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NBA playoff opening weekend delivered blowouts, missing stars, and little reason for casual fans to tune in

April 20, 2026

NBA playoff opening weekend delivered blowouts, missing stars, and little reason for casual fans to tune in

The NBA's opening playoff weekend featured blowouts, missing stars, and lopsided series odds, raising fresh concerns about the league's direction.

2025-26 NBA Playoff Odds: Best Bets for First-Round Showdowns

April 17, 2026

2025-26 NBA Playoff Odds: Best Bets for First-Round Showdowns

Will Hill is leaning more toward the favorites in the first round of the NBA playoffs. Check out his picks.

2025-26 NBA Playoff Betting Report: Bettors Iffy on 'Banged-Up Lakers'

April 16, 2026

2025-26 NBA Playoff Betting Report: Bettors Iffy on 'Banged-Up Lakers'

Major injuries to the league's most popular team have affected both bettors and books heading into the playoffs. Patrick Everson reports.

Ex-NBA player who allegedly gave suspected tip on LeBron James plans to reverse plea in gambling case: report

April 16, 2026

Ex-NBA player who allegedly gave suspected tip on LeBron James plans to reverse plea in gambling case: report

Ex-NBA player and coach Damon Jones is reportedly changing his plea to guilty on conspiracy to commit wire fraud and money laundering charges.

168 NBA players sit out games due to illness, injury as playoffs approach

April 11, 2026

168 NBA players sit out games due to illness, injury as playoffs approach

A total of 168 NBA players sat out Friday night due to injury or illness as the regular season wraps up and stars rest ahead of the playoffs.

Cooper Flagg makes latest 'statement' for NBA Rookie of the Year with 45 points in Mavs' win over Lakers

April 6, 2026

Cooper Flagg makes latest 'statement' for NBA Rookie of the Year with 45 points in Mavs' win over Lakers

Cooper Flagg's 45-point performance lifts Mavericks over Lakers, ending Dallas' longest home losing streak in 32 years in the NBA Rookie of the Year race.

Lakers' Austin Reaves to miss significant time with injury as team takes another blow before playoffs

April 4, 2026

Lakers' Austin Reaves to miss significant time with injury as team takes another blow before playoffs

Austin Reaves is out for the rest of the Lakers' regular season with a left oblique muscle injury, a major blow ahead of the NBA playoffs.

LeBron James reiterates displeasure playing in Memphis, Milwaukee, adds Cleveland to list

April 4, 2026

LeBron James reiterates displeasure playing in Memphis, Milwaukee, adds Cleveland to list

LeBron James defended his comments criticizing Memphis and Milwaukee, telling critics to "chill the hell out" after facing social media backlash.

Lakers superstar Luka Dončić suffers season-ending injury

April 3, 2026

Lakers superstar Luka Dončić suffers season-ending injury

Luka Doncic, averaging 33.5 points per game, is out for the rest of the regular season with a hamstring strain as the Lakers prepare for the NBA playoffs.

Shaq shoots down salacious rumors surrounding alleged Sabrina Carpenter messages

March 26, 2026

Shaq shoots down salacious rumors surrounding alleged Sabrina Carpenter messages

Los Angeles Lakers legend Shaquille O'Neal shot down rumors that he was sending pop star Sabrina Carpenter flirtatious messages on social media.