Basketball NewsMonday, Apr 20, 2026

Publisher:Lakers NationOutlet infoApr 20, 9:05 AM ET

The Los Angeles Lakers opened up their first-round series against the Houston Rockets on Saturday evening and came away with a 107-98 win. Marcus Smart and LeBron James were ready to go, setting the tone for the Lakers and using their postseason experience to power the win. Smart has had some battled with James as […]

Publisher:Celtics LifeApr 19, 1:18 PM ET

Evolved into something 𝓭𝓲𝓯𝓯𝓮𝓻𝓮𝓷𝓽 ☘️ pic.twitter.com/2c9TGq3TEu — Boston Celtics (@celtics) April 19, 2026 Get pumped as the Celtics begin their playoff quest for Banner 19 with this hype video the Celtics posted to their socials.

Publisher:Fadeaway WorldApr 20, 9:53 PM ET

With the Heat out of the playoffs and the Hornets showing considerably more promise for the future, Bill Simmons made a wild suggestion that could alter the trajectory of both franchises.

Publisher:Fadeaway WorldApr 20, 10:47 PM ET

After Chris Finch's comments about Jamal Murray's free-throw attempts in Game 1, David Adelman provided an equally scathing response.

Publisher:Fadeaway WorldApr 20, 9:48 PM ET

The NBA's injury insider, Dr. Evan Jeffries, gives his opinion on Kevin Durant's injury following the latest update on the Rockets star's status for Game 2.

Publisher:Celtics LifeApr 20, 12:47 PM ET

The NBA announced the finalists for the 2025-26 regular-season awards yesterday during halftime of the Detroit Pistons and Orlando Magic playoff game. Joe Mazzulla is a top 3 finalist for NBA Coach of the Year, while no other Celtics are up for any of the the other major awards. Mazzulla's competition is J.B. Bickerstaff in Detroit and Mitch Johnson in San Antonio. Jayson Tatum was also announced as one of twelve finalists for NBA Teammate of the Year while Derrek White was one of six finalis...