https://www.cbssports.com CBS Interactive Inc. en-us The latest sports news from CBSSports.com CBS Sports Headlines Wed, 15 Apr 2026 07:02:19 +0000 https://sports.cbsimg.net/fly/images/cbssports/logo-digital.png CBSSports.com https://www.cbssports.com NBA Play-In Tournament winners and losers: Deni Avdija drives Blazers to playoffs, Kon Knueppel gets benched https://www.cbssports.com/nba/news/nba-play-in-tournament-winners-losers-deni-avdija-kon-knueppel/ Here are the biggest winners and losers from the first night of action in the 2026 NBA postseason Wed, 15 Apr 2026 05:41:08 +0000 Sam Quinn 1fda0d4f-1fdb-4b2c-bfd2-6101b4793ad0 2026 NBA playoff bracket: Matchups, schedule as Blazers advance to face Spurs https://www.cbssports.com/nba/news/2026-nba-playoff-bracket-matchups-schedule/ The 2026 NBA postseason kicked off Tuesday night as the Hornets and Trail Blazers won play-in thrillers Wed, 15 Apr 2026 05:29:59 +0000 Brad Botkin c2dddf2b-4fc3-4157-a456-da3cabb4ffdd The LaMelo Ball Experience was on full display as Hornets somehow survive play-in thriller vs. Heat https://www.cbssports.com/nba/news/lamelo-ball-experience-hornets-play-in-heat/ LaMelo Ball went from scapegoat to hero in a span of 12 seconds to eliminate the Heat on Tuesday Wed, 15 Apr 2026 05:05:01 +0000 Brad Botkin ad369710-201c-4bf7-ac34-019fda78df71 Erik Spoelstra says Hornets' LaMelo Ball should've been ejected for 'stupid play' that injured Bam Adebayo https://www.cbssports.com/nba/news/erik-spoelstra-lamelo-ball-stupid-play-bam-adebayo-injury/ The Heat coach was upset about a 'dangerous' play that led to Miami's star player missing more than half of Tuesday night's season-ending loss Wed, 15 Apr 2026 03:46:22 +0000 Sam Quinn d8a2853b-e822-48cb-bab6-aee2306c09cb Blazers vs. Suns odds, prediction, time: 2026 NBA Play-In Tournament picks, April 14 best bets by proven model https://www.cbssports.com/nba/news/blazers-suns-odds-prediction-spread-line-start-time-2026-nba-play-in-tournament-picks-april-14/ SportsLine's model reveals its Portland Trail Blazers vs. Phoenix Suns predictions for the NBA Play-In Tournament 2026 on Tuesday Tue, 14 Apr 2026 23:53:17 +0000 Ross Kelly ed3738e5-f4c7-43dd-b010-3a6b32abfdcd NBA betting: Two NBA Finals futures and two first-round best bets as playoffs begin https://www.cbssports.com/betting/news/nba-betting-two-nba-finals-futures-and-two-first-round-best-bets-as-playoffs-begin/ The SportsLine Projection model has identified four plays with value, and none include the defending-champion Thunder Tue, 14 Apr 2026 22:58:32 +0000 Gene Menez b666f6b6-c464-436a-b8e5-bc4d384fad77 NBA player prop picks, odds, free best bets: Model includes Devin Booker for NBA Play-In Tournament, April 14 https://www.cbssports.com/nba/news/nba-player-prop-picks-odds-free-best-bets-model-includes-devin-booker-nba-play-in-tournament-april-14/ The SportsLine model and team of experts reveal top NBA props picks and NBA predictions Tuesday's NBA Play-In Tournament games Tue, 14 Apr 2026 22:30:42 +0000 Owen OBrien a7514287-d190-4579-87a4-7736ab6cc0e2 NBA Play-In Tournament schedule: Matchups, format explained with Warriors, 76ers among field https://www.cbssports.com/nba/news/nba-play-in-tournament-format-schedule-2026-playoffs/ Eight teams will compete for the final two playoff spots in each conference over the next week Tue, 14 Apr 2026 21:50:01 +0000 Jasmyn Wimbish c4960171-2462-4130-bab7-c8a5219708eb Lakers' Luka Dončić reportedly set to return from Spain ahead of opening playoff series after injury treatment