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NBA postseason preview: Matchups, biggest questions and what to know
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Revisiting each playoff matchup between LeBron James and Kevin Durant
James and Durant have faced off in the postseason three times, and each matchup proved to be a momentous occasion.
How 48 hours changed the Lakers' season
After a devastating blowout loss in Oklahoma City on April 2, the Lakers lost two of their three stars.
NBA PLAYOFFS
Draymond Green, Devin Booker ejected as Suns eliminate Warriors
Steve Kerr shares heartfelt words with Steph, Draymond
Jalen Green can't help but smile after draining a deep 3
Green scores seven straight points to put Suns up 14 in fourth
Green beats halftime buzzer with fadeaway 3 for Suns
Steph Curry splashes a fadeaway 3 to cut Suns' lead to single digits
Devin Booker gets inside and finishes and-1 in style
Payton drops dime to Podziemski for sweet finish
Booker rises for tough mid-range jumper
BETTING ON THE PLAYOFFS
BEST OF THE BEST
NBA awards: Bontemps' ballot for MVP, top rookie, every honor
Which award battles are too close to call? Tim Bontemps unveils his official ballot for MVP, All-NBA, Sixth Man and every major honor.
WEMBANYAMA'S WOW MOMENTS
Slams, blocks and game winners: Top 10 plays from Wemby's record-setting season
Victor Wembanyama has made his case for MVP, DPOY and All-NBA. Here are the top plays that highlight his season.
Inside the end of the Ja Morant era in Memphis
ANDSCAPE
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Trajan Langdon's knack for overcoming challenges sparks Detroit Pistons' revival
President of basketball operations' hire, decisions coincide with franchise's rise from worst in NBA to 60 wins
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Inside Hornets' metamorphosis into the NBA's buzziest team
A win against the Orlando Magic on Friday would snap the NBA's longest current playoff drought.
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Grades for all 30 NBA teams after the 2025-26 regular season
Did your team meet its preseason projections? Tim Bontemps grades all 30, from surprise contenders to franchises banking on lottery luck.
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NBA offseason: Draft, free agency, trade targets for eliminated teams
Summer is here for 14 franchises that missed the playoffs. What lies ahead for the Warriors, Clippers, Bucks and each eliminated team?
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2026 NBA draft big board rankings: Top 100 prospects
Here is the updated top 100 big board for the 2026 class after an exciting college season.
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How Jaylen Brown turbocharged the Boston Celtics back to title contention
Between memorizing the astrological signs of his teammates and undergoing extreme underwater training, Brown didn't need to be a hero in Boston. He simply needed to lead. "I'm not going to make myself small ever again."
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