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The Oklahoma City-Denver game could have starred the NBA’s two most recent MVPs: the reigning one in Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and a three-time winner in Nuggets forward Nikola Jokic. Except they both sat out. They weren’t alone. Advertisement All the other regular starters for the Thunder and Nuggets were ruled out, too. And around the league, no fewer than …

SAN ANTONIO (AP) — Victor Wembanyama had 40 points and 13 rebounds in his 65th game to become eligible for NBA awards, and the San Antonio Spurs beat the Dallas Mavericks 139-120 on Friday night. De’Aaron Fox had 18 points and 10 assists and Keldon Johnson had 17 points for San Antonio. Advertisement Rookie Cooper Flagg had 33 points, six …

CLEVELAND, OH – MARCH 8: The sneakers worn by Derrick White #9 of the Boston Celtics during the game against the New York Knicks on March 8, 2026 at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse in Cleveland, Ohio. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the …

This is the final week of Dallas Mavericks basketball, thank goodness. We had a poll that went up earlier in the week asking fans just one question and there was the link to join the national survey, which you should do so we can get more Dallas representation. The one and only question asked where fans thought Dallas would finish. …

Dick Vitale is asking for continuous prayers. The legendary broadcaster shared on Friday, April 10 on his social media page that he went in for a biopsy on Friday to look into some of the “abnormalities” that were found on a series of routine tests that he had done last week. It’s the second update in as many days from …

With the Western Conference a tight-knit race yet again this season, this series will look at the standings and games to watch across the league as the Lakers look to secure home court and move up the standings. The Western Conference playoff race is beginning to look clear. The Thunder have secured the top seed, the Spurs are second and …

New Orleans Pelicans (26-54) at Boston Celtics (54-25)Friday, April 10, 20267::30 PM ETRegular Season Game #81   Home Game #40TV: NBCSB, GCSEN, NBA- LPRadio:  98.5 The Sports Hub , WWL 870 AM, Sirius XMTD Garden The Celtics host the New Orleans Pelicans as the season winds down. This is the 2nd, and final, game between these two teams this season. The …

Want to get more Covers content? Add us as a preferred source on your Google account here. The Atlanta Hawks will look to solidify their playoff position as they host the Cleveland Cavaliers on Friday night. Cleveland is resting a couple of its key players to prepare for the postseason, and I’m expecting Atlanta to take full advantage at home …

The 2025-26 NBA MVP race is coming down to the wire (and, in part, who’s healthy). With multiple top candidates out of the running due to injuries, it’s not entirely clear who will come out on top — except for the NBA players, who have a clear favorite. In an anonymous poll, 159 NBA players told The Athletic who they …

We don’t know who the Cleveland Cavaliers will be facing in the first round of the NBA playoffs. But there’s a good chance that it will be the Atlanta Hawks — a team that they defeated on Wednesday and will be taking on again on Friday evening. Earlier this week, we asked fans who would win a possible first-round series …

Just two games remain in the NBA regular season, and the playoff bracket is still muddled, especially in the Eastern Conference, where the only seed that has been officially locked up is the Detroit Pistons at No. 1. But the slate on Friday, April 10 could go a long way toward clearing up the picture. The Atlanta Hawks and Toronto …

In this week’s Tuesday Tracker and SB Nation Reacts poll, we asked you about Giannis Antetokounmpo vs. the Bucks, in the wake of their disagreement about his health and whether or not he should play. Whose side are you on? Are you done with him and want him traded? Here are the highlights: 44% of fans polled have soured on …

Mark Jones has been an on-air staple on ESPN since the first Bush administration — as in George H.W. Bush, who served from 1989 to 1992. So, yeah, it’s been a long time. And now, Jones says, “it’s time to move on.” Advertisement Jones’ final ESPN broadcast will be Sunday, when he will serve as the play-by-play announcer for the …

Subscribe to The Dunker Spot We have a jam-packed episode of The Dunker Spot coming your way! First, Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones look at the top-six in the Eastern Conference (Pistons, Celtics, Knicks, Cavaliers, Raptors, Hawks) and share their biggest questions for each team as we inch closer to the playoffs. Advertisement From there, the guys shift to the …

Want to get more Covers content? Add us as a preferred source on your Google account here. The Houston Rockets have seemingly become an afterthought in the Western Conference race, but they bring an eight-game win streak into tonight’s matchup with the Minnesota Timberwolves. Advertisement While Minnesota is locked into the No. 6 seed, Houston still has a path to …

Want to get more Covers content? Add us as a preferred source on your Google account here. There are a ton of games on the NBA slate for Friday, but tonight’s high-stakes clash between the Los Angeles Clippers and Portland Trail Blazers carries the most meaning. Advertisement The Trail Blazers are trying to catch the Clippers for the 8-seed to …

MIAMI (AP) — Terry Rozier, who is facing federal charges related to a gambling operation, was waived by the Miami Heat on Friday in an expected and procedural move that allows the team to sign another player to its roster before the postseason. Rozier was with the Heat for one game this season — the opener at Orlando on Oct. …

Every day this week, the NBC Sports NBA writing crew is breaking down the league’s individual postseason awards and giving you their thoughts and predictions. We’ve done MVP, Coach of the Year, Rookie of the Year, Defensive Player of the Year and Sixth Man of the Year. Finally, let’s get into Most Improved Player. Here’s where we stand. Most Improved …

It smelled of outright tanking — Draymond Green said as much after the game. Wednesday night, the Kings had a slim 101-100 lead with 3:15 remaining in the game when head coach Doug Christie motioned to his team to intentionally foul career 86.4% free-throw shooter Seth Curry off the ball, even though the Warriors were already in the bonus. The …

This was expected, and now it reportedly will become official on Friday: The Miami Heat are expected to waive guard Terry Rozier, reports Shams Charania of ESPN. Rozier has been away from Miami all season after being arrested and charged as part of a federal investigation into an illegal gambling scheme. Rozier pled not guilty to the charges and his …

All 30 NBA teams are in action tonight, then every team is off on Saturday, then Sunday is one final shakeout day. With that said, there are a lot of scenarios that will play out today. Here is what you need to know. Playoff Scenarios Eastern Conference • Boston can secure the No. 2 seed (and the Atlantic Division crown, …

Want to get more Covers content? Add us as a preferred source on your Google account here. The threat of the Play-In Tournament is fueling the Orlando Magic in their final games of the NBA season. Orlando is a half-game back of the No. 6 seed in the Eastern Conference — the cutoff to avoid the Play-In — and gets a …

Want to get more Covers content? Add us as a preferred source on your Google account here. The NBA rings in the final weekend of the regular season in a big way. Tonight’s slate features all 30 teams in action – in one form or another. Advertisement Basketball bettors are going to miss days like this when the playoffs limit …

For the seventh straight year, the NBA asked me if I’d like to be one the media members with an official ballot for year-end awards. I said yes. On Thursday, we broke down MVP, Rookie of the Year and individual honors. Let’s finish up with the team selections. Advertisement Quick note: I’m writing this before I receive the link to …

Welcome to Inside the Suns, your weekly deep down analysis of the current Phoenix Suns team. Each week the Fantable – a round table of Bright Siders – give their takes on the Suns’ latest issues and news. Fantable Questions of the Week Q1: Jordan Ott’s continuing reliance on “small-ball” lineups isn’t popular among many fans. What’s your opinion of …