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Cleveland Cavaliers

Confident Cleveland Cavaliers hope their form travels to Detroit Pistons for Game 5 in NBA play-offs

Donovan Mitchell of the Cleveland Cavaliers drives against Caris LeVert of the Detroit Pistons during the fourth quarter in Game 4.
Donovan Mitchell of the Cleveland Cavaliers drives against Caris LeVert of the Detroit Pistons during the fourth quarter in Game 4.

LeBron James undecided on future after Los Angeles Lakers bow out of NBA play-offs

LeBron James (left) is now out of contract with the Lakers and will head into the off season as a free agent with uncertainty swirling around his future.
LeBron James (left) is now out of contract with the Lakers and will head into the off season as a free agent with uncertainty swirling around his future.

New York Knicks sweep past the Philadelphia 76ers and into NBA Eastern Conference Finals

Jalen Brunson attempting a reverse lay-up against Joel Embiid of the Philadelphia 76ers during the New York Knicks' 144-114 Game 4 win at Xfinity Mobile Arena on May 10, 2026. It secured a 4-0 series sweep in the NBA Eastern Conference semi-finals.
Jalen Brunson attempting a reverse lay-up against Joel Embiid of the Philadelphia 76ers during the New York Knicks' 144-114 Game 4 win at Xfinity Mobile Arena on May 10, 2026. It secured a 4-0 series sweep in the NBA Eastern Conference semi-finals.

Oklahoma City Thunder top Los Angeles Lakers for 3-0 NBA play-off series lead

From left: Cason Wallace, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Ajay Mitchell of the Oklahoma City Thunder celebrating from the bench during the fourth quarter of the  the 131-108 win over the Los Angeles Lakers in the NBA Western Conference semi-finals on May 9, 2026.
From left: Cason Wallace, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Ajay Mitchell of the Oklahoma City Thunder celebrating from the bench during the fourth quarter of the  the 131-108 win over the Los Angeles Lakers in the NBA Western Conference semi-finals on May 9, 2026.

Improvement required for Minnesota Timberwolves as NBA play-off series with San Antonio Spurs pivots home

Minnesota Timberwolves star Anthony Edwards shooting over Keldon Johnson of the San Antonio Spurs during the Spurs' 133-95 home win in their NBA play-off series on May 6.
Minnesota Timberwolves star Anthony Edwards shooting over Keldon Johnson of the San Antonio Spurs during the Spurs' 133-95 home win in their NBA play-off series on May 6.

Struggling Cleveland Cavaliers might be without Sam Merrill for Game 2 against Detroit Pistons

Sam Merrill of the Cleveland Cavaliers works against Daniss Jenkins of the Detroit Pistons during the first quarter in Game 1.
Sam Merrill of the Cleveland Cavaliers works against Daniss Jenkins of the Detroit Pistons during the first quarter in Game 1.

San Antonio Spurs stare down 1-0 deficit against confident Minnesota Timberwolves in Game 2 of NBA play-offs

The San Antonio Spurs' Victor Wembanyama hopes to shoot better in Game 2 of their NBA play-off series against the Minnesota Timberwolves, after missing all eight of his three-point attempts in Game 1.
The San Antonio Spurs' Victor Wembanyama hopes to shoot better in Game 2 of their NBA play-off series against the Minnesota Timberwolves, after missing all eight of his three-point attempts in Game 1.

RJ Barrett, Toronto Raptors clash with Cleveland Cavaliers in unexpected Game 7 in NBA play-offs

RJ Barrett of the Toronto Raptors celebrating after the 112-110 overtime win over the Cleveland Cavaliers in Game 6 of their NBA Eastern Conference first round series on May 1, 2026.
RJ Barrett of the Toronto Raptors celebrating after the 112-110 overtime win over the Cleveland Cavaliers in Game 6 of their NBA Eastern Conference first round series on May 1, 2026.

Philadelphia 76ers looking for historic comeback in NBA Play-offs Game 7 against Boston Celtics

Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid carries his son Arthur on the court after a victory against the Boston Celtics at Xfinity Mobile Arena.
Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid carries his son Arthur on the court after a victory against the Boston Celtics at Xfinity Mobile Arena.

Philadelphia 76ers out to ‘do whatever it takes’ in Game 6 against Boston Celtics

Joel Embiid of the Philadelphia 76ers grabs a loose ball in front of Jordan Walsh of the Boston Celtics during the third quarter in Game 5.
Joel Embiid of the Philadelphia 76ers grabs a loose ball in front of Jordan Walsh of the Boston Celtics during the third quarter in Game 5.

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MDDI (P) 046/10/2025. Published by SPH Media Limited, Co. Regn. No.202120748H. Copyright © 2026 SPH Media Limited. All rights reserved.