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Chris Mannix’s NBA MVP Ballot: The Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Victor Wembanyama and Nikola Jokić Debate

Along with a strong top three, this season’s ballot has six players who can make strong arguments that they deserve the award.

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As Lakers Prepare for Rockets Series, Luka Dončić's Status Remains a Mystery

The Los Angeles Lakers have no update on Luka Dončić's status as their first playoff game against the Rockets approaches.

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How to Watch NBA Play-In Tournament 2026 With and Without Cable: Full Viewing Guide

How to watch the 2026 NBA play-in tournament, scheduled to take place from April 14–17.

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Here Are the NBA’s 2025–26 Iron Men. How Do They Compare to Years Past?

How many NBA players suited up for all 82 games this year, and how does that stack up in recent NBA history?

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Nikola Jokić’s Latest Historic First Would Make Him an MVP in Any Other Season

Nikola Jokić outdid himself again this season by becoming the first player in NBA history to lead the league in rebounds and assists per game.

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Kevin Durant Has the Postseason Edge on LeBron James, But Historically the Lakers Own the Rockets

Kevin Durant is 2–1 against LeBron James in the NBA Finals, but the Lakers have won four straight postseason series against the Rockets.

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NBA Playoffs: Ranking the Superstar Matchups We Want to See in the First Round

Ranking the six NBA superstar matchups we want to see the most in the first round of the 2026 postseason.

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NBA Playoff Picture: A Breakdown of Everything to Play for on Last Day of Regular Season

Here’s what’s at stake during Sunday’s full 15-game slate to wrap up the regular season.

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The NBA Is About to Lose a Generation of Rivalries—Here’s How the Next Generation Can Replace Them

LeBron James and Stephen Curry have defined a generation of basketball with huge games against each other. Which rivalries will define the next generation?

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Victor Wembanyama Saved the NBA From a Ton of Embarrassment With Brilliant Performance vs. Mavs

Victor Wembanyama will be your Defensive Player of the Year. He almost wasn’t, and for all the wrong reasons.

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LeBron James hits NBA milestone as LA Lakers crush Suns

James became only the fourth NBA player to reach the milestone

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NBA Playoff Picture: Everything at Stake for Every Seed During Friday’s Games

Here’s what every playoff team is playing for during a busy Friday slate.

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Knicks keep heat on Celtics, Raptors level with Hawks

The race for a direct finals berth will come down to the last days of the NBA's regular season, with Australian star Dyson Daniels' Atlanta in the spotlight.

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After Adapting to Lesser Role, Lakers Now Need LeBron James to Step Up Again

With Luka Dončić and Austin Reaves sidelined, the burden shifts to the four-time champion to pull off some magic.

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NBA Championship Power Rankings: Why These Six Teams Have the Best Shot at Winning a Title

Breaking down the six teams left standing in the final edition of SI’s NBA championship power rankings.

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Doc Rivers Told Bucks Players to ‘Google Me’ in a Meeting—It Did Not Go Well

Doc Rivers implored his Milwaukee Bucks players to Google his résumé during a team meeting. It didn’t go over well.

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Luka Dončić Seeking Special Treatment for Hamstring Injury in Spain As Lakers Push for Playoffs

Lakers star Luka Dončić is headed overseas for treatment on his hamstring in order to return to the court as quickly as possible.

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LeBron James’s Fascinating Explanation for Why Cooper Flagg’s Rookie Year Reminds Him of His Own

LeBron James broke down the similarities between his own rookie year and Cooper Flagg’s after their epic duel on Sunday night.

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Flagg's 30-year first against injury-hit Lakers

Cooper Flagg piled on the points again to give battling Dallas some joy as the NBA's post-season standings begin to take shape.

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NBA MVP Watch: How Luka Dončić’s Injury Changes the Race With One Week to Go

With Luka Dončić out of the NBA MVP picture, here’s how the race is stacking up with one week left in the regular season.

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Nikola Jokić vs. Victor Wembanyama Delivers a Battle Worthy of the Hype

The Nuggets star’s late-game magic, capped by his signature fadeaway, proved the difference in a showdown of MVP candidates and Western Conference contenders.

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Luka Dončić, Austin Reaves Injuries Could Completely Undo Lakers’ March Progress Ahead of Playoffs

After ending March on a high note, injuries have the Lakers suddenly scrambling ahead of the playoffs.

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Lakers Discuss How to Move Forward with Luka Dončić Sidelined

Los Angeles Lakers star Luka Dončić is out indefinitely with a hamstring injury. JJ Redick and LeBron James discussed how the team can move forward while he’s out.

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Giannis Antetokounmpo, Bucks at Odds Over Forward’s Health As NBA Opens Probe

The situation with Antetokounmpo and Milwaukee grows uglier as he claims he is healthy enough to play, and now the NBA is investigating matters.

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Luka Dončić Injury Update is Devastating News for Streaking Lakers

Luka Dončić is out indefinitely due to a hamstring injury. He’ll miss the rest of the regular season in a big blow to the Lakers.

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