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2026 NBA playoffs: Schedule, scores, news and highlights
The Eastern and Western Conference playoff brackets are set after Sunday's games.[read more]
NBA 2026 postseason preview: Matchups, biggest questions and what to know
Everything you need to know for the Thunder, Pistons, Spurs, Celtics and 16 other teams chasing the 2026 NBA title.[read more]
Playoff intel: Early buzz on Lakers, Celtics, Cavs, Pistons, Spurs, Warriors
Are the Lakers toast? Is the Spurs' 3-point prowess real? We canvass the league on six key storylines.[read more]
'He turned into the Black Mamba': Inside Kobe Bryant's 60-point farewell
From teammates and opponents to coaches, officials and staff, those who were there remember how Bryant's last game became something no one expected -- and no one will forget.[read more]
NBA offseason 2026: Draft, free agency, trade targets for every team
Summer is here for 10 franchises that missed the postseason. What lies ahead for Milwaukee, Dallas and each eliminated team?[read more]
🏀 NBA's most valuable players in 15 categories
From best fadeaway to the MVP, Dean Oliver uses ESPN Analytics' Net Points metric to wrap up the season by handing out awards.[read more]
Mikal Bridges extends streak after 23-second stint
Mikal Bridges' consecutive games played streak reached 638 in Sunday's season finale, after the Knicks wing played all of 23 seconds before leaving the game.[read more]
Kawhi sits out Clips' finale to rest for play-in
Kawhi Leonard, who averaged 27.9 points, 6.4 rebounds and 3.6 assists during a mostly healthy season, sat out the Clippers' regular-season finale Sunday against the Warriors to rest before the play-in tournament, where they'll face Golden State again.[read more]
Sources: Kings to retain Christie for next season
The Kings are retaining coach Doug Christie for next season, team sources told ESPN.[read more]
Fans give KG big welcome in his return to Wolves
Timberwolves franchise icon Kevin Garnett made a special appearance for fan appreciation night in the team's regular-season finale Sunday, receiving a roar from the crowd and patting his heart with his hand after player introductions.[read more]