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Last updated: April 6, 2026, 5:30 PM ET

NBA Playoff Push & Roster Moves

As the 2025-26 regular season enters its final week, teams are finalizing rosters while managing key injuries while insiders analyze lingering questions surrounding playoff seeding and lottery outcomes. The Atlanta Hawks bolstered their frontcourt by signing center Tony Bradley, who previously averaged 4 points and 2.8 rebounds across 38 games with the Pacers, aiming to secure inside depth ahead of the postseason. On the injury front, Cade Cunningham's status improved as the Pistons' All-Star point guard was upgraded to doubtful for Monday's contest, suggesting a potential return from his ailment is imminent. Separately, Luka Doncic is heading to Europe to seek specialized care for his Grade 2 left hamstring strain, though he and Austin Reaves remain targeted for a Lakers playoff appearance.

Star Performances & Award Races

The return of marquee players yielded immediate results, with Stephen Curry exploding for 29 points in just 26 minutes during the Warriors' victory over the Rockets, a performance that has the team feeling they are firmly "back in the fight." Meanwhile, the race for Rookie of the Year saw a major shift after Cooper Flagg delivered a near triple-double performance that included 45 points, allowing him to overtake Kon Knueppel as the betting favorite for the award. In lighter news, the Milwaukee Bucks playfully referenced LeBron James’ recent comments about disliking playing in Milwaukee and Memphis with an amusing social media caption directed at the Lakers star.

Executive Overhaul

In major organizational news, the Chicago Bulls initiated significant front-office changes by firing both executive vice president of basketball operations Arturas Karnisovas and general manager Marc Eversley following six seasons without substantial playoff success. This sweeping decision signals a clear intent by the Bulls' ownership group to pivot strategies as the league heads toward its postseason phase, leaving the team's long-term direction open for speculation in the final days of the regular season.