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Anthony Edwards Injury Update Emerges Before Timberwolves-Spurs Game 1

News ArticlePublishedMay 03, 2026 at 07:55 PM EDTBy Matt AudiletContributing Sports WriterMinnesota Timberwolves guard Anthony Edwards was upgraded to questionable on the team's injury report Sunday night, just one day before a Game 1 matchup against the San Antonio Spurs.This upgrade indicates that Edwards is attempting to return as soon as possible in the Timberwolves' second-round playoff series.Edwards suffered a bone bruise after hyperextending his left knee during a Game 4 victory over the Denver Nuggets in Round 1. He missed the next two games, but his teammates were able to close out the series in six games and advance to the next round.Initial reports suggested that Edwards would miss at least the first two games of the Timberwolves' second-round series against the Spurs, but this upgrade could mean an earlier-than-expected return for the All-Star guard."Edwards, who has missed the last two games with a left knee hyperextension and bone bruise, has been cleared for on-court basketball activities," the Timberwolves wrote in a release on Sunday. "He will be listed as questionable for Game 1 of the Western Conference Semifinals against the San Antonio Spurs."Edwards posted a YouTube video on Sunday titled "Don't count me out."“It’s the playoffs,” Edwards said

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NBA Game 7 winners, losers: Will Pistons face Cavaliers or Raptors next?
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NBA Game 7 winners, losers: Will Pistons face Cavaliers or Raptors next?

Updated May 3, 2026, 9:12 p.m. ETIn the NBA, there’s nothing better than a Game 7.Fortunately for fans tuning in Sunday, May 3, there are two of them, between the No. 1 Detroit Pistons and No. 8 Orlando Magic and between the No. 4 Cleveland Cavaliers and No. 5 Toronto Raptors.In win-or-go-home scenarios, teams tend to elevate their play and compete with desperation. Perhaps no team is feeling that more than Orlando, which had a 3-1 series lead before it allowed the Pistons to win two in a row, the most recent after an epic choke job in Game 6 in which the Magic shot only 4-of-37 from the floor in the second half.Here are the winners and losers from Sunday’s Game 7s: Raptors vs. Cavaliers in-progress box scoreClick here for continuous updates to scores and statistics as Cavaliers host Raptors in Game 7. WINNERS Toronto gets to work in the paintRaptors point guard Jamal Shead had a massive first half with 14 points, as did All-Star Scottie Barnes, also with 14 points. But Toronto’s offense relied on attacking the paint and getting higher-percentage shot opportunities.The Raptors took a 20-8 edge in the first half in points in the paint,

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RJ Barrett Sends Clear Message on Raptors for Game 7 After Game-Winner
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RJ Barrett Sends Clear Message on Raptors for Game 7 After Game-Winner

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Clutch doesn’t even begin to describe Toronto Raptors star RJ Barrett’s season-saving shot.The Raptors, down 3-2 in the series, were trailing the Cleveland Cavaliers 110-109 with 10.9 seconds left in the fourth quarter at the Scotiabank Arena on Friday night.Barrett inbounded the ball to Scottie Barnes, with the Raptors needing a basket to save their season. Barnes dribbled to the free-throw line and then kicked the ball back to Barrett, who was waiting at the top of the key.CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM Toronto Raptors' RJ Barrett celebrates with fans after a win over the Cleveland Cavaliers in Game 6 of the first-round NBA playoffs in Toronto, Ontario, Canada, on May 1, 2026. (Nathan Denette/The Canadian Press via AP)Barrett launched a 3-pointer, a shot that needed to find the back of the net if the Raptors were to force a Game 7 and extend their season. Instead, Barrett found the back of the rim and the ball bounced nearly seven feet off it.The ball then came down and fell through the net, giving the Raptors a 112-110 lead with 1.2 seconds left. Evan Mobley had a chance to win

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Anthony Edwards Injury Update Emerges Before Timberwolves-Spurs Game 1

