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The NBA announced the first round playoff schedule along with TV times until April 23. The Warriors will kick things off against the Spurs on April 14.

Reports claimed San Antonio Spurs players were frustrated with Leonard's prolonged absence after he suffered a quadriceps injury in January.

The Minnesota Timberwolves ended a 14-year drought as they clinched the final spot in the NBA playoffs following their win over the Denver Nuggets on Wednesday night.

Oklahoma City Thunder guard Russell Westbrook made history on Wednesday night as he became the first NBA player to average a triple-double in multiple seasons.

The 32-year-old rookie scored his first NBA points on Tuesday night.

Injuries to Stephen Curry and Kawhi Leonard could hurt the Warriors and Spurs in the 2018 NBA playoffs.

The Spurs, Pelicans, Wolves and Nuggets all have a chance to meet the Warriors in the first round of the playoffs.

Kevin Durant plans on turning down his player option so he can restructure his Golden State Warriors contract.

Joel Embiid is unlikely to feature in Game 1 of the NBA playoffs, according to Philadelphia 76ers head coach Brett Brown.

Miami Heat president Pat Riley's true feelings toward the departure of LeBron James from the Miami Heat to the Cleveland Cavaliers have been revealed in a new book.

Ben Simmons and Donovan Mitchell are the only real candidates to win the 2018 NBA Rookie of the Year award.

Russell Westbrook is unsure if James Harden should win the NBA MVP award this season despite his impressive season.

Cleveland Cavaliers star LeBron James says there are two things that will make his mind up on free agency this year.

Golden State is likely close to signing Quinn Cook to a new contract.

Golden State still has several players nursing injuries and may face a particularly tough opponent in the first round.

The banner suggests the Cavaliers star sign with the Knicks during offseason.

Irving will not return for the Celtics this season after a bacterial infection was discovered in his knee.

Golden State Warriors head coach Steve Kerr was not pleased with the performance of his side in their heavy 126-106 loss to the Indiana Pacers on Thursday night.

The Cleveland Cavaliers star vocalized his thoughts on woman coaching in the NBA.

The Boston Celtics won't have Kyrie Irving in the playoffs.

Stephen Curry will miss the rest of the NBA regular season with an MCL sprain but is hopeful of returning in time for the start of the playoffs April 14.