Follow the latest news of the National Basketball League (NBA) teams and its players: standings, schedules, stats, scores, videos... en https://en.as.com Mon, 20 Apr 2026 11:37:44 GMT https://en.as.com/nba/elite-but-ignored-luka-doncics-mvp-case-falls-short-f202604-n/ Mon, 20 Apr 2026 11:34:06 GMT https://en.as.com/nba/elite-but-ignored-luka-doncics-mvp-case-falls-short-f202604-n/ Sebastián Gómez,Jennifer Bubel As expected, the Lakers guard was ultimately left out of the final MVP voting. Being the league’s best offensive player, it seems, is not enough. As expected, the Lakers guard was ultimately left out of the final MVP voting. Being the league’s best offensive player, it seems, is not enough. NBA Luka Doncic MVP Baloncesto Los Ángeles Lakers Wembanyama Shai Gilgeous-Alexander Kirby Lee (IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect) Elite but ignored: Luka Doncic’s MVP case falls short As expected, the Lakers guard was ultimately left out of the final MVP voting. Being the league’s best offensive player, it seems, is not enough. As expected, the Lakers guard was ultimately left out of the final MVP voting. Being the league’s best offensive player, it seems, is not enough. <p>The same question from previous seasons has come up yet again: <i><b>what more does Luka Doncic have to do?</b></i></p><p><a href="https://en.as.com/nba/elite-but-ignored-luka-doncics-mvp-case-falls-short-f202604-n/" target="_blank">Seguir leyendo</a></p> https://en.as.com/nba/forget-the-narrative-jokic-is-the-real-mvp-f202604-n/ Sun, 19 Apr 2026 12:17:18 GMT https://en.as.com/nba/forget-the-narrative-jokic-is-the-real-mvp-f202604-n/ Sebastián Gómez,Jennifer Bubel The Nuggets star dominates multiple key metrics and separates himself in the MVP race. His numbers surpass those of his main rivals this season. The Nuggets star dominates multiple key metrics and separates himself in the MVP race. His numbers surpass those of his main rivals this season. NBA Denver Nuggets Baloncesto MVP Shai Gilgeous-Alexander Luka Doncic Wembanyama MATTHEW STOCKMAN (Getty Images via AFP) Forget the narrative - Jokic is the real MVP The Nuggets star dominates multiple key metrics and separates himself in the MVP race. His numbers surpass those of his main rivals this season. The Nuggets star dominates multiple key metrics and separates himself in the MVP race. His numbers surpass those of his main rivals this season. <p><b>MVP conversations often begin with narrative.</b> Media impact, team momentum, and spotlight moments tend to shape the race more than the data itself. Every season, a new candidate emerges, sometimes driven more by marketability than merit, capturing attention through scoring bursts or by carrying a franchise through adversity.</p><p><a href="https://en.as.com/nba/forget-the-narrative-jokic-is-the-real-mvp-f202604-n/" target="_blank">Seguir leyendo</a></p> https://en.as.com/nba/celtics-76ers-playoff-series-revives-iconic-nba-rivalry-f202604-n/ Sun, 19 Apr 2026 11:05:31 GMT https://en.as.com/nba/celtics-76ers-playoff-series-revives-iconic-nba-rivalry-f202604-n/ Juanma Rubio,Jennifer Bubel One of the most iconic chants in sports, “Beat L.A.”, was born without the Lakers even on the court. Now one of the NBA’s greatest rivalries is back. One of the most iconic chants in sports, “Beat L.A.”, was born without the Lakers even on the court. Now one of the NBA’s greatest rivalries is back. Baloncesto NBA Philadelphia 76ers Sixers Boston Celtics Julius Erving Larry Bird Bill Russell Wilt Chamberlain Jayson Tatum Jaylen Brown Joel Embiid Celtics-76ers playoff series revives iconic NBA rivalry One of the most iconic chants in sports, "Beat L.A.", was born without the Lakers even on the court. Now one of the NBA’s greatest rivalries is back. One of the most iconic chants in sports, "Beat L.A.", was born without the Lakers even on the court. Now one of the NBA’s greatest rivalries is back. <img src="https://img.asmedia.epimg.net/resizer/v2/CP4PO7LFQNDQBE6RHARRPAK44E.png?auth=aecae84af74e6ddafe11cc09dab2ced8c4fbadadf3ff470e18c89adbbe47a55a" width="1340" height="890" alt="One of the most iconic chants in sports, "Beat L.A.", was born without the Lakers even on the court. Now one of the NBA’s greatest rivalries is back."></img><p>The <b>Boston Celtics and Philadelphia 76ers</b>, two pillars of East Coast sports separated by less than 300 miles, are set to meet again in the playoffs. This time, the Celtics and 76ers <b>face off in the first round</b>, with a spot in the Eastern Conference semifinals on the line.