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Fans Weren’t Impressed With Trae Young’s Defense on Davion Mitchell’s Final Three

Trae Young stopped playing defense in overtime against the Miami Heat.

Sports Illustrated · Apr 19, 2025

Daniels' superb NBA season ends in over-time heartbreak

Miami Heat have become the first 10th seeds to reach the NBA playoffs since the current play-in format was launched in 2020-21, ending Dyson Daniels' season.

AAP · Apr 19, 2025

LeBron James' Playoff Record: Individual Performances & Top Moments

At this point, there's really nothing to say about James that hasn't already been said. He is either the best of second-best player in the history of basketball. His list of accomplishments is absurd, his trophy case is as big as a garage.

Sports Illustrated · Apr 19, 2025

Luka Doncic Didn’t Hesitate When Asked If He Wants to Stay With Lakers Long-Term

Whether the guard will stay with L.A. has been a question since the trade.

Sports Illustrated · Apr 18, 2025

Gregg Popovich has medical incident in restaurant, is resting at home, AP source says

San Antonio coach Gregg Popovich is doing well at home after needing medical attention earlier this week following an incident at a restaurant

The Independent UK · Apr 18, 2025

Biggest NBA Playoff Blowouts in League History

10 biggest blowouts in NBA playoff history.

Sports Illustrated · Apr 18, 2025

NBA Insider Gives Important Ja Morant Update Ahead of Grizzlies' Play-in vs. Mavericks

Morant is dealing with a severe ankle sprain.

Sports Illustrated · Apr 18, 2025

Lakers Give GM Rob Pelinka Contract Extension, Major Title Bump Ahead of Playoffs

The engineer of the league-shaking Luka Doncic trade will be with Los Angeles for the long haul.

Sports Illustrated · Apr 18, 2025

Luka Doncic's Very Damaged Phone Reveals How He Really Felt After Trade to Lakers

Doncic joined NBA reporter Malika Andrews for a shocking interview.

Sports Illustrated · Apr 18, 2025

NBA Awards Ballot: Shai Gilgeous-Alexander vs. Nikola Jokic for MVP, Plus All Other Picks

The Defensive Player of the Year race was intriguing after Victor Wembanyama was excluded due to injury, plus a late surge in Coach of the Year.

Sports Illustrated · Apr 18, 2025