Basketball Forever

Thank you Kobe Bryant. 20 seasons of greatness. There will never be another one like the Mamba. Truly a legend. 🐐 amp.twimg.com/v/d4f187e6-bc0…

The second round matchups for the 2026 NBA playoffs ARE LOCKED IN 🔒👀 Who is advancing to the Conference Finals?

Cade Cunningham vs. Donovan Mitchell as the Pistons take on the Cavaliers 👀 WHO IS ADVANCING?!

The Cavaliers get the Game 7 WIN over the Raptors & ADVANCE to the second round to face the Pistons ☠️😤

LeBron has won more playoff games without Luka & Reaves in Year 23 than Michael Jordan won without Scottie Pippen in his WHOLE CAREER 🤯

WOW 🔥

ESPN is reportedly trying to convince Steve Kerr to leave Golden State 🎤👀 …ESPN’s top executives have been lobbying Kerr aggressively to try to convince him to return to the world of NBA broadcasting, but the Warriors are expected to meet with Kerr as early as Monday to resume discussions about his status. I’m told Golden State has been operating internally in recent days as though it is more likely than not that a common ground can be found with the 60-year-old on a new deal that would keep him in place coaching Stephen Curry.” (via The Stein Line)

With the 76ers & Pistons advancing, it’s just the 3rd postseason in NBA HISTORY with multiple 3-1 series COMEBACKS 💪 🔸2016: GSW beat OKC | CLE beat GSW 🔸2020: DEN beat UTA | DEN beat LAC 🔸2026: PHI beat BOS | DET beat ORL

Cade Cunningham drops 32 PTS, 12 AST, 2 BLK as the Pistons get the 116-94 WIN over the Magic & ADVANCE to the second round 💥😤 Orlando have been ELIMINATED after blowing a 3-1 lead 😬

Before tonight, the Celtics were 32-0 in series’ with a 3-1 lead. Tonight was the FIRST TIME in franchise HISTORY blowing a 3-1 series lead 😬 PLUS, the Sixers were 0–18 when trailing a series 3–1 before tonight. Both streaks broken❗️

MAXEY V BRUNSON 🍿👀 New York vs. Philly in the second round - WHO YOU GOT?

Joel Embiid drops 34 PTS, 12 REB, 6 AST as the 76ers get the WIN OVER the Celtics & ADVANCE TO THE SECOND ROUND ‼️😤 Tyrese Maxey: 30 PTS, 11 REB, 7 AST Boston have been ELIMINATED 😳

The Rockets will discuss “desired additions” including Kawhi Leonard, Donovan Mitchell, Giannis Antetokounmpo and Joel Embiid 🚀👀 (via Kelly Iko)

BREAKING: Jayson Tatum is OUT for Game 7 tonight against the Philadelphia 76ers with a left leg injury 🚨

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LeBron on Father Time: “I’m kicking his a**.” 🤣 (via NBA on Prime)

LeBron VS. Shai is LOCKED IN 💪 Los Angeles Lakers against the Oklahoma City Thunder in Round 2. WHO YOU GOT?

LeBron James with 28 PTS, 7 REB, 8 AST as the Lakers get the WIN over the Rockets & ADVANCE TO THE SECOND ROUND 😤🔥

Jabari Smith Jr. HUGE CHASE DOWN BLOCK on LeBron 😤 (via NBA)

Yikes 🫣

RJ BARRETT SAVES TORONTO’S SEASON 🚨 (via NBA)