What’s behind this stifling, confusing LeBron-led Lakers defense
The Lakers have confused some of the NBA’s biggest offensive stars with a defensive scheme no one can quite figure out. It will be tested again Saturday, when they face the Timberwolves.
Ja braves ‘difficult’ injury, leads Grizz into playoffs
Ja Morant acknowledged his sprained right ankle was “more difficult than others” but scored 22 points to lead the Grizzlies past the Mavericks 120-106 to secure the No. 8 seed in the Western Conference playoffs.
How the Pacers routed the Bucks, and what’s next in every East playoff series
Here’s what has stood out from the Eastern Conference first round, including Pacers-Bucks Game 1.
C’s star Brown looks ‘good’ despite knee bruise
Jaylen Brown said he’s feeling good heading into Game 1 vs. the Magic despite the bone bruise in his right knee that kept him out to end the regular season.
‘Battle-tested’ Heat make play-in history as 10-seed
The Heat regrouped after losing an early lead to beat the Hawks 123-114 and make NBA play-in tournament history.
Cavs’ Atkinson named coach of the year by peers
Kenny Atkinson has been named the National Basketball Coaches Association’s Coach of the Year in his first season as head coach of the Cavaliers.
NBA experts’ picks for every first-round series
Our NBA experts pick which teams will make it out of the first round.
Sources: Bucks’ Lillard expected back in G2 or G3
Bucks star Damian Lillard is expected to return for Game 2 or Game 3 of Milwaukee’s first-round playoff series against the Pacers, sources told ESPN.
‘It’s just sad’: Luka weighs in on Harrison’s talk
Luka Doncic says he still hasn’t spoken to Nico Harrison since being traded to the Lakers but has heard what the Mavericks general manager has said in justifying his reasoning for the deal.
Every Lakers game, illustrated: The artist capturing the season in real time
Jack Perkins, the animator behind @purehoop, spent the entire season capturing the Lakers’ highs and lows through comic-style illustrations.