Tag: NBA Playoffs
NBA players will need to prove they have “long-standing relationships” with any non-family guests...
The NBA and NBPA have agreed that any guests brought in by players who aren't members of their family should have a longstanding relationship...
NBA Western Conference play-in scenarios with one game left
The race for the eight vs. nine seed play-in game in the Western Conference has come down to the final game for all four...
Western Conference playoff picture update
The NBA Western Conference playoff push for the eight and nine seed has gotten even closer, as four teams are within one game of...
Mavericks clinch playoff spot, after Memphis Grizzlies’ loss
The Dallas Mavericks clinched their playoff spot, after the Memphis Grizzlies' second loss in a row. Dallas is going to participate in the playoffs...
Damian Lillard says he won’t play if the Blazers aren’t given an opportunity to...
Damian Lillard is adamant he won't suit up for games if his Portland Trail Blazers aren't afforded an opportunity to contend for the playoffs,...
Re-seeding NBA playoffs would be unfair, says Nick Wright
Sports analyst Chris Broussard recently revealed that the NBA is considering re-seeding the playoffs and not use conference seedings. Instead, the teams would be...
Chris Broussard: NBA play-in tournament is a chance to get superstars in playoffs
The NBA is reportedly considering re-seeding playoffs based on overall team records, disregarding conferences. It wouldn't change the teams that would qualify based on...
Chris Broussard on possible NBA playoffs re-seeding: “It could set up a potential Clippers...
The NBA is still working on season resumption format. Reportedly, the league office is considering going straight to the playoffs with 16 teams, leaving...
Stephen A. Smith says now is the time for the NBA to try the...
Stephen A. Smith joins SportsCenter to discuss the NFL's amendments to its Rooney Rule, and also talks about the restart to the 2019-20 NBA...
NBA Commissioner Adam Silver keen on full seven-game series in every round of the...
NBA Commissioner Adam Silver is understood to be averse to a shortened playoffs if the league resumes play this season as he wants to...
Stephen A. Smith: NBA has discussed play-in tournament to decide playoff seeds
On First Take, ESPN's Stephen A. Smith said he believes that the NBA playoffs "will begin in the first or second week of July...
Blazers’ Damian Lillard rules out the possibility of NBA season jumping straight to the...
Portland Trail Blazers superstar Damian Lillard joined Ernie Johnson from Inside the NBA to chat about how things have been going during the COVID-19...
Questions and storylines plentiful as Bucks-Raptors series returns to Milwaukee
What should we expect the rest of the way in this compelling Eastern Conference finals? Will Kawhi Leonard add another legendary performance to his double-OT...
Determination fuels Raptors forward Pascal Siakam’s rise to prominence
Pascal Siakam will be a top-tier star for years to come. Yes, his rapid maturation and development at the pro level and his boundless energy...
An appreciation for Giannis Antetokounmpo’s greatness
What’s not to like about Giannis Antetokounmpo’s game? He never stops running. He never stops hustling. He never stops inspiring his teammates. There’s an appealing aggression...