Trending Now - Your Guide to Streaming and Betting on the 2026 NBA Playoffs

WHO:

NBC News - The NBA playoffs feature the best 16 remaining teams, including the Cleveland Cavaliers, Oklahoma City Thunder, Detroit Pistons, San Antonio Spurs, New York Knicks, and L.A. Lakers.

WHAT:

NBC News - The first round of the NBA playoffs begins on April 19th, 2026.

Variety - The NBA Playoffs will determine the champion for the 2026 season.

WHERE:

Variety - The playoffs will take place across various locations where the participating teams are based.

WHEN:

NBC News - The NBA playoffs start on April 19th, 2026.

Variety - The playoffs will culminate in the NBA Finals during the summer of 2026.

WHY:

ESPN NBA - The playoffs are held to determine the champion of the NBA for the 2026 season.

HOW:

Billboard - Fans can livestream the NBA playoff games online for free.

ESPN NBA - Experts provide betting advice for the NBA playoffs, including bets on the champion, Finals MVP, and each first-round series.

(UPDATED April 18, 2026 15:10 UTC)

The NBA playoffs are set to begin April 19th, featuring the top 16 teams, including the Cleveland Cavaliers, Oklahoma City Thunder, Detroit Pistons, San Antonio Spurs, New York Knicks, and L.A. Lakers. These playoffs will determine the champion for the 2026 season and will take place across various locations where the participating teams are based. Fans can livestream the games online for free, and experts are offering betting advice on everything from the champion to the Finals MVP and each first-round series.