Are the NBA playoffs too physical? Have the refs actually lost control? Here’s what the data says
The discourse — and discord — surrounding playoff officiating isn’t new. But this year, players and coaches have wondered if the league has lost control. The NBA says its ref data is in line with past years. Who’s right?
NBA free agent rankings: Kevin Pelton’s top 25 for 2025
Will LeBron James opt in or sign a new deal? Can Indy keep Myles Turner? We’re breaking down what’s next for 25 star free agents.
Inside the world of NBA ‘ball boys,’ the league’s unsung heroes
Ball boys are everywhere on the court but are rarely seen or acknowledged. And yet, the NBA couldn’t function without them.
Pacers let opportunity slip: Didn’t play ‘our way’
After letting a 20-point first-half lead slip away and with it a chance to go up 3-0 in the Eastern Conference finals, the Pacers acknowledged they didn’t play their way Sunday night against the Knicks.
KAT, Knicks charge back from 20 down in Indy
Karl-Anthony Towns scored 20 of his 24 points in the fourth quarter Sunday as the Knicks rallied from 20 points down to beat the Pacers in Game 3 of the East finals.
Follow live: Knicks battling Pacers in pivotal Game 3
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MVP SGA, runner-up Jokic headline All-NBA teams
The five players who finished atop the MVP balloting, including winner Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and runner-up Nikola Jokic, highlighted the All-NBA teams.
Rivalry renewed: Why this absurd Knicks-Pacers series could signal a massive shift in the East
With the Celtics, Cavaliers and Bucks all facing huge offseason questions, the Knicks and Pacers could battle for Eastern Conference supremacy for years to come.
Spurs, Nuggets find successors, what’s next for the other open jobs?
Which NBA coaching jobs are available? Which situations are the most appealing? We’re breaking down each vacancy.
OKC ‘punched in the mouth’ as Wolves muscle up
The Thunder credited the Wolves’ “physicality” Saturday night in a 143-101 Game 3 loss in which Oklahoma City never mounted a serious comeback bid.