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Which teams will make the NBA Playoffs?

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Which teams will make the NBA Playoffs?

$1,474,539 Vol.

Apr 12, 2026
Polymarket

$1,474,539 Vol.

Polymarket

Denver Nuggets

$69,451 Vol.

100%

Los Angeles Lakers

$45,931 Vol.

100%

Cleveland Cavaliers

$54,137 Vol.

100%

Minnesota Timberwolves

$82,882 Vol.

100%

Houston Rockets

$35,016 Vol.

100%

Toronto Raptors

$54,081 Vol.

93%

Atlanta Hawks

$70,178 Vol.

90%

Phoenix Suns

$152,801 Vol.

79%

Philadelphia 76ers

$67,805 Vol.

78%

Los Angeles Clippers

$160,186 Vol.

73%

Miami Heat

$100,465 Vol.

53%

Charlotte Hornets

$66,392 Vol.

50%

Orlando Magic

$68,151 Vol.

44%

Portland Trail Blazers

$244,656 Vol.

27%

Golden State Warriors

$49,426 Vol.

24%

This market will resolve to “Yes” if the listed team makes the 2025-26 NBA Playoffs. Otherwise, this market will resolve to “No”. Note: reaching the Play-In Tournament will not qualify as making the Playoffs. To make the NBA Playoffs, a team must earn one of the 16 spots in the postseason bracket. If at any point it becomes impossible for this team to make the Playoffs based on the rules of the NBA (e.g. they are mathematically eliminated from reaching the Play-In), this market will resolve immediately to "No". The resolution source for this market will be official information from the NBA.With the NBA regular season down to its final two weeks ending April 12, Detroit Pistons hold the Eastern Conference lead at 54-20, while Oklahoma City Thunder dominate the West at 59-16, both having clinched playoff spots. Boston Celtics recently secured a top-6 East seed with three straight wins, as Denver Nuggets ride a six-game streak to solidify fourth in West and LA Clippers surge with five consecutive victories into the No. 8 play-in position. Milwaukee Bucks, Memphis Grizzlies, New Orleans Pelicans, and Dallas Mavericks have been eliminated amid injury-plagued finishes. Tight play-in races for seeds 7-10 hinge on remaining schedules, rest advantages, and roster health ahead of the April 14-17 SoFi NBA Play-In Tournament.

This market will resolve to “Yes” if the listed team makes the 2025-26 NBA Playoffs. Otherwise, this market will resolve to “No”.

Note: reaching the Play-In Tournament will not qualify as making the Playoffs. To make the NBA Playoffs, a team must earn one of the 16 spots in the postseason bracket.

If at any point it becomes impossible for this team to make the Playoffs based on the rules of the NBA (e.g. they are mathematically eliminated from reaching the Play-In), this market will resolve immediately to "No".

The resolution source for this market will be official information from the NBA.
Volume
$1,474,539
End Date
Apr 12, 2026
Market Opened
Oct 22, 2025, 1:55 AM ET
This market will resolve to “Yes” if the listed team makes the 2025-26 NBA Playoffs. Otherwise, this market will resolve to “No”. Note: reaching the Play-In Tournament will not qualify as making the Playoffs. To make the NBA Playoffs, a team must earn one of the 16 spots in the postseason bracket. If at any point it becomes impossible for this team to make the Playoffs based on the rules of the NBA (e.g. they are mathematically eliminated from reaching the Play-In), this market will resolve immediately to "No". The resolution source for this market will be official information from the NBA.

