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Toronto Raptors
fromRaptors Rapture
19 hours ago

One potentially game-deciding issue dominates Raptors' preparation for Game 2

The Raptors must involve Brandon Ingram more in their offense to succeed against the Cavaliers in the series.
Toronto Raptors
fromRaptors Rapture
1 day ago

Raptors fans' worst playoff worry about Jakob Poeltl is eerily unfolding

Raptors lost Game 1 of the playoffs to the Cavaliers, with Jakob Poeltl's underwhelming performance raising concerns among fans.
Toronto Raptors
fromRaptors Rapture
19 hours ago

One potentially game-deciding issue dominates Raptors' preparation for Game 2

The Raptors must involve Brandon Ingram more in their offense to succeed against the Cavaliers in the series.
Toronto Raptors
fromRaptors Rapture
1 day ago

Raptors fans' worst playoff worry about Jakob Poeltl is eerily unfolding

Raptors lost Game 1 of the playoffs to the Cavaliers, with Jakob Poeltl's underwhelming performance raising concerns among fans.
more#raptors
#nba-playoffs
Podcast
fromDefector
4 days ago

Behold! The 'Nothing But Respect' NBA Playoffs Mega-Preview | Defector

A mega-sized playoff preview podcast features interviews about NBA playoff teams, divided into Western and Eastern Conference segments, plus a special Nuggets discussion.
New York Knicks
fromESPN.com
7 hours ago

CJ McCollum leads late rally as Hawks stun Knicks to tie series

CJ McCollum's 32 points led the Hawks to a comeback victory over the Knicks, tying their playoff series at one game each.
fromBleacher Nation
2 days ago
Chicago Cubs

2026 NBA Playoffs Odds: Suns vs Thunder Series Spreads, Lines, & More for First Round Matchup - Bleacher Nation

Toronto
fromRaptors Rapture
6 days ago

Raptors must confront the James Harden dilemma that awaits in Cavaliers clash

The Raptors must focus on James Harden's dual threat as a scorer and playmaker to succeed against the Cavaliers in the playoffs.
Podcast
fromDefector
4 days ago

Behold! The 'Nothing But Respect' NBA Playoffs Mega-Preview | Defector

A mega-sized playoff preview podcast features interviews about NBA playoff teams, divided into Western and Eastern Conference segments, plus a special Nuggets discussion.
New York Knicks
fromESPN.com
7 hours ago

CJ McCollum leads late rally as Hawks stun Knicks to tie series

CJ McCollum's 32 points led the Hawks to a comeback victory over the Knicks, tying their playoff series at one game each.
fromBleacher Nation
2 days ago
Chicago Cubs

2026 NBA Playoffs Odds: Suns vs Thunder Series Spreads, Lines, & More for First Round Matchup - Bleacher Nation

Toronto
fromRaptors Rapture
6 days ago

Raptors must confront the James Harden dilemma that awaits in Cavaliers clash

The Raptors must focus on James Harden's dual threat as a scorer and playmaker to succeed against the Cavaliers in the playoffs.
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Toronto
fromBlueJaysNation
1 day ago

The Blue Jays got their momentum back, but can they maintain the spark?

The 2026 Blue Jays faced a crisis with injuries and poor performance, leading to a sixth straight series loss against the Diamondbacks.
#lakers
LA Lakers
fromLos Angeles Times
3 days ago

Lakers 'elevate' work for playoffs with Luka Doncic, Austin Reaves injured

Lakers' starting backcourt, Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves, are injured and expected to miss the first-round playoff series against the Houston Rockets.
LA Lakers
fromLos Angeles Times
3 days ago

Lakers 'elevate' work for playoffs with Luka Doncic, Austin Reaves injured

Lakers' starting backcourt, Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves, are injured and expected to miss the first-round playoff series against the Houston Rockets.
more#lakers
#toronto-maple-leafs
Toronto Maple Leafs
fromEditor In Leaf
20 hours ago

If the Maple Leafs are serious about a rebuild, this trade has to happen

Toronto Maple Leafs are involved in trade rumors, particularly regarding Matthew Knies and potential deals with the Chicago Blackhawks.
Toronto Maple Leafs
fromTheLeafsNation
20 hours ago

4 positives from a dreadful 2025-26 Maple Leafs season

The 2025-26 Toronto Maple Leafs season had disappointments, but rookie Easton Cowan emerged as a significant positive with strong performance and potential.
Toronto Maple Leafs
fromTheLeafsNation
1 day ago

The Leafs Nation's staff roundtable: State of the Leafs going into offseason full of changes

