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2025 NBA Playoff Picture, Bracket, Standings
on April 10, 2025
The current 2025 NBA playoff picture including bracket, schedule, standings, matchups and seedings.
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Did the Denver Nuggets show they are better off without Michael Malone? | Speak
on April 10, 2025
Ric Bucher reacts to the Denver Nuggets winning their first game after firing Michael Malone. He weighs in on whether the team’s performance proves […]
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Paul Pierce reacts to Luka Doncic's dominant 45-point night in his emotional return to Dallas | Speak
on April 10, 2025
Paul Pierce reacts to Luka Dončić's dominant 45-point night in his emotional return to Dallas, breaking down what the performance means for Luka and […]
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Kevin Wildes sounds off on Jason Kidd comparing Luka Doncic, Babe Ruth trades | First Things First
on April 10, 2025
Kevin Wildes sounds OFF on Jason Kidd comparing the Luka Doncic-Los Angeles Lakers trade to the famous Babe Ruth-Yankees move by adding the Dallas Mavericks HC […]
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Nikola Jokic is Under Duress ahead of the NBA playoffs | First Things First
on April 10, 2025
Chris Broussard unveils his BUD list going into the NBA playoffs, featuring coach-less Nikola Jokic and Aaron Rodgers, who the NFL is waiting on for his […]
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Luka Doncic delivers 45-point masterclass in his emotional return to Dallas | First Things First
on April 10, 2025
Nick Wright breaks down Luka Dončić’s incredible 45-point performance in his emotional return to Dallas. He discusses how Luka’s dominant […]
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2025 NBA Mock Draft: Where will Cooper Flagg, Ace Bailey land?
on April 10, 2025
J-Mac delivers his first NBA mock draft. Find out which team he thinks will draft Cooper Flagg and how far down the board he has Walter Clayton.
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Luka Doncic scores 45 points vs Mavericks in emotional homecoming | The Herd
on April 10, 2025
Jason McIntyre reacts to Luka Dončić’s emotional return to Dallas, where he scored 45 points against the Mavericks. Jason breaks down what the […]
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Luka Doncic scores 45 in revenge game, Mavs honoring him 'made no sense' | Breakfast Ball
on April 10, 2025
Craig Carton reacts to Luka Doncic scoring 45 points in his revenge game and Los Angeles Lakers win, then explains why the Dallas Mavericks honoring him "made […]
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Luka Doncic's emotions were on display in his Mavs return — so was his dominance
on April 9, 2025
In a league where players are quick to demand trades, form super teams or go to the highest bidder, Luka Doncic's love for Dallas stands out.
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Nuggets ownership challenges team to 'be better' after firing Michael Malone
on April 9, 2025
Nuggets interim coach David Adelman emphasized the need to stick together and stay focused on the postseason, while team president Josh Kroenke had a more […]
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Luka Doncic scores 45 points in return to Dallas as Lakers clinch playoff spot
on April 9, 2025
Luka Doncic, in his first game in Dallas since his trade to the Lakers, matched his season high with 45 points as Los Angeles came away with a 112-97 win and […]
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Luka Doncic holds back tears while watching tribute video from Mavs
on April 9, 2025
Emotions are already high for Luka Doncic in his first game back in Dallas since being traded to the Los Angeles Lakers for a package headlined by Anthony […]
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Keyshawn and Paul give advice to Ja Morant after grenade celebration | Speak
on April 9, 2025
Keyshawn Johnson and Paul Pierce discuss Ja Morant’s grenade celebration after the game against the Charlotte Hornets. Both offer advice to the young […]
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Will Luka Doncic antics become a problem for the Los Angeles Lakers? | Speak
on April 9, 2025
Paul Pierce reacts to Luka Dončić’s ejection against the Oklahoma City Thunder and questions whether his ongoing antics could become a problem […]
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Lakers are the scariest team but Celtics hold the top spot in Nick's NBA Tiers | First Things First
on April 9, 2025
Nick Wright unveils his NBA Tiers with the playoffs around the corner, including the Los Angeles Lakers labeled as the scariest team but the Boston Celtics […]
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Why the Thunder should not feel good about 136-120 win vs. Lakers | First Things First
on April 9, 2025
Chris Broussard explains why the Oklahoma City Thunder should not feel about their 136-120 win over the Los Angeles Lakers.