News ArticlePublishedMay 03, 2026 at 07:55 PM EDTBy Matt AudiletContributing Sports WriterMinnesota Timberwolves guard Anthony Edwards was upgraded to questionable on the team's injury report Sunday night, just one day before a Game 1 matchup against the San Antonio Spurs.This upgrade indicates that Edwards is attempting to return as soon as possible in the Timberwolves' second-round playoff series.Edwards suffered a bone bruise after hyperextending his left knee during a Game 4 victory over the Denver Nuggets in Round 1. He missed the next two games, but his teammates were able to close out the series in six games and advance to the next round.Initial reports suggested that Edwards would miss at least the first two games of the Timberwolves' second-round series against the Spurs, but this upgrade could mean an earlier-than-expected return for the All-Star guard."Edwards, who has missed the last two games with a left knee hyperextension and bone bruise, has been cleared for on-court basketball activities," the Timberwolves wrote in a release on Sunday. "He will be listed as questionable for Game 1 of the Western Conference Semifinals against the San Antonio Spurs."Edwards posted a YouTube video on Sunday titled "Don't count me out."“It’s the playoffs,” Edwards said

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NBA Game 7 winners, losers: Will Pistons face Cavaliers or Raptors next?
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NBA Game 7 winners, losers: Will Pistons face Cavaliers or Raptors next?

Updated May 3, 2026, 9:12 p.m. ETIn the NBA, there’s nothing better than a Game 7.Fortunately for fans tuning in Sunday, May 3, there are two of them, between the No. 1 Detroit Pistons and No. 8 Orlando Magic and between the No. 4 Cleveland Cavaliers and No. 5 Toronto Raptors.In win-or-go-home scenarios, teams tend to elevate their play and compete with desperation. Perhaps no team is feeling that more than Orlando, which had a 3-1 series lead before it allowed the Pistons to win two in a row, the most recent after an epic choke job in Game 6 in which the Magic shot only 4-of-37 from the floor in the second half.Here are the winners and losers from Sunday’s Game 7s: Raptors vs. Cavaliers in-progress box scoreClick here for continuous updates to scores and statistics as Cavaliers host Raptors in Game 7. WINNERS Toronto gets to work in the paintRaptors point guard Jamal Shead had a massive first half with 14 points, as did All-Star Scottie Barnes, also with 14 points. But Toronto’s offense relied on attacking the paint and getting higher-percentage shot opportunities.The Raptors took a 20-8 edge in the first half in points in the paint,

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RJ Barrett Sends Clear Message on Raptors for Game 7 After Game-Winner
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RJ Barrett Sends Clear Message on Raptors for Game 7 After Game-Winner

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Clutch doesn’t even begin to describe Toronto Raptors star RJ Barrett’s season-saving shot.The Raptors, down 3-2 in the series, were trailing the Cleveland Cavaliers 110-109 with 10.9 seconds left in the fourth quarter at the Scotiabank Arena on Friday night.Barrett inbounded the ball to Scottie Barnes, with the Raptors needing a basket to save their season. Barnes dribbled to the free-throw line and then kicked the ball back to Barrett, who was waiting at the top of the key.CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM Toronto Raptors' RJ Barrett celebrates with fans after a win over the Cleveland Cavaliers in Game 6 of the first-round NBA playoffs in Toronto, Ontario, Canada, on May 1, 2026. (Nathan Denette/The Canadian Press via AP)Barrett launched a 3-pointer, a shot that needed to find the back of the net if the Raptors were to force a Game 7 and extend their season. Instead, Barrett found the back of the rim and the ball bounced nearly seven feet off it.The ball then came down and fell through the net, giving the Raptors a 112-110 lead with 1.2 seconds left. Evan Mobley had a chance to win

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Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic (15) looks on during the second half of Game 6 of a first-round NBA basketball playoffs series against the Minnesota Timberwolves, Thursday, April 30, 2026, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Matt Krohn)
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Nuggets face franchise-shifting questions after a first-round flop vs Timberwolves | AP News

DENVER (AP) — Franchise-shifting changes could be in store for the Denver Nuggets after their first-round flop against the short-handed Minnesota Timberwolves.The third-seeded Nuggets roared into the playoffs on a 12-game winning streak and took care of Minnesota in Game 1, only to blow a 19-point lead in a Game 2 loss and they never regained the momentum against the more athletic and physical Timberwolves.The Nuggets led the league in scoring with a 122-point average during the season and only twice did they fail to crack 100 points, a number the Wolves denied them three times at home in the series that ended with Minnesota’s 110-98 win in Game 6 on Thursday night.Denver’s All-Star duo of Nikola Jokic, who started out slow in the series, and Jamal Murray, who shot just 4-of-17 in Game 6, accepted responsibility for the loss.So did David Adelman, who completed his first full year as head coach with a first-round exit after leading Denver into a seven-game second-round loss to eventual champion Oklahoma City a year ago. “This is on me,” Murray said.“I needed to play better,” Jokic said. 2 MIN READ 2 MIN READ 2 MIN READ Jokic insisted Adelman wasn’t to blame for

