NBA News · LatestWednesday, May 6, 2026

Julian Champagnie and Jordan McLaughlin smiled for the cameras

The Knicks took Game 1 easily. Plenty of changes are needed, so let’s see if the Sixers can recover and adjust to go for a win in Game 2.

What the latest news says about the Hawks’ brass.

Sounds like a great time.

A few fantasy basketball analysts have participated in a 10-team, eight-cat mock draft for the 2026-27 season.

Donovan Mitchell attempted just two free throws in Tuesday's game.

Davison earned a spot, so what’s next for him?

Here's how to watch the 2026 NBA Draft Lottery

After a heroic effort by LeBron James and stout team defense in the first round against the Rockets, the Lakers suddenly miss their superstar offensive catalyst

Who is closest to the 2026 title after all four Game 1s? Tim Bontemps and Vincent Goodwill re-rank the full bracket.

Responding the right way to a crushing loss

A solid outing for Jared McCain

After Brown was fined for comments regarding officiating, Mitchell backed his friend up after a Game 1 loss to Detroit.

A life well lived.

Thunder star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored only 18 points and had seven turnovers, but Oklahoma City looks too deep and too tough for the Lakers.

The Cavaliers still have a lot to figure out about playing together.

The Spurs look to avoid falling into an 0-2 hole tonight at home against the Timberwolves

How to watch the Knicks vs. 76ers Game 2 this Wednesday.

Pressure? Mike Brown scoffed at the notion.

OKLAHOMA CITY — The Lakers were far from perfect with their game plan execution during Tuesday’s 108-90 Game 1 loss to the Thunder at Paycom Center. But they did enough...

Two years ago, the Knicks outscored the 76ers by just one point (650-649) throughout their thrilling six-game first-round series.

The Lakers didn’t have enough in Game 1 to take the Thunder, perhaps an ominous sign for what the series holds.

Los Angeles didn't get the final result it wanted in Game 1, but it could be on to something with the way it focused on SGA.

Asked to pinpoint Tuesday night why he wasn't getting to the free throw line during the playoffs as much as he was during the regular season, Cavaliers star Donovan Mitchell offered up, "I don't flop, maybe that's why."

An interesting NBA trade rumor from last season’s trade deadline

The Oklahoma City Thunder prove too strong for the Los Angeles Lakers to take a 1-0 lead in the NBA's Conference semi-finals.

Cleveland Cavaliers (52-30, fourth in the Eastern Conference) vs. Detroit Pistons (60-22, first in the Eastern Conference) Detroit; Thursday, 7 p.m. EDT LINE: Pistons -3.5; over/under is 216 EASTERN CONFERENCE SECOND ROUND: Pistons lead series 1-0 BOTTOM LINE: The Detroit Pistons host the Cleveland Cavaliers in the Eastern Conference second round with a 1-0 lead in the series. The Pistons won the last meeting 111-101 on Tuesday, led by 23 points from Cade Cunningham. Donovan Mitchell led the ...

After shooting just 3-for-16 and coughing up a team-high four turnovers as the Lakers dropped Game 1 to the Thunder, Austin Reaves wasn't about to blame his long injury layoff: "I mean, nobody cares about that. I got to go out there and play better."

Los Angeles Lakers (53-29, fourth in the Western Conference) vs. Oklahoma City Thunder (64-18, first in the Western Conference) Oklahoma City; Thursday, 9:30 p.m. EDT LINE: Thunder -15.5; over/under is 209.5 WESTERN CONFERENCE SECOND ROUND: Thunder lead series 1-0 BOTTOM LINE: The Oklahoma City Thunder host the Los Angeles Lakers in the Western Conference second round with a 1-0 lead in the series. The Thunder won the last matchup 108-90 on Wednesday, led by 24 points from Chet Holmgren. LeBr...

Grading every Lakers player’s performance from the team’s 108-90 loss to the Thunder in Game 1.