Jokic breaks from slump, but his 44-15 not enough

After the worst three-game shooting funk of his career, Denver’s Nikola Jokic returned to form with a 44-point effort Tuesday night in Game 5 — but it wasn’t enough as OKC took the lead for the first time in this Western Conference semifinal series.

Ex-Arkansas G Fland withdrawing from NBA draft

Boogie Fland is now one of the best available options in the transfer portal, and there has been significant buzz in recent days surrounding Florida as a potential destination for him, sources said.