The Toronto Maple Leafs are undergoing significant changes after a disappointing season, including a search for a new general manager and potential coaching changes.
Toronto Maple Leafs
fromEditor In Leaf
20 hours ago

If the Maple Leafs are serious about a rebuild, this trade has to happen

Toronto Maple Leafs are involved in trade rumors, particularly regarding Matthew Knies and potential deals with the Chicago Blackhawks.
Toronto Maple Leafs
fromTheLeafsNation
20 hours ago

4 positives from a dreadful 2025-26 Maple Leafs season

The 2025-26 Toronto Maple Leafs season had disappointments, but rookie Easton Cowan emerged as a significant positive with strong performance and potential.
Toronto Maple Leafs
fromTheLeafsNation
1 day ago

The Leafs Nation's staff roundtable: State of the Leafs going into offseason full of changes

The Toronto Maple Leafs are undergoing significant changes after a disappointing season, including a search for a new general manager and potential coaching changes.
more#toronto-maple-leafs
fromBleacher Nation
15 hours ago

The Cubs Have Picked a Good Time to Get Hot - Cubs vs Phillies: Series Preview - Bleacher Nation

The Chicago Cubs have now won five games in a row, all supported by the third best run differential (+30) in Major League Baseball. They remain in fourth place of the NL Central, because pretty much every other team is playing hot right now, too.
Chicago Cubs
Washington Wizards
fromWiz of Awes
15 hours ago

Wizards slipping in the NBA Draft Lottery might not be the disaster it seems

Utah and Washington face challenges in the NBA draft lottery, with potential impacts on their future team compositions.
#nba
Golden State Warriors
from101GREATGOALS.COM
4 days ago

NBA: Curry inspires Warriors in win over Clippers as 76ers edge Magic to set up Celtics clash

Stephen Curry's stellar performance helped the Warriors secure a comeback victory against the Clippers, keeping their playoff hopes alive.
Boston Celtics
fromESPN.com
2 days ago

76ers face familiar playoff fate as Celtics dominate Game 1

Boston Celtics dominated Philadelphia 76ers in Game 1 of the playoffs, continuing their playoff winning streak against them to six games.
Golden State Warriors
from101GREATGOALS.COM
4 days ago

NBA: Curry inspires Warriors in win over Clippers as 76ers edge Magic to set up Celtics clash

Stephen Curry's stellar performance helped the Warriors secure a comeback victory against the Clippers, keeping their playoff hopes alive.
LA Clippers
fromESPN.com
6 days ago

NBA play-in tournament: Live updates from Wednesday's matchups

The NBA play-in tournament features key matchups as teams vie for playoff berths, including the Magic vs. 76ers and Clippers vs. Warriors.
Boston Celtics
fromESPN.com
2 days ago

76ers face familiar playoff fate as Celtics dominate Game 1

Boston Celtics dominated Philadelphia 76ers in Game 1 of the playoffs, continuing their playoff winning streak against them to six games.
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National Basketball Association
fromESPN.com
1 day ago

Windhorst: The five biggest lessons from the first weekend of the NBA playoffs

LeBron James' playmaking ability continues to create opportunities for teammates, exemplified by sharpshooters thriving in high-stakes playoff situations.
#andrew-wiggins
Miami Heat
fromAll U Can Heat
18 hours ago

Andrew Wiggins' inconsistency leaves his Heat future uncertain

Andrew Wiggins has shown potential with the Miami Heat but struggled with consistency during the season.
Miami Heat
fromAll U Can Heat
1 day ago

Heat's next big move could surprisingly depend on Andrew Wiggins

Andrew Wiggins' player option decision will significantly impact the Miami Heat's offseason strategy and potential to acquire a star player.
Miami Heat
fromAll U Can Heat
18 hours ago

Andrew Wiggins' inconsistency leaves his Heat future uncertain

Andrew Wiggins has shown potential with the Miami Heat but struggled with consistency during the season.
Miami Heat
fromAll U Can Heat
1 day ago

Heat's next big move could surprisingly depend on Andrew Wiggins

Andrew Wiggins' player option decision will significantly impact the Miami Heat's offseason strategy and potential to acquire a star player.
more#andrew-wiggins
#toronto-raptors
Toronto Raptors
fromRaptors Republic
13 hours ago

Raptors' Xs and Os: Adjustments for Game 2

Toronto Raptors face significant challenges against the Cleveland Cavaliers in their playoff series, requiring strategic adjustments to improve their chances.
Toronto Raptors
fromRaptors Rapture
1 day ago