</p><p><a href="https://en.as.com/nba/celtics-76ers-playoff-series-revives-iconic-nba-rivalry-f202604-n/" target="_blank">Seguir leyendo</a></p> https://en.as.com/nba/lebron-james-calls-it-the-craziest-thing-of-his-career-and-it-happened-in-game-1-f202604-n/ Sun, 19 Apr 2026 09:30:00 GMT https://en.as.com/nba/lebron-james-calls-it-the-craziest-thing-of-his-career-and-it-happened-in-game-1-f202604-n/ Jennifer Bubel After more than 20 years in the NBA, Lakers star LeBron James experienced the craziest moment of his career in Game 1 of the playoffs against the Rockets. After more than 20 years in the NBA, Lakers star LeBron James experienced the craziest moment of his career in Game 1 of the playoffs against the Rockets. LeBron James Bronny James Los Ángeles Lakers NBA Baloncesto Playoffs NBA Houston Rockets SEAN M. HAFFEY (Getty Images via AFP) LeBron James calls it “the craziest thing” of his career - and it happened in Game 1 After more than 20 years in the NBA, Lakers star LeBron James experienced the craziest moment of his career in Game 1 of the playoffs against the Rockets. After more than 20 years in the NBA, Lakers star LeBron James experienced the craziest moment of his career in Game 1 of the playoffs against the Rockets. <p>For more than two decades,<b> LeBron James </b>has built a career on moments that are almost impossible to top. Championships, game-winners, finals runs, records that may never be broken...</p><p><a href="https://en.as.com/nba/lebron-james-calls-it-the-craziest-thing-of-his-career-and-it-happened-in-game-1-f202604-n/" target="_blank">Seguir leyendo</a></p> https://en.as.com/nba/lebrons-impossible-load-vs-rockets-when-a-playoff-series-becomes-a-solo-act-f202604-n/ Sat, 18 Apr 2026 15:21:38 GMT https://en.as.com/nba/lebrons-impossible-load-vs-rockets-when-a-playoff-series-becomes-a-solo-act-f202604-n/ Jennifer Bubel The Los Angeles Lakers face the Houston Rockets in Game 1 of the first round of the NBA Playoffs with LeBron James carrying the team. The Los Angeles Lakers face the Houston Rockets in Game 1 of the first round of the NBA Playoffs with LeBron James carrying the team. NBA Baloncesto Los Ángeles Lakers Houston Rockets Playoffs NBA LeBron James SEAN M. HAFFEY (Getty Images via AFP) LeBron’s impossible load vs Rockets: When a playoff series becomes a solo act The Los Angeles Lakers face the Houston Rockets in Game 1 of the first round of the NBA Playoffs with LeBron James carrying the team. The Los Angeles Lakers face the Houston Rockets in Game 1 of the first round of the NBA Playoffs with LeBron James carrying the team. <p>There are playoff series that are defined by matchups. Others are defined by tactics. And then there is the<b> Los Angeles Lakers’ 2026 NBA Playoffs</b>, which is being defined by what one player can still do when he loses almost all his support. That is the unfortunate starting point of the Lakers’ <b>first-round series against the Houston Rockets</b>.</p><p><a href="https://en.as.com/nba/lebrons-impossible-load-vs-rockets-when-a-playoff-series-becomes-a-solo-act-f202604-n/" target="_blank">Seguir leyendo</a></p> https://en.as.com/nba/nba-playoffs-2026-full-schedule-dates-times-and-first-round-matchups-f202604-n/ Sat, 18 Apr 2026 10:42:52 GMT https://en.as.com/nba/nba-playoffs-2026-full-schedule-dates-times-and-first-round-matchups-f202604-n/ Jennifer Bubel Tehe NBA Playoffs are officially set with four Game 1 matchups tipping off tonight! Here is the full schedule for the first round. Tehe NBA Playoffs are officially set with four Game 1 matchups tipping off tonight! Here is the full schedule for the first round. NBA Playoffs NBA Baloncesto Ken Blaze (IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect) NBA Playoffs 2026 full schedule: Dates, times and first-round matchups Tehe NBA Playoffs are officially set with four Game 1 matchups tipping off tonight! Here is the full schedule for the first round. Tehe NBA Playoffs are officially set with four Game 1 matchups tipping off tonight! Here is the full schedule for the first round. <p>The<b> 2026 NBA Playoffs are officially set</b> following the conclusion of the play-in tournament, with all 16 teams now locked into the bracket and the full first-round schedule beginning to take shape.</p><p><a href="https://en.as.com/nba/nba-playoffs-2026-full-schedule-dates-times-and-first-round-matchups-f202604-n/" target="_blank">Seguir leyendo</a></p> https://en.as.com/videos/steph-curry-stuns-nba-fans-in-all-sports-3-point-contest-attempt-f202604-v/ Mon, 06 Apr 2026 14:29:18 GMT https://en.as.com/videos/steph-curry-stuns-nba-fans-in-all-sports-3-point-contest-attempt-f202604-v/ AStv Watch as Stephen Curry stuns NBA fans with his incredible attempt at the All-Sport 3-Point Contest! Watch as Stephen Curry stuns NBA fans with his incredible attempt at the All-Sport 3-Point Contest! 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Baloncesto NBA Oklahoma Thunder Crónicas deportivas Phoenix Suns RICH STORRY (Getty Images via AFP) NBA Playoffs 2026: Full bracket and first-round matchups confirmed The Thunder and Pistons finished atop the West and East, with Oklahoma City now chasing a historic repeat. The Thunder and Pistons finished atop the West and East, with Oklahoma City now chasing a historic repeat. <p>The final <b>NBA Playoff</b> spots are now confirmed following the play-in games. The<b> Orlando Magic and Phoenix Suns</b> claimed the last tickets to the postseason, completing the field of teams still in contention for the title.