Get all your news in one place.

100's of premium titles.
One app.

Get all your news in one place.

100's of premium titles. One news app.

MYSTERIOUS: 3 - What They Never Told You

Rudy Gobert Addresses ‘Disrespect’ Following Defensive Player of the Year Snub

Minnesota Timberwolves center Rudy Gobert shut down Nikola Jokić then addressed what he saw as a disrespectful fourth-place finish in Defensive Player of the Year voting.

Sports Illustrated · Apr 21

NBA Playoff Takeaways: Hawks Stun Knicks, Timberwolves Take Down Nugs

The Hawks shocked the Knicks with a comeback to claim Game 2 as the nightcap between the Nuggets and Timberwolves is shaping up to be another great finish.

Sports Illustrated · Apr 20

Sports Illustrated’s Favorite Moments of the 2025–26 NBA Season

The NBA regular season goes for 82 games, but produces an infinite number of moments. We picked our favorites from this year.

Sports Illustrated · Apr 20

From analysis to the latest developments in health,
read the most diverse news in one place.

Ranking Each First Round NBA Playoff Series by Watchability After Game 1

With eight Game 1s in the books over the weekend, let’s check in on which of these series are worth watching.

Sports Illustrated · Apr 20

NBA Playoffs: Takeaways As Magic Upset Pistons, Victor Wembanyama Shines in Playoff Debut

Live scores, updates and takeaways from Sunday’s NBA playoff games.

Sports Illustrated · Apr 19

Top Five Players We Want to See Win Their First NBA Championship

As the NBA’s young stars take over, some seasoned veterans are still on the hunt for their first Larry O’Brien trophy.

Sports Illustrated · Apr 18

Nuggets vs. Timberwolves: Three Bold Predictions for Star-Studded First-Round Series

For the third time in four years, Denver and Minnesota will meet in the postseason.

Sports Illustrated · Apr 17

Read news from The Economist, FT, and more,
with one subscription

NBA playoff predictions 2026: the winner, key players and dark horses

Will a Thunder repeat end an NBA-record run of seven different champions in seven years? Our writers make their picks ahead of Saturday’s postseason tip-off

The Guardian - US · Apr 17

Five Trends That Could Decide 2026 NBA Playoffs: How Wembanyama’s Minutes, Nuggets Defense Impact Title Chase

The NBA regular season runs from October to April. Every team plays at least 82 games (and two lucky squads play 83 if they qualify for the in-season tournament

Sports Illustrated · Apr 16

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

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.

Sports Illustrated · Apr 13

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.

Sports Illustrated · Apr 12

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.

Sports Illustrated · Apr 8

As Michael Malone Takes Over North Carolina, Half of Tar Heels’ Roster Hits Transfer Portal

Malone, who will be introduced on Tuesday, will have to quickly get busy in the transfer portal.

Sports Illustrated · Apr 7

Get all your
news in one place.

100's of premium titles.
One news app.

Sports Illustrated · Apr 7

Breaking Down Michael Malone’s Reported North Carolina Salary—And Whether He’s Worth the Cost

If the college sports world has learned one thing about North Carolina’s administration in recent years, it’s that it loves glitz.

Sports Illustrated · Apr 7

Why Michael Malone Can Succeed at North Carolina According to the Star Who Knows Him Best—Nikola Jokić

Jokić, who won an NBA title and three MVP awards during his time playing for Malone, was asked about his coach’s surprising move to college basketball on Monday night.

Sports Illustrated · Apr 6

North Carolina Doubles Down on Pro Experiment With Michael Malone

After the Bill Belichick gamble, the Tar Heels make another bold leap from the pros and this time it comes with even more uncertainty.

Sports Illustrated · Apr 5

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.

Get all your
news in one place.

100's of premium titles.
One news app.

Sports Illustrated · Apr 5

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.

Sports Illustrated · Apr 3

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 1

NBA Championship Power Rankings: Knicks’ Status As True Contender in Question Amid Losing Streak

Breaking down the Knicks’ shaky status as a true contender in this week’s NBA championship power rankings.

Sports Illustrated · Mar 28

NBA MVP Watch: The Race Is Heating Up With Less Than 10 Games to Go

Checking in on the NBA MVP race with fewer than 10 games remaining in the regular season.

The Guardian - US · Mar 26

The nerdy, authentic Oklahoma City Thunder are a breath of fresh air

The relatable, endearing authenticity of Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and the defending NBA champions is a wonder to behold

Sports Illustrated · Mar 25

NBA Championship Power Rankings: Why the Timberwolves Have Been Eliminated

The Timberwolves were the latest team to get eliminated in SI’s weekly NBA championship power rankings.

Sports Illustrated · Mar 20

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander Shrugs Off Free Throw Criticism in Bid for Second Straight MVP

The Thunder star is pairing elite scoring efficiency with the NBA’s best record to build a compelling MVP case.

1 2 3 4 5

Coverage From

People

Giannis Antetokounmpo

1,422 stories

Shai GilgeousAlexander

From analysis to the latest developments in health,
read the most diverse news in one place.

Organisations

Read news from The Economist, FT, and more,
with one subscription

Topics

Places

Fourteen days free

Download the app

One app. One membership.
100+ trusted global sources.