NBA Basketball News
Lakers Highlights: LeBron James, Marcus Smart & Luke Kennard Lead Game 2 Win Over Rockets
When the Los Angeles Lakers lost their two leading scorers in Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves to injury just before the start of the postseason, no one gave them much of a chance in their first-round…
04/22/26 - 8:05am | Source: Lakers Nation
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Anfernee Simons' absence looms embarrassingly large in Celtics loss
The Boston Celtics' offense went cold in their Game 2 loss to the Philadelphia 76ers. It's happened from time to time, but someone like Anfernee Simons could have fixed that.
04/22/26 - 8:01am | Source: Hardwood Houdini
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Lakers suddenly have overwhelming evidence an upset of the Rockets is coming
The history of LeBron James-led basketball teams is heavily tilted in the Los Angeles Lakers' favor.
04/22/26 - 8:00am | Source: Lake Show Life
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Mavericks' Anthony Davis trade keeps aging perfectly without even playing
The Dallas Mavericks' decision to trade Anthony Davis to the Washington Wizards rather than the Atlanta Hawks is aging like fine wine due to Zaccharie Risacher's undeniable struggles.
04/22/26 - 8:00am | Source: The Smoking Cuban
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Warriors have costly Kristaps Porzingis replacement emerging in real time
The Golden State Warriors may already have a costly Kristaps Porzingis replacement emerging just days into the NBA playoffs.
04/22/26 - 8:00am | Source: Blue Man Hoop
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Rockets' Giannis stance is coming back to bite them at the worst time
The Houston Rockets opted against trading for Giannis Antetokounmpo, and it's coming back to bite them.
04/22/26 - 8:00am | Source: Behind the Buck Pass
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Scoot Henderson Is Suddenly The Head Of The Snake For The Portland Trail Blazers
On a night when Victor Wembanyamas untimely concussion stole headlines, Scoot Hendersons coming-out party became the real story. The Portland Trail Blazers stole a road win Tuesday over the San…
04/22/26 - 7:54am | Source: Oregon Sports News
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Celtics aren't panicking after frustrating Game 2 and fans shouldn't either
There was no sense of worry from the Celtics after their tough 111-97 loss to the 76ers in Tuesday's Game 2.
04/22/26 - 7:46am | Source: Hardwood Houdini
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Nebraska agrees to end in-state college tuition for illegal immigrants
Nebraska reached a consent agreement with the Department of Justice this week to stop enforcing its law allowing illegal immigrants to receive in-state tuition at public colleges.
04/22/26 - 7:44am | Source: Washington Times
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11 hurt after vehicle crashes into Metro train in D.C.
Metro officials said 11 people were injured early Wednesday after a work vehicle crashed into a stationary train in the District.
04/22/26 - 7:26am | Source: Washington Times
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Ukraine signs Gulf defense deals, aims to turn battlefield edge into global influence
Four years of trading blows with one of the world's most powerful militaries has come at enormous cost in blood and treasure for Ukraine.
04/22/26 - 7:20am | Source: Washington Times
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The Celtics have one obvious problem in any Giannis trade
The Milwaukee Bucks want a very specific return for Giannis Antetokounmpo. Boston is in the race, but they don't have that.
04/22/26 - 7:15am | Source: Behind the Buck Pass
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Iran fires on, seizes two container ships near Strait of Hormuz
Iran's naval forces fired on and seized two container ships near the Strait of Hormuz on Wednesday and directed them to Iranian ports.
04/22/26 - 7:05am | Source: Washington Times
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Sneaky reason why the Magic are the perfect first-round opponent for Detroit
The Magic are the perfect opponent to test the Pistons early in the playoffs.
04/22/26 - 7:00am | Source: Piston Powered
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Blazers have a looming Matisse Thybulle problem they narrowly avoided in Game 2
There was a striking blemish in the Portland Trail Blazers' win over the San Antonio Spurs in Game 2 of their first-round matchup.
04/22/26 - 7:00am | Source: Rip City Project
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Raptors have a Brandon Ingram, RJ Barrett problem they can no longer ignore
Donovan Mitchell and James Harden have exposed some of RJ Barretts and Brandon Ingrams defensive limitations.
04/22/26 - 7:00am | Source: Raptors Rapture
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Knicks are getting burned by a problem they never solved at the worst time
If the Knicks really wanted to ditch the staggering of Jalen Brunson's and Karl-Anthony Towns' minutes, they should have traded for a real backup point guard.
04/22/26 - 7:00am | Source: Buckets Over Broadway
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Nickeil Alexander-Walker has unlocked a vital coaching adjustment for Atlanta
Nickeil Alexander-Walker's elite defense on New York Knicks guard Jalen Brunson has allowed the Hawks to change their rotations.
04/22/26 - 7:00am | Source: Soaring Down South
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Paul George's selfless shift might be 76ers' X-factor in Celtics playoff series
Paul George's latest performance against the Boston Celtics may have just handed the Philadelphia 76ers a serious advantage.
04/22/26 - 7:00am | Source: The Sixer Sense
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The Knicks just had to make this tricky and now theres two ways that could go
Why do the Knicks so often have to make things so hard on themselves?
04/22/26 - 6:59am | Source: NY Post
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