https://www.cbssports.com/nba/news/lakers-luka-doncic-hamstring-injury-spain-treatment-timeline/ It's still unclear if he'll be able to play again this season after straining his hamstring in early April Tue, 14 Apr 2026 20:49:59 +0000 James Herbert a7deb085-0722-49d9-9c4e-a68a05f476fa Today's top games to watch, best bets, odds: NBA Play-In Tournament, Nationals vs. Pirates and more https://www.cbssports.com/betting/news/todays-top-games-to-watch-best-bets-odds-nba-play-in-tournament-nationals-vs-pirates-and-more/ Find best bets for the biggest games in sports on Tuesday from the SportsLine Projection Model and top CBS Sports experts Tue, 14 Apr 2026 19:30:53 +0000 Scott Erskine f8977c50-a942-424f-882b-081e0e34cb4d Does Zion Williamson have a future with the Pelicans? Joe Dumars says they have 'no intentions' of trading him https://www.cbssports.com/nba/news/pelicans-zion-williamson-trade-rumors-joe-dumars/ Williamson had a successful season, but New Orleans is in a weird spot Tue, 14 Apr 2026 17:36:29 +0000 James Herbert 2bd4ad5d-6dbf-461a-978d-77c80e856df0 NBA Play-In Tournament predictions: Expert picks, odds for Hornets vs. Heat, Suns vs. Blazers and more https://www.cbssports.com/nba/news/nba-play-in-tournament-predictions-expert-picks-odds/ The 2026 NBA postseason gets started on Tuesday night with the Play-In Tournament Tue, 14 Apr 2026 17:10:24 +0000 James Herbert 9b450088-601b-4fa8-be57-743c8c948da5 Heat vs. Hornets odds, prediction, time: 2026 NBA Play-In Tournament picks, April 14 best bets by proven model https://www.cbssports.com/nba/news/heat-hornets-odds-prediction-line-time-2026-nba-play-in-tournament-picks-best-bets-april-14/ SportsLine's model reveals its Charlotte Hornets vs. Miami Heat predictions and Tuesday NBA Play-In Tournament picks Tue, 14 Apr 2026 16:16:32 +0000 Daniel Kohn 61196cc1-13f0-4757-98f0-bface1a802e3 NBA postseason player rankings: The 50 names that will decide the 2026 playoffs, split in 11 tiers https://www.cbssports.com/nba/news/nba-player-rankings-playoffs-top-50/ These aren't the 50 best players in the NBA, but rather specifically the 50 players you want on your postseason roster Wed, 15 Apr 2026 05:52:53 +0000 Sam Quinn 0eaaa826-ee4c-40e8-ae69-44f4421fcfcd Wings are team to watch after Fudd goes first in WNBA Draft; Champions League quarterfinals return https://www.cbssports.com/wnba/news/wings-are-team-to-watch-after-fudd-goes-first-in-wnba-draft-champions-league-quarterfinals-return/ Plus the NBA's Play-In Tournament begins tonight Tue, 14 Apr 2026 12:57:07 +0000 Brent Brookhouse b55f17a1-4ab7-427d-bb01-78b6b98cc87b Tuesday NBA Play-In picks: Home teams have dominated in 7 vs. 8 matchup, boding well for Suns over Blazers https://www.cbssports.com/betting/news/tuesday-nba-play-in-picks-home-teams-have-dominated-in-7-vs-8-matchup-boding-well-for-suns-over-blazers/ The NBA's Play-In Tournament begins with two games Tuesday night, and there's one notable 7 vs. 8 trend Tue, 14 Apr 2026 12:54:25 +0000 Matt Severance 16a45da6-a196-41fd-a530-f49f31265330 NBA awards picks: Experts split on MVP and Rookie, but SGA and Wemby are unanimous picks for other honors https://www.cbssports.com/nba/news/nba-awards-picks-mvp-rookie-of-the-year-2026/ Shai Gilgeous-Alexander or Nikola Jokić? Kon Knueppel or Cooper Flagg? There were some tough awards calls after the regular season Mon, 13 Apr 2026 23:58:04 +0000 Sam Quinn 15172cd5-e100-496e-82fd-234429302c5d Tyrese Haliburton opens up about dealing with shingles: 'For the most part, it's bad