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Live updates from Knicks-Raptors NBA Cup quarterfinal; Magic advance to Vegas
The NBA Cup quarterfinals are underway between the Miami Heat and Orlando Magic, then New York Knicks and Toronto Raptors. Follow along for live updates.

Eight teams, four matchups, one champ: Previewing the NBA Cup quarterfinals
Our NBA insiders break down Magic-Heat, Raptors-Knicks, Spurs-Lakers and Thunder-Suns.

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MAGIC DEFEAT HEAT WITH BANE'S HELP
Desmond Bane's 37-point night sends Magic into semifinals

'He's already unlocked things': Why the Magic needed Bane
Orlando is hoping its all-in approach for Desmond Bane will help some of Orlando's stars win a championship.


NBA TRADE BUZZ
Everything Shams is hearing on NBA trade season: Where could Anthony Davis land?
As NBA trade season nears, the futures of Anthony Davis and Giannis Antetokounmpo are in focus. Here's everything we're hearing.

Everything we know about the Heat's trade for Terry Rozier
Rozier was traded to Miami in 2024 without any investigation being disclosed.


LOOKING AHEAD
Who should be the top pick in the 2026 NBA draft?


BEASTS OF THE EAST
The East race is unpredictable. These five players could help decide where it's headed
Vincent Goodwill examines five wild-card players who could impact the East race -- one of whom could completely transform it.


THE LATEST TREND
'It's an advantage': How post-ups became the NBA's most efficient play
In the tool belt of big men such as Porzingis and Wembanyama, the play has seen a resurgence that reflects how basketball has changed -- and will keep changing.


LATEST FROM ANDSCAPE
Bam Adebayo 'in the driver's seat' for Miami Heat


FANTASY BASKETBALL
Pickups: Ryan Nembhard, Quentin Grimes among players to add
Every week in fantasy basketball, there are available players who can help fill holes in your roster. Here are the ones to add for the week ahead.

GAMING
Cooper Flagg, Scottie Barnes move up in latest NBA 2K26 ratings
Here's every player who gained or lost points in the latest NBA 2K26 ratings update.

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- Harper spoils Queen's triple-double in rookie clash
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