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Boston Celtics' Jayson Tatum, who was injured and did not play is pictured before the start of Game 7 of a first round NBA basketball playoffs series vs. the Philadelphia 76ers, Saturday, May 2, 2026 in Boston. (AP Photo/Jim Davis)
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Jayson Tatum says he proved he can still play at a high level this season | AP News

BOSTON (AP) — Jayson Tatum believes he would have been able to play if the Boston Celtics advanced to the second round of the NBA playoffs.But when the Celtics star experienced stiffness in his left knee before his team’s Game 7 home loss to the Philadelphia 76ers on Saturday, it was a sign he had to put his body first.That was a decision he stands by, even if his absence ultimately played a big part in Boston’s unexpected run to the No. 2 seed in the East ending with its earliest exit from the playoffs since the 2020-21 season. The Celtics lost a playoff series for the first time (32-1) when leading 3-1.“I just experienced some tightness back there (in his knee). It was just unfortunate timing, but I guess it was a little bit to be expected,” Tatum told reporters Sunday. Just 10-plus months removed from Achilles tendon surgery, Tatum’s return on March 6 and how well he played in 16 games to end the regular season turned a Celtics team that had overachieved without him into a 56-game winner with championship aspirations. Though this latest ailment relegated Tatum to the role of a spectator during Saturday’s loss, the

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LeBron James Made NBA History With Bronny James After Lakers’ Series Win

News ArticlePublishedMay 02, 2026 at 03:23 PM EDTupdatedMay 02, 2026 at 03:24 PM EDTBy Cole SullivanThe Los Angeles Lakers defeated the Houston Rockets 98–78 on Friday night to secure a first-round series win and set up a second-round matchup with the defending champion Oklahoma City Thunder.Los Angeles continues to be led by 41-year-old LeBron James, who was forced into an even larger role after Luka Dončić and Austin Reaves both suffered injuries on April 2. Reaves has since returned, but James still delivered in the closeout game, finishing with 28 points, eight assists, and seven rebounds.The victory also marked a historic moment, as James secured his first postseason series win alongside his son, Bronny James, who contributed off the bench throughout the series. In doing so, the duo became the first father-and-son pairing in NBA history to win a playoff series as teammates.More news: Carmelo Anthony Delivers Blunt Reality Check for Celtics’ Playoff RunMore news: Bones Hyland Fuels Timberwolves-Nuggets Rivalry With Message After Game 6James has repeatedly emphasized how meaningful the experience has been, calling it the most special part of his career.“Me being on the floor with him … is the best thing that’s ever happened to me in

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Kevin Durant’s first season in Houston ends on the bench as Rockets fall short again
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Kevin Durant’s first season in Houston ends on the bench as Rockets fall short again

May 2, 2026, 10:19 a.m. ETHOUSTON — Kevin Durant’s first Houston Rockets season did not go as intended.On Friday night at Toyota Center, while his teammates attempted to force a decisive Game 7 against the Los Angeles Lakers, Durant sat on the bench in street clothes with a sprained left ankle. He could only watch as the Lakers shifted into cruise control and the Rockets staggered toward the end of their season.When the final buzzer sounded on the Lakers’ 98-78 win, the Rockets were right back where they were at the end of last season: exiting the playoffs in the first round.In Houston’s locker room after the game, players exchanged hugs and gifted each other jerseys, relics of a season that failed to meet the raised expectations set when the Rockets traded last summer for Durant, who was injured for all but one playoff game against the Lakers.The Rockets have suffered first-round playoff exits in back-to-back seasons, both in series where coach Ime Udoka said it felt like his team "got behind the eight ball."Against the Lakers, who were missing Luka Doncic, the Rockets lost the first three games – two without Durant – but avoided elimination by winning the

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Giannis Antetokounmpo or Nikola Jokic: Lakers’ Best Duo for Luka Doncic?