Outcome proposed: Yes

No dispute

Final outcome: Yes

This market will resolve to “Yes” if the listed team makes the 2025-26 NBA Playoffs. Otherwise, this market will resolve to “No”. Note: reaching the Play-In Tournament will not qualify as making the Playoffs. To make the NBA Playoffs, a team must earn one of the 16 spots in the postseason bracket. If at any point it becomes impossible for this team to make the Playoffs based on the rules of the NBA (e.g. they are mathematically eliminated from reaching the Play-In), this market will resolve immediately to "No". The resolution source for this market will be official information from the NBA.With the NBA regular season down to its final two weeks ending April 12, Detroit Pistons hold the Eastern Conference lead at 54-20, while Oklahoma City Thunder dominate the West at 59-16, both having clinched playoff spots. Boston Celtics recently secured a top-6 East seed with three straight wins, as Denver Nuggets ride a six-game streak to solidify fourth in West and LA Clippers surge with five consecutive victories into the No. 8 play-in position. Milwaukee Bucks, Memphis Grizzlies, New Orleans Pelicans, and Dallas Mavericks have been eliminated amid injury-plagued finishes. Tight play-in races for seeds 7-10 hinge on remaining schedules, rest advantages, and roster health ahead of the April 14-17 SoFi NBA Play-In Tournament.

This market will resolve to “Yes” if the listed team makes the 2025-26 NBA Playoffs. Otherwise, this market will resolve to “No”.

Note: reaching the Play-In Tournament will not qualify as making the Playoffs. To make the NBA Playoffs, a team must earn one of the 16 spots in the postseason bracket.

If at any point it becomes impossible for this team to make the Playoffs based on the rules of the NBA (e.g. they are mathematically eliminated from reaching the Play-In), this market will resolve immediately to "No".

The resolution source for this market will be official information from the NBA.
Volume
$1,474,539
End Date
Apr 12, 2026
Market Opened
Oct 22, 2025, 1:55 AM ET
This market will resolve to “Yes” if the listed team makes the 2025-26 NBA Playoffs. Otherwise, this market will resolve to “No”. Note: reaching the Play-In Tournament will not qualify as making the Playoffs. To make the NBA Playoffs, a team must earn one of the 16 spots in the postseason bracket. If at any point it becomes impossible for this team to make the Playoffs based on the rules of the NBA (e.g. they are mathematically eliminated from reaching the Play-In), this market will resolve immediately to "No". The resolution source for this market will be official information from the NBA.

Outcome proposed: Yes

No dispute

Final outcome: Yes

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Frequently Asked Questions

"Which teams will make the NBA Playoffs?" is a prediction market on Polymarket with 30 possible outcomes where traders buy and sell shares based on what they believe will happen. The current leading outcome is "Denver Nuggets" at 100%, followed by "Los Angeles Lakers" at 100%. Prices reflect real-time crowd-sourced probabilities. For example, a share priced at 100¢ implies that the market collectively assigns a 100% chance to that outcome. These odds shift continuously as traders react to new developments and information. Shares in the correct outcome are redeemable for $1 each upon market resolution.

As of today, "Which teams will make the NBA Playoffs?" has generated $1.5 million in total trading volume since the market launched on Oct 22, 2025. This level of trading activity reflects strong engagement from the Polymarket community and helps ensure that the current odds are informed by a deep pool of market participants. You can track live price movements and trade on any outcome directly on this page.

To trade on "Which teams will make the NBA Playoffs?," browse the 30 available outcomes listed on this page. Each outcome displays a current price representing the market's implied probability. To take a position, select the outcome you believe is most likely, choose "Yes" to trade in favor of it or "No" to trade against it, enter your amount, and click "Trade." If your chosen outcome is correct when the market resolves, your "Yes" shares pay out $1 each. If it's incorrect, they pay out $0. You can also sell your shares at any time before resolution if you want to lock in a profit or cut a loss.

The current frontrunner for "Which teams will make the NBA Playoffs?" is "Denver Nuggets" at 100%, meaning the market assigns a 100% chance to that outcome. The next closest outcome is "Los Angeles Lakers" at 100%. These odds update in real-time as traders buy and sell shares, so they reflect the latest collective view of what's most likely to happen. Check back frequently or bookmark this page to follow how the odds shift as new information emerges.

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