NBA 2025/2026 Basketball
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NBA grants award eligibility exceptions to Doncic, Cunningham
17.4.26
The NBA and NBPA agreed to waive the 65-game minimum for Luka Doncic and Cade Cunningham, allowing both to qualify for end-of-season awards under "extraordinary circumstances." Doncic missed games for the birth of his child, while Cunningham was sidelined by a collapsed lung. Meanwhile, Anthony Edwards was denied a similar appeal after playing 60 games, fueling debate around the league's 65-game rule despite support from Adam Silver.
NBA investigates LaMelo Ball trip that injured Bam Adebayo
16.4.26 Charlotte Hornets: Injuries
The NBA is investigating LaMelo Ball for tripping Bam Adebayo during a play-in game, an incident that led to Adebayo leaving early with a lower back injury. The Charlotte Hornets won 127-126 in overtime, with Ball hitting the game-winning layup, but the play drew criticism from Erik Spoelstra, who said Ball should have been ejected. The league is reviewing the incident and could upgrade it to a flagrant foul, though a suspension is considered unlikely.
Redick says Doncic, Reaves 'out indefinitely'
15.4.26 Los Angeles Lakers: Injuries
Lakers coach JJ Redick said Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves remain out indefinitely with injuries as the team prepares for its first-round playoff series against the Rockets. Reaves is expected to miss several weeks with an oblique strain, while Doncic is set to rejoin the team soon after treatment in Spain.
Doncic returns to Lakers but unlikely for playoff opener
14.4.26 Los Angeles Lakers: Injuries
Luka Doncic is returning to Los Angeles Lakers after receiving treatment in Spain for a Grade 2 hamstring strain, but he may miss the start of their playoff series against the Houston Rockets. The team has not set a return timeline, and fellow guard Austin Reaves is also sidelined with injury.
Doc Rivers exits as Bucks head coach
13.4.26 Milwaukee Bucks
Doc Rivers is leaving his role as head coach of the Milwaukee Bucks after three seasons, during which the team went 97-103, missed the playoffs this year, and had two first-round exits. The franchise may shift him into an advisory role while continuing to pay his contract. His tenure was marked by injuries to stars like Giannis Antetokounmpo and Damian Lillard, as well as reported locker room disconnect.
Nuggets rest key players as Jokic's status looms
12.4.26 Denver Nuggets
The Denver Nuggets are resting most of their core rotation for their regular-season finale against the San Antonio Spurs, with Nikola Jokic the lone major player listed as questionable as he aims to meet eligibility for postseason awards. Denver's decision could impact Western Conference seeding, as they risk slipping behind the Los Angeles Lakers. Multiple key contributors, including Jamal Murray and Aaron Gordon, are out, while the Spurs may also be without several starters despite their playoff position being secured.
Embiid discharged, no return timeline set
11.4.26 Philadelphia 76-ers: Injuries
Joel Embiid has been discharged from a Houston hospital after undergoing emergency surgery for appendicitis. The 76ers say his recovery will be overseen by team doctors and his surgeon, and there is currently no timetable for his return to play.
| Team | % | W-L | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Atlantic Division | |||
| 1 | Boston | 68.3 | 56-26 (82) |
| 2 | New York | 64.6 | 53-29 (82) |
| 3 | Toronto | 56.1 | 46-36 (82) |
| 4 | Philadel. | 54.9 | 45-37 (82) |
| 5 | Brooklyn | 24.4 | 20-62 (82) |
| Central Division | |||
| 1 | Detroit | 73.2 | 60-22 (82) |
| 2 | Cleveland | 63.4 | 52-30 (82) |
| 3 | Milwaukee | 39.0 | 32-50 (82) |
| 4 | Chicago | 37.8 | 31-51 (82) |
| 5 | Indiana | 23.2 | 19-63 (82) |
| Southeast Division | |||
| 1 | Atlanta | 56.1 | 46-36 (82) |
| 2 | Orlando | 54.9 | 45-37 (82) |
| 3 | Charlotte | 53.7 | 44-38 (82) |
| 4 | Miami | 52.4 | 43-39 (82) |
| 5 | Washing. | 20.7 | 17-65 (82) |
| Southwest Division | |||
| 1 | San Ant. | 75.6 | 62-20 (82) |
| 2 | Houston | 63.4 | 52-30 (82) |
| 3 | New Orl. | 31.7 | 26-56 (82) |
| 4 | Dallas | 31.7 | 26-56 (82) |
| 5 | Memphis | 30.5 | 25-57 (82) |
| Northwest Division | |||
| 1 | Oklahoma | 78.0 | 64-18 (82) |
| 2 | Denver | 65.9 | 54-28 (82) |
| 3 | Minnesota | 59.8 | 49-33 (82) |
| 4 | Portland | 51.2 | 42-40 (82) |
| 5 | Utah | 26.8 | 22-60 (82) |
| Pacific Division | |||
| 1 | LA Lakers | 64.6 | 53-29 (82) |
| 2 | Phoenix | 54.9 | 45-37 (82) |
| 3 | LA Clipp. | 51.2 | 42-40 (82) |
| 4 | Gold. St. | 45.1 | 37-45 (82) |
| 5 | Sacram. | 26.8 | 22-60 (82) |
Playoffs
| Philadel. - Orlando | 109 : 97 |
| LA Clipp. - Gold. St. | 121 : 126 |
| Phoenix - Portland | 110 : 114 |
| Charlotte - Miami | 127 : 126 |
Last results
| 15.4 | Philadel. - Orlando | 109 : 97 |
| 15.4 | LA Clipp. - Gold. St. | 121 : 126 |
| 14.4 | Phoenix - Portland | 110 : 114 |
| 14.4 | Charlotte - Miami | 127 : 126 |
| 12.4 | Boston - Orlando | 113 : 108 |
| 12.4 | Miami - Atlanta | 143 : 117 |
| 12.4 | New York - Charlotte | 96 : 110 |
| 12.4 | Philadel. - Milwaukee | 126 : 106 |
| 12.4 | Cleveland - Washing. | 130 : 117 |
| 12.4 | Indiana - Detroit | 121 : 133 |
| 12.4 | Toronto - Brooklyn | 136 : 101 |
| 12.4 | Dallas - Chicago | 149 : 128 |
| 12.4 | Houston - Memphis | 132 : 101 |
| 12.4 | Minnesota - New Orl. | 132 : 126 |
| 12.4 | San Ant. - Denver | 118 : 128 |
NBA stats
| Home wins | 55% |
| Draws | 0% |
| Away wins | 45% |
League format : NBA 2025/2026
NBA teams play divisional opponents four times each (two home games and two road games), conference opponents outside the division three or four times each and opponents outside the conference two times each (one home game and one road game).
Ten teams in each conference will advance to the postseason, with teams seeded seventh through 10th participating in a Play-in Tournament to gain admission to the conference playoffs. All rounds of the NBA Playoffs will be best-of-7 games.