3 Raptors who were kicked to the curb once the playoffs began

The Toronto Raptors faced challenges in the playoffs, particularly with rotation decisions and player absences affecting their performance against the Cavaliers.
Toronto Raptors
fromRaptors Rapture
1 day ago

Raptors fall into familiar Game 1 trap that has haunted them for years

Toronto Raptors lost Game 1 of the playoffs to the Cleveland Cavaliers, continuing a long-standing trend of poor performances in postseason openers.
Toronto Raptors
fromRaptors Republic
13 hours ago

Raptors' Xs and Os: Adjustments for Game 2

Toronto Raptors face significant challenges against the Cleveland Cavaliers in their playoff series, requiring strategic adjustments to improve their chances.
Toronto Raptors
fromRaptors Rapture
22 hours ago

Raptors face a brutal identity crisis or this postseason is already on thin ice

Toronto Raptors lost their playoff opener against the Cleveland Cavaliers, failing to execute their fastbreak and turnover strategies effectively.
Toronto Raptors
fromRaptors Rapture
1 day ago

3 Raptors who were kicked to the curb once the playoffs began

The Toronto Raptors faced challenges in the playoffs, particularly with rotation decisions and player absences affecting their performance against the Cavaliers.
Toronto Raptors
fromRaptors Rapture
1 day ago

Raptors fall into familiar Game 1 trap that has haunted them for years

Toronto Raptors lost Game 1 of the playoffs to the Cleveland Cavaliers, continuing a long-standing trend of poor performances in postseason openers.
more#toronto-raptors
Miami Heat
fromAll U Can Heat
3 days ago

Heat trade for Giannis could leave franchise worse off than expected

Acquiring Giannis Antetokounmpo may leave the Miami Heat with a weakened roster and insufficient assets for a championship team.
#cleveland-cavaliers
Toronto Raptors
fromESPN.com
7 hours ago

Mitchell, Harden help Cavaliers roll past Raptors for 2-0 lead

Cleveland Cavaliers won 115-105 against Toronto Raptors, leading 2-0 in the Eastern Conference first-round series.
Toronto Raptors
fromwww.cbc.ca
2 days ago

Cavaliers overpower Raptors in playoff opener behind strong 2nd half | CBC Sports

Cleveland Cavaliers defeated Toronto Raptors 126-113 in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference playoffs, led by Donovan Mitchell's 32 points and Max Strus's 24 points.
Toronto Raptors
fromESPN.com
7 hours ago

Mitchell, Harden help Cavaliers roll past Raptors for 2-0 lead

Cleveland Cavaliers won 115-105 against Toronto Raptors, leading 2-0 in the Eastern Conference first-round series.
Toronto Raptors
fromwww.cbc.ca
2 days ago

Cavaliers overpower Raptors in playoff opener behind strong 2nd half | CBC Sports

Cleveland Cavaliers defeated Toronto Raptors 126-113 in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference playoffs, led by Donovan Mitchell's 32 points and Max Strus's 24 points.
more#cleveland-cavaliers
#joel-embiid
fromBoston.com
9 hours ago
Boston Celtics

Joel Embiid enters new phase of recovery process, but will miss Game 2 against Celtics

fromBoston.com
9 hours ago
Boston Celtics

Joel Embiid enters new phase of recovery process, but will miss Game 2 against Celtics

more#joel-embiid
#miami-heat
Miami Heat
fromAll U Can Heat
2 days ago

Heat's draft lottery chances are officially set after no help from Warriors

The Miami Heat will have a lottery pick in the 2026 NBA Draft, currently holding the 13th overall selection.
Miami Heat
fromAll U Can Heat
4 days ago

Heat's rumored Giannis plan B has one huge blind spot everyone is missing

The Miami Heat's pursuit of Kawhi Leonard as a backup plan could lead to significant mistakes due to his age and injury concerns.
Miami Heat
fromAll U Can Heat
5 days ago

3 Players Heat desperately must dump as big first step back to relevancy

The Miami Heat need to make significant roster changes, including parting ways with Tyler Herro, Norman Powell, and Andrew Wiggins, to regain competitiveness.
Miami Heat
fromAll U Can Heat
2 weeks ago

Heat's clearest sign yet that monumental changes are desperately needed

The Miami Heat need monumental changes to address their current mediocrity and identity crisis.
Miami Heat
fromAll U Can Heat
2 days ago

Heat's draft lottery chances are officially set after no help from Warriors

The Miami Heat will have a lottery pick in the 2026 NBA Draft, currently holding the 13th overall selection.
Miami Heat
fromAll U Can Heat
4 days ago

