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Detroit Pistons trade proposals: What would it take to get Markkanen? Is Ingram a possibility?

Talking to beat writers across the NBA about how the Pistons could possibly improve their roster?

James L. Edwards III197

Zion Williamson is the Pelicans' cornerstone. Who will join him? That's less clear

William Guillory76

Pelicans VP David Griffin pledges roster changes after playoffs sweep: 'It's time to get better'

Mark Puleo and William Guillory112

Best NBA photos from April: LeBron James, Steph Curry, Jayson Tatum and more

Jeff Maillet13

Monday’s NBA playoffs takeaways: Kristaps Porziņģis exits with injury, Denver and OKC advance

The Athletic Staff58

Chet Holmgren's rim protection is helping the Thunder dominate the Pelicans

Holmgren was a shot-blocking machine this season, but his presence does so much more for OKC's defense.

Anthony Slater20

NBA Playoffs expert picks, odds for Monday: Celtics at Heat, Thunder at Pelicans, Lakers at Nuggets

Three NBA Playoff games take place Monday with three teams (the Thunder, Celtics and Nuggets) heavily favored to win their series.

Dan Santaromita7

Pelicans on verge of being swept as offense, stars continue to crater on playoff stage

Brandon Ingram has been ineffective in this series and New Orleans has lost its swagger against Oklahoma City.

William Guillory36

Saturday's NBA playoffs scores, takeaways: Thunder roll Pelicans, Nuggets actually bleed, Celtics rout Miami

Orlando's Franz Wagner scored a game-high 34 points on 13-of-17 shooting from the field.

The Athletic Staff30

NBA Playoffs expert picks, odds for Saturday: Cavs at Magic, Thunder at Pelicans, Celtics at Heat, Nuggets at Lakers

Four playoff games are set for Saturday including Boston hitting the road after squandering home-court advantage.

Dan Santaromita17

Chet Holmgren, SGA, Thunder offense come alive to clobber Pelicans in Game 2

Holmgren scored 15 of his 26 points in the opening period and finished 9 of 13 from the field with three 3-pointers.

Darnell Mayberry29

Pelicans implode in Thunder loss, and now their season is on the brink

After nearly winning Game 1, the Pelicans imploded in Game 2 against the Thunder. Now, this season — and possibly this era — is in jeopardy.

William Guillory60

Wednesday's NBA playoffs scores and takeaways: Heat flip script on Celtics, Thunder dominate Pelicans

Miami's 23 made 3s are a team record for a playoff game.

The Athletic Staff111

Zion Williamson says potential playoff return 'realistic' despite 'demoralizing' hamstring injury

This Pelicans team needs some hope, and Zion Williamson provided it with his remarks on Tuesday.

William Guillory18

NBA Playoffs expert picks, odds for Wednesday: Celtics vs. Heat, Thunder vs. Pelicans Game 2s

Expert picks and predictions for Wednesday night's NBA Playoff games, featuring the No. 1 seeds vs. the No. 8 seeds.

Hannah Vanbiber8

The Thunder have a defensive rebounding problem. It's a calculated gamble

If Oklahoma City wants to go deep in the playoffs, its efforts on the glass must change.

Anthony Slater54

Thunder's Shai Gilgeous-Alexander seals Game 1 win with 'MVP moment'

For all the talk of the Thunder’s youth and playoff inexperience, they showcased elite stubbornness in two second-half stretches.

Darnell Mayberry27

Pelicans need more from Brandon Ingram to upset Thunder. How can they get him going?

In a game the short-handed Pelicans almost stole from the top-seeded Thunder, the struggles of their remaining star loomed large.

William Guillory33

Anonymous NBA player poll 2024: LeBron or Jordan as the GOAT? Most overrated? Finals favorite?

Journalists from The Athletic spoke to 142 players, from all 30 teams, for this year's edition of the poll.

Sam Amick and Josh Robbins748

Thunder escape a near meltdown, plus Nelly Korda's historic win

The Pulse Newsletter 📣 | This is The Athletic’s daily sports newsletter. Sign up here to receive The Pulse directly in your inbox. Good morning! The poll results are in. Ugh. We all expected some brief jitters for the top-seeded Oklahoma City Thunder, a young crew with scant playoff experience. Maybe a quarter or two of nerves against the Zion Williamson-less Pelicans, but then steady before cruising to a nice win, right? Wrong. Almost really, really wrong. The Thunder survived what would’ve been a game-winning 3-pointer from C.J. McCollumn with 3 seconds left, the end to what was our...

Chris Branch2

NBA Playoffs odds, expert picks for Sunday's games: Celtics-Heat, Bucks-Pacers, Thunder-Pelicans, Clips-Mavs

The top seeds of the East and West hit the hardcourt Sunday in two of four Game 1s on the docket. Get odds and expert picks for all four.

Hannah Vanbiber22

Without Zion Williamson, Pelicans reclaim identity of depth and disruption to reach playoffs

Without their superstar, and with a promising season on the brink of ending, the Pelicans turned to their greatest strength.

William Guillory38

The Kings faded against the Pelicans and watched their season end abruptly

A faint dream is over, and the Kings now turn to an offseason with a few questions to answer.

Anthony Slater73

Three things we learned as Pelicans stifle Kings to face Thunder in NBA playoffs

Brandon Ingram led New Orleans with 24 points, while five other Pelicans players scored double-digit figures.

The Athletic Staff69

Kings-Pelicans Play-In preview: Zion's absence, Brandon Ingram's impact and more

The Kings are slight favorites with Zion Williamson out, but the Pelicans are still loaded and dangerous.

Anthony Slater20

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