</p><p><a href="https://en.as.com/nba/nba-playoffs-2026-full-bracket-and-first-round-matchups-confirmed-f202604-n/" target="_blank">Seguir leyendo</a></p> https://en.as.com/nba/nikola-jokic-set-for-mexico-debut-nba-confirms-mexico-city-game-2026-date-and-matchup-f202604-n/ Fri, 17 Apr 2026 12:46:23 GMT https://en.as.com/nba/nikola-jokic-set-for-mexico-debut-nba-confirms-mexico-city-game-2026-date-and-matchup-f202604-n/ Eduardo López,Roddy Cons Jokic headlines the NBA’s latest Mexico City trip, part of a growing tradition of regular-season games abroad. Jokic headlines the NBA’s latest Mexico City trip, part of a growing tradition of regular-season games abroad. NBA Baloncesto Denver Nuggets Nikola Jokic Indiana Pacers México Ciudad de México RONALD CORTES (Getty Images via AFP) Denver Nuggets and Nikola Jokic will arrive in Mexico in November The NBA will land in Mexico for the fifth consecutive year with a marquee game. The Nuggets, led by award-winning Jokic and champions in 2023, will play their first official game in the country. The NBA will land in Mexico for the fifth consecutive year with a marquee game. The Nuggets, led by award-winning Jokic and champions in 2023, will play their first official game in the country. <img src="https://img.asmedia.epimg.net/resizer/v2/YYUSHSCO7ZMP7H73GYBLJ3IGWI.jpg?auth=86a6c057ba05ef98953d6569c6d6071689d191e3c0ba7f713d67159a6f8b8f7e" width="4800" height="3630" alt="The NBA will land in Mexico for the fifth consecutive year with a marquee game. The Nuggets, led by award-winning Jokic and champions in 2023, will play their first official game in the country."></img><p><b>The NBA is set to make history in Mexico</b> once again. The league’s <b>15th official game</b> in the country may also be its<b> most high-profile</b> yet, marking more than 25 years of regular visits south of the border.</p><p><a href="https://en.as.com/nba/nikola-jokic-set-for-mexico-debut-nba-confirms-mexico-city-game-2026-date-and-matchup-f202604-n/" target="_blank">Seguir leyendo</a></p> https://en.as.com/nba/what-the-nbas-luka-doncic-decision-means-for-mvp-and-all-nba-voting-f202604-n/ Thu, 16 Apr 2026 16:16:30 GMT https://en.as.com/nba/what-the-nbas-luka-doncic-decision-means-for-mvp-and-all-nba-voting-f202604-n/ Jennifer Bubel The NBA and NBPA have ruled Luka Doncic and Cade Cunningham eligible for the 2025-26 season honors after their “Extraordinary Circumstances Challenge”. The NBA and NBPA have ruled Luka Doncic and Cade Cunningham eligible for the 2025-26 season honors after their “Extraordinary Circumstances Challenge”. NBA Luka Doncic Baloncesto Kirby Lee (IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect) What the NBA’s Luka Doncic decision means for MVP and All-NBA voting The NBA and NBPA have ruled Luka Doncic and Cade Cunningham eligible for the 2025-26 season honors after their "Extraordinary Circumstances Challenge". The NBA and NBPA have ruled Luka Doncic and Cade Cunningham eligible for the 2025-26 season honors after their "Extraordinary Circumstances Challenge". <p>The NBA’s controversial <b>65-game rule </b>has taken a significant turn just weeks before awards voting, with National Basketball Association and the National Basketball Players Association<b> ruling in favor of Luka Doncic and Cade Cunningham on their</b> <b>Extraordinary Circumstances Challenge</b>.</p><p><a href="https://en.as.com/nba/what-the-nbas-luka-doncic-decision-means-for-mvp-and-all-nba-voting-f202604-n/" target="_blank">Seguir leyendo</a></p> https://en.as.com/nba/whats-next-for-kawhi-leonard-clippers-star-faces-questions-after-play-in-exit-f202604-n/ Thu, 16 Apr 2026 11:15:18 GMT https://en.as.com/nba/whats-next-for-kawhi-leonard-clippers-star-faces-questions-after-play-in-exit-f202604-n/ Jennifer Bubel The Los Angeles Clippers are out of the playoffs after losing to the Golden State Warriors in the Play-In tournament, and now Leonard’s future is in doubt. The Los Angeles Clippers are out of the playoffs after losing to the Golden State Warriors in the Play-In tournament, and now Leonard’s future is in doubt. NBA Baloncesto Los Ángeles Clippers Golden State Warriors Kawhi Leonard Playoffs NBA Jayne Kamin-Oncea (IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect) What’s next for Kawhi Leonard? Clippers star faces questions after play-in exit The Los Angeles Clippers are out of the playoffs after losing to the Golden State Warriors in the Play-In tournament, and now Leonard’s future is in doubt. The Los Angeles Clippers are out of the playoffs after losing to the Golden State Warriors in the Play-In tournament, and now Leonard’s future is in doubt. <p>The <b>Los Angeles Clippers’ season ended</b> by slowly slipping away until it disappeared completely. A<b> 126–121 loss to the Golden State Warriors</b> in the NBA Play-In Tournament brought their season to an abrupt close, but the result itself is only part of the story. Almost immediately, the focus shifted to what comes next, particularly for <b>Kawhi Leonard</b>.