Celebrities Flock Courtside to NBA Playoffs

The stars are out at the 2026 NBA playoffs.

Given that opening slate of games included two matchups at Madison Square Garden and the Crypto.com Arena, it's no surprise that the NBA playoffs had stars to spare off the bat. Celebrities have been a constant presence throughout the postseason, cheering on their favorite teams.

Here are some of the biggest names in attendance in the postseason.

Cleveland Cavaliers vs. Pistons, Game 2

76ers vs. Knicks, Game 2

76ers vs. Knicks, Game 1

Josh Hart, the jokester 😂 pic.twitter.com/2Qn3o0eG78

Knicks vs. Hawks, Game 6

Rockets vs. Lakers, Game 5

Hawks vs. Knicks, Game 5

76ers vs. Celtics, Game 5

BIG PAPI 🫶 CELTICS @davidortiz in the building for Game 5! pic.twitter.com/yHuYfZADKO

Pistons vs. Magic, Game 4

Nothing like seeing your bro succeed 😂

Ja and JJJ LOVING Desmond Bane's heroics 🔥 pic.twitter.com/nJf4iT5UQz

Knicks vs. Hawks, Game 3

Star-studded guests in attendance for Knicks/Hawks Game 3 🙌 pic.twitter.com/7uNPzkW1oc

Magic vs. Pistons, Game 2

Rockets vs. Lakers, Game 2

Hawks vs. Knicks, Game 2

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welcome back @sunisalee_ 👋 pic.twitter.com/aFGPN7T021

Portland Trail Blazers vs. San Antonio Spurs , Game 1

David Robinson and Tim Duncan in the building for Game 1 in San Antonio! 👏 pic.twitter.com/UGr0Gplird

Orlando Magic vs. Detroit Pistons , Game 1

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💥 @BigSean in the building for Detroit playoff basketball! pic.twitter.com/R32y7J6BxR

Houston Rockets vs. Los Angeles Lakers , Game 1

Atlanta Hawks vs. New York Knicks , Game 1

_Originally reported by [ESPN](https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/48514336/nba-playoffs-2026-celebrity-sightings)._