The 2026 NBA playoffs will begin on April 18. The 2025-26 regular season wraps up on April 12, giving teams a short break before the postseason tips off. The Play-In Tournament, introduced in 2021 to keep more teams competitive and reduce tanking, determines the final two playoff spots in each conference.

The Indiana Pacers, led by Eastern Conference Finals MVP Pascal Siakam, beat the New York Knicks and advance to the NBA Finals. Jalen Brunson scores 14 of his 32 points in the 1st quarter and New York never trails Indiana in a must-win Game 5 at MSG.

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NBA legend Ralph Sampson believes that the Houston Rockets should rest Kevin Durant more during the back half of the regular season.

The playoffs may still be months away, but All-Star Weekend marks a clear turning point. After it, the pace quickens and the postseason starts to feel inevitable. With the trade deadline looming, now is the moment to lock in the jersey of your favorite player—while they’re still on the roster.

Every February, fantasy seasons die the same way. Not because of injuries. Not because of bad luck. Because managers panic.The trade deadline hits. The box scores swing. Social media explodes. And smart rosters get blown up by dumb,

On Wednesday, the Knicks acquired Dalen Terry from the Chicago Bulls in exchange for Guerschon Yabusele. That moved allowed them to flip Terry to the Pelicans for help at guard with Alvarado now that McBride is seemingly sidelined until the playoffs.

Two Eastern Conference teams fighting for playoff positioning will meet on Thursday's NBA schedule as the Chicago Bulls visit the Toronto