</p><p><a href="https://en.as.com/nba/whats-next-for-kawhi-leonard-clippers-star-faces-questions-after-play-in-exit-f202604-n/" target="_blank">Seguir leyendo</a></p> https://en.as.com/nba/clippers-collapse-or-curry-magic-how-warriors-pulled-off-stunning-comeback-win-f202604-n/ Thu, 16 Apr 2026 10:36:58 GMT https://en.as.com/nba/clippers-collapse-or-curry-magic-how-warriors-pulled-off-stunning-comeback-win-f202604-n/ Jennifer Bubel The Los Angeles Clippers fell to the Golden State Warriors, blowing a 13-point lead and missing their shot at the NBA Playoffs. The Los Angeles Clippers fell to the Golden State Warriors, blowing a 13-point lead and missing their shot at the NBA Playoffs. NBA Baloncesto Playoffs NBA Stephen Curry Al Horford Los Ángeles Clippers Golden State Warriors Ariana Ruiz (EFE) Clippers collapse or Curry magic? How Warriors pulled off stunning comeback win The Los Angeles Clippers fell to the Golden State Warriors, blowing a 13-point lead and missing their shot at the NBA Playoffs. The Los Angeles Clippers fell to the Golden State Warriors, blowing a 13-point lead and missing their shot at the NBA Playoffs. <p>For most of the night, the<b> Los Angeles Clippers were in control </b>of the NBA Play-In game against the Golden State Warriors. They dictated the pace, built a comfortable lead, and with only minutes remaining <b>in the fourth quarter, they were up 13 points</b> in a win-or-go-home game. And then, everything changed.</p><p><a href="https://en.as.com/nba/clippers-collapse-or-curry-magic-how-warriors-pulled-off-stunning-comeback-win-f202604-n/" target="_blank">Seguir leyendo</a></p> https://en.as.com/nba/green-curry-helps-fuel-warriors-escape-f202604-n/ Thu, 16 Apr 2026 06:24:20 GMT https://en.as.com/nba/green-curry-helps-fuel-warriors-escape-f202604-n/ Mike Maestre,Calum Roche Impressive final minutes from the Warriors, especially from Curry, Horford and Draymond Green, to come back against the Clippers and stay alive in the NBA play-in. Impressive final minutes from the Warriors, especially from Curry, Horford and Draymond Green, to come back against the Clippers and stay alive in the NBA play-in. NBA Golden State Warriors Jayne Kamin-Oncea (IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect) NBA: Playoffs-Golden State Warriors at Los Angeles Clippers Apr 15, 2026; Inglewood, California, USA; Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry (30) drives past Los Angeles Clippers guard Kris Dunn (8) and guard Darius Garland (10) in the second half during the play-in rounds of the 2026 NBA Playoffs at Intuit Dome. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-Imagn Images Apr 15, 2026; Inglewood, California, USA; Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry (30) drives past Los Angeles Clippers guard Kris Dunn (8) and guard Darius Garland (10) in the second half during the play-in rounds of the 2026 NBA Playoffs at Intuit Dome. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-Imagn Images <img src="https://img.asmedia.epimg.net/resizer/v2/CS2XY3HNBZO7ZI2RWUUD5KSNNQ.jpg?auth=91309cb1f94814b8d6a67f05e352f536d8a75b8d54014f39f064276d98a11345" width="4748" height="3165" alt="Apr 15, 2026; Inglewood, California, USA; Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry (30) drives past Los Angeles Clippers guard Kris Dunn (8) and guard Darius Garland (10) in the second half during the play-in rounds of the 2026 NBA Playoffs at Intuit Dome. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-Imagn Images"></img><p>The level of fascination inspired by the way Golden State – <b>even while moving beyond the best years of its core</b> – keeps dragging itself through difficult moments not only refuses to fade, it seems to soar, like Jordan attacking the rim, on nights like this. What a way to compete. Writing them off too early only means accepting that the odds of your bet being wrong are high. They silenced an excited Inuit Dome crowd with a comeback that allows them to keep going, at least a few days longer, in what the Western Conference play-in has become. The Blazers are through. The Clippers are out. The remaining game will be between the Suns and these Warriors, who keep astonishing the basketball world. This time, more for resilience than for importance. Whatever the reason, they are still standing.</p><p><a href="https://en.as.com/nba/green-curry-helps-fuel-warriors-escape-f202604-n/" target="_blank">Seguir leyendo</a></p> https://en.as.com/nba/aja-wilsons-record-deal-the-5-richest-contracts-in-wnba-history-f202604-n/ Wed, 15 Apr 2026 21:56:54 GMT https://en.as.com/nba/aja-wilsons-record-deal-the-5-richest-contracts-in-wnba-history-f202604-n/ Jennifer Bubel Las Vegas Aces star A’ja Wilson has just signed the richest contract in WNBA history, becoming the first player to earn a seven-figure salary. Las Vegas Aces star A’ja Wilson has just signed the richest contract in WNBA history, becoming the first player to earn a seven-figure salary. NBA WNBA Baloncesto femenino Baloncesto Las Vegas Kylie Cooper (REUTERS) A’ja Wilson’s record deal: The 5 richest contracts in WNBA history Las Vegas Aces star A’ja Wilson has just signed the richest contract in WNBA history, becoming the first player to earn a seven-figure salary. Las Vegas Aces star A’ja Wilson has just signed the richest contract in WNBA history, becoming the first player to earn a seven-figure salary. <img