NBA playoffs 2025: Everything to know ahead of this weekend’s massive Game 7s
The Western Conference produced two Game 7s this weekend. How can each team advance and what are the key factors of each game?
📈 How the self alley-oop took over the NBA
Players seem to be throwing the ball off the glass to themselves more than ever, and not just to generate highlights.
Battle-tested in Game 7s, Warriors ‘ready to roll’
Despite Friday night’s 115-107 loss to Houston, the Warriors expressed confidence because of their advantage in playoff experience, in particular their Game 7 experience.
Source: LeBron suffered MCL sprain in G5 loss
Lakers star LeBron James suffered a Grade 2 MCL sprain in his left knee in the fourth quarter of Wednesday’s Game 5 loss to the Timberwolves, a source told ESPN.
Inside Gregg Popovich’s fight to return to the sideline
Before stepping down, the legendary coach battled to return to where he once was. This is the story of his season and how the franchise handled his absence.
What a championship for these 10 playoff teams would say about the NBA
From the Celtics to the Thunder, here’s how potential titles could lead into varied versions of an NBA future.
Rockets soar by Dubs late, head home for Game 7
Fred VanVleet had 29 points, 8 assists and 8 rebounds, Alperen Sengun contributed 21 points and 14 rebounds, and the Rockets kept their season alive by beating the Warriors 115-107 on Friday night to force a Game 7.
Pop done coaching Spurs; Johnson takes over
Gregg Popovich is moving to a full-time role in the Spurs’ front office, and Mitch Johnson will take over head coaching duties, the team announced Friday.
Romero disrupts Garcia’s plans in massive upset
Ryan Garcia’s plans for a second showdown with Devin Haney took a massive hit Friday night, when Rolly Romero pulled off an upset in a unanimous decision.
What the Lakers’ early exit tells us about their future with Luka
After a disappointingly early postseason exit, the Lakers’ next task is even more important: Selling Luka Doncic that this first-round loss was merely an aberration.