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The 2024 NBA playoff bracket is now set. What are the matchups?

Sun, 04/14/2024 - 22:23
That's a wrap! The NBA regular season is done and it's now time to look at the postseason. Here's how the bracket looks after the dust settled.
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Thunder clinch 1-seed, keep 'eyes on the prize'

Sun, 04/14/2024 - 21:45
The Thunder clinched the No. 1 seed in the Western Conference with a win Sunday. The Nuggets will be the No. 2 seed, with the Wolves falling to the third seed.
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Knicks clinch 2-seed; Sixers host Heat in play-in

Sun, 04/14/2024 - 21:45
The Sixers will host the Nos. 7-8 play-in game versus the Heat for a chance to play against the No. 2 seed Knicks.
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AD: Will 'no doubt' be on court for play-in start

Sun, 04/14/2024 - 21:45
Anthony Davis, after leaving Sunday's regular-season finale with back spasms, vowed he will be back in action Tuesday when the postseason begins for the Lakers.
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Bucks look to put emotions aside vs. familiar foe

Sun, 04/14/2024 - 21:45
The Bucks face a familiar foe in the first round of the NBA playoffs in the Pacers, who defeated Milwaukee in four out of five meetings this season -- all before the arrival of Doc Rivers.
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Spurs' Wembanyama won't play in season finale

Sat, 04/13/2024 - 16:56
Spurs rookie star Victor Wembanyama will not play in Sunday's season finale against the Pistons, the team announced.
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76ers beat Magic, move closer to escaping play-in

Sat, 04/13/2024 - 16:56
The 76ers avoided an injury scare to Joel Embiid and won their seventh straight game, holding off the Magic to keep their hopes of avoiding the play-in tournament alive.
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Spurs' win leaves 3 teams tied for West's top seed

Sat, 04/13/2024 - 16:56
The West got a little wilder Friday night with the Spurs beating the Nuggets, leaving a three-way tie atop the conference heading into the final day of the regular season.
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NBA offseason: Key dates, deadlines for all 30 teams

Sat, 04/13/2024 - 07:12
Here is every date you need to know for the 2024-25 season, along with key qualifying offer and option information.
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NBA play-in tournament 2024: Schedule, projections, standings

Fri, 04/12/2024 - 18:43
Everything you need to know about the 2024 NBA play-in tournament, including current standings and potential matchups.
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Going out on top: UConn's Clingan enters draft

Fri, 04/12/2024 - 18:23
After winning back-to-back titles at UConn, 7-foot-2 sophomore Donovan Clingan is entering the NBA draft.
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Sarr, projected top-3 pick, declares for NBA draft

Fri, 04/12/2024 - 18:23
Alex Sarr, the 7-foot-1 big man and the projected No. 2 pick, has declared for the 2024 NBA draft, he announced Friday on ESPN's "NBA Today."
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Iverson statue unveiled at Sixers' practice facility

Fri, 04/12/2024 - 18:23
A statue depicting Sixers legend Allen Iverson performing his famous crossover was unveiled outside the team practice facility at a ceremony Friday.
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Towns (knee) returns as Wolves chase No. 1 seed

Fri, 04/12/2024 - 18:23
Karl-Anthony Towns, who missed 18 games with a lateral meniscus tear in his left knee, was set to return Friday night with the Wolves trailing West leader Denver by one game with two games left.
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AD says Lakers 'in a great place' ahead of play-in

Fri, 04/12/2024 - 18:23
After missing most of the past two games because of a headache and nausea, Anthony Davis says he feels "phenomenal" and shared a sunny outlook on the Lakers ahead of their entry into the play-in tournament.
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Colo. books ordered to report any bets by J. Porter

Fri, 04/12/2024 - 18:23
Colorado gaming regulators are investigating whether Raptors center Jontay Porter has had betting accounts with any of the state's sportsbooks and if they were used for betting on the NBA, according to a directive obtained by ESPN.
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Duke top scorers Filipowski, McCain going pro

Fri, 04/12/2024 - 18:23
Duke's Kyle Filipowski and Jared McCain are entering the NBA draft.
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Lottery prospect Buzelis enters 2024 NBA draft

Fri, 04/12/2024 - 18:23
Matas Buzelis, the No. 6 prospect in ESPN's Top 100 prospects list, averaged 14.1 points and 6.6 rebounds for the G League Ignite this season after choosing the NBA's feeder program over several top college basketball programs.
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Pencils down! The final Power Rankings of the 2023-24 season

Fri, 04/12/2024 - 16:47
In the concluding week of the regular season, teams are still jostling for position.
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NBA experts break down their picks for regular-season awards

Fri, 04/12/2024 - 08:27
From MVP to ROY, our NBA insiders give their takes on which players are set to take home some hardware.
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