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The Toronto Raptors' Scottie Barnes is one of the league's best players but continues to be overlooked for a surprising reason.

Following the stunning loss to the San Antonio Spurs, the Oklahoma City Thunder are left to go back to the drawing board, starting with Chet Holmgren.

The Boston Celtics had no contingency plan after failing to acquire Giannis Antetokounmpo. Boston then pursued an aggressive trade market for Jaylen Brown, reportedly seeking four unprotected first-round picks, a demand that ultimately drove potential trade partners away. Multiple executives said the steep asking price backfired on the Celtics as the trade market cooled. "The asking price for Brown was so high that teams got scared away and moved on to other business," said an executive from ...

The NBA postseason is nearing an end, but what about the 14 teams that have already been eliminated from the playoffs?

Here are the top 10 plays and extended highlights from Game 5 of the 2026 NBA Finals between the New York Knicks and the San Antonio Spurs.

Anything can happen in an NBA offseason highlighted by several big names hitting free agency.

The New York Knicks are heading to their first NBA Finals this century and have what it takes to win the championship this season.

NBA analyst Thunder Dan Palyo gives you the best available free agents available during the NBA Free Agency moratorium. These 2026 NBA free agents are projected to change teams and have a fantasy basketball impact.

Bucks general manager Jon Horst has been holding out for the best offer for Giannis Antetokounmpo and it could finally emerge.

Sellers signs a two-way deal with Chicago, and other college basketball news in Rhode Island

OKC's roster is going to look a lot different next season, but one priority should be at the top of their list.

Although the Utah Jazz will be picking second in the 2026 NBA Draft, a recent report suggests they may end up with the best player in this year's class.

Luka Dončić’s newest career move and summer decisions suggest this year may be about more than basketball alone

The Pacers lost their first round pick to the Clippers, and now have to pivot to all-in moves this offseason.

The New York Knicks enter the NBA Finals red-hot, but can they topple the San Antonio Spurs en route to their first championship in more than 50 years?

After another playoff disappointment, the Philadelphia 76ers fired executive Daryl Morey thanks to one final bad decision.

The NBA just approved new measures that could reshape rebuilding strategies across the league and eliminate tanking.

The Detroit Pistons are expected to make a big splash this summer, and a potential trade could land them the perfect Cade Cunningham co-star.

The Cavs could look very different on opening night next season, but looks like they have decided on their offseason path.

The Los Angeles Lakers are still hoping to keep LeBron James, but several rumored landing spots should concern L.A.

Adam Silver's tone-deaf comments on the NBA's officiating problems prove he's out of touch.

The Warriors and Cavaliers lead this list, but there will be some darkhorses in the LeBron free agency sweepstakes

Rumors of an Anthony Davis reunion with the Lakers have been swirling, but that dream looks to be dead.

The Oklahoma City Thunder's has emerged as the NBA's most polarizing team with even the most casual fan taking notice of their controversial play.

The Los Angeles Lakers, Milwaukee Bucks, and Boston Celtics have all been eliminated from title contention, but a big summer trade may bring each team closer.

San Antonio Spurs star Victor Wembanyama’s quiet Game 5 may not signal weakness but a calculated effort to regroup for Game 6.

The Oklahoma City Thunder are on the verge of making the NBA Finals for a second straight year, but will star Jalen Williams be playing tonight?

The NBA playoffs are still going strong, but we may now have a better idea of when Milwaukee Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo gets traded.

The New York Knicks are having an unreal postseason, due in no small part to the next-level performance of OG Anunoby.