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Gobert's redemption, a Cinderella story and the biggest NBA playoff trends from the first round
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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LAKERS' SERIES LEAD TRIMMED
ROCKETS AVOID ELIMINATION
Why Stephen A. says the Lakers are in trouble
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LeBron James can't get late 3 to fall as Rockets hold on to keep season alive
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Questions for the King: LeBron goes deep on MJ, Bronny and his NBA legacy
NBA PLAYOFFS SCOREBOARD
PLAYOFF BATTLE IN THE EAST
Cade Cunningham sets postseason franchise record to keep Pistons alive
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Evan Mobley hits clutch 3 gives as Cavs take 3-2 series lead
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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
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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.
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.
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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- Sources: KD out again for Game 6 due to ankle
- Wall becomes Howard's prez of basketball ops
- 'We grew up': Rockets push Lakers to Game 6
- Cade's 45 do trick vs. Magic as Pistons stay alive
- Cavs let Schroder cook in 4th, regain series control
- Raptors' Ingram (heel) exits G5 loss to Cavs
- LeBron on MJ debate: 'Our games are different'
- Sources: No rush as Kerr, Warriors talks continue
- 😈 SGA trolls Brooks: 'Realize who the villain is'
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2026 NBA mock draft: Risers, fallers ahead of the May 10 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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2026 NBA draft big board rankings: Top 100 prospects
With the NBA's early-entry deadline complete, it's time for an update on the best prospects in the 2026 class.
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NBA offseason: 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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How a trade 19 years ago is still helping OKC and its 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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The Warriors' summer of uncertainty starts with Steve Kerr
Golden State enters another offseason in search of a co-star for Stephen Curry, and the Warriors might be searching for a new coach too.
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