Game 7, anyone? The key factors behind a trio of NBA playoff Game 6s
Three matchups have extended to Game 6s in the NBA playoffs’ first round. What does each team need to do to advance or stay alive?
What (fun! annoying!) narratives will emerge if each remaining NBA team wins the title
From the Celtics to the Thunder, here’s how potential titles could lead into varied versions of an NBA future.
LeBron on his future: ‘I don’t have the answer’
LeBron James wasn’t ready to make any decisions about his future in the moments immediately after his 22nd NBA season ended with the Lakers’ first-round playoff exit.
Follow live: Knicks travel to Detroit with a chance to close out Pistons in Game 6
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Pistons’ Stewart (knee) misses 5th straight game
Pistons center Isaiah Stewart is out for a fifth straight game against the Knicks because of a nagging knee injury.
Redick: Lakers must get in ‘championship shape’
Head coach JJ Redick says the Lakers must get into “championship shape” if they’re going to contend for an NBA title next season.
Thompson’s steals reward Rockets in Game 5 rout
Amen Thompson notched five steals in the first half to establish a tone of tenacity on defense that galvanized the Rockets in a 131-116 romp that forced Game 6 against the Warriors on Friday in San Francisco.
Haliburton’s dad to stay away from Pacers games
After conversations with the Pacers’ front office, Tyrese Haliburton’s father, John, will not attend the team’s home and road games for the foreseeable future, a Pacers spokesperson told ESPN.
Sources: Suns promoting Gregory to GM post
The Phoenix Suns are promoting vice president Brian Gregory to be the franchise’s new general manager as James Jones transitions to a role as senior adviser for the organization, sources tell ESPN.
Celtics’ Holiday wins NBA’s sportsmanship award
Boston Celtics guard Jrue Holiday has won the NBA’s sportsmanship award for the second time, the league announced Thursday.