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.
🥳 ‘No more parties in LA’: T’wolves troll Lakers
The Timberwolves started trolling the Lakers immediately after their series victory … and haven’t stopped yet.
Herbert to coach Canadian men’s hoops team
Canada Basketball has hired Gordie Herbert, who coached Germany to a World Cup title in 2023, to take over as its men’s national team coach in 2026.
The Rockets will enter the offseason in search of a star
Only one young player is untouchable as the Rockets enter an offseason with lucrative draft capital and a promising future.
What another disappointing first-round loss means for Giannis and the Bucks: ‘I don’t know’
Year 2 of the Giannis-Dame partnership was supposed to fuel a title run in Milwaukee. Where can the franchise turn now after another first-round exit?
Lakers’ early playoff exit a blow to betting public
Entering the playoffs, more money had been wagered on the Lakers to win the Finals than any other team at multiple sportsbooks. That money will be staying with the house.