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2026 NBA Playoffs
2026 First Round Results
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East
(1) Boston Celtics1
(8) Philadelphia 76ers0
BOS leads 1–0 · Game 2 Thursday
(2) Cleveland Cavaliers1
(7) Toronto Raptors0
CLE leads 1–0
(3) New York Knicks1
(6) Atlanta Hawks0
NYK leads 1–0 · 113–102 Final
(4) Milwaukee Bucks—
(5) Indiana Pacers—
Game 1 · Saturday
West
(1) Denver Nuggets1
(8) LA Lakers0
DEN leads 1–0 · 127–114 Final
(2) Oklahoma City Thunder—
(7) Houston Rockets—
Game 1 · Tonight
(3) Minnesota Timberwolves—
(6) Golden State Warriors—
Game 1 · Tonight
(4) San Antonio Spurs—
(5) Phoenix Suns—
Game 1 · Saturday
🏀 Playoffs 2026
2026 NBA Playoffs Preview: Bracket Analysis, Series Predictions & Finals Picks
The 2026 NBA Playoffs are underway with defending champion Oklahoma City Thunder hunting a repeat. Can Jokic and the Nuggets finally get over the hump? Will LeBron's Lakers make a deep run? Full series breakdowns and championship predictions for every matchup.
Predictions
Who Wins the 2026 NBA Championship? Every Series Prediction
From Game 1 through Game 7 scenarios — our expert picks for every first-round series and the path we see to the 2026 NBA Finals.
History
NBA Playoffs Format Explained: Play-In, Seeding & Home Court
The play-in tournament, why the 1-seed matters, and how the NBA's playoff structure has changed in the last decade. Everything a fan needs to follow the 2026 postseason.
Season Awards
2026 NBA MVP Race
Nikola Jokić
Denver Nuggets · C
29.4
PPG
13.1
RPG
10.2
APG
Shai G-Alexander
OKC Thunder · PG
32.7
PPG
5.5
RPG
6.4
APG
LeBron James
LA Lakers · SF
25.1
PPG
7.4
RPG
8.6
APG
Stephen Curry
Golden State Warriors · PG
28.3
PPG
5.1
RPG
6.9
APG
🏅 MVP Race
2026 NBA MVP: Jokić's Historic Season vs SGA's Scoring Explosion — Who Wins?
Nikola Jokić recorded 34 triple-doubles this season — more than the next three players combined. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander averaged 32.7 points per game. The 2026 NBA MVP race is the best debate in basketball. Here's the full statistical and narrative case for every candidate.
Awards
2026 NBA Rookie of the Year, DPOY & All-NBA Teams: Full Awards Preview
The full 2025–26 NBA awards picture. Who wins Rookie of the Year? Who leads the All-Defensive teams? The complete breakdown of every major NBA award.
Players & Money
NBA Player Stats & Salaries
NBA Highest Paid Players 2025–26
Full list →
| # | Player | Team | 2025–26 Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Golden State Warriors | $59.6M | |
| 2 | Joel Embiid | Philadelphia 76ers | $55.2M |
| 3 | Nikola Jokić | Denver Nuggets | $55.2M |
| 4 | Jayson Tatum | Boston Celtics | $54.1M |
| 5 | Giannis Antetokounmpo | Milwaukee Bucks | $54.1M |
💰 Salaries
Highest Paid NBA Players 2026: Full Salary List, Contract Breakdowns & Supermax Explained
Stephen Curry earns $59.6M — the highest active NBA salary. But what exactly does that money buy? We break down every top NBA contract, the luxury tax implications for each team, and what the new $165M salary cap means for the 2026–27 offseason.
Players
LeBron James 2026: Stats, Salary, Net Worth & GOAT Debate
The most-Googled NBA player on the planet. LeBron's complete 2026 profile — career stats, current salary, estimated net worth, and where he stands in the all-time conversation.
Contracts
NBA Contract Types Explained: Max, Supermax, Mid-Level & Veteran Minimum
What's the difference between a max and supermax? Who qualifies for the mid-level exception? NBA contract structures explained in plain English for every fan.
Salary Cap
NBA Salary Cap 2026–27: $165M Cap, Luxury Tax & Team-by-Team Cap Space
The NBA's 2026–27 cap is set at $165M with a $201M luxury tax threshold. Which teams have the most flexibility for the summer? Full cap space rankings.
Star Players
DFS · Season-long · Playoffs
Fantasy Basketball 2026
🎯 DFS Playoffs
NBA Playoffs Fantasy & DFS 2026: Best Picks by Series, Salary & Matchup
Playoff basketball changes everything in DFS. Volume becomes more predictable, injuries matter more, and matchups are more extreme. Here's your complete guide to daily fantasy basketball during the 2026 NBA Playoffs — top plays by salary range, fade targets, and GPP tournament strategies.
Rankings
Fantasy Basketball Rankings 2026: Best Players for Playoffs & Next Season
Playoff fantasy rankings differ from regular season. We rank every relevant player by playoff schedule, usage, and matchup difficulty for the 2026 postseason.
Injuries
NBA Injury Report 2026: Fantasy Impact of Every Key Injury
Playoff injuries hit differently. Every significant NBA injury during the 2026 postseason mapped to its fantasy and betting impact, with replacement targets.
Offseason · Rumors · Moves
NBA Trades & Draft 2026
Trades
NBA Trade Rumors 2026: Every Big Move Tracked and Analyzed
From Luka's blockbuster move to the Lakers to the latest extension talks — every NBA trade and signing of 2026 explained with fantasy and real-world impact.
Free Agency
NBA Free Agency 2026: Top Available Players and Where They'll Land
The 2026 NBA free agency class has several star players. Teams with cap space, likely landing spots, and contract predictions for every major free agent.
Draft
2026 NBA Mock Draft: Full First Round Predictions & Top Prospects
Brooklyn has the best odds at the #1 pick. Who are the top prospects in the 2026 NBA Draft class? Full mock draft with scouting reports and dynasty fantasy implications.
Lottery
NBA Draft Lottery 2026: Odds, Teams & How the Ping-Pong Balls Work
Brooklyn, Washington, and Charlotte have the worst records — but lottery odds don't guarantee the #1 pick. How the NBA Draft lottery works, explained simply.