Brunson a bystander as Knicks wilt late in loss
As precious seconds ticked away in the fourth quarter Tuesday night, New York star Jalen Brunson was waiting at the scorer’s table for a whistle in the Knicks’ 106-103 loss to the Detroit Pistons, who stayed alive in this Round 1 series, forcing a Game 6.
Giannis: Haliburton’s dad ‘disrespectful’ with antics
Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo got into a heated confrontation with the father of Pacers guard Tyrese Haliburton following Game 5, spurred by what Antetokounmpo called a “disrespectful” exchange on the floor.
‘There’s really no plan:’ How the self alley-oop has taken over the NBA
Players seem to be throwing the ball off the glass to themselves more than ever, and not just to generate highlights.
NBA draft lottery 101: Date, time, odds, format, history
The 2025 NBA draft lottery takes place on May 12. Check out details on the event’s format, rules, history and more.
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.
Dubs irked as Rockets take aim at Curry’s thumb
Warriors coach Steve Kerr said Rockets defenders are trying to “outsmart the rules” by hitting Stephen Curry’s hand after he releases his shot and said it’s something he hopes the league addresses after the season.
Haliburton, Pacers stun Bucks in OT to advance
Indiana star Tyrese Haliburton blew past Giannis Antetokounmpo for the go-ahead layup with 1.3 seconds left to give the Pacers a 119-118 victory over the Milwaukee Bucks and a 4-1 series win in the Eastern Conference first round on Tuesday night.
Wolves win third straight to knock out Lakers
Minnesota advanced in the NBA playoffs with a 103-96 win over Los Angeles on Wednesday night that eliminated LeBron James and Luka Doncic from their first postseason together.