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The Detroit Pistons have signed head coach J.B. Bickerstaff to a contract extension following the franchise’s first playoff series win since 2008. The move comes one day after Bickerstaff guided Detroit to a major postseason milestone.
Orlando Magic president Jeff Weltman said the organization does not see a need to dismantle its roster despite parting ways with head coach Jamahl Mosley. Weltman emphasized that he still believes in the team’s core when fully healthy.
The Chicago Bulls are hiring Bryson Graham as their new executive vice president of basketball operations. Graham arrives from the Atlanta Hawks, where he served as senior vice president.
The Dallas Mavericks have agreed to hire former Toronto Raptors executive Masai Ujiri as team president and alternate governor. The move places one of basketball’s most prominent executives in a leading role within the Mavericks’ front office.
Anthony Edwards is expected to be available for the Timberwolves in Game 1 against the Spurs, barring a setback before tipoff. His status gives Minnesota a major boost as the series begins.
Detroit Mercy’s men’s basketball program will be barred from postseason competition next season after failing to meet the NCAA’s academic progress rate benchmark. The penalty affects the Titans’ eligibility for postseason play during the upcoming campaign.
Juke Harris has committed to the Tennessee Volunteers after spending two seasons with Wake Forest. Harris was rated as the fourth-best remaining player in the transfer portal.
The Orlando Magic have fired head coach Jamahl Mosley after five seasons. The move comes after Orlando squandered a 3-1 first-round series lead and was eliminated by the Detroit Pistons.
The Rockets closed another frustrating season defined by major injuries, off-court controversy and uneven performances from their core players. What began with hopes of progress ended with familiar disappointment and questions about the team’s direction.
The 2026 NBA playoffs move into the second round with the postseason field narrowed and the stakes rising. The next set of matchups brings renewed focus to the biggest questions shaping each series.
NBA analysts have submitted their picks for the second round of the playoffs, including the marquee Thunder-Lakers matchup. The selections outline which teams are favored to advance to the Eastern and Western Conference finals.
Jaylen Brown voiced frustration with the officiating during the Celtics-76ers series while speaking on his Twitch stream Sunday. The Celtics forward also criticized Joel Embiid, accusing him of flopping and saying that style of play has hurt the game.
The opening round of the NBA playoffs produced a wide range of talking points, from bench depth to Karl-Anthony Towns’ offensive approach. The lessons from Round 1 offer a clearer look at how remaining teams are being shaped by matchups, rotations and star performances.
Jarrett Allen matched his playoff career high with 22 points and added 19 rebounds as Cleveland defeated Toronto 114-102 in Game 7. The win sends the Cavaliers into the Eastern Conference semifinals.
Paolo Banchero offered a blunt assessment after Orlando’s Game 7 loss to Detroit. The Magic forward said he could not say whether the team is good enough to reach the NBA Finals or Eastern Conference finals.
Cooper Flagg served as the honorary pace car driver at a NASCAR race in Texas. The NBA prospect also experienced the track up close while riding with Cup Series rookie Connor Zilisch.
The Toronto Raptors and Cleveland Cavaliers are facing off in a high-stakes winner-take-all matchup. With the season on the line, both teams enter a game defined by pressure, execution and the chance to move forward.
Timberwolves star Anthony Edwards has been cleared for on-court activities and is listed as questionable for Game 1 against the Spurs on Monday night. His status remains one of the key items to monitor as Minnesota opens the series.
The Pistons completed their comeback with a commanding 116-94 win over the Magic in Game 7 on Sunday. The victory secured Detroit’s first playoff series win in 18 years.
Obinna Ekezie, one of the top-rated players in the junior class, has committed to Louisville. The highly regarded center also plans to reclassify into the 2026 class.
Jayson Tatum described the timing of his knee injury as “unfortunate” after being forced to watch the Celtics’ Game 7 against the 76ers from the bench. The Boston star was in street clothes as his team faced a decisive playoff matchup without him on the floor.
Anthony Edwards is expected to miss the start of Minnesota’s second-round playoff matchup. There is increasing optimism, however, that the Timberwolves star could be back as early as Game 3 or Game 4.
Joel Embiid has called on 76ers fans not to sell their playoff tickets to Knicks supporters ahead of Philadelphia’s series against New York. The plea comes as the Eastern Conference rivals prepare to meet in a high-profile postseason matchup.
The 76ers held off the Celtics in a dramatic Game 7 to complete a comeback from a 3-1 series deficit. Led by Joel Embiid, Philadelphia became just the 14th team in NBA history to achieve the feat.
The Boston Celtics host the Philadelphia 76ers in Game 7, with a place in the next round on the line. Follow the key moments and highlights as the longtime Eastern Conference rivals close out their series.
Jayson Tatum will not play in Game 7 against the 76ers due to left knee stiffness. The Celtics forward was a late addition to the injury report on Saturday before being ruled out for the decisive matchup.
The Orlando Magic have ruled Wagner out for Sunday's elimination game against the Detroit Pistons due to a right calf strain. His absence leaves the Magic without one of their key players as their season comes down to Game 7.
Jayson Tatum was added to the Celtics’ injury report Saturday with left knee soreness ahead of Game 7 against the 76ers. His status is listed as questionable for the decisive Eastern Conference quarterfinal matchup.
LeBron James addressed the ongoing social media comparisons linking Anderson with his eldest son, Bronny James. Side-by-side images of the two have circulated widely online over the years.
The NBA playoffs’ second round remains on hold as three Eastern Conference series head to Game 7. The 76ers-Celtics, Magic-Pistons and Raptors-Cavaliers matchups will determine the final pieces of the next round.
