Atkinson wins Coach of Year in debut with Cavs

Cleveland’s Kenny Atkinson, who watched from the sideline as Donovan Mitchell, Darius Garland and Evan Mobley had All-Star seasons for the Cavaliers, has been named the NBA Coach of the Year after leading the team to 64 wins and the top seed in the East.

Clips prez: Kawhi, Harden franchise’s foundation

Clippers president Lawrence Frank said he definitely believes in Kawhi Leonard and James Harden as the franchise’s cornerstones, despite an embarrassing Game 7 loss in their first-round series against the Nuggets.

🏀 Lakers’ future with Luka after early exit?

In nearly every way, the Lakers were outclassed by the Wolves. And now, after a disappointingly early exit, their next task is even more important: selling Doncic that this first-round loss was merely an aberration.