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How bad has the tanking been this season? Well, this is how frequently the word has appeared on HoopsHype Rumors through the years 🚀

@cwishn Yes... and you could also face a 35-win team in the first round.

@hoopshype That was also when the first round was best of 5.

Among NBA All-Stars, only Magic Johnson has averaged more playoff wins per season than Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown in league history. Still a lot left in their careers, but impressive regardless.

Sources: The New Orleans Pelicans have several coaching candidates in mind, including interim coach James Borrego, Darvin Ham, and Kevin Ollie. Orlando Magic coach Jamahl Mosley has admirers in New Orleans. He’d be toward the top of the list if available. hoopshype.com/story/sports/n…

Another No. 1 for LeBron James because of longevity. The only player with 100-plus playoff games lost.

JJ Redick on LeBron James' 2026 NBA season: "He had not a good season, not a great...he had a remarkable season all things considered."

Which ringless player are you most rooting for in the playoffs? (Excluding players from your favorite team).

Only 18 players played the full 82-game schedule this season. That's the highest number since 2019, though.

Who will be the best player in the Rockets-Lakers series?

Story: Reporting on the futures of Bucks coach Doc Rivers, Bulls coach Billy Donovan, Warriors coach Steve Kerr, Magic coach Jamahl Mosley, Pelicans coaching candidates, why the Hawks could extend Quin Snyder, Taylor Jenkins notes, and more for @hoopshype. hoopshype.com/story/sports/n…

LeBron James reached the Finals from the weaker conference nine times. That's more than any other player in NBA history. Just so you know.

LeBron James dunks per 36 minutes throughout his career. Peaked in his age 34 season, which is odd enough. But how about having a Top 4 mark at age 41? 🤯

@rsayre Magic is second in the ranking.

@hoopshype Every time the Showtime Lakers made the finals their conference was weaker.

The players sidelined for the season finale account for over 48 percent of NBA salaries this year. Expect the number to grow tomorrow. This regular season is leaving a very sour taste.

The Boston Celtics and Dalano Banton have agreed to a two-year deal, league sources told @hoopshype. Banton has averaged 6.7 points in 14.3 minutes per game in five NBA seasons with the Raptors, Trail Blazers, Clippers, and Celtics. Deal negotiated by Aaron Turner of @VerusTeam.