News ArticlePublishedMay 03, 2026 at 05:47 PM EDTBy Tyler ErzbergerYou've already read the title of this article, and if you're a Denver Nuggets or Milwaukee Bucks fan, you're already angry.I understand.It's not fair that your megastar generational talent, who led your franchise to an NBA title, is in rumors to join the Los Angeles Lakers.But Dallas Mavericks fans probably said the same thing when delusional Lakers fans were making bad Photoshop jobs of Doncic in the purple and gold.With the Lakers under new ownership with Mark Walter, who has turned the Dodgers into a money-making juggernaut and just gave Kyle Tucker $60 million a year to play for the back-to-back champions, he has shown no fear when it comes to making big moves if it makes sense.And with LeBron James possibly at the end of his career or at least tenure in Los Angeles, along with Austin Reaves as a free agent, the Lakers are going to have money to spend and the aggression to pair Doncic with the best superstar possible to be the core of the team for the next half-decade.Both Giannis Antetokounmpo and Nikola Jokic have one year left on their current contracts before they reach free

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Rockets Need to Trade for Another Star to Help Kevin Durant

The Houston Rockets looked capable of defeating the Los Angeles Lakers in their first-round series, but with Kevin Durant a spectator for most of the games, that didn't happen.Houston had a perfect opportunity to force Game 7 if it could have won another game without KD in the lineup on Friday night. However, LeBron James and the Lakers had other plans, wanting a bit more rest before taking on Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and the Oklahoma City Thunder.Ultimately, the Lakers dominated the Rockets in a 20-point blowout, eliminating Houston from the postseason. That immediately raised the question of whether the losing squad needs to make some offseason changes, and there is speculation that those changes could be significant.More news: Lakers’ JJ Redick Makes Strong Statement on LeBron James After Game 6 Win...Based on a recent report from The Athletic's William Guillory and Sam Amick, there is a big decision for the Rockets this offseason about whether to go after another "star-level talent" for the roster. Three stars mentioned in the report as potential trade targets are the Los Angeles Clippers' Paul George, the Cleveland Cavaliers' Donovan Mitchell, and the Milwaukee Bucks' Giannis Antetokounmpo.Any of those three players could be a significant boost

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Take the points as the Raptors play with house money and zero pressure in Cleveland

Friday night should've been a statement win for the Cleveland Cavaliers. Instead, they now come into a do-or-die Game 7 under serious pressure. Cleveland fell to the Toronto Raptors 112–110 in overtime after RJ Barrett drilled a high-arcing, buzzer-beating jumper with 1.2 seconds left, capping a dramatic Raptors comeback and forcing a winner-take-all Game 7. Cleveland’s stars delivered… but not quite enough. Evan Mobley was the standout with 26 points and 14 rebounds, while Donovan Mitchell scored 24 on heavy volume and James Harden added 16, along with nine rebounds and nine assists. On paper, the numbers hold up. In reality, Cleveland’s stars have struggled to take control when it matters most, a trend that has now followed them into the biggest game of their season.And just hours before Game 7 tips off in Cleveland, Shaquille O'Neal and Charles Barkley, two of the biggest voices in basketball have put direct pressure on the Cavs’ stars.“I've played with guys that came in the locker room and said, ‘I'm going crazy today.’ Penny Hardaway, the late great Kobe Bryant, D-Wade ... At times, I've been the guy to say, ‘I'm going crazy today,’” O’Neal said. “I need big games from James Harden

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Steve Kerr’s Warriors Coaching Future Gets Intriguing Update: Report

The Golden State Warriors looked promising at the start of the season with a talented roster that included stars Stephen Curry, Jimmy Butler, Draymond Green, and Al Horford. However, injuries took a toll on their chances at the postseason.While Curry had a scintillating performance in one play-in tournament game to keep his team's hopes alive, they couldn't win a second to qualify for a playoff spot. Instead, Devin Booker, Dillon Brooks, and the Phoenix Suns took that spot, with the first-round prize of getting swept by the Oklahoma City Thunder.The same fate would've likely hit this Warriors squad, who lost Butler to a season-ending injury, and had Curry out for a significant stretch towards the end of the season. With their latest season ending in disappointment, questions have started to swirl regarding the future.Some of those questions focus on the future of the roster, which could see a major trade occur for one last attempt at the playoffs with Curry and another star. However, there are also questions regarding Steve Kerr's coaching career.More news: Luka Doncic Injury Update Brings Bad News for Lakers’ Playoff Run...A career change is potentially on the way for the man who coached Golden State to

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Stephen A. Smith Calls Out Jaylen Brown, Celtics for Major Issue vs. 76ers

