2026 NBA playoffs: Eastern Conference first-round takeaways - ESPN
The 2026 NBA playoffs began Saturday, and our NBA insiders have you covered for every game in the march to the Finals.
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Cavaliers overpower Raptors in playoff opener behind strong 2nd half
Donovan Mitchell scored 32 points, Max Strus had 24 off the bench and the Cleveland Cavaliers defeated the visiting Toronto Raptors 126-113 on Saturday in Game 1 of their Eastern Conference first-round playoff series.
Thunder remain NBA title betting favorite; Spurs, Celtics follow - ESPN
The Oklahoma City Thunder will head into the NBA playoffs as large favorites to repeat as champions, but the betting public will be more focused on the teams just below them on the odds board.
Raptors' Quickley (hamstring) to miss Game 1 vs. Cavaliers - ESPN
Toronto Raptors guard Immanuel Quickley will miss Game 1 against the Cleveland Cavaliers on Saturday as he continues to recover from a hamstring injury, according to coach Darko Rajaković.
2026 NBA playoff picks: Experts predict the play-in tournament and first-round matchups - ESPN
The 2026 NBA postseason continues as the Orlando Magic have officially claimed the No. 8 seed in the East and are set to face the No. 1 Detroit Pistons in the first round. The No. 8 seed in the West and the last spot in the playoffs were claimed by the Phoenix Suns. They will face the No. 1 seed Oklahoma City Thunder, who are the favorites to defend their title from last season.
The time has come to jump on the Toronto Raptors bandwagon
The NBA's first round of playoffs begin Saturday, and for the first time in four years, the Toronto Raptors will be in the fight.
Source: Texans, Anderson agree to 3-year, $150 million extension - ESPN
HOUSTON — The Texans and All-Pro defensive end Will Anderson Jr. have agreed to a historic three-year, $150 million extension to make him the highest-paid non-quarterback, a source told ESPN's Adam Schefter on Friday.
Playoffs give Raptors all-stars Brandon Ingram and Scottie Barnes a chance to shine
It's time for Toronto Raptors all-stars Brandon Ingram and Scottie Barnes to step up and they know it.