src="https://img.asmedia.epimg.net/resizer/v2/4YWJBLNOVBK7JARGVHO4T42MSI.jpg?auth=d0ddb75686f968be497cf4fd0c648bd0e70ba672be1a333e4e254ffa02e528ee" width="7066" height="4713" alt="Las Vegas Aces star A’ja Wilson has just signed the richest contract in WNBA history, becoming the first player to earn a seven-figure salary. "></img><p>The WNBA salary landscape has officially changed forever. <b>A’ja Wilson has agreed to a historic new deal with the Las Vegas Aces</b>, becoming the first player in league history set to earn a<b> seven-figure</b> annual salary. </p><p><a href="https://en.as.com/nba/aja-wilsons-record-deal-the-5-richest-contracts-in-wnba-history-f202604-n/" target="_blank">Seguir leyendo</a></p> https://en.as.com/nba/warriors-vs-clippers-predictions-odds-and-injury-updates-before-tonights-nba-play-in-clash-f202604-n/ Wed, 15 Apr 2026 20:28:10 GMT https://en.as.com/nba/warriors-vs-clippers-predictions-odds-and-injury-updates-before-tonights-nba-play-in-clash-f202604-n/ Jennifer Bubel The Golden State Warriors and Los Angeles Clippers compete tonight in a win-or-go-home matchup in the NBA’s Play-In Tournament. Here’s what to know. The Golden State Warriors and Los Angeles Clippers compete tonight in a win-or-go-home matchup in the NBA’s Play-In Tournament. Here’s what to know. NBA Playoffs NBA Baloncesto Golden State Warriors Los Ángeles Clippers Robert Edwards (IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect) Warriors vs. Clippers predictions, odds, and injury updates before tonight’s NBA Play-In clash The Golden State Warriors and Los Angeles Clippers compete tonight in a win-or-go-home matchup in the NBA’s Play-In Tournament. Here’s what to know. The Golden State Warriors and Los Angeles Clippers compete tonight in a win-or-go-home matchup in the NBA’s Play-In Tournament. Here’s what to know. <p>The <b>Golden State Warriors travel to Los Angeles to face the Clippers </b>in a win-or-go-home NBA Play-In Tournament matchup tonight, with both teams entering relatively healthy but carrying very different momentum into the postseason.</p><p><a href="https://en.as.com/nba/warriors-vs-clippers-predictions-odds-and-injury-updates-before-tonights-nba-play-in-clash-f202604-n/" target="_blank">Seguir leyendo</a></p> https://en.as.com/nba/76ers-vs-magic-predictions-odds-and-injury-updates-before-tonights-nba-play-in-showdown-f202604-n/ Wed, 15 Apr 2026 19:34:21 GMT https://en.as.com/nba/76ers-vs-magic-predictions-odds-and-injury-updates-before-tonights-nba-play-in-showdown-f202604-n/ Jennifer Bubel The Orlando Magic head to Philadelphia to take on the Sixers in the NBA Play-In Tournament tonight, but the 76ers will be without star Joel Embiid. The Orlando Magic head to Philadelphia to take on the Sixers in the NBA Play-In Tournament tonight, but the 76ers will be without star Joel Embiid. NBA Playoffs NBA Baloncesto Philadelphia 76ers Sixers Orlando Magic MITCHELL LEFF (Getty Images via AFP) 76ers vs. Magic predictions, odds, and injury updates before tonight’s NBA Play-In showdown The Orlando Magic head to Philadelphia to take on the Sixers in the NBA Play-In Tournament tonight, but the 76ers will be without star Joel Embiid. The Orlando Magic head to Philadelphia to take on the Sixers in the NBA Play-In Tournament tonight, but the 76ers will be without star Joel Embiid. <p>The <b>NBA Play-In Tournament </b>continues tonight with a high-stakes matchup The <b>Orlando Magic travel to Philadelphia to face the 76ers </b>in a high-stakes Play-In Tournament matchup with a playoff spot on the line. While Orlando enters off a disappointing season finale loss, the bigger storyline centers on how Philadelphia adapts without Joel Embiid in a must-win setting.</p><p><a href="https://en.as.com/nba/76ers-vs-magic-predictions-odds-and-injury-updates-before-tonights-nba-play-in-showdown-f202604-n/" target="_blank">Seguir leyendo</a></p> https://en.as.com/nba/spoelstra-slams-dangerous-lamelo-ball-play-that-took-bam-adebayo-out-early-f202604-n/ Wed, 15 Apr 2026 12:33:07 GMT https://en.as.com/nba/spoelstra-slams-dangerous-lamelo-ball-play-that-took-bam-adebayo-out-early-f202604-n/ Sebastián Gómez,Andy Hall The Miami coach didn’t hesitate to express his opinion against the play that took Bam Adebayo out: “I don’t think LaMelo Ball should have continued in the game.” The Miami coach didn’t hesitate to express his opinion against the play that took Bam Adebayo out: “I don’t think LaMelo Ball should have continued in the game.” NBA Miami Heat Charlotte Hornets Bam Adebayo Lesiones Lesiones deportivas LaMelo Ball Playoffs NBA Jim Dedmon (IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect) Erik Spoelstra lashes out at LaMelo Ball: “It was stupid and dangerous - he should be penalized” The Miami coach didn’t hesitate to express his opinion against the play that took Bam Adebayo out: “I don’t think LaMelo Ball should have continued in the game.” The Miami coach didn’t hesitate to express his opinion against the play that took Bam Adebayo out: “I don’t think LaMelo Ball should have continued in the game.” <img src="https://img.asmedia.epimg.net/resizer/v2/HLJPM3WHWFL4POLGBLCDI57A7I.jpg?auth=49ed345c1c67002d5e002f9624fc935f0e322356afea20b06208ec694a74e958" width="6000" height="4000" alt="The Miami coach didn’t hesitate to express his opinion against the play that took Bam Adebayo out: “I don’t think LaMelo Ball should have continued in the game.”"