2026 NBA playoffs: Western 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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Wembanyama, Gilgeous-Alexander, Jokic named MVP finalists - ESPN
Victor Wembanyama joined former winners Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Nikola Jokic as finalists for this season's Most Valuable Player award, the league announced Sunday night.
Luke Kennard, LeBron James team to upset Rockets in opener - ESPN
LOS ANGELES — Luke Kennard scored a career playoff-high 27 points, LeBron James had 19 points and 13 assists, and the short-handed Los Angeles Lakers capitalized on Kevin Durant's injury absence for a 107-98 victory over the Houston Rockets in the opener of their first-round playoff series Saturday night.
Rockets' Kevin Durant (knee) questionable for Game 1 vs. Lakers - ESPN
Houston Rockets star Kevin Durant is listed as questionable for Saturday's Game 1 against the Los Angeles Lakers because of a right knee contusion.
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Luka Doncic, Cade Cunningham eligible for NBA season awards - ESPN
Lakers star Luka Doncic and Pistons standout Cade Cunningham are eligible for all 2025-26 season awards, including MVP and All-NBA teams, after their extraordinary circumstances challenge of the 65-game rule was approved by the NBA and NBPA on Thursday.
Redick gives no Doncic update as Lakers' playoff prep begins - ESPN
EL SEGUNDO, Calif. — After putting his team through its first practice in preparation for the playoffs, Los Angeles Lakers coach JJ Redick said Tuesday he doesn't have any more information about when Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves could return from their respective injuries.
Doncic to return from Spain on Friday; status still unknown - ESPN
Los Angeles Lakers star Luka Doncic might not be on the court for the start of the NBA playoffs this weekend, but he will be with his team.