Here is ESPN's guide to all 16 first-round games from Day 1, complete with analysis from on-site reporters of how each game was won, and our experts' takes on each winner's chances to advance to the ...

The surging Los Angeles Lakers are peaking at the perfect time—but playoff success will hinge on matchups. Here’s which first-round opponent gives LeBron James, Luka Doncic, and company the clearest ...

The 41-year-old went 13-for-14 from the field, his most efficient shooting performance since a 2013 game against the Charlotte Bobcats.

Who are the top players in the women's NCAA bracket? Where do Azzi Fudd, Hannah Hidalgo and Lauren Betts rank?

The Oklahoma City Thunder survived another thriller in a 113-108 win over the Orlando Magic. They've won nine in a row and have gotten hot at the right time. They became the first team to punch their ...

In a perfect world, this is the time of year the Knicks would be sharpening their edge. Not searching for it. With just over 10 games left in the regular season, this is supposed to be the stretch ...

Washington big Hannes Steinbach put together a strong one-and-done season with the Huskies, cementing a reserved spot at the 2026 NBA Draft in the process. Stei ...

Jaylen Brown dropped 41 points and attempted a career-high 21 free throws, calling it ironic after recent criticism of NBA ...

Steve Kerr could finally celebrate win No. 600. The Golden State coach is one of the fastest to reach the milestone, but ...

Undefeated UConn is represented on the first- and second-team, and claims the Sporting News Player of the Year as well.

Trailing 118-116 with 5.2 seconds remaining in regulation, the Lakers knew Austin Reaves would intentionally miss his 2nd FT attempt against the Nuggets.

The NBA admitted a key officiating error helped the Lakers force overtime in their dramatic win over the Nuggets.