The Boston Celtics caused their own demise in Game 7, falling 109 to a hungry Philadelphia 76ers team that had all of its key players available.Philly completed an impressive comeback after being down 3-1, with much credit to Joel Embiid. In his return from an appendectomy, the big man was stellar and put on another big performance Saturday to lead his team to the next round of the postseason.While many will point to the Celtics not having Jayson Tatum due to injury, others are criticizing Boston for a different reason, and they're right. A tendency to live and die by the three-pointer really hurt this squad, as they kept firing from long range as their strategy, even in a one-point game. ESPN personality Stephen A. Smith brought attention to that critical issue, which really made the Celtics and their fans suffer, even though Game 7 could have gone much differently.Read more: Celtics’ Joe Mazzulla Under Fire After 76ers Win Game 7 in Boston..."Props to the @sixers. Big-time win. But I don’t understand for the life of me how the @celtics spent 6-straight possessions launching 3’s — including 3 from @FCHWPO — in the last 2 min of a 1-point game.

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Postgame Interaction Between LeBron James and Kevin Durant Goes Viral

News ArticlePublishedMay 02, 2026 at 12:24 PM EDTBy Cole SullivanThe anticipation surrounding what many believed could be the final head-to-head playoff series between LeBron Jamesand Kevin Durant was palpable.However, Durant appeared in just one of the six games due to multiple injuries sustained in the week leading up to Game 1 — first a knee injury, then an ankle injury suffered during pregame ahead of Game 3.Nonetheless, the Lakers closed out the series on Friday night with a 98–78 win over the Rockets, and despite being sidelined, Durant was one of the first to greet James at midcourt after the final buzzer.Check it out:More news: Jamahl Mosley’s Blunt Response to Magic’s Humiliating Game 6 LossMore news: Victor Wembanyama Shares Honest Admission About Playing Against Portland"It’s a shame that KD only played one game this series," a fan said. Someone else added, "Rivalry on the court, respect off it… that’s how it’s supposed to be." Another person wrote, "LeBron x Durant. Nothing but respect." "It’s really a shame that what was probably their final showdown ended this way," one more fan commented. ...James is 41 years old, while Durant is 37, making the possibility that this could be their final postseason

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Jamahl Mosley’s Blunt Response to Magic’s Humiliating Game 6 Loss

News ArticlePublishedMay 02, 2026 at 09:33 AM EDTBy Jordan SiglerWith a 60-38 halftime lead, the Orlando Magic appeared like they were about to take down the No. 1 seed Detroit Pistons in the first round on Friday night. More News: Only Two NFL Teams Still in the Mix for Aaron RodgersHowever, the Magic were held to 19 points in the second half, suffering a 93-79 defeat in Game 6 in front of 19,205 fans at Kia Center. Cade Cunningham led the Pistons to the dramatic comeback, scoring a game-high 32 points to go along with 10 rebounds and three assists.Orlando will travel to play the Pistons in a win-or-go-home Game 7 on Sunday....More News: Chiefs Appear to Have Offered Travis Kelce a ‘Farewell Deal’The Magic went cold shooting in the second half, making just four shots out of 37 attempts against the Pistons’ energized defense. During his postgame news conference, Magic head coach Jamahl Mosley offered a blunt response to the second-half collapse.“There’s no other way to put it, it does suck,” Mosley said, via Jason Beede of Orlando Sports.The outcome was embarrassing for Magic players and frustrating for Orlando fans, who booed the team as they exited the court.

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Raptors, Cavaliers ready to rumble in Game 7
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Raptors, Cavaliers ready to rumble in Game 7

Posted May 3, 2026 4:01 am 2 min read R-J Barrett’s fortuitous winning shot with 1.2 seconds left in Friday’s overtime reminded Toronto basketball fans of similar glory days in the NBA playoffs. Barrett’s three-pointer from the top of the key hit off the back rim and bounced high above the backboard before going through the net to give the Raptors a 112-110 victory and force tonight’s Game 7 in the opening-round series at Rocket Arena in Ohio.For many fans, Barrett’s clutch shot brought back memories of Kawhi Leonard’s four-bounce buzzer-beating winner in Game 7 of the 2019 East semifinals against Philadelphia. The Raptors would go on to win the NBA championship. Story continues below advertisement Barrett and his teammates said Friday’s victory was thrilling but noted the focus quickly shifted to tonight’s win or go home showdown. Get daily National news Get daily Canada news delivered to your inbox so you'll never miss the day's top stories. “Got one game to decide it all,” Barrett said. “We’ve fought through the toughest of tasks all year long. So going to Cleveland is going to be a tough task, but that’s what we’re built for.”Forgotten in all the Game 6 excitement

