The road to the Larry O’Brien Trophy begins today as the 2026 NBA Playoffs officially get underway with a star-studded quadruple-header.

The NBA playoffs are rumbling back into action, and the excitement in Oklahoma is sizzling like a thunderstorm as the reigning champion Oklahoma City Thunder prepare to fiercely defend their title.

The 2026 NBA playoffs have officially tipped off. The best NBA players showcase their skills and talent through an 82-game regular season, but the playoffs are where legacies are made – or tainted.

The 2026 NBA playoffs begin on Saturday. NPR's A Martinez and sports journalist Martenzie Johnson preview the postseason filled with strong championship contenders.