></img><p>Just 11 minutes into the game, the play that likely changed everything unfolded. <b>Bam Adebayo went down with an injury</b>, leaving Miami stunned and convinced it was just terrible luck. But the replay told a different story — one that pointed directly at <b>LaMelo Ball as the culprit behind the Heat star’s painful exit</b>. The intent and aggression were hard to ignore; <b>injuring “Bam Bam” looked far from accidental</b>.</p><p><a href="https://en.as.com/nba/spoelstra-slams-dangerous-lamelo-ball-play-that-took-bam-adebayo-out-early-f202604-n/" target="_blank">Seguir leyendo</a></p> https://en.as.com/nba/wnba-salaries-explained-how-much-do-rookies-make-after-the-2026-draft-f202604-n/ Tue, 14 Apr 2026 18:24:54 GMT https://en.as.com/nba/wnba-salaries-explained-how-much-do-rookies-make-after-the-2026-draft-f202604-n/ Jennifer Bubel The WNBA’s new collective bargaining agreement leaves the 2026 rookie class earning more than ever before in the history of the league. The WNBA’s new collective bargaining agreement leaves the 2026 rookie class earning more than ever before in the history of the league. WNBA Baloncesto femenino Baloncesto CINDY ORD (Getty Images via AFP) WNBA salaries explained: How much do rookies make after the 2026 Draft? The WNBA’s new collective bargaining agreement leaves the 2026 rookie class earning more than ever before in the history of the league. The WNBA’s new collective bargaining agreement leaves the 2026 rookie class earning more than ever before in the history of the league. <p>The<b> 2026 WNBA Draft </b>wasn’t just about new talent entering the league. This year, it marked the beginning of a <b>financial shift </b>that could redefine what it means to be a professional women’s basketball player.</p><p><a href="https://en.as.com/nba/wnba-salaries-explained-how-much-do-rookies-make-after-the-2026-draft-f202604-n/" target="_blank">Seguir leyendo</a></p> https://en.as.com/nba/who-is-azzi-fudd-what-the-no-1-pick-brings-to-the-dallas-wings-f202604-n/ Tue, 14 Apr 2026 17:29:27 GMT https://en.as.com/nba/who-is-azzi-fudd-what-the-no-1-pick-brings-to-the-dallas-wings-f202604-n/ Jennifer Bubel The Dallas Wings chose UCONN’s Azzi Fudd with the No. 1 pick in the 2026 WNBA Draft. Here’s what the “People’s Princess” brings to the team. The Dallas Wings chose UCONN’s Azzi Fudd with the No. 1 pick in the 2026 WNBA Draft. Here’s what the “People’s Princess” brings to the team. WNBA Baloncesto Baloncesto femenino Dallas Wings Brad Penner (IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect) Who is Azzi Fudd? What the No. 1 pick brings to the Dallas Wings The Dallas Wings chose UCONN’s Azzi Fudd with the No. 1 pick in the 2026 WNBA Draft. Here’s what the “People’s Princess” brings to the team. The Dallas Wings chose UCONN’s Azzi Fudd with the No. 1 pick in the 2026 WNBA Draft. Here’s what the “People’s Princess” brings to the team. <p>When the<b> Dallas Wings </b>went on the clock with the <b>No. 1 pick</b> <b>in the 2026 WNBA Draft</b>, the choice seemed inevitable, but no less fascinating.</p><p><a href="https://en.as.com/nba/who-is-azzi-fudd-what-the-no-1-pick-brings-to-the-dallas-wings-f202604-n/" target="_blank">Seguir leyendo</a></p> https://en.as.com/nba/the-nba-play-in-tournament-explained-number-of-teams-games-who-qualifies-for-the-playoffs-f202604-n/ Tue, 14 Apr 2026 16:35:19 GMT https://en.as.com/nba/the-nba-play-in-tournament-explained-number-of-teams-games-who-qualifies-for-the-playoffs-f202604-n/ Reem Abdalazem,Paul Rudder The NBA Play-In Tournament begins tonight and with that, we will soon see the completion of the playoff picture, but how does it all work? The NBA Play-In Tournament begins tonight and with that, we will soon see the completion of the playoff picture, but how does it all work? NBA Playoffs NBA Baloncesto Gary A. Vasquez (IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect) The NBA Play-in tournament explained: Number of teams, games, who qualifies for the playoffs... The NBA Play-In Tournament begins tonight and with that, we will soon see the completion of the playoff picture, but how does it all work? The NBA Play-In Tournament begins tonight and with that, we will soon see the completion of the playoff picture, but how does it all work? <p>The NBA Play-In Tournament is fast approaching which means soon we will have a series of games to determine who the final seeds in the NBA playoffs will be. Let’s take a look at how that breaks down.</p><p><a href="https://en.as.com/nba/the-nba-play-in-tournament-explained-number-of-teams-games-who-qualifies-for-the-playoffs-f202604-n/" target="_blank">Seguir leyendo</a></p><p><strong>Western Conference</strong></p><ul><li>(7) Suns vs. (8) Trail Blazers</li><li>(9) Clippers vs. (10) Warriors</li></ul><p><strong>Eastern Conference</strong></p><ul><li>(7) 76ers vs. (8) Magic</li><li>(9) Hornets vs. (10) Heat</li></ul><p></p><h3>NBA Play-in schedule</h3><p>All times ET:</p><p><strong>Tuesday April 14</strong></p><p>Miami @ Charlotte: 7:30 p.m.