Suns fire Budenholzer, say change was ‘needed’
The Suns have fired coach Mike Budenholzer after missing the NBA playoffs and play-in tournament with the largest payroll in league history.
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Sources: Bucks’ Lillard to miss start of playoffs
Bucks star Damian Lillard will miss the start of the NBA playoffs because of a blood clot in his right calf, sources told ESPN.
NBA betting: Four bets that stand out for Tuesday’s play-in games
A closer look at the bets to make for Tuesday’s pair of NBA play-in tournament games.
Thunder, Celtics betting favorites to win NBA title
The Thunder and reigning champion Celtics are the consensus favorites to win this season’s title, showing +180 and +190 odds, respectively, at ESPN BET.
Sources: Dumars near deal to be Pels’ president
Naismith Hall of Famer Joe Dumars is finalizing a deal to become the new president of basketball operations of the New Orleans Pelicans, sources told ESPN.
Gamecocks’ Murray-Boyles to declare for draft
South Carolina’s Collin Murray-Boyles, projected No. 10 in ESPN’s latest mock draft, will declare for the 2025 NBA draft, he told ESPN.
Thousands of games, one-of-a-kind scores: Inside NBA ‘scorigami’
Fueled by fast-paced play and unique scorelines, NBA scorigami has carved out a niche corner of basketball fandom.
‘There’s no justification for this’: What comes next for the flailing Suns — and Kevin Durant
After firing their third coach in three years, the Suns’ next — and perhaps only — move is trading the superstar owner Mat Ishbia acquired just hours after buying the team: Kevin Durant.
What’s next for Denver after firing Malone? NBA insiders debate Nuggets’ shocking move
The Nuggets stunned the league by moving on from their coach and GM. Where does Denver go from here?