2026 NBA playoffs: Eastern Conference first-round takeaways

Here's what has stood out from the latest playoff games of the Eastern Conference's first round.

NBA player prop picks, odds, free best bets: Model backing Jayson Tatum in 2026 NBA Playoffs on April 24

The SportsLine model and team of experts reveal top NBA props picks and NBA predictions for the NBA Playoffs on Friday

Bronny James scores first NBA playoff points, with some help from LeBron, in Lakers' win over Rockets

The eldest son of LeBron James scored his first career playoff points with a pull-up 3-pointer and a layup in transition on back-to-back possessions. He got support from his father on both baskets, with LeBron boxing out defender Jae'Sean Tate to give him oxygen for the 3-pointer, then getting the assist on the layup.

Michigan Center Aday Mara Declares for 2026 NBA Draft — What It Means for Wolverines

The Wolverines will be without one of their key cogs.

Nickeil Alexander-Walker named 2025-26 Kia NBA Most Improved Player

The Hawks guard is the fifth player in the last 35 seasons with a year-over-year jump of 11 or more points per game.

Today’s famous athlete birthdays for April 25 include a 5-time NBA champion, a Cowboys star and a former Browns safety

Check out today's list of famous athlete birthdays on April 25, 2026, including Tim Duncan and Javonte Williams.

Michigan Big Man Morez Johnson Jr. Announces NBA Draft Plans

It appeared like Michigan was going to have a good front court when Dusty May added both Aday Mara (UCLA) and Morez Johnson Jr. (Illinois) last spring via the transfer portal. It turned out, the Wolverines didn't just have a good front court, but one of the best in the nation.

NBA Refs Refuse to Change Decision Despite Paul George Collapsing to Injury Nobody Wants

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