Basketball News
Experts' picks for Hornets-Heat, Blazers-Suns and first-round matchups
ESPN - 14 Apr 2026 08:11
Our NBA experts pick which teams make it out of the play-in tournament and who wins first-round matchups.
2026 NBA playoffs: Predicting each series, including the Finals
ESPN - 14 Apr 2026 08:11
ESPN's Zach Kram decides each NBA series in the playoffs through the Finals. Who will square off in June?
Curry on minutes restriction in must-win play-in
ESPN - 14 Apr 2026 17:56
Stephen Curry is one of three Golden State Warriors who will be on a minutes restriction in the team's play-in game against the Clippers in Los Angeles on Wednesday.
No update on Doncic as Lakers prep for Rockets
ESPN - 14 Apr 2026 17:56
After putting his team through its first practice in preparation for the playoffs, Los Angeles Lakers coach JJ Redick said Tuesday he doesn't have any more information about when Luka Doncic could return, only saying...
Bronny's Nike 'B9' logo trademark filing denied
ESPN - 14 Apr 2026 17:56
Nike's trademark filing for Lakers guard Bronny James' "B9" logo has been refused because of a "likelihood of confusion" with an already-registered mark.
Who makes the top 10 in the way-too-early rankings for 2026-27?
ESPN - 14 Apr 2026 13:44
Andre Snellings provides his early fantasy basketball rankings for next season.
The Buzz is back? Inside the Hornets' turn from league punch line to playoff hopeful
ESPN - 14 Apr 2026 07:45
The Hornets are two wins away from snapping the NBA's longest current playoff drought. Can Charlotte end the futility by advancing out of the play-in against the Heat?