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Edwards and James during a game.

Anthony Edwards Got Extra Physical With LeBron James for Hilariously Simple Reason

Anthony Edwards is aiming to be a "pest" to LeBron James and the Lakers.

Tim Capurso
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Edwards and James during a game.

Anthony Edwards Got Extra Physical With LeBron James for Hilariously Simple Reason

Anthony Edwards is aiming to be a "pest" to LeBron James and the Lakers.

Tim Capurso
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Indiana Pacers guard Tyrese Haliburton (0) dribbles the ball while Milwaukee Bucks guard Damian Lillard (0) defends during game two of first round for the 2024 NBA Playoffs at Gainbridge Fieldhouse.

Tyrese Haliburton Sends Powerful Message to Damian Lillard After Injury

Pacers star spoke after Sunday's victory.

Kyle Koster
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Antetokounmpo and Lillard embrace.

Giannis Antetokounmpo Had Inspiring Words for Damian Lillard After Devastating Injury

Gianni Antetokounmpo had an inspiring message for Damian Lillard after he suffered what appears to be a serious injury in the Bucks' loss vs. the Pacers.

Tim Capurso
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Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry is a great prop target on Monday.

Peter’s Points: NBA Best Bets Today (Predictions, Prop Bets for Steph Curry, Warriors-Rockets, Donovan Mitchell)

Sports Illustrated's Peter Dewey breaks down his favorite bets for the NBA playoff action on Monday, April 28.

Peter Dewey
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HEADLINES

Damian Lillard after going down with a noncontact injury on April 27, 2025.

NBA World Reacts to Damian Lillard's Possible Achilles Injury During Bucks-Pacers

Brigid Kennedy
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Milwaukee Bucks' Damian Lillard grabs at his leg after suffering an injury vs. the Indiana Pacers.

Bucks Fear Damian Lillard Suffered Catastrophic Injury Sunday, NBA Insider Says

Dan Lyons
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LeBron James speaks after the Los Angeles Lakers lost to the Minnesota Timberwolves on April 27, 2025.

LeBron James Explains Disagreement With Key Late-Game Foul Call vs. Timberwolves

Brigid Kennedy
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Bucks staffers help Damian Lillard off the court after an injury against the Pacers.

Bucks' Damian Lillard Helped to Locker Room With Apparent Leg Injury

Dan Lyons
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LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers saw their odds to win the NBA title crater after their Game 4 loss.

Lakers NBA Finals Odds Crater While Timberwolves Surge in Latest Betting Market Update

Brian Giuffra
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Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James and guard Luka Doncic on March 29, 2025.

Magic Johnson Calls JJ Redick's Handling of LeBron James, Luka Doncic Into Question

Brigid Kennedy
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Los Angeles Lakers coach JJ Redick ripped the officiating at the end of his team's Game 4 loss to the Minnesota Timberwolves.

Lakers Coach JJ Redick Rips Officiating for No-Call on Luka Doncic Trip

Mike McDaniel
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James swats DiVincenzo in the fourth quarter between the Lakers and Timberwolves

NBA World Loved Mike Breen's 'Blocked by James' Call Next to Richard Jefferson

Blake Silverman
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Memphis Grizzlies guard Ja Morant watches from the bench on April 26, 2025.

Grizzlies' Ja Morant Believes He Had Thunder 'Figured Out' Ahead of Injury in Game 3

Brigid Kennedy
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Los Angeles Lakers star-studded duo of Doncic and James had a big first half on Sunday

Luka Doncic, LeBron James Accomplish Lakers First Since Kobe Bryant, Shaquille O'Neal

Blake Silverman
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Minnesota Timberwolves guard Anthony Edwards grabs his leg in pain after a collision with Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James.

Anthony Edwards Went Down Hard After Collision With LeBron James

Ryan Phillips
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The Knicks won Game 4 by one point to take a 3-1 series lead over the Pistons

Knicks-Pistons Refs Admit to Big Mistake on Final Play of Game 4

Liam McKeone
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Hart speaks to reporters after the controversial finish to Game 4 between the Knicks and Pistons

Josh Hart Was Honest About Whether He Fouled Tim Hardaway Jr. on Controversial No-Call

Blake Silverman
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Tim Hardaway Jr. takes the final shot in Game 4 contested by Josh Hart

NBA World Reacts to Chaotic Ending to Game 4 Between Knicks and Pistons

Blake Silverman
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New York Knicks star Karl-Anthony Towns made two unbelievable buckets late in regulation to propel the Knicks over the Detroit Pistons in Game 4.

Karl-Anthony Towns Had Incredible Late-Game Sequence to Lift Knicks to Game 4 Win

Mike McDaniel
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FEATURED

Leonard (2) is on a mission to get another NBA title.

Clippers Appear to Finally Have the Right Title-Pursuing Puzzle Pieces

Chris Mannix
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Mitchell is key to the Cavaliers’ title pursuit.

NBA Playoffs: One Thing We’ve Learned About Every Team in First Round

Liam McKeone
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Doncic (77) had another 30-point night in the Lakers’ Game 2 win.

Full Throttle Luka Doncic Is Exactly What the Lakers Need

Chris Mannix
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Curry put up 31 points in Golden State's 95–85 win over Houston in Game 1.

SI:AM | Vintage Stephen Curry Performance Leads Warriors Over Rockets

Dan Gartland
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Dort and Holmgren will be key to the Thunder’s championship chase.

NBA Championship Power Rankings: Thunder Roll Into Postseason As Favorites

Liam McKeone
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Gilgeous-Alexander is the front-runner for MVP.

NBA Awards Ballot: Shai Gilgeous-Alexander vs. Nikola Jokic for MVP, Plus All Other Picks

Chris Mannix
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Amen Thompson

Amen Thompson Primed to Soar As Houston Launches NBA Title Chase

Chris Mannix
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Butler and Curry are healthy entering the NBA playoffs and have a favorable first-round matchup.

NBA Playoffs Upset Watch: Four Low Seeds Who Could Defy the Odds

Liam McKeone
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Williams goes up for a shot against the Rockets.

Jalen Williams Isn’t Backing Down in Thunder’s Pursuit of an NBA Title

Chris Mannix
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Tatum and Brown look for a rebound against Mavericks guard Klay Thompson.

Five Trends That Could Decide 2025 NBA Playoffs

Liam McKeone
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Mobley drives to the basket against Clippers guard Kris Dunn in March.

Evan Mobley Has the Magic Touch for East Top Seed Cavaliers

Chris Mannix
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How the Lakers Surged Into Title Contention One Move at a Time

Chris Mannix
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Cunningham will make his postseason debut this season as the Pistons clinched their first berth since 2019.

Cade Cunningham and the NBA Playoff Debuts We Can’t Wait to See

Liam McKeone
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James (23) is one of the foremost postseason performers of this generation.

NBA Playoff Risers: LeBron James Highlights Players Who Meet the Moment

Liam McKeone
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Flagg is locked into the No. 1 pick in the upcoming NBA draft.

2025 NBA Mock Draft: How the First Round Projects After NCAA Tournament

Chris Mannix
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Apr 18, 2025; Memphis, Tennessee, USA; The NBA Logo for the Play-In Tournament on chairs for the game between the Dallas Mavericks and the Memphis Grizzlies at FedExForum. Mandatory Credit: Petre Thomas-Imagn Images

Father Of Future NBA Hall Of Famer Passes Away

Shandel Richardson
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