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NBA rescinds Luka Doncic foul one day after he's ejected, Lakers collapse vs. OKC
on April 9, 2025
The Oklahoma City Thunder ran away from the Los Angeles Lakers 136-120 after Luka Doncic was ejected. The NBA reviewed the play the following day and rescinded […]
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Grizzlies' Jaylen Wells discharged from hospital after being stretchered off
on April 9, 2025
Memphis Grizzlies starting guard Jaylen Wells left on a stretcher after the rookie made a fast-break dunk and landed hard on his head. He's now out of the […]
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Luka Doncic on return to Dallas with Lakers: 'I'm just excited to be back'
on April 9, 2025
Luka Doncic knows there will be a lot of emotions when he steps on the court in Dallas for the first time wearing his No. 77 jersey for the Los Angeles Lakers.
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Play-in tournament: Schedule, standings, format
by ESPN on April 11, 2025
Everything you need to know about the play-in tournament, including how it works, who's playing and when.
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NBA postseason tracker: Pacers secure a top-four spot in the East
by ESPN on April 11, 2025
Tracking which teams have clinched for the playoffs with the 2024-25 NBA regular season nearing its conclusion.
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Why Denver fired its coach and GM days before the playoffs: 'The players were freakin’ miserable'
by Tim MacMahon and Ramona Shelburne on April 11, 2025
With less than a week left in the regular season, Denver fired its head coach and GM, ending a yearslong cold war, and risking the NBA's most precious […]
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NBA Power Rankings: Where all 30 teams stack up at the end of the regular season
by NBA insiders on April 11, 2025
Where all 30 teams stand in the last week of the 2024-25 NBA regular season.
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What's next for Denver after firing Malone? NBA insiders debate Nuggets' shocking move
by NBA insiders on April 11, 2025
The Nuggets stunned the league by moving on from their coach and GM. Where does Denver go from here?
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Suns' backward slide culminates in playoff miss
on April 11, 2025
The Suns -- with a roster that included an All-Star trio of Kevin Durant, Devin Booker and Bradley Beal -- were eliminated from postseason contention Wednesday […]
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Herro moment backfires for Heat star in defeat
on April 11, 2025
Tyler Herro opted to pull up for a 3-pointer rather than drive for a wide-open layup. He missed, and the Heat lost to the Bulls 119-111 in a game with major […]
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Bulls' Ball hosts family of donor for his transplant
on April 11, 2025
Bulls guard Lonzo Ball had an emotional meeting with the family of the late Alex Reinhardt, who donated the knee cartilage Ball received in a transplant two […]
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Mavs try to tune out 'Fire Nico!' chant in Luka return
by Tim MacMahon on April 11, 2025
"Fire Nico!" chants directed at the Mavericks general manager who traded away generational superstar Luka Doncic to the Lakers echoed throughout American […]
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Pistons G Ivey (leg) cleared for basketball activity
on April 11, 2025
Detroit guard Jaden Ivey, who has been sidelined since Jan. 1 after suffering a broken left fibula, was cleared Thursday to resume basketball activities with […]
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Jokic calls Malone firing 'heavy day for everybody'
by Ohm Youngmisuk on April 11, 2025
Nikola Jokic, after recording his 33rd triple-double of the season in the Nuggets' 124-116 win over the Kings, discussed the firing of Michael Malone and the […]
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Luka wipes away tears, then whips Mavs in return
by Dave McMenamin on April 11, 2025
Luka Doncic's eyes welled up with tears during a pregame tribute in Dallas, and then he proceeded to dominate the Mavericks with a season-high-tying 45 points […]
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Ja doing grenade celebration until it's 'a problem'
on April 11, 2025
Grizzlies star Ja Morant, recently fined for mimicking pointing a long gun after a 3-pointer, said mimicking a grenade toss was "my celebration now until […]
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From tears to triumph: Biggest takeaways from Luka's emotional Dallas return
by NBA insiders on April 10, 2025
Our NBA insiders answer the biggest questions from a historic night in the NBA.
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Dallas fans, still outraged, cheer Dončić's homecoming
by Michael Rothstein on April 10, 2025
Tributes to Dončić were everywhere but so were "Fire Nico" protests against the Mavs' general manager who traded the star player away.
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Waiver wire pickups: Look to Brandin Podziemski, Isaiah Collier
by Jim McCormick on April 8, 2025
The fantasy basketball waiver wire always has players who can help fill holes in your roster.