The Sixers piqued our curiosity. Now, it’s just another unfortunate ending
The Sixers weren’t likely to make a deep playoff run, but it would’ve been interesting to see what they’d do at full strength.
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NBA playoff picture: More clarity on Celtics' potential first-round matchup
Who are the Celtics' most likely first-round opponents? Here's an updated NBA playoff picture with two games remaining in the regular season.
Joel Embiid Undergoes Appendectomy
Joel Embiid has been diagnosed with appendicitis and underwent successful surgery on Thursday afternoon in Houston. Embiid has appeared in 38 games this season, averaging 26.9 points, 7.7 rebounds and 3.9 assists in 31.6 minutes. Embiid has a PER of 24.5. NBA players have roughly needed two to three weeks to recover from an appendectomy before returning to game action.
Milwaukee Bucks vs. Brooklyn Nets Preview & Game Thread: Give the fans something
Give the fans all the T-shirts and brats
Lakers Injury Report: Marcus Smart, LeBron James & Luke Kennard Available, Jaxson Hayes Out Vs. Suns
The Los Angeles Lakers announced that LeBron James (left foot injury management), Marcus Smart (right ankle contusion) and Luke Kennard (left finger injury management) are available for Friday night’s contest against the Phoenix Suns, while Jaxson Hayes (left foot injury management) is out. Kennard was originally listed as questionable but is able to give it […]
NBA's Friday slate sees at least 168 out with injury or illness
Around the NBA, no fewer than 168 players were held out of Friday's games, including reigning MVP Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, three-time MVP Nikola Jokic and 14 members of the Memphis Grizzlies.
The show must go on without Joel Embiid
The Sixers still have two regular season games remaining after a nightmare Thursday saw them lose Joel Embiid and all but guarantee a Play-In Tournament appearance.
2026 NBA Awards Ballot: All-NBA, All-Defensive, All-Rookie team selections
Here's how one official ballot for year-end awards will look like.
Can Cooper Flagg and Kon Knueppel please share the NBA Rookie of the Year award?
Picking one over the other is, at this point, just silly, and the league has had co-winners before.
After a season of such misery for the Warriors, any postseason exit is merciful
After a 2025-26 NBA season of such misery for the Golden State Warriors, any postseason exit is merciful, Monte Poole writes.
Houston Rockets vs. Minnesota Timberwolves game preview
Remember when we thought this game was going to matter for the tiebreaker? In sports, a few weeks can be a long time. Since these teams met and the Houston Rockets blew a double digit lead in overtime, Houston is 8-0 and looks (at times) to be a much different (read: better) team. The Minnesota […]
Fantasy Basketball Waiver Wire: Top Streaming Targets for Week 24
Nine under-rostered NBA sleepers to stream in Week 24, including breakout performances from Leonard Miller, Jeremiah Fears and Luke Kennard.