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Sporting News All-NBA Teams 2025: SGA, Nikola Jokic, Giannis lead the way

The 15 players who deserve All-NBA honors.

Stephen Noh

• 04-15-2025

Sporting News NBA Rookie of the Year: Zaccharie Risacher gets edge over Stephon Castle, Jaylen Wells

Zaccharie Risacher's under-the-radar Hawks season deserves praise.

Stephen Noh

• 04-15-2025

Raptors offseason preview: Toronto's lottery luck will shape summer

Here is everything facing Toronto, from the team's lottery odds to free agency decisions and potential offseason moves.

Gilbert McGregor

• 04-15-2025

Bucks get remarkable Damian Lillard injury news before playoffs begin

Milwaukee Bucks superstar guard is nearing a playoff return.

Caleb Crowley

• 55m

Heat vs. Hawks NBA Play-In prediction: Odds, betting advice & top props

The Heat and Hawks clash in Atlanta on Friday in the NBA Play-In Tournament, with the final Eastern Conference playoff seed on the line. Here are the full odds, as well as the Sporting News' best bets, top props and final score prediction.

Sloan Piva

• 56m

Buy tickets now to see the Lakers in the 2025 NBA Playoffs

Here's everything to know about tickets to see the Lakers in the 2025 NBA Playoffs, including prices, the full bracket and all the scheduled games in Los Angeles.

Daniel Yanofsky

• 59m

Nikola Vucevic’s message sparks trade rumors after Bulls miss postseason

Chicago is likely to move on from the big man this summer as they go full rebuild.

Alex Murray

• 1hr

Buy tickets now to see the Warriors in the 2025 NBA Playoffs

Here's everything to know about tickets to see the Warriors in the 2025 NBA Playoffs, including prices, the full bracket and all the scheduled games in San Francisco.

Daniel Yanofsky

• 1hr

Bulls GM sends clear Josh Giddey message before star guard enters free agency

Josh Giddey had a career year in Chicago, so will the Bull sign him long-term?

Alex Murray

• 1hr

JJ Redick’s Luka Doncic message should make Lakers fans excited before playoffs

Luka Doncic is ready to make some noise in the playoffs.

Ivan White

• 1hr

Anthony Edwards doesn’t hold back after hearing Lakers-Timberwolves series predictions

The Minnesota star is ready for the playoffs.

Ivan White

• 2hr

Bulls VP makes interesting Chicago claim despite seemingly stagnant 2024-25 season

The Bulls had the same record as last season, but Artūras Karnišovas doesn't think it's that simple.

Alex Murray

• 2hr

Buy tickets now to see the Knicks in the 2025 NBA Playoffs

Here's everything to know about tickets to see the Knicks in the 2025 NBA Playoffs, including prices, the full bracket and all the scheduled games in New York.

Daniel Yanofsky

• 3hr

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