NBA postseason tracker: Luka, Lakers clinch playoff spot; Mavs into play-in
Tracking which teams have clinched for the playoffs with the 2024-25 NBA regular season nearing its conclusion.
Suns’ backward slide culminates in playoff miss
The Suns — with a roster that included an All-Star trio of Kevin Durant, Devin Booker and Bradley Beal — were eliminated from postseason contention Wednesday night when they fell to the short-handed Thunder for their eighth straight loss.
Luka wipes away tears, then whips Mavs in return
Luka Doncic’s eyes welled up with tears during a pregame tribute in Dallas on Thursday night, and then he proceeded to dominate the Mavs with a season-high 45 points in an emotional 112-97 victory.
Play-in tournament: Schedule, standings, format
Everything you need to know about the 2025 NBA play-in tournament, including how it works, who’s playing and when.
Mavs try to tune out ‘Fire Nico’ chant in Luka return
“Fire Nico!” chants directed at the Mavericks general manager who traded away generational superstar Luka Doncic to the Lakers echoed throughout American Airlines Center on Wednesday night in Doncic’s return to Dallas.
Herro moment backfires for Heat star in defeat
Tyler Herro opted to pull up for a 3-pointer rather than drive for a wide-open layup. He missed, and the Heat lost to the Bulls 119-111 in a game with major seeding implications Wednesday night.
Adelman: Nuggets still can do ‘something special’
Interim coach David Adelman said he remains confident the Nuggets “have a great chance to do something special,” even after Tuesday’s shocking dismissals of Michael Malone and Calvin Booth.
From tears to triumph: Biggest takeaways from Luka’s emotional Dallas return
Our NBA insiders answer the biggest questions from a historic night in the NBA.
Waiver wire pickups: Look to Brandin Podziemski, Isaiah Collier
The fantasy basketball waiver wire always has players who can help fill holes in your roster.
Bulls’ Ball hosts family of donor for his transplant
Bulls guard Lonzo Ball had an emotional meeting with the family of the late Alex Reinhardt, who donated the knee cartilage Ball received in a transplant two years ago.