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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

The Guardian - US · Apr 20

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.

Sports Illustrated · Apr 20

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.

Sports Illustrated · Apr 19

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.

Sports Illustrated · Apr 17

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

The Guardian - US · Apr 17

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.

Sports Illustrated · Apr 16

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.

Sports Illustrated · Apr 16

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.

Sports Illustrated · Apr 16

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.

Sports Illustrated · Apr 15

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