LeBron has Father Time in Hell

The Rockets are in the same boat. Plus: V.J. Edgecombe and Tyrese Maxey wreak havoc and Victor Wembanyama is seeing birdies.

Wolves vs. Nuggets might kill us all

Even if you aren't particularly invested in a particular outcome, this series is maximally stressful.

The trickster gods of Orlando

The Magic with a stunner. Plus: three non-stunners.

Who needs Luka when you have Luke?

The Lakers' role player takes a starring role. Plus: Jalen Brunson reminds us he's a postseason killer, the Cavaliers take care of business and Denver flexes in a thriller.

15 fearless predictions for the 2026 NBA playoffs

The field of 16 is set. We have between 60 and 105 games remaining. What's going to happen? I don't know, but that won't stop me from predicting it.

The NBA's 65-game rule is officially a farce

The league bends its rules for two players, proving that the games minimum is less a mandate than a vibe.

The once and future Warrrrriorrrrrs

Stephen Curry goes nuclear. Draymond Green puts Kawhi Leonard in a straightjacket. Golden State is one win away from the playoffs.

Play-in or play out

The opening night of the postseason happens to provide the best night of basketball in weeks.

Rise up

We're looking at the worst 10 teams in the NBA to see which of them are best positioned to climb the standings in 2026-27.

Springtime for Summer League

All 30 teams played on the final day of the regular season. Zero games featured two teams trying to win. Incredibly bleak.

The Nuggets decide to punt

And the Grand Tank-Off reaches its nadir.

The 2025-26 Sacramento Kings in a nutshell

Investigated for tanking, found to be incompetent. Put it on the tombstone.