playoffs

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But merely re-signing those guys won’t improve the Lakers’ odds of getting past the Oklahoma City Thunder or San Antonio Spurs in the playoffs.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 28, 2026

After the Lakers lost in the second round of the playoffs to Oklahoma City, Reaves had this to say when asked about his future and returning to the Lakers.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 24, 2026

With a 16-3 record throughout the playoffs, the Knicks were clearly the best team in basketball this year.

From Barron's • Jun. 18, 2026

Brandon Bussi spent the first two months of the playoffs on the bench.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 17, 2026

“The Celtics were in the playoffs, man! That was history in the making!”

From "Blended" by Sharon M. Draper