</p><p>Portland @ Phoenix: 10 p.m.</p><p></p><p><strong>Wednesday April 15</strong></p><p>Orlando @ Philadelphia: 7:30 p.m.</p><p>Goldent State @ LA Clippers: 10 p.m.</p><p></p><p><strong>Friday April 17</strong></p><p>XXXX vs XXXX: 7:30 p.m.</p><p>XXXX vs XXXX: 10 p.m.</p> https://en.as.com/nba/charles-barkleys-solution-to-fixing-tanking-in-the-nba-that-is-the-fair-way-to-do-it-f202604-n/ Mon, 13 Apr 2026 16:20:12 GMT https://en.as.com/nba/charles-barkleys-solution-to-fixing-tanking-in-the-nba-that-is-the-fair-way-to-do-it-f202604-n/ Jennifer Bubel Tanking continues to be a problem in the NBA, and analyst Charles Barkley has some ideas for how the league can fix this issue. Tanking continues to be a problem in the NBA, and analyst Charles Barkley has some ideas for how the league can fix this issue. NBA Charles Barkley Baloncesto Kevin Jairaj (USA TODAY Sports via Reuters Con) Charles Barkley’s solution to fixing tanking in the NBA: “That is the fair way to do it” Tanking continues to be a problem in the NBA, and analyst Charles Barkley has some ideas for how the league can fix this issue. Tanking continues to be a problem in the NBA, and analyst Charles Barkley has some ideas for how the league can fix this issue. <p>Tanking has once again become one of the NBA’s biggest talking points, with <b>multiple teams accused of prioritizing draft position over winning games</b> during the 2025–26 season. Now, <b>Charles</b> <b>Barkley</b> has offered a blunt, and characteristically direct, solution.</p><p><a href="https://en.as.com/nba/charles-barkleys-solution-to-fixing-tanking-in-the-nba-that-is-the-fair-way-to-do-it-f202604-n/" target="_blank">Seguir leyendo</a></p> https://en.as.com/nba/2026-wnba-draft-date-time-venue-and-how-to-watch-on-tv-and-stream-online-f202604-n/ Mon, 13 Apr 2026 16:30:00 GMT https://en.as.com/nba/2026-wnba-draft-date-time-venue-and-how-to-watch-on-tv-and-stream-online-f202604-n/ William Allen A month out from the new WNBA season, the women’s basketball league holds the 2026 Draft in New York City today. A month out from the new WNBA season, the women’s basketball league holds the 2026 Draft in New York City today. Baloncesto WNBA Deportes Deporte femenino Estados Unidos Draft Canadá Televisión Internet Televisión digital Televisión HD ESPN Nueva York UConn Huskies Deporte universitario Baloncesto femenino SARAH STIER (Getty Images via AFP) 2026 WNBA Draft: Date, time, venue, and how to watch on TV and stream online A month out from the new WNBA season, the women’s basketball league holds the 2026 Draft in New York City today. A month out from the new WNBA season, the women’s basketball league holds the 2026 Draft in New York City today. <p>The Dallas Wings are to pick first in<b> the 2026 </b><a href="https://en.as.com/news/wnba/" target="_blank" rel="" title="https://en.as.com/news/wnba/"><b>WNBA</b></a><b> Draft in New York City</b>, where 45 prospects will find out where they’ll be plying their trade in North America’s elite women’s basketball league. </p><p><a href="https://en.as.com/nba/2026-wnba-draft-date-time-venue-and-how-to-watch-on-tv-and-stream-online-f202604-n/" target="_blank">Seguir leyendo</a></p> https://en.as.com/nba/2026-wnba-draft-order-of-team-picks-everything-you-need-to-know-about-the-number-of-rounds-trades-expansion-teams-f202604-n/ Mon, 13 Apr 2026 15:30:28 GMT https://en.as.com/nba/2026-wnba-draft-order-of-team-picks-everything-you-need-to-know-about-the-number-of-rounds-trades-expansion-teams-f202604-n/ Jennifer Bubel The 2026 WNBA Draft begins tonight in Manhattan with the Dallas Wings holding the No. 1 overall pick. Here is everything you need to know. The 2026 WNBA Draft begins tonight in Manhattan with the Dallas Wings holding the No. 1 overall pick. Here is everything you need to know. WNBA Baloncesto Baloncesto femenino Draft Biel Aliño (EFE) 2026 WNBA Draft order of team picks: Everything you need to know about the number of rounds, trades, expansion teams... The 2026 WNBA Draft begins tonight in Manhattan with the Dallas Wings holding the No. 1 overall pick. Here is everything you need to know. The 2026 WNBA Draft begins tonight in Manhattan with the Dallas Wings holding the No. 1 overall pick. Here is everything you need to know. <p>The <b>2026 WNBA Draft</b> takes place tonight (Monday, April 13) at the Shed in Manhattan, New York! With two new teams added to the league for the upcoming season (Portland Fire and Toronto Tempo), this year’s draft will feature<b> 15 teams looking to bolster their rosters</b>.