Kurt Helin

NBA Playoff scenarios for Sunday, April 5: Minnesota, Phoenix could make the 6/7 seeds in West official today

Toronto plays Boston in a potential first-round preview, plus Stephen Curry returns to the court for the Warriors.

NBA: Cleveland Cavaliers at Los Angeles Lakers

Lakers’ Austin Reaves suffers Grade 2 oblique strain, out for remainder of season, at least

This comes 24 hours after the news of Luka Doncic’s Grade 2 hamstring strain. Both very likely miss the start of the playoffs.

Amar’e Stoudemire and his coach Mike D’Antoni, plus Candace Parker headline 2026 Hall of Fame class

Elena Delle Donne, Chamique Holdsclaw, Doc Rivers and Gonzaga coach Mark Few also are in.

Giannis Antetokounmpo says he is healthy enough to play, rips Bucks as league starts investigation

“It’s like a slap in my face. So, I don’t know where the relationship goes from there.”

Watch Cooper Flagg become first teenager in NBA history to drop 50+ in a game

Flagg is not going to win Rookie of the Year, but he has had an incredible season and this is icing on the cake.

NBA Playoff scenarios for Saturday, April 4: Detroit can lock up the No. 1 seed in East with win

Also, a potential playoff preview game between San Antonio and Denver.

Los Angeles Lakers v Oklahoma City Thunder

Luka Doncic diagnosed with Grade 2 hamstring strain, out for remainder of season at least

A Grade 2 hamstring strain usually means a player is out about a month. The playoffs start in 15 days.

NBA: San Antonio Spurs at Golden State Warriors

Stephen Curry reportedly will be cleared to return to Warriors Sunday vs. Rockets

Curry will return in time to get a few games under him before the Warriors face a tough road through the play-in.

NBA: Dallas Mavericks at Golden State Warriors

Bob Myers? Tim Connelly? Mavericks reportedly going big game hunting for new head of basketball

Current co-GMs Matt Riccardi and Michael Finley are in the mix, but Dallas’ owner is looking to take a big swing.

Minnesota TImberwolves v Detroit Pistons

NBA Playoff scenarios for Friday, April 3: Detroit has night off but can still clinch No. 1 seed in East

It’s a quiet night, with just one game between two teams headed to the postseason.

NBA: Los Angeles Lakers at Oklahoma City Thunder

Lakers’ Luka Doncic leaves game after apparent hamstring injury, does not return to court

Doncic will have an MRI on Friday. The injury comes as he was making an MVP push and the Lakers are surging.

NBA: Minnesota Timberwolves at Dallas Mavericks

Anthony Edwards out Thursday night, with that will not be eligible for postseason awards

Edwards was a lock to make an All-NBA team. Instead he is the latest victim of the 65-game rule.

NBA coaches on hot seat: Five names to watch as season winds down

Jamahl Mosley is in trouble in Orlando, should Doc Rivers be in trouble in Milwaukee?

NBA: Detroit Pistons at Washington Wizards

Cade Cunningham to remain out at least another week, to be re-evaluated then

With that timeline, Cunningham will not reach the 65-game cutoff and will not be eligible for postseason awards.

NBA Playoff scenarios for Thursday, April 2: Houston, Cleveland can clinch playoff spot on night of big games

The Lakers at the Thunder is not only a showdown between two hot title contenders, it matters for seeding.

Agent Rich Paul on speculation about LeBron’s next team: ‘There’s no truth to any of it’

LeBron has not discussed his future plans, but that has not slowed the speculation.

NBA: Washington Wizards at Portland Trail Blazers

Portland fined $100,000, two executives suspended for illegal pre-draft contact with Yang Hansen

Portland caught the NBA off guard by drafting Hansen No. 16 last June. They said they had followed him closely. Apparently so.

Grizzlies’ Brandon Clarke arrested in Arkansas for speeding, possession of a controlled substance

Memphis coach Tuomas Iisalo said, “I’m aware of the report but don’t have any comments.”

NCAA Basketball: NCAA Tournament Sweet Sixteen-East Regional-Michigan State at Connecticut

Tom Izzo says he ‘talked seriously’ with Phoenix about becoming head coach

The Suns are owned by former Izzo player Mat Ishbia, but the Michigan State legend decided to stay in Lansing.

NBA: Golden State Warriors at Dallas Mavericks

Draymond Green can be a free agent this summer, but don’t expect him to leave Warriors

All indications are that the Warriors are going to load up to try to make one more big run with Stephen Curry.

Jason Kidd brushes off Mark Cuban dragging him back into Luka Doncic trade drama

“When are we going to move on?” Kidd asked.

NBA: Orlando Magic at Cleveland Cavaliers

NBA Playoff scenarios for Wednesday, April 1: Cleveland can clinch playoff spot without even taking court

A couple of key games to watch, including Atlanta at Orlando, two teams fighting to avoid the play-in.

NBA: Minnesota Timberwolves at Golden State Warriors

Stephen Curry reportedly targeting Sunday return to lineup vs. Houston

Curry has missed 25 game so far and with him out the Warriors have slid to 10th in the West.

NBA: Los Angeles Lakers at Los Angeles Clippers

Amar’e Stoudemire, Doc Rivers, Candace Parker reportedly in 2026 Hall of Fame class

Candace Parker and Elena Delle Donne were considered locks to get in. Doc Rivers name raised a few eyebrows among fans.

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