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Where to watch Toronto Raptors vs Cleveland Cavaliers Playoffs: TV channel, start time, streaming for May 3
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Where to watch Toronto Raptors vs Cleveland Cavaliers Playoffs: TV channel, start time, streaming for May 3

NBAMay 3, 2026, 9:43 a.m. ETThe 2026 NBA postseason is heating up with the first round featuring two more elimination Game 7 matchups. The Philadelphia 76ers beat the Boston Celtics in Game 7 on the road Saturday. Now, two more teams will try to join them.The postseason action continues on Sunday as the Orlando Magic visit the Detroit Pistons in Game 7 of the first round. We've got you covered on everything you need to know to tune in for tip off.Want to see the full National Basketball Association schedule for May 3 and how to watch all the games? Check out our sortable NBA schedule to filter by team or division.What time is Orlando Magic vs Detroit Pistons Game 7?Tip off between the Detroit Pistons and Orlando Magic is scheduled for 3:30 p.m. (ET) on Sunday, May 3.How to watch Orlando Magic vs Detroit Pistons on SundayAll times Eastern and accurate as of Sunday, May 3, 2026, at 6:06 a.m.Matchup: ORL at DETDate: Sunday, May 3Time: 3:30 p.m. (ET)Venue: Little Caesars ArenaLocation: Detroit, MichiganTV: ABCStreaming: ABCWatch the NBA Playoffs on FuboNBA scores and resultsSee scores, results for all of today's games. .See NBA scores, results from May 2Odds for

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Timberwolves Stand Alone With a Chance to Make NBA History

News ArticlePublishedMay 03, 2026 at 08:17 PM EDTBy Tyler ErzbergerWe are in the era of parity in the NBA, though the Oklahoma City Thunder are attempting to destroy it by becoming the first repeat champion in nearly a decade, last accomplished by the Steph Curry and Kevin Durant-led Golden State Warriors.And although the NBA is more wide-open than it has been in previous decades, only a single team left in the NBA playoffs has a chance to make history by winning its first league championship: the Minnesota Timberwolves.With Sunday's elimination of the Orlando Magic, who fell in Game 7 to the No. 1 Eastern Conference seed Detroit Pistons, Minnesota are the only franchise left in the postseason without a ring to their name.It's nothing new for the state of Minnesota, which might have the most depressing history in all of professional sports.More news: Kevin Durant Could Leave the Rockets for These 3 Teams This Offseason...More news: Luka Doncic Injury Update: Will Lakers Star Return vs. Thunder?The Minnesota Wild have never even made the Stanley Cup Finals. The Minnesota Vikings have never won the Super Bowl. And although the Minnesota Twins have won the World Series, it's been over 30 years

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Lakers’ JJ Redick Makes Strong Statement on LeBron James After Game 6 Win
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Lakers’ JJ Redick Makes Strong Statement on LeBron James After Game 6 Win

The LeBron James GOAT debate was reignited when the Los Angeles Lakers went up 3-0 on the Houston Rockets. Sports shows and fans couldn’t get enough of 41-year-old LeBron leading the Luka-less Lakers to what seemed like a clean sweep after they were considered the underdog going into the 4-seed vs. 5-seed Western Conference matchup. Then the debate took a turn as the Lakers lost two in a row to the Rockets, despite the absence of Kevin Durant from the lineup.Now, the conversation has reached its peak in this year’s playoffs after LeBron posted an impressive 28/7/8 stat line, including a team-best plus/minus (+26), in their decisive 98-78 victory in Game 6 in Houston.ZERO BS. JUST DAKICH. TAKE THE DON'T @ ME PODCAST ON THE ROAD. DOWNLOAD NOW! LeBron James of the Los Angeles Lakers gestures during the pregame ritual before the first quarter against the Houston Rockets at Toyota Center in Houston, Texas, on April 24, 2026. (Kenneth Richmond/Getty Images)After the game, Lakers head coach JJ Redick informed the media that James’ teammates weighed in on the GOAT. Funny enough, they made their thoughts known with a specific sound.LEGENDARY OLYMPIAN MICHAEL PHELPS SIDES WITH MICHAEL JORDAN IN RENEWED NBA

