Grading Every NBA Superstar’s Playoffs So Far: Nikola Jokic, Shai
Gilgeous-Alexander, LeBron James And More
With the first round of the 2026 NBA Playoffs now over, we graded the performance of every team's best player.
“Been Fighting Uphill”: LeBron James Breaks Silence About Medical Issue He Has
Been Battling for 5 Years
LA Lakers star LeBron James breaks silence in an exclusive about a medical issue he has been battling for five years
“Take It Easy on the Kid”: Michael Jordan Stopped ESPN Analyst From Criticizing
LeBron James for Infamous Moment
Michael Jordan reportedly stopped longtime analyst Mike Wilbon from criticizing LeBron James when he suffered defeat early on in his career.
“Mark Cuban Might Have Jumped in Front of a Train”: Jeanie Buss Explains Luka
Doncic Trade Secrecy
LA Lakers minority owner Jeanie Buss opens up on how the Luka Doncic blockbuster trade from the Dallas Mavericks happened.
“People Were Getting on Me”: LeBron James Makes Honest Confession About Losing 6
NBA Finals
LeBron James opens up on losing six finals in his career as the comparison between himself and Bulls legend Michael Jordan gains steam
“My Game Is a Lot Different and a Little Better”: LeBron James Backs Himself
Over Michael Jordan in Some Ways
LA Lakers star LeBron James speaks on the comparison with Chicago Bulls legend and six-time NBA champion Michael Jordan
“You’re Not Signing Her” Liberty GM Faces Heat Over Natasha Cloud WNBA Blackball
Situation
Analyst decodes NY Liberty GM Jonathan Kolb's statement after Natasha Cloud failed to get a single team in the free agency
NBA Playoffs Preview: Injury Report, Predicted Lineup, Odds for 04/29 Games
Feat. Pistons, Cavs, Magic, and More
Here is everything you need to know about 04/26 Game 5 in the Round 1 series of the NBA playoffs at EssentiallySports.
“This Isn’t Easy”: Cheryl Reeve Details Conversation With Olivia Miles During
the Training Camp
Cheryl Reeve shares details of her candid conversation with Olivia Miles, using Napheesa Collier to deliver a powerful message to the rookie.
“Grateful But… Greedy”: A’ja Wilson Shares Real Feelings on CBA Conclusion Amid
Superhero Transformation
A'ja Wilson ahs made her feelings clear regarding the latest CBA and she is looking for even more growth in the future.
Dearica Hamby Explains $3.4M Decision After Announcing Business Outside
Basketball
After signing a $3.4M deal, Dearica Hamby opens up on “new money,” smart investing, and her new business venture beyond basketball.