Heat's rumored Giannis plan B has one huge blind spot everyone is missing

The Miami Heat's pursuit of Kawhi Leonard as a backup plan could lead to significant mistakes due to his age and injury concerns.
Miami Heat
fromAll U Can Heat
5 days ago

3 Players Heat desperately must dump as big first step back to relevancy

The Miami Heat need to make significant roster changes, including parting ways with Tyler Herro, Norman Powell, and Andrew Wiggins, to regain competitiveness.
Miami Heat
fromAll U Can Heat
2 weeks ago

Heat's clearest sign yet that monumental changes are desperately needed

The Miami Heat need monumental changes to address their current mediocrity and identity crisis.
more#miami-heat
#scottie-barnes
National Basketball Association
fromRaptors Rapture
4 days ago

Scottie Barnes' All-NBA case likely just ended thanks to something out of his control

Scottie Barnes' chances for an All-NBA selection have diminished significantly due to the emergence of other players and his own performance dip post-All-Star break.
Toronto Raptors
fromRaptors Rapture
1 day ago

Raptors hope Scottie Barnes Game 1 was just the appetizer (but it might be a problem)

Scottie Barnes is a key player for the Raptors, known for his defensive skills and scoring ability, but faced challenges in Game 1 of the playoffs.
Toronto Raptors
fromRaptors Rapture
4 days ago

Postseason will answer key questions about the Scottie Barnes-led Raptors

Scottie Barnes leads the Toronto Raptors into his first playoffs, marking a new era for the team after recent roster changes.
National Basketball Association
fromRaptors Rapture
4 days ago

Scottie Barnes' All-NBA case likely just ended thanks to something out of his control

Scottie Barnes' chances for an All-NBA selection have diminished significantly due to the emergence of other players and his own performance dip post-All-Star break.
Toronto Raptors
fromRaptors Rapture
1 day ago

Raptors hope Scottie Barnes Game 1 was just the appetizer (but it might be a problem)

Scottie Barnes is a key player for the Raptors, known for his defensive skills and scoring ability, but faced challenges in Game 1 of the playoffs.
Toronto Raptors
fromRaptors Rapture
4 days ago

Postseason will answer key questions about the Scottie Barnes-led Raptors

Scottie Barnes leads the Toronto Raptors into his first playoffs, marking a new era for the team after recent roster changes.
more#scottie-barnes
#brandon-ingram
Toronto Raptors
fromRaptors Republic
4 days ago

Raptors' Brandon Ingram on NBA playoff defences: "I've seen both"

Brandon Ingram's experience and scoring ability are crucial for the young Toronto Raptors as they enter the playoffs.
Toronto Raptors
fromRaptors Republic
4 days ago

Raptors' Brandon Ingram on NBA playoff defences: "I've seen both"

Brandon Ingram's experience and scoring ability are crucial for the young Toronto Raptors as they enter the playoffs.
more#brandon-ingram
#boston-celtics
fromBoston.com
1 day ago
Boston Celtics

Jayson Tatum, Celtics look ready for what's ahead in Game 1 blowout over Sixers: 7 takeaways

fromBoston.com
3 days ago
Boston Celtics

The rest of us had doubts, but it seems these Celtics knew how good they could be all along

Boston Celtics
fromAll U Can Heat
1 week ago

Celtics' trump move could immediately sink Heat's Giannis dream

The Boston Celtics could disrupt the Miami Heat's plans for Giannis Antetokounmpo by trading Jayson Tatum or Jaylen Brown.
fromBoston.com
1 day ago
Boston Celtics

Jayson Tatum, Celtics look ready for what's ahead in Game 1 blowout over Sixers: 7 takeaways

fromBoston.com
3 days ago
Boston Celtics

The rest of us had doubts, but it seems these Celtics knew how good they could be all along

Boston Celtics
fromAll U Can Heat
1 week ago

Celtics' trump move could immediately sink Heat's Giannis dream

The Boston Celtics could disrupt the Miami Heat's plans for Giannis Antetokounmpo by trading Jayson Tatum or Jaylen Brown.
more#boston-celtics
Toronto Raptors
fromRaptors Republic
4 days ago

If IQ sits, Point Scottie maybe Toronto's only option

Immanuel Quickley's injuries may force Scottie to take on a point guard role, impacting the Raptors' transition efficiency and offensive strategy.
Toronto Raptors
fromRaptors Rapture
4 days ago

Raptors hoped Jakob Poeltl concerns were fleeting - but they paid the ultimate toll

Jakob Poeltl's performance for the Raptors has been disappointing, leading to concerns about his future impact on the team.
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