NBA’s most improved players. NBA: …

Zion Williamson had a strong season, playing in 62 games — and it could have been 65, he sat out the meaningless final three games of the season, but could have played — while averaging 21 points a night on 60% shooting from the floor. To some New Orleans fans, that just means the former No. 1 overall pick raised …

PHILADELPHIA (AP) — The Joel Embiid medical malady update itself is no longer surprising. There will be one — there always is one, especially around the playoffs — and it’s just a matter of guessing the body part involved. It could make for a late-night party game. Advertisement Throw a dart, hit the part. Hey, the appendix! It might be …

Want to get more Covers content? Add us as a preferred source on your Google account here. The chase for the Larry O’Brien Trophy is officially on! Every night of the 2026 NBA Playoffs brings fresh drama, from superstar takeovers to bracket-busting upsets that can flip the postseason picture in a heartbeat. Advertisement Whether you’re tracking every first-round matchup, checking …

Want to get more Covers content? Add us as a preferred source on your Google account here. The Phoenix Suns and Portland Trail Blazers meet in a crucial NBA Play-In matchup on April 14, with the winner securing the No. 7 seed and the loser getting one final chance to fight for a playoff spot. Advertisement Even with a safety …

Want to get more Covers content? Add us as a preferred source on your Google account here. The NBA Play-In Tournament seems like a cruel joke on those Western Conference teams battling for the final two seeds. Waiting in Round 1 is either the Thunder or Spurs, which is like asking, “Would you rather wrestle a lion or a tiger?” …

Want to get more Covers content? Add us as a preferred source on your Google account here. The betting public is backing all of the favorites ahead of day one of the NBA Play-In Tournament on Tuesday evening. Advertisement Top sportsbooks reported a majority of tickets and money supporting the favorites in the first four matchups on Tuesday and Wednesday. …

Want to get more Covers content? Add us as a preferred source on your Google account here. The NBA Play-In Tournament marks the start of the postseason with the Charlotte Hornets hosting the Miami Heat tonight. Advertisement Charlotte’s young guns are home favorites versus the Heat, and our same game parlay for the opening Play-In tilt leans into LaMelo Ball …

The 2025-26 NBA season exposed every weak spot in fantasy basketball. Tanking hit new extremes, load management sidelined stars at random, injuries ruined draft strategies and blowouts made lineups unpredictable. Both the league and fantasy managers paid the price. If you want your league to stay competitive and still find success, here’s a glimpse into what I learned from one …

Want to get more Covers content? Add us as a preferred source on your Google account here. The drama in the Western Conference Play-In Tournament should be at a fever pitch with Steve Ballmer’s arena going against Steph Curry. There may be other names involved when the Golden State Warriors face the Los Angeles Clippers, but all eyes will be …