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The Boston Celtics became the second Eastern Conference team to clinch a spot in the 2026 NBA Playoffs. Boston joined the Detroit Pistons as the two teams to have clinched top-six spots in the playoffs. Boston is currently second in the East, four games behind Detroit. The Celtics have a 2.5-game lead over the New York Knicks for the second seed in the Eastern Conference. This is Boston's 12th consecutive playoff appearance, which is the longest current streak in the NBA. Overall, the Celtics...

The Portland Trail Blazers and Golden State Warriors are now locked into spots in the Western Conference Play-In Tournament. Portland and Golden State are currently in the ninth and tenth spots in the Western Conference. That would see them meet in the 9-10 game of the Play-In Tournament, should those standings hold. The Trail Blazers are currently 1.5 games behind the LA Clippers to move into the eighth spot in the West Play-In Tournament. The Warriors are three games behind the Clippers. Th...

This article contains affiliate links. When you purchase through the links provided, we may earn a commission at no additional cost to you. Restrictions may apply. © 2026 basketball.realgm.com The race to escape the Play-In Tournament reaches a boiling point this Monday as the Philadelphia 76ers head to the Kaseya Center to face the Miami Heat. Philadelphia (41-33) currently holds the No. 7 seed and is within striking distance of the top six, bolstered by a massive 118-114 road win over Charl...

The Memphis Grizzlies injury-ravaged season has claimed another victim. Jaylen Wells will undergo surgery to repair a tendon avulsion fracture in his right big toe. While Memphis did not attach a timeline for Wells' return, it's likely he'll miss the remainder of the season. In his sophomore season, Wells improved on the surprising success of his rookie season. The 6-foot-7 wing averaged 12.5 points, 3.2 rebounds and continued to play very good defense. Wells joins six other Grizzlies as side...

This article contains affiliate links. When you purchase through the links provided, we may earn a commission at no additional cost to you. Restrictions may apply. © 2026 basketball.realgm.com The NBA regular season winds down this Monday as the Chicago Bulls travel to the Frost Bank Center to face the San Antonio Spurs. This matchup features two teams at opposite ends of the standings. San Antonio (56-18) has taken the league by storm, currently sitting at No. 2 in the Western Conference and...

This article contains affiliate links. When you purchase through the links provided, we may earn a commission at no additional cost to you. Restrictions may apply. © 2026 basketball.realgm.com The NBA's 2025-26 regular season reaches a critical crossroads this Monday as the Detroit Pistons travel to the Paycom Center to battle the Oklahoma City Thunder. This matchup features two of the league's most elite rosters, with both teams having already secured 50-plus wins. Oklahoma City (59-16) ente...

Miles McBride left the New York Knicks' 111-100 loss to the Oklahoma City Thunder after colliding with Lu Dort while diving for a loose ball on Sunday. McBride had returned to the lineup for the first time since undergoing hernia surgery in February. Head coach Mike Brown had no updates on McBride's condition following the game. The Knicks are 20-8 without McBride in the lineup.

This article contains affiliate links. When you purchase through the links provided, we may earn a commission at no additional cost to you. Restrictions may apply. © 2026 basketball.realgm.com The NBA regular season reaches a critical juncture this Monday as the Boston Celtics travel to State Farm Arena for a quick rematch against the Atlanta Hawks. Just three days ago, a shorthanded Boston squad fended off a red-hot Hawks team at TD Garden, snapping Atlanta's three-game win streak. Boston (5...

Portland Trail Blazers forward Jerami Grant will be out indefinitely due to a right calf injury. Grant said he felt a "pop" in his calf during Friday's loss to the Dallas Mavericks. The veteran forward had an MRI, but a timeline to return won't be determined until Grant undergoes more testing. Grant has rebounded this season to be a productive contributor for Portland. On the season, the 12th-year veteran has averaged 18.6 points, 3.5 rebounds and 2.1 assists per game. Grant has been more eff...

The Dallas Mavericks have not hired a search firm to help find a new head of basketball operations, according to Marc Stein of The Stein Line. The team was looking to fill the role by the draft in June. Michael Finley or Matt Riccardi, who are currently co-interim GMs, could still receive promotions into the position. It was reported earlier in the season that the Mavs will value previous experience as a lead NBA executive, with Dennis Lindsey mentioned as a possible candidate. Stein also not...

