Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored a game-high 35 points and the Thunder outlasted the Lakers for a 115-110 win Monday to advance to the Western Conference finals.

The 2026 NBA Draft Combine has come and gone, with 73 players getting a chance to showcase their skills and athleticism in front of the scouts. But which players came away from the event as the biggest winners?

At The Athletic, we understand that catching up on last night’s game means more than just checking the box score. Fans – not to mention all of our reporters and broader staff! – want to see the pivotal moments, understand the nuances, and connect ...

If the Lakers are to take the next step and become legitimate championship contenders, they will need to add quality depth.

The Cavaliers find themselves on the doorstep of the NBA Finals, but they'll have to make a tough journey through the Big Apple before they get there. After besting both the Toronto Raptors and top-seeded Detroit Pistons in back-to-back seven-game series,