MYSTERIOUS: 2 - What They Never Told You

Key Injuries We're Monitoring in the Second Round of the NBA Playoffs

From Ant's bone bruise to Luka's hamstring strain, these are the main ailments to know for the conference semifinals.

Sports Illustrated · May 5

NBA Playoff Odds: Oklahoma City Thunder Clear Title Favourites Entering Second Round

The Oklahoma City Thunder are favorites against the Los Angeles Lakers in the NBA playoffs, with LeBron James leading the Lakers despite challenges.

International Business Times UK · May 5

NBA Playoff Power Rankings: How the Final Eight Teams Stack Up Entering Second Round

After a wild first round of games, here is how the eight remaining NBA playoff teams compare ahead of the conference semifinals.

Sports Illustrated · May 4

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.

Sports Illustrated · Apr 15

Thunder Show Lakers the Gap Between Good and Great

Amid a string of success, Los Angeles runs into its kryptonite and a cast of players who don’t have to be at their best to be terrifyingly effective.

Sports Illustrated · Apr 3

Why the 76ers' Jared McCain Trade Isn't As Bad As It Looks

Jared McCain is the one who got away in another lost season for the 76ers.

Sports Illustrated · Mar 24

Bucks Waive Cam Thomas After Short 18-Game Stint

Milwaukee is moving on.

Sports Illustrated · Mar 24

Nuggets’ Spencer Jones Was on the Wrong Side of Two Game-Winners. So, He Posted on LinkedIn

Denver's Spencer Jones wants you to know what professional basketball has taught him about B2B sales.

Sports Illustrated · Mar 23

As Jalen Williams Returns, the NBA-Best Thunder Are Only Getting Scarier

Williams’s season has been plagued by injuries, but he’s back and ready for the playoffs.

Sports Illustrated · Mar 22

Each First-Time All-Star for 2026 NBA All-Star Game and How They Got Here

Six players received All-Star honors for the first time in 2026.

Sports Illustrated · Feb 13