A competitive postseason and buzzy offseason have elevated some of the league's feistiest conflicts.
NBA insiders break down lingering questions, lottery races and what to watch in the final week of the 2025-26 NBA regular season.
Victor Wembanyama got the night off Thursday night due to right ankle injury management, but the Spurs still beat the Clippers 118-99.
Calling the discourse around NBA MVP "good chatter," Thunder star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander nevertheless declined to weigh in himself, saying, "No, I'm good. Thanks for asking, though. ... I let my game do the talking."
Warriors forward Draymond Green said he both "hated" and "absolutely loved" the MVP self-promotion from Spurs center Victor Wembanyama.
The Cavs' title odds improved with the trade for James Harden, but the Thunder and Nuggets are clear favorites.
