Refocused Celtics lean on D, Kornet to stay alive
The Celtics used a reinvigorated defense and the unlikely breakout of backup big man Luke Kornet to keep their season alive and send this playoff series against the Knicks back to New York for Game 6 on Friday.
NBA playoff futures: Pacers 4th in odds after advancing, Thunder odds-on favorite
An updated listing of the odds to win the NBA championship and Finals MVP following Sunday’s games.
Nikola Jokic is defying stat-chasing culture — and he’s still an MVP front-runner
Jokic’s half-court heaves are bad for his final stat lines, but the three-time MVP will do anything to help his team win.
How Anthony Edwards’ hero-ball evolution began with Kobe and Michael Jordan
Edwards was frustrated when he couldn’t be the hero. His coaches were frustrated by his poor decisions. In the playoffs, he has become a star in crunch time, by learning when to make the right play — or be the right play himself.
Buzz: Knicks go from underdogs to East favorites after Game 4
The Knicks went from long shots in the Eastern Conference to favorites overnight after winning Game 4.
Where does Cooper Flagg rank in the way-too-early rankings for 2025-26?
Andre Snellings provides his early fantasy basketball rankings for next season, including where Cooper Flagg should come off the board.
Who has the picks and players to swing a Giannis blockbuster? We’re tiering all 29 teams
For the first time in his career, the two-time MVP is reportedly open to a trade. How ready is every team to swing a deal?
Draymond fined for questioning officials’ integrity
Warriors star Draymond Green was fined $50,000 by the NBA for “making an inappropriate comment that questions the integrity of game officials” during Game 3.
Warriors had title shot if Curry healthy, Kerr says
The Warriors credited the Wolves and avoided excuses but acknowledged the impact of injuries to Stephen Curry and Jimmy Butler as their season ended.
Knicks falter with chance to close out Celtics
The Knicks couldn’t finish off the Celtics in Game 5 on Wednesday, with Boston staving off elimination despite being without superstar Jayson Tatum.