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Stacking the remaining NBA teams, from 1 to 8: Can anyone stop OKC?
Who is closest to the 2026 title after all four Game 1s? Tim Bontemps and Vincent Goodwill re-rank the full bracket.

NBA playoffs intel file: Execs weigh in on a ridiculous first round
After a wild first round, here's what league insiders are talking about as the conference semifinals begin.

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Clippers troll Pacers ahead of draft lottery with chance of pick falling to LA
If the ping-pong balls bounce to land the Pacers within picks Nos. 5 to 9, the pick will be awarded to the Clippers.

Venus Williams, Alysa Liu top athlete looks and moments at Met Gala 2026
Stars from the sports world were out in New York for the 2026 Met Gala.


EYES ON THE OFFSEASON
NBA offseason guides: Draft, free agency, trade targets for eliminated teams
Summer is here for 22 NBA franchises. What lies ahead for the Magic, Celtics, Nuggets, Warriors and every eliminated team?


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NBA Futures: Lakers' title odds move to 40-1 after Game 1 loss to Thunder
The Lakers are now 40-1 to win the NBA championship following their Game 1 loss to the Thunder.


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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.

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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- Cavs' Merrill undergoes MRI on left hamstring
- Bulls CEO: Graham hire a step in 'right direction'
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Between crushing injuries, a burner phone scandal and inconsistency from their core, the Rockets end another season in disappointment.
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