With Steven Adams sidelined for a while, Houston needs complementary players like Sheppard to step up. They did against San Antonio.

Houston seeks to shatter their road woes, aiming for a crucial victory in Philadelphia to solidify their playoff positioning.

VJ Edgecombe is third, but overlook Cedric Coward or Derik Queen at your own risk. We've got betting tips for this race, too.

The NBA is officially at the midway point in the season with every team playing at least 41 games so far during the 2025-26 campaign. At this point, we have a pretty good feel for the season while acknowledging the many surprises that can still be in store.

The 2026 NBA Finals will be played with a slightly altered schedule this June, which may result in there being more time between the league crowning its champion and the NBA Draft. Last season's Game 7 between the Oklahoma City Thunder and Indiana Pacers came only 72 hours prior to Cooper Flagg going No. 1 overall in the draft.

The NBA has announced the schedule for this season's NBA Finals. Here are some notable changes to keep in mind.

The foundation of Deni Avdija's rise was set in Israel. His catapult into stardom took place in a closed-door meeting in Portland.

The Houston Rockets prepare to take on the San Antonio Spurs for the second time this season. While Houston has had an up-and-down season since the end of November, the Spurs have been steady. The Rockets will try to bounce back in their second match up.