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NCAA Makes Official Decision on March Madness Expansion: How Men’s, Women’s Tournament Brackets Will Look

Thursday marks the fitful birth of a new era.

Sports Illustrated · May 7

Five Big-Name Trade Targets the Celtics Could Pursue After Brad Stevens’s Comments About Improving Roster

The Celtics are the sleeping giant of this upcoming NBA offseason. Boston was pegged as a true title contender entering the postseason this year after a shocki

Sports Illustrated · May 7

Timberwolves Have One Obvious Adjustment to Make With Anthony Edwards After Getting ‘Punked’ in Game 2

Anthony Edwards has come off the bench to start the Timberwolves’ second-round series against the Spurs. It’s time for that to change.

Sports Illustrated · May 7

Nick Nurse, 76ers Don’t Have Any Excuses for Going Cold in Fourth Quarter vs. Knicks

The Philadelphia 76ers went ice cold in the fourth quarter of Game 2 against the Knicks. They got plenty of good looks but the shots wouldn’t fall. They had no excuse for it.

Sports Illustrated · May 7

Draymond Green Knows His Future With the Warriors Isn’t Entirely in His Control

Draymond Green wants to be back with the Warriors for another season, but in the world of NBA contracts, it takes two to tango.

Sports Illustrated · May 7

Ernie Johnson, ‘Inside the NBA’ Crew Pay Heartfelt Tribute to TNT Founder Ted Turner

Media mogul Ted Turner, who changed the way we watch television, died on Wednesday at the age of 87.

Sports Illustrated · May 6

NBA Playoffs: 76ers Go Cold, Spurs Don’t Care They’re Young and More Takeaways

Jalen Brunson led the Knicks to a big win over the 76ers after they went cold late, and the Spurs blew out the Timberwolves to even their series. Here are the takeaways from a night of NBA playoff action

Sports Illustrated · May 6

Why the Lakers’ One Positive Takeaway From Game 1 Loss Is Actually a Bad Sign

The Lakers’ success in defending Shai Gilgeous-Alexander in Game 1 is actually a bad sign for the rest of this series. Here’s why.

Sports Illustrated · May 6

Luka Dončić Injury Timeline: When Lakers Star Could Return for Thunder Playoff Series

Here’s a look at when Dončić could return to the court this NBA postseason—if at all.

Sports Illustrated · May 6

How Rockets’ Alperen Şengün Can Rebound From Most Overrated Player Rating

The center finished with 12.3% of the vote in The Athletic's anonymous player poll.

Sports Illustrated · May 6