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The 2026 NBA playoffs will begin on April 18. The 2025-26 regular season wraps up on April 12, giving teams a short break before the postseason tips off. The Play-In Tournament, introduced in 2021 to keep more teams competitive and reduce tanking, determines the final two playoff spots in each conference.
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NBA midseason grades: Pacific Division
The Northwest and Atlantic divisions were overwhelmingly positive. Will the Pacific maintain the good vibrations?
The midway point has arrived in the 2025-26 NBA season. Teams are hitting the 41-game threshold this week, and various races are becoming more clear in the NBA standings. Today, we're focusing on the Western Conference.
The Central is guard-driven right now, with three primary engines setting the tone through usage and playmaking. Chicago’s depth shows up in the rankings with four top-10 entries, while Cleveland’s top-end talent still leads the division. Let’s dive ...
The knockout rounds of the 2025 NBA Cup are right around the corner, and seven spots remain available. The NBA revealed the full list of scenarios for Tuesday and Wednesday's Cup Night games, which will precede the final slate of group stage games on Friday.
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NBA Player Ratings: Top 10 Southwest Division Stars Ranked
Kevin Durant and Alperen Sengun lead the Southwest Division player ratings, showcasing their offensive prowess for the Houston Rockets, while New Orleans' Trey Murphy adds volatility with a recent scoring surge despite the team's struggles.
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NBA midseason grades: Southwest Division
We’ve covered the Atlantic, Central, Northwest and Pacific divisions. Now we finish out west with the Southwest.