LeBron James shuts down playoff talk with a “basketball gods” remark as the Lakers slump to fourth and frustrations rise.

The start of the NBA season is five days away. Friday, Oct. 17 marks the final day of the NBA preseason. Coaches and players have worked their way back to game shape, and contenders have their eyes on a trip to the NBA Finals. The Oklahoma City Thunder are ...

Most of the time in the NBA Playoffs, the team expected to win does, especially if it's the heavy favorite. Fortunately for the underdog, though, games aren't played on paper, and on the court, a number of variables can lead to surprising results. These are the biggest upsets in league history.