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.
Steph and Draymond’s ‘last ride’ comes down to Playoff Jimmy
Ten years after their first title, Curry and Green know Butler is the key to their pursuit of a fifth ring.
Western Conference playoffs: Timberwolves oust LeBron, Lakers
Here’s what has stood out from the latest playoff games of the Western Conference’s first round.
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.