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At 41, LeBron James is turning back the clock and taking the Lakers on a storybook playoff run
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At 41, LeBron James is turning back the clock and taking the Lakers on a storybook playoff run

The date is 12 March, and the Los Angeles Lakers are in the midst of a run that’s garnering a lot of well-deserved attention, in a month that sees them lose just two contests and win 15. The spirit of the locker room is at an all-time high, and it’s clear in talking to LeBron James, the 41-year-old storied veteran and greatest-of-all-time candidate who recently put his ego aside to accept a role as the team’s third option, that he believes what many around the NBA are starting to as well: his Lakers have a real shot at contention.“As you get older, you appreciate the moment more than anything. When you’re younger, you think about what you’ve done in the past, or what’s to come in the future,” he tells me when I ask how he’s been able to be so present of late, in light of the ups and downs of a topsy-turvy Lakers season. “But the only thing that we know for sure is happening is the moment.”The sentiment was more poignant than even James knew at the time. The wind would be swiftly and mercilessly knocked out of those buoyant sails just a few short weeks later,

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Philadelphia 76ers' Tyrese Maxey (0), Vj Edgecombe (77) and Paul George (8) celebrate during the second half of Game 6 in a first-round NBA basketball playoff series against the Boston Celtics Thursday, April 30, 2026, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)
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Joel Embiid Sends Message to Celtics Fans After 76ers’ Round 1 Series Win

GREENBURGH, N.Y. (AP) — Finally finished with Boston, a trip to New York came quickly for the Philadelphia 76ers. So did the memories.The Eastern Conference semifinals are a rematch of a tight series between Atlantic Division rivals from nearby Northeast cities, a Knicks victory in six games in 2024.Jalen Brunson and Tyrese Maxey delivered unbelievable performances. Both teams made unimaginable rallies.Knicks fans were deafening inside Madison Square Garden — and in Philadelphia. (And no, Joel Embiid hasn’t forgotten).When it was over, the Knicks had outscored the 76ers 650-649. They start up again Monday night, believing this series can be even better.“I expect nothing less. Actually more,” Maxey said. “That was a first-round matchup. This is a second-round matchup. So I think both teams are going to come out there and be extremely competitive. It’s going to be a dogfight, it’s going to be a chess match and I’m just ready to get started.” The Knicks had a few days to rest after finishing off Atlanta with a 140-89 victory on Thursday in Game 6, setting an NBA postseason record by building a 47-point halftime lead. The 76ers have only one full day to recover after completing the NBA’s 14th comeback

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Kevin Durant Could Leave the Rockets for These 3 Teams This Offseason

News ArticlePublishedMay 02, 2026 at 04:26 PM EDTBy Tyler ErzbergerWhen Kevin Durant was traded to the Houston Rockets this past offseason and signed a two-year extension with the young squad, it was seen as a checkmate move made by Houston to position itself as a legitimate contender to the Oklahoma City Thunder.On Friday, Durant sat on the sidelines awkwardly as the Rockets were unceremoniously eliminated from the NBA playoffs by a Los Angeles Lakers team missing league-leading scorer Luka Doncic for the entirety of the series.While Durant has one year left on his deal, the experiment with the Rockets might already be over, following an awkward season of lackluster chemistry.If the future first-ballot Hall of Famer does decide to pursue another path this summer in another trade, which teams could he possibly go to next?More news: Luka Doncic Reportedly Separates from Partner Amid Hollywood Dating Rumors...More news: Here’s Who Wins Every NBA Western Conference First-Round Playoff SeriesWashington WizardsHey, why not a homecoming? If there was any team where Durant could spin the narrative that it's a good thing he's on his third team in three years, it'd be the dormant Wizards, who are trying to piece something together with Trae

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Jayson Tatum Decision Made Hours Before Celtics-76ers Game 7
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Jayson Tatum Decision Made Hours Before Celtics-76ers Game 7