Orlando Magic head coach Jamahl Mosley pointed blame at himself Sunday after his team suffered the most lopsided loss in franchise history, a 139-87 defeat to the Toronto Raptors that included a 31-0 run spanning 7 minutes and 47 seconds, which is the longest unanswered scoring surge in the NBA's play-by-play era. "We've got to have them prepared for the physicality of the game, prepared for how much they were going to grab, hold and get them off their spots," Mosley said. "That's on me." "I'...

After the Boston Celtics clinched a playoff berth with a 114-99 victory over the Charlotte Hornets on Sunday, Jaylen Brown posted a simple message on social media in response to those who wrote off their chances of accomplishing anything this season amid injury and roster turnover. "50 wins in a gap year," Brown wrote. The remark was a direct callback to preseason skepticism that followed Jayson Tatum's torn Achilles and the offseason trades of Jrue Holiday and Kristaps Porzingis. The Celtics...

The Golden State Warriors know they don't have a long time left to build a winner around Stephen Curry. That has the Warriors constantly looking for upgrades. Two seasons ago, the team added Jimmy Butler. This past trade deadline, Golden State made a run at Kawhi Leonard. Now, this offseason, the Warriors may make another run at adding LeBron James. The idea of James joining Golden State reportedly "has some legs" per an NBA source. The Warriors previously discussed adding James before they u...

Expectations are increasing that Kristaps Porzingis will re-sign with the Golden State Warriors this offseason, according to Marc Stein of The Stein Line. Porzingis recently praised vice president of player health Rick Celebrini as the "GOAT," further leading to speculation that Porzingis will remain with the Warriors. The Warriors acquired Porzingis, who will be an unrestricted free agent, at the trade deadline. Porzingis is averaging 17.1 points in ten games with the Warriors. The Warriors ...

Warriors built a double-digit lead, but Jokic rewrote the game after halftime and turned control into a rout

Portland Trail Blazers (38-38, ninth in the Western Conference) vs. Los Angeles Clippers (39-36, eighth in the Western Conference) Inglewood, California; Tuesday, 11 p.m. EDT BOTTOM LINE: Los Angeles will attempt to extend its five-game win streak with a victory over Portland. The Clippers are 22-23 against Western Conference opponents. Los Angeles ranks last in the Western Conference recording 40.7 rebounds per game led by Kawhi Leonard averaging 6.3. The Trail Blazers are 25-21 in Western C...

Charlotte Hornets (39-36, 10th in the Eastern Conference) vs. Brooklyn Nets (18-57, 13th in the Eastern Conference) New York; Tuesday, 7:30 p.m. EDT BOTTOM LINE: Eastern Conference foes Brooklyn and Charlotte square off on Tuesday. The Nets have gone 12-32 against Eastern Conference teams. Brooklyn is 2-4 in games decided by 3 points or fewer. The Hornets are 23-24 in conference games. Charlotte ranks eighth in the NBA with 33.4 defensive rebounds per game led by Moussa Diabate averaging 5.0....

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San Antonio looks to extend its winning streak against the Bulls.

Jayson Tatum scored a season-high 32 points in Charlotte on the way to a 114-99 win on Sunday night.

Even with their 12th straight postseason appearance, the Celtics are far from satisfied. They’re just getting started.

The Rockets have been linked to Giannis Antetokounmpo again. Should they, or shouldn’t they?

The Wizards got utterly blasted by the Portland Trail Blazers, trailing by as much as 39 before finally losing by 34. While the score was close into the second quarter, there was no point where the game felt truly competitive. Once again, it felt like when Portland started making the abundant open looks they were […]

The NBA playoff picture is starting to become clear as we enter the home stretch. Here's where things stand.

Well, almost, as he was not credited for the attempt due time expiring before it left his hand

Boston clinches playoff spot with an electric performance in Charlotte

Welcome to your weekly Phoenix Suns recap.

After a strong performance down the stretch to beat the Hornets, the fully healthy Sixers could finally start getting some momentum going.

Gary Trent Jr.’s season-high 36 points and a strong game from Taurean Prince weren’t enough for a Milwaukee win.