days' https://www.cbssports.com/nba/news/tyrese-haliburton-pacers-shingles/ Haliburton was diagnosed in late February and said the experience has been 'miserable' Mon, 13 Apr 2026 19:22:47 +0000 Jasmyn Wimbish e683e2c2-cb46-4231-bc15-3a41101a37d2 2026 NBA playoff predictions: Expert picks for entire bracket with a wide variety of NBA Finals matchups https://www.cbssports.com/nba/news/2026-nba-playoff-predictions-expert-picks-bracket-nba-finals/ Will the Thunder repeat? How far can Victor Wembanyama carry the Spurs? Are the Knicks on upset alert? Our experts are asking and answering the big postseason questions Mon, 13 Apr 2026 18:00:38 +0000 Brad Botkin 31a6439a-54b1-4a36-8e53-244a591b6e87 2026 NBA Mock Draft: AJ Dybantsa goes No. 1, Michigan duo taken in lottery as standings, lottery odds set https://www.cbssports.com/nba/news/2026-nba-mock-draft-aj-dybantsa-no-1-cameron-boozer-darryn-peterson-michigan-duo-in-lottery/ Aday Mara has been one of the biggest risers due to his play in the NCAA Tournament Mon, 13 Apr 2026 16:12:59 +0000 Cameron Salerno 1b55b607-9460-4e3c-9ed0-d43163136059 Doc Rivers out as Bucks head coach after 50-loss season, and more changes could be coming in Milwaukee https://www.cbssports.com/nba/news/doc-rivers-out-bucks-head-coach-more-changes/ Doc Rivers, recently selected to the Basketball Hall of Fame, has stepped down after a 32-50 season in 2025-26 Mon, 13 Apr 2026 13:40:49 +0000 Sam Quinn 267b055f-17f7-4bd1-b2ad-a1433390f974 Resetting the Giannis Antetokounmpo trade market: Why 18 teams are plausible suitors https://www.cbssports.com/nba/news/resetting-giannis-antetokounmpo-trade-market-18-suitors/ The Bucks' season is over, and Giannis Antetokounmpo doesn't know if he'll play for them again... so what does his trade market look like as the playoffs begin? Mon, 13 Apr 2026 13:33:39 +0000 Sam Quinn 4c66aa36-6752-46ac-8262-d5d8afa22d23 Rory McIlroy goes back-to-back at Masters; Doc Rivers steps down; WNBA free agency winners and losers https://www.cbssports.com/golf/news/rory-mcilroy-goes-back-to-back-at-masters-doc-rivers-steps-down-wnba-free-agency-winners-and-losers/ Plus Carlos Ulberg claims the vacant light heavyweight title at UFC 327 Mon, 13 Apr 2026 12:54:22 +0000 Carter Bahns b6422b2d-3330-428f-8aa4-87aa835f08f0 Winners and losers of NBA's regular-season finales: Bracket breaks nicely for Rockets and Cavaliers https://www.cbssports.com/nba/news/winners-losers-nba-regular-season-finale-rockets-cavaliers/ The 2025-26 NBA regular season came to a close on Sunday Mon, 13 Apr 2026 04:26:42 +0000 Brad Botkin 69d06145-d9da-42c8-9738-af8ab1ceec9c 2026 NBA Draft order, lottery odds: Wizards, Pacers and Nets have best chances at No. 1 pick https://www.cbssports.com/nba/news/2026-nba-draft-order-lottery-odds/ The 2026 NBA Draft Lottery odds were set on Sunday night as the regular season wrapped up Mon, 13 Apr 2026 03:23:19 +0000 Sam Quinn 6a79567a-1485-46fc-8a96-3f13ae2c6a78 2026 NBA playoffs schedule: Game times, dates announced for entire first round https://www.cbssports.com/nba/news/2026-nba-playoffs-schedule-game-times-dates/ The 2026 NBA playoffs kick off on April 18, and game times are set through May 3 Wed, 15 Apr 2026 05:50:59 +0000 Brad Botkin 02008b7b-4c78-488b-82bc-7be5596c42e3 Nuggets vs. Spurs odds, prediction, spread, time: 2026 NBA picks for Sunday, April 12 from proven model https://www.cbssports.com/nba/news/nuggets-spurs-odds-prediction-spread-time-2026-nba-picks-sunday-april-12-best-bets/ SportsLine's model reveals its Denver Nuggets vs. San Antonio Spurs predictions and