NBA playoffs 2026: 10 lessons from strange Round 1, impact on semifinals - ESPN
The first round of the 2025-26 NBA playoffs was full of strange and unexpected twists.
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Sources: Timberwolves expect Anthony Edwards to play in Game 1 - ESPN
SAN ANTONIO — Nine days after badly hyperextending his left knee and suffering a bone bruise, Minnesota Timberwolves guard Anthony Edwards is expected to play in Game 1 against the San Antonio Spurs barring a pregame setback, league sources told ESPN's Shams Charania.
Sources: Wolves' Anthony Edwards could return midseries - ESPN
SAN ANTONIO — Anthony Edwards will miss the start of the Minnesota Timberwolves' second-round series against the San Antonio Spurs, but there is growing optimism he could push his way back into the lineup in the coming week, possibly as early as Game 3 or 4, league sources told ESPN's Shams Charania.
Jokic on early playoff exit: Nuggets 'far' from title contention - ESPN
MINNEAPOLIS — In the disappointing aftermath of a surprising first-round playoff exit, Denver Nuggets star Nikola Jokic made clear that his long-term view of a one-franchise NBA career remains unchanged.
Jaden McDaniels leads Wolves on both ends as Nuggets ousted - ESPN
MINNEAPOLIS — Jaden McDaniels had 32 points and 10 rebounds and Terrence Shannon Jr. scored 24 points in a surprise start for the injury-ravaged Minnesota Timberwolves in a 110-98 victory over the Denver Nuggets in Game 6 on Thursday night that finished off another tense NBA playoff series between the rivals.
Minnesota Timberwolves wear Donte DiVincenzo jerseys ahead of Game 6 - ESPN
Ahead of Game 6 against the Denver Nuggets on Thursday night, the Minnesota Timberwolves arrived at the arena in support of teammate Donte DiVincenzo.
NBA championship and Finals MVP odds: Rockets still 400-1 to win title after Game 5 win - ESPN
The Houston Rockets pulled closer in their series against the Los Angeles Lakers with a Game 5 win Wednesday night, but the 5-seed Rockets are still big long shots (400-1) to win the NBA championship as they trail the Lakers 3-2 in the series.