Updated May 2, 2026, 8:40 p.m. ETEditor's note: Keep up with 76ers-Celtics Game 7 with our live blog, here.Boston Celtics star Jayson Tatum is out for Game 7 Saturday, May 2, against the Philadelphia 76ers, the team announced less than two hours before the game. The team announced the forward’s downgraded status Saturday afternoon after he developed what the team said is "left knee stiffness" which forced him to leave Game 6 with about four minutes left in the third quarter.Tatum had been seen with an ice pack on his left calf, and reporters on the scene described it as a calf issue. He was in the hallway working on the stationary bike during Thursday night’s game, but eventually just headed into the locker room and did not return as the Celtic s fell 106-93. That loss allowed Philadelphia to erase a 3-1 series deficit and force the win-or-go-home game on Saturday. Tatum downplayed the injury after Thursday night’s loss. "My leg was just a little stiff when I came out," he said after the game. "It was my other leg. Not the one I injured last year. I wasn’t overly concerned."Celtics coach Joe Mazzulla was also confident on Friday,

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Joe Mazzulla Sends Powerful Message After Celtics’ Game 7 Loss to 76ers

News ArticlePublishedMay 03, 2026 at 05:23 PM EDTBy Cole SullivanThe Boston Celtics were without Jayson Tatum in Game 7 against the Philadelphia 76ers on Saturday night and it proved costly as they fell 109-100 to effectively end there season is quite shocking fashion after they held a 3-1 series lead. This marked the first time in franchise history that Boston blew a 3-1 lead, but after the contest, Celtics head coach Joe Mazzulla provided a powerful message of reflection what dealing with failure when you're consistently trying to chase greatness. More news: LeBron James Reacts to RJ Barrett’s Game-Winning Shot Against Cavaliers...More news: Surprise X-Factor Named Ahead of Celtics Game 7 Clash vs. 76ers“A lot of times in the world today, it's an either-or society, but there's a duality to everything," Mazzulla said. "And the year we won, I felt just as empty as I did when we lost. The duality of going after something bigger than yourself with a group of people — There's two sides to every coin. When you go after greatness, you have to accept the other side of that."Too many times it’s all about winning... You have to surrender to the idea that when you’re

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Barrett sinks game-winning three-pointer
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Barrett sinks game-winning three-pointer

TORONTO – RJ Barrett drilled a 29-foot three-pointer in the dying seconds of overtime as the undermanned Toronto Raptors staved off playoff elimination with a 112-110 win over the Cleveland Cavaliers on Friday. Barrett released the shot with three seconds left on the clock but after a high bounce it swished through the net with 1.2 seconds left.The best-of-seven series is now tied 3-3.Game 7 will be at Cleveland’s Rocket Arena on Sunday, a venue where the Raptors have never won a post-season game in 10 tries.Scottie Barnes had a double-double with 25 points and 14 assists, adding seven rebounds. Barrett, from Mississauga, Ont., had 24 points and nearly had a double-double of his own with nine rebounds.Evan Mobley had his best performance of the series with a double-double, scoring 26 points and grabbing 14 rebounds. Story continues below advertisement Donovan Mitchell overcame a slow start to finish with 24 points and James Harden flirted with a triple-double with 16 points, nine rebounds and nine assists.Toronto was without two of its regular starters: point guard Immanuel Quickley and all-star forward Brandon Ingram, who was the team’s scoring leader in the regular season.Second-year guards Ja’Kobe Walter and Jamal Shead started in

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Barrett sinks game-winning three-pointer
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Barrett sinks game-winning three-pointer

TORONTO – RJ Barrett drilled a 29-foot three-pointer in the dying seconds of overtime as the undermanned Toronto Raptors staved off playoff elimination with a 112-110 win over the Cleveland Cavaliers on Friday. Barrett released the shot with three seconds left on the clock but after a high bounce it swished through the net with 1.2 seconds left.The best-of-seven series is now tied 3-3.Game 7 will be at Cleveland’s Rocket Arena on Sunday, a venue where the Raptors have never won a post-season game in 10 tries.Scottie Barnes had a double-double with 25 points and 14 assists, adding seven rebounds. Barrett, from Mississauga, Ont., had 24 points and nearly had a double-double of his own with nine rebounds.Evan Mobley had his best performance of the series with a double-double, scoring 26 points and grabbing 14 rebounds. Story continues below advertisement Donovan Mitchell overcame a slow start to finish with 24 points and James Harden flirted with a triple-double with 16 points, nine rebounds and nine assists.Toronto was without two of its regular starters: point guard Immanuel Quickley and all-star forward Brandon Ingram, who was the team’s scoring leader in the regular season.Second-year guards Ja’Kobe Walter and Jamal Shead started in

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