NBA News · LatestThursday, May 7, 2026

Lamar Odom celebrated a big achievement on Thursday.

Tobias Harris had belief that few had when he chose to come back to play for the Detroit Pistons for a second time, signing with them two years ago when they had the NBA's worst record for a second straight season and set a single-season record for consecutive losses. Detroit has had a remarkable turnaround and Harris has had a lot to do with it. “We're not in this position if it isn't for him,” Pistons coach J.B. Bickerstaff said.

Choose your fighter.

You can’t replace Anunoby’s production, so how do you manage?

The Lakers will try to even things up in Game 2.

Almost every Spur scored in the Game Two victory.

The Cavs couldn’t convert good looks when they needed to most.

The Cavs have been outworked in the clutch twice in a row.

Mitchell found his groove but it wasn’t enough.

James Harden said he would "be better" after Game 1. That didn't happen.

It’s no secret that the Lakers’ 3-point volume has dipped significantly since Luka Doncic has been sidelined with a left hamstring strain.

This is Deandre Ayton's chance to reinvent himself. He can rewrite the script. Change his narrative. Rehabilitate his name.

Jordan Ott secures top five ranking in anonymous NBA player poll.

Harden had his worst playoff game as a Cavalier.

For the second game in a row, Cavaliers star James Harden struggled – especially in the first half – against the Pistons in the conference semifinals.

P.J. Tucker played 83 NBA minutes in his rookie season. He ended up playing more than 3,000 minutes in the playoffs.

Another big 4th quarter from Cade Cunningham pulled Detroit to an early lead at home.

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Pastels and prophecy

Detroit looks to protect homecourt advantage and take a 2-0 lead against the Cavs

Today’s NBA playoff slate features two conference semifinal games: Both games are airing on Prime Video tonight.

The Lakers' fan favorite is day-to-day after suffering a gruesome right pinky finger dislocation in Game 1 vs. the Thunder on Monday. Here's his status for Game 2 tonight.

He’s back … again. VC will be Brooklyn’s rep Sunday at the NBA Lottery in Chicago. GODD LUCK!

The Knicks say OG Anunoby is "day-to-day" with a hamstring strain, but the team is optimistic the wing will return soon.

Former NFL star Cam Newton inserted his opinion on Draymond Green and Austin Rivers' ongoing spat on his podcast, "4th & 1 with Cam Newton."

Injury luck might have swung slightly back in Philadelphia’s favor towards the end of Game 2.

Mat Ishbia and Brian Gregory could save nearly $4 million while upgrading the team's defensive identity.

The Los Angeles Lakers are still missing leading scorer Luka Doncic. Here's a look at his injury timeline.

Jaylen Brown's recent Twitch stream wasn't the first time he labeled the 2025-26 Celtics season as his "favorite."

Cleveland Cavaliers reserve guard Sam Merrill is out of the lineup with a hamstring injury against the Detroit Pistons in Game 2 of their second-round series on Thursday night. Merrill was injured early in a Game 1 loss to the Pistons on Tuesday night. The 29-year-old Merrill averaged 12.8 points during the regular season and scored in double digits twice in the seven-game, first-round series against the Toronto Raptors.