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Picking Prime Video Over ‘Inside the NBA’ Is All About Personal Preference

Do you want your NBA studio show to lean on X’s and O’s or entertainment?

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LeBron James is 41. And he’s somehow still carrying his team in the playoffs

The Lakers star would have been expecting to play a supporting role as he burrows into his 40s. But injuries means he has assumed a familiar role

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NBA Playoffs: Winners And Losers From the First Weekend of Games

A look back at the first weekend of playoff hoops as the higher seeded teams held serve across Game 1s. For the most part, at least.

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NBA Playoffs: Lakers Steal Game 1 as Rockets Offense Collapses Without Kevin Durant

Despite forcing turnovers and dominating the glass, Houston’s cold shooting without Durant gives shorthanded L.A. just enough of an opening for postseason life.

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Top Five Players We Want to See Win Their First NBA Championship

As the NBA’s young stars take over, some seasoned veterans are still on the hunt for their first Larry O’Brien trophy.

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No Kon Knueppel or Cooper Flagg, but These Five Rookies Could Impact the NBA Playoffs

A look across the NBA playoff field at teams who have rookie players contributing to their success.

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Luka Dončić, Anthony Edwards, Kevin Durant Lead NBA Playoff Injury Reports Ahead of Saturday Slate

A few stars dot the injury report for Saturday’s opening slate of NBA games.

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Three Bold Predictions for Rockets-Lakers As Kevin Durant, LeBron James Clash in First Round

With Luka Dončić still on the shelf, LeBron James has to keep the Lakers competitive against Kevin Durant and the Rockets in the first round of the NBA playoffs.

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Five NBA Playoffs Burning Questions: Knicks’ Title Chances, LeBron James’s Leadership

Plus, is it too soon for San Antonio to break through, how far can Jayson Tatum take the Celtics after returning from injury and if the Pistons are built for the postseason.

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NBA playoff predictions 2026: the winner, key players and dark horses

Will a Thunder repeat end an NBA-record run of seven different champions in seven years? Our writers make their picks ahead of Saturday’s postseason tip-off

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Cooper Flagg Only Needed One Year to Prove That the Mavs Had Landed Another Superstar

Dallas Mavericks forward and No. 1 overall pick Cooper Flagg had a brilliant rookie season that ended up being historic. Here's a full breakdown of his first NBA campaign.

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NBA Finally Decides Whether Luka Dončić, Cade Cunningham Are Eligible for MVP, Other League Awards

Both Dončić and Cunningham had pushed back on the league's 65-game rule.

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The Simple Reason Steve Kerr Hasn’t Made a Decision Yet on Coaching Next Season

The longtime Warriors coach is focused on his team’s play-in game vs. the Clippers first and foremost.

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Chris Mannix’s NBA MVP Ballot: The Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Victor Wembanyama and Nikola Jokić Debate

Along with a strong top three, this season’s ballot has six players who can make strong arguments that they deserve the award.

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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.

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How Luka Dončić's Appeal of NBA’s 65-Game Rule Could Cost Kon Knueppel Rookie of the Year

Kon Knueppel had the bad luck of having a bad game before awards ballots have been turned in—even if it isn’t supposed to count in the voting.

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As Lakers Prepare for Rockets Series, Luka Dončić's Status Remains a Mystery

The Los Angeles Lakers have no update on Luka Dončić's status as their first playoff game against the Rockets approaches.

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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.

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Nikola Jokić’s Latest Historic First Would Make Him an MVP in Any Other Season

Nikola Jokić outdid himself again this season by becoming the first player in NBA history to lead the league in rebounds and assists per game.

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Kevin Durant Has the Postseason Edge on LeBron James, But Historically the Lakers Own the Rockets

Kevin Durant is 2–1 against LeBron James in the NBA Finals, but the Lakers have won four straight postseason series against the Rockets.

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The NBA Is About to Lose a Generation of Rivalries—Here’s How the Next Generation Can Replace Them

LeBron James and Stephen Curry have defined a generation of basketball with huge games against each other. Which rivalries will define the next generation?

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Victor Wembanyama Saved the NBA From a Ton of Embarrassment With Brilliant Performance vs. Mavs

Victor Wembanyama will be your Defensive Player of the Year. He almost wasn’t, and for all the wrong reasons.

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After Adapting to Lesser Role, Lakers Now Need LeBron James to Step Up Again

With Luka Dončić and Austin Reaves sidelined, the burden shifts to the four-time champion to pull off some magic.

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NBA Championship Power Rankings: Why These Six Teams Have the Best Shot at Winning a Title

Breaking down the six teams left standing in the final edition of SI’s NBA championship power rankings.

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Luka Dončić Seeking Special Treatment for Hamstring Injury in Spain As Lakers Push for Playoffs

Lakers star Luka Dončić is headed overseas for treatment on his hamstring in order to return to the court as quickly as possible.

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