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Last updated: April 12, 2026, 2:30 AM ET

NBA Playoff Postponements & Offseason Outlook

As the regular season winds down, the Nuggets rested several key players for their Sunday contest against the San Antonio Spurs, a move reflecting strategic load management ahead of the postseason grind, while three-time MVP Nikola Jokic was officially listed as questionable for the game. For the ten franchises that failed to secure a playoff berth, attention is already shifting toward the summer, with the offseason calendar now set for draft and free agency across Milwaukee, Dallas, and other eliminated clubs looking toward major roster overhauls. Separately, a fascinating trend is emerging across the league as NBA players increasingly turn to chess as a mental training exercise, indicating a growing emphasis on strategic thinking beyond the court itself.