Celtics’ Pritchard honored with Sixth Man award
Payton Pritchard, who went from the fringes of the Boston rotation to a constant source of energy and production off the bench, was named the NBA’s Sixth Man of the Year.
Mazzulla-isms: Quotes from the Celtics’ head coach that defined the season
Since becoming the Celtics’ head coach in 2022, Joe Mazzulla has become a quotable head coach in the association.
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.
Bailey entering NBA draft, shares Rutgers ‘love’
Rutgers freshman Ace Bailey, the projected No. 3 pick in this year’s NBA draft, is going pro, saying he is “nowhere close to reaching my potential” and “can take a good team to a better level.”
Lakers, sparked by Redick ripping, tie up series
The