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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

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The Thunder Just Notched a Huge NBA Draft Lottery Win Thanks to Clippers' Play-In Exit

Who is going to stop the Thunder?

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When the Clippers Were Eliminated Chris Paul Posted a Succinct Meme to Convey His Feelings

Chris Paul seemed to enjoy seeing the Clippers’ season come to an end Wednesday night.

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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

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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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Captaincy call looms as Warner prepares to face court

Cricket NSW has yet to decide David Warner's future as Sydney Thunder captain, with the former Test batsman to face court over a drink-driving charge.

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The Best and Worst Case Scenario for Every NBA Team in the Postseason

Postseason expectations have a pretty wide range in the NBA.

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NBA Draft Lottery Odds Are Official: Where Every Team Stands After the Dust Settles on a Tank-Filled Season

After a season in which tanking hit a fever pitch, the odds for next month’s NBA draft lottery are officially set.

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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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2026 NBA Playoffs: Full Bracket Ahead of Play-In Tournament

The full NBA playoff bracket for the 2026 postseason after the regular season came to a close.

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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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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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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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Draymond Green Has a Simple Pitch to Solve Tanking. It Might Also Be the Most Effective.

Are we making the tanking problem more complicated than it needs to be?

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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 Notes: Keldon Johnson’s Role, Latest on Giannis Antetokounmpo’s Future

Plus, why Michael Malone would take a college head coaching role, whether Billy Donovan will remain in Chicago and who the Trail Blazers could look to as their next coach.

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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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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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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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The Spurs Are Entering the Playoffs Inexperienced. How Much Does It Actually Matter?

Recent history, and conventional wisdom, says Victor Wembanyama & Co. need more time to form a championship squad.

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Luka Dončić‘s Technical Foul Suspension May Cost Him His Awards Season

Luka Dončić will fall one game short of awards eligibility because he was suspended one game because he had 16 technical fouls.

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Luka Dončić’s Injury Led to Tense Moment Between Austin Reaves and a Courtside Thunder Fan

Luka Dončić’ left Thursday night’s game in third quarter after suffering a hamstring injury.

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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.

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Luka Dončić Limps Off Court With Apparent Injury As Thunder Blow Out Lakers

This is not what Lakers fans were hoping to see.

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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.

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