NBA picks today Sun, 12 Apr 2026 22:15:03 +0000 Ross Kelly 9c6953d0-f9f6-4163-9138-42c774dd9084 NBA playoffs: Everything at stake on final day of regular season from clinching scenarios to lottery odds https://www.cbssports.com/nba/news/nba-playoff-picture-seeding-final-day-regular-season-lottery-odds/ The final day of the regular season has significant implications with all 30 teams in action Sun, 12 Apr 2026 21:25:46 +0000 Jasmyn Wimbish c28bb20f-1019-41fa-8415-44fd9d304a3c Use DraftKings promo code to get $300 bonus bets for golf, Magic-Celtics, Guardians-Braves, NBA, MLB on Sunday https://www.cbssports.com/betting/news/use-draftkings-promo-code-to-get-300-bonus-bets-golf-magic-celtics-guardians-braves-nba-mlb-sunday/ DraftKings offers $300 in bonus bets if your first $5 bet wins for MLB and NBA betting on Sunday Sun, 12 Apr 2026 20:00:50 +0000 Ryan Wooden cf928a3f-78ee-49e2-8e3e-c6641191e8bc Kings reportedly retaining Doug Christie as coach despite disappointing 2025-26 season https://www.cbssports.com/nba/news/kings-retaining-doug-christie-coach-disappointing/ Christie replaced Mike Brown midway through the 2024-25 season Sun, 12 Apr 2026 18:22:49 +0000 Sam Quinn 4ce5f5ce-a41c-43e6-be3d-1453e81bffd5 NBA player prop picks, odds, predictions, free best bets: Model includes Scottie Barnes on Sunday, April 12 https://www.cbssports.com/nba/news/nba-player-prop-picks-odds-predictions-free-best-bets-model-includes-scottie-barners-on-sunday-april-12/ The SportsLine model reveals its top NBA props picks and NBA predictions for Sunday Sun, 12 Apr 2026 15:44:55 +0000 Ryan Wooden 1d1b22eb-200e-4b11-8a50-0909f00b5194 Spurs letting Victor Wembanyama play 65th game was a risk, but a better playoff path could be their reward https://www.cbssports.com/nba/news/victor-wembanyama-65th-game-mvp-spurs/ Either way, Wembanyama made his closing MVP argument in historic fashion Sat, 11 Apr 2026 18:15:51 +0000 Brad Botkin 0acb4bec-7bc4-4ffe-926d-da255b52ba0c 2026 NBA playoff picture: Projected bracket, who's clinched and where things stand entering season's final day https://www.cbssports.com/nba/news/2026-nba-playoff-picture-standings-tiebreakers/ One playoff spot and 10 postseason seeds will be determined on Sunday -- here's everything you need to know Sat, 11 Apr 2026 13:40:23 +0000 Brad Botkin c95c5cbb-f967-4928-a3f5-c0f398ed1a50 Cavaliers vs. Hawks odds, prediction, spread, time: 2026 NBA picks for Friday, April 10 from proven model https://www.cbssports.com/nba/news/cavaliers-hawks-odds-prediction-spread-time-2026-nba-picks-friday-april-10/ SportsLine's model reveals its Atlanta Hawks vs. Cleveland Cavaliers predictions and NBA picks today Fri, 10 Apr 2026 19:54:41 +0000 Andy Bryan 5e97e718-84ad-4d42-b1be-d086c683e177 Today's top games to watch, best bets, odds: Thunder vs. Nuggets, MLB and more https://www.cbssports.com/nba/news/todays-top-games-to-watch-best-bets-odds-thunder-vs-nuggets-mlb-and-more/ Find best bets and props for the biggest games in sports on Friday from the SportsLine Projection Model and top CBS Sports experts Fri, 10 Apr 2026 19:30:40 +0000 Gene Menez edec8320-a1ab-4de6-b44a-2747b929f665 LeBron James going 'back to the old ways' as Lakers need 'everything' from their 41-year-old star https://www.cbssports.com/nba/news/lebron-james-back-to-the-old-ways-lakers-everything/ For the second time this week, LeBron nearly posted a triple-double on Thursday as the Lakers stay in the hunt for the West's No. 3 seed Fri, 10 Apr 2026 12:58:32 +0000 Sam Quinn 09ca951b-e71f-4c3a-8060-7106c6bcd435