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The redemption of Rudy and four more trends powering the NBA playoffs right now

ESPN's Zach Kram analyzes the most important developments coming out of the postseason's first round.

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West playoff takeaways: Rockets narrowly secure Game 5 in Los Angeles

Here's what has stood out from the latest playoff games of the Western Conference's first round.

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STEPHEN A. GIVES HIS TAKE

ROCKETS AVOID ELIMINATION

Why Stephen A. calls Draymond's comments about Steve Kerr 'foul'

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Why Stephen A. says the Lakers are in trouble

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NBA PLAYOFFS SCOREBOARD

CHECKING KAWHI'S TRADE MARKET

Kawhi Leonard trade guide: Four deals that could land the six-time All-Star

The Clippers have massive questions coming into the 2026 offseason -- and none bigger than the future of their superstar wing.

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NBA DRAFT

JUNE 23-24 ON ABC AND ESPN

New NBA mock draft! Projecting all 60 picks ahead of the lottery

As the 2026 NBA draft lottery approaches -- it's Sunday, May 10, on ABC -- we have an updated mock draft of all 60 picks.

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Try out the NBA draft lottery simulator: Which team will get the No. 1 pick?

Our draft lottery simulator allows users to model the 14-team field and play out the lottery.

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THUNDER COMPLETE SWEEP

ADVANCE TO WESTERN CONFERENCE SEMIS

How a trade 19 years ago is *still* helping the Oklahoma City Thunder and their title hopes

Little did anyone know on July 11, 2007, that a minor trade between the Seattle SuperSonics and the Orlando Magic would change NBA history.

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'Realize who the villain is': SGA trolls Dillon Brooks following Thunder sweep

The Thunder star edited the Suns guard's jersey to troll him after advancing past them in the playoffs.

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BOUNCED FROM THE PLAYOFFS

NBA offseason guides: Draft, free agency, trade targets for eliminated teams

Summer is here for 16 NBA franchises. What lies ahead for the Blazers, Suns, Warriors, Bucks and every eliminated team?

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TRENDING IN THE ASSOCIATION

Karl-Anthony Towns, Jordyn Woods spotted on double date with Timothée Chalamet, Kylie Jenner

The couples met up for a double date in New York City after the Knicks' Game 5 win.

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Celebrities at the NBA playoffs: Brenda Song, Macaulay Culkin and more

Celebrities have been out in style courtside at the NBA playoffs.

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