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Ranking Every Possible NBA Finals Matchup Remaining As Second Round Gets Underway

With the playoffs advancing to the conference semifinal round, we rank each potential NBA Finals matchup from 16 to 1.

Sports Illustrated · May 6

Chris Mannix’s NBA Notes: More Trail Blazers Cost-Cutting Moves Coming?

Plus, Steve Kerr’s push to abandon the three-point line, whether Jamahl Mosley is still on the hot seat in Orlando and how the Cavaliers’ top players are meshing together.

Sports Illustrated · Apr 30

Why Tina Fey Was the Absolute Best Celeb Sighting During Knicks’ Win Over Hawks at MSG

Protect her at all costs.

Sports Illustrated · Apr 29

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NBA’s Rwanda ties face scrutiny after sanctions-linked BAL withdrawal

US sanctions tied to Rwanda’s military have prompted a BAL team withdrawal, renewing scrutiny of the NBA’s long-standing partnership

The Guardian - US · Apr 25

Will Victor Wembanyama Play Friday in Portland? What Spurs’ Travel Plans Mean for Injured Superstar’s Status

Victor Wembanyama is recovering from his concussion but his travel plans as the Spurs head to Portland for Game 3 hints at his recovery progress.

Sports Illustrated · Apr 23

What J.B. Bickerstaff Said to Pistons That Sparked Enormous Third Quarter Run to Beat Magic

Detroit’s 30–3 run was preceded by an angry halftime speech from the coach, which may have changed the series trajectory.

Sports Illustrated · Apr 23

Suns Owner Mat Ishbia, Devin Booker Slam Referees After Some Very Questionable Calls vs. Thunder

Booker and the Suns’ owner were not happy with the officiating in their Game 2 loss to the Thunder.

Sports Illustrated · Apr 23

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Adam Silver Pledges NBA’s Loyalty to Memphis, With One LeBron James-Inspired Wrinkle

Expansion is top of mind for the NBA these days. After years of putting off discussions, the league is now openly exploring the possibility of adding Western Co

Sports Illustrated · Apr 23

Sports Illustrated’s Favorite Moments of the 2025–26 NBA Season

The NBA regular season goes for 82 games, but produces an infinite number of moments. We picked our favorites from this year.

Sports Illustrated · Apr 20

Exclusive: Adam Silver on winning the Edison Achievement Award: ‘Sports remind us that some of the most important forms of innovation are human’

The NBA commissioner has an unlikely background to lead the league through crises and global expansion, but Adam Silver says executives should get hooped with some sports business know-how.

Fortune · Apr 17

LaMelo Ball Explained Why He Hasn’t Apologized to Bam Adebayo Yet

LaMelo Ball insists his head stays clear, but he will apologize to Bam Adebayo when he sees him.

Sports Illustrated · Apr 17

SI:AM | A Power Surge in New York

Mike Trout and Aaron Judge put on a home run show during a memorable three-game series.

Sports Illustrated · Apr 17

Adam Silver Faces a Critical Stretch for the NBA’s Future

Teams racing to the bottom are not making life easier for the league’s commissioner, who suddenly finds himself facing several dicey issues.

Sports Illustrated · Apr 17

Chris Mannix’s Notes: Giannis Antetokounmpo on the Clock, Portland’s Early Hotel Checkout

Plus, Kon Knueppel’s Rookie of the Year stock watch and examining Doug Christie’s return as Kings coach.

Sports Illustrated · Apr 15

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Sports Illustrated · Apr 13

NBA Draft Lottery Odds Are Official: Where Every Team Stands After the Dust Settles on a Tank-Filled Season

After a season in which tanking hit a fever pitch, the odds for next month’s NBA draft lottery are officially set.

Sports Illustrated · Apr 11

We Caught Up With the Viral Pacers Couple—Here’s What They’d Like the Internet to Know

Meet Grace and Michael, the couple who became a meme Thursday night for their conversation caught on the Pacers’ broadcast. So, what were they talking about?

Sports Illustrated · Apr 2

LeBron James Didn’t Disguise His Disgust for Memphis in Blunt Video on Grizzlies’ Relocation

The Lakers star wants the Grizzlies to relocate to Nashville. Here’s why that’s probably not happening anytime soon.

Sports Illustrated · Apr 1

SI:AM | Heartbreak for Italy as World Cup Spots Finalized

Italy will miss out on the men’s World Cup for the third consecutive time, while Türkiye secured the final spot in the United States’ group.

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Sports Illustrated · Apr 1

A Plan for NBA Expansion That Finally Solves the Tanking Problem

Most proposals on the table don’t actually remove the incentive to lose. Here’s an idea to fix the NBA’s biggest issue once the league grows to 32 teams.

Sports Illustrated · Mar 31

Why the Connecticut Sun's Move to Houston Has Raised Questions From WNBA World

The New England region will soon be without a W team.

Sports Illustrated · Mar 31

There Is Only One Way to Fix the NBA Draft Lottery

The lottery has defeated the purpose of the draft, and any of the league’s current proposals will just be gamed by smart teams.

Sports Illustrated · Mar 27

The One Key Problem With the NBA’s New Proposals to Stop Tanking

The NBA is considering three rule changes to fix tanking, but there’s one key problem—they don’t address the root cause of tanking itself.

Sports Illustrated · Mar 27

SI:AM | A Different Kind of Cinderella for NCAA Tournament

NIL and the transfer portal are slowly leaving behind the dreams of the traditional mid-major.

Sports Illustrated · Mar 26

Digging Into NBA Expansion, How to Fix Tanking and Whether the 65-Game Rule Works

Commissioner Adam Silver spoke on a variety of topics after the Board of Governors meeting Wednesday and said there will be significant movement on the pressing issues.

The Independent UK · Mar 25

NBA finally approves ‘potential’ team expansion in two US cities

The league is officially considering expanding past its current 30-team footprint

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