The four teams in action tonight all have their backs against the wall. It’s the last chance to punch their ticket to the postseason. The Hawks and Grizzlies each lost Tuesday playing on the road. But as the higher seeds tonight, they have the advantage of hosting an elimination game.

After a historic season of dominance, the Cleveland Cavaliers have claimed the No. 1 seed in the East. The defending champions Boston Celtics wrapped up the No. 2 seed, led by Jayson Tatum and reigning Finals MVP Jaylen Brown.

After a week of six play-in games, the first round of the 2025 NBA playoffs opens this weekend with four games on Saturday (April 19) and four on Sunday that could begin answering a wide range of questions: ◾ Can any team challenge the top-ranked Eastern conference Cleveland Cavilers who have the NBA’s top offensive rating,

New York Knicks wings Mikal Bridges (2021-22) and OG Anunoby (2022-23) have a pair of All-Defense nods between them, which makes it seem like they'll be able to handle Detroit Pistons star Cade Cunningham.

It’s time for Shai Gilgeous-Alexander to deliver for the league-best Oklahoma City Thunder, but he’s not the only one entering the postseason with huge expectations.

Duke guard Tyrese Proctor declared for the 2025 NBA draft on Friday, the school announced. Proctor has spent all three years of his college career with the Blue Devils, developing into a deadly long-range shooter.

Duke guard Tyrese Proctor is entering the NBA draft and skipping his senior season. The team announced Proctor's move in a social-media post Friday night. The 6-foot-6, 183-pound junior from Australia was a three-year starter and one of Jon Scheyer’s first incoming recruits when he took over for retired Hall of Famer Mike Krzyzewski.

Tyrese Proctor, the only Duke basketball player to start a game in each of the last three seasons, declared for the 2025 NBA draft on Friday night.