The rapid rise of Amen and Ausar Thompson: From lottery picks to the playoffs in two seasons
The twins, who were drafted No. 4 and No. 5 in 2023, have been a major part of the Rockets’ and Pistons’ playoff berths.
Chippy series to Rockets’ advantage, Udoka says
The Rockets felt right at home in a win over the Warriors on Wednesday that featured six technical fouls, a flagrant 1, minor scuffles and multiple chants aimed at Draymond Green.
Bontemps’ ballot: Final selections for MVP, All-NBA and every award
Who is the MVP? The top rookie? Tim Bontemps reveals his official awards ballot.
NBA experts’ picks for Thunder-Grizzlies, Celtics-Magic and every first-round series
Our NBA experts pick which teams will make it out of the first round.
Knicks’ Brunson wins NBA’s Clutch Player award
Knicks star Jalen Brunson was named the NBA’s Clutch Player of the Year, finishing ahead of the Nuggets’ Nikola Jokic and the Timberwolves’ Anthony Edwards in voting.
Source: Pelicans hire Wizards’ Weaver as VP
The Pelicans have hired Troy Weaver from the Wizards to be their senior vice president of basketball operations, a source reveals.
Tatum? Pippen? NBA execs share best comps for projected No. 1 pick Cooper Flagg
NBA execs reveal their top player comparisons for the Duke star and projected No. 1 draft pick.
Judge drops suit against Morant, cites self-defense
A judge ruled that Grizzlies star Ja Morant acted in self-defense and was immune from civil liability in the suit filed by Joshua Holloway.
One ring away: The players who could cement their legacies with a title this season
Great regular seasons don’t cement NBA legacies. Great playoff runs do. These six stars — featuring one MVP and a likely one — need a deep playoff run to secure their place in the game.
‘Completely separate and at odds’: The divisions and chaos that led to the end of the Luka Doncic era in Dallas
Doncic’s time in Dallas ended with a shocking trade on Feb. 2, but the beginning of the end dates to the summer of 2023.