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Who will escape the play-in tourney? How many upsets will happen in Round 1? Our experts make their picks for every playoff series.

Monty Williams, who led the Suns to the Pacific Division title and the No. 2 seed in the Western Conference this season, has been named Coach of the Year by the National Basketball Coaches Association.

Pacers guard Caris LeVert will miss Tuesday night’s play-in game against the Hornets after entering the league’s health and safety protocol, sources tell ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski.

The Kings went 31-41 for a second straight season under Luke Walton, who has two years left on his deal.

Lonzo Ball will be a restricted free agent this summer but he said Monday he “would love” to return to the Pelicans after building a “bond” with his coaches and teammates.

Washington guard Bradley Beal said his strained left hamstring won’t be 100 percent before the Wizards take on the Boston Celtics in the play-in tournament on Tuesday.

The Lakers’ repeat title bid will commence with LeBron James facing a familiar foe in the Warriors during the play-in tournament, led by James’ pick for MVP, Stephen Curry.

The Nets completed one of the most impressive plays of their season during a victory over Cleveland that secured the No. 2 seed in the Eastern Conference.

Stephen Curry left little doubt in Sunday’s race for the scoring title, scoring 46 points while leading the Warriors past the Grizzlies to clinch the No. 8 seed in the Western Conference. Said coach Steve […]