NBA 2026 playoffs preview

Victor Wembanyama is expected to make his highly anticipated playoff debut for the Spurs after recovering from a late-season injury.

Meanwhile, the Lakers are managing a '65-game situation' involving Luka Doncic and a grade 2 hamstring strain that could impact their post-season depth.

Pundits are calling the Cavaliers a 'trendy pick' in their series against the Raptors, citing their strong defensive metrics.

The postseason begins as the league also navigates the fallout from a gambling sweep involving former players.