</p><p><a href="https://en.as.com/nba/2026-wnba-draft-order-of-team-picks-everything-you-need-to-know-about-the-number-of-rounds-trades-expansion-teams-f202604-n/" target="_blank">Seguir leyendo</a></p> https://en.as.com/nba/raptors-clinch-playoff-spot-set-to-face-cavaliers-in-first-round-f202604-n/ Mon, 13 Apr 2026 10:36:36 GMT https://en.as.com/nba/raptors-clinch-playoff-spot-set-to-face-cavaliers-in-first-round-f202604-n/ Edward Gonzaga,Jennifer Bubel The Raptors are back in the postseason after beating the Hawks, securing the No. 5 seed in the East. The Raptors are back in the postseason after beating the Hawks, securing the No. 5 seed in the East. NBA Toronto Raptors Baloncesto Estados Unidos MARK BLINCH (Getty Images via AFP) Raptors clinch playoff spot, set to face Cavaliers in first round The Raptors are back in the postseason after beating the Hawks, securing the No. 5 seed in the East. The Raptors are back in the postseason after beating the Hawks, securing the No. 5 seed in the East. <p>The <b>Toronto Raptors are heading back to the NBA playoffs </b>for the first time since the 2021–22 season. They locked in the<b> No. 5 seed </b>in the Eastern Conference after finishing ahead of the Atlanta Hawks, setting up a <b>first-round matchup with the Cleveland Cavaliers</b>, who claimed the fourth spot.</p><p><a href="https://en.as.com/nba/raptors-clinch-playoff-spot-set-to-face-cavaliers-in-first-round-f202604-n/" target="_blank">Seguir leyendo</a></p> https://en.as.com/nba/bizarre-nba-finale-sparks-debate-over-integrity-of-regular-season-f202604-n/ Mon, 13 Apr 2026 10:06:15 GMT https://en.as.com/nba/bizarre-nba-finale-sparks-debate-over-integrity-of-regular-season-f202604-n/ Mike Maestre,Jennifer Bubel Strange things occurred on the final day of the NBA regular season, from Mikal Bridges to Jokic’s milestone chase and Clint Capela, it was an odd ending. Strange things occurred on the final day of the NBA regular season, from Mikal Bridges to Jokic’s milestone chase and Clint Capela, it was an odd ending. Baloncesto NBA Mikal Bridges Clint Capela Nikola Jokic Vincent Carchietta (IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect) Bizarre NBA finale sparks debate over integrity of regular season Strange things occurred on the final day of the NBA regular season, from Mikal Bridges to Jokic's milestone chase and Clint Capela, it was an odd ending. Strange things occurred on the final day of the NBA regular season, from Mikal Bridges to Jokic's milestone chase and Clint Capela, it was an odd ending. <p>The <b>NBA’s final day feels strangely meaningless</b>. For ten teams, it’s the end of the road until October. For the other twenty, the title race is just beginning. But on the court, you wouldn’t know the difference.</p><p><a href="https://en.as.com/nba/bizarre-nba-finale-sparks-debate-over-integrity-of-regular-season-f202604-n/" target="_blank">Seguir leyendo</a></p> https://en.as.com/nba/doc-rivers-and-bucks-part-ways-what-went-wrong-in-milwaukee-f202604-n/ Mon, 13 Apr 2026 09:22:33 GMT https://en.as.com/nba/doc-rivers-and-bucks-part-ways-what-went-wrong-in-milwaukee-f202604-n/ EFE EFE The Bucks will be looking for a new head coach for next season. Doc Rivers will not be returning after three seasons. The Bucks will be looking for a new head coach for next season. Doc Rivers will not be returning after three seasons. NBA Baloncesto Milwaukee Bucks Doc Rivers Kyle Ross (IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect) Doc Rivers and Bucks part ways: What went wrong in Milwaukee The Bucks will be looking for a new head coach for next season. Doc Rivers will not be returning after three seasons. The Bucks will be looking for a new head coach for next season. Doc Rivers will not be returning after three seasons. <p>The <b>Milwaukee Bucks are looking for a new head coach </b>after agreeing to a change with<b> Doc Rivers</b>, according to multiple reports on Sunday following the end of the regular season.</p><p><a href="https://en.as.com/nba/doc-rivers-and-bucks-part-ways-what-went-wrong-in-milwaukee-f202604-n/" target="_blank">Seguir leyendo</a></p> https://en.as.com/nba/this-is-how-the-nba-play-in-and-playoff-matchups-look-in-the-western-and-eastern-conferences-f202604-n/ Mon, 13 Apr 2026 05:31:12 GMT https://en.as.com/nba/this-is-how-the-nba-play-in-and-playoff-matchups-look-in-the-western-and-eastern-conferences-f202604-n/ Edward Gonzaga,Roddy Cons NBA Play-In schedule, matchups and format explained as the final playoff spots and full bracket take shape in both conferences. NBA Play-In schedule, matchups and format explained as the final playoff spots and full bracket take shape in both conferences. NBA Baloncesto Playoffs NBA JOHN G. MABANGLO (EFE) This is how the NBA Play-In and Playoff matchups look in the Western and Eastern Conferences NBA Play-In schedule, matchups and format explained as the final playoff spots and full bracket take shape in both conferences. NBA Play-In schedule, matchups and format explained as the final playoff spots and full bracket take shape in both conferences. <p>The <b>2026 </b><a href="https://en.as.com/nba/" target="_self" rel="" title="https://en.as.com/nba/"><b>NBA</b></a><b> regular season</b> came down to the wire, with <b>playoff positioning and the final Play-In Tournament spots decided in dramatic fashion.</b></p><p><a href="https://en.as.com/nba/this-is-how-the-nba-play-in-and-playoff-matchups-look-in-the-western-and-eastern-conferences-f202604-n/" target="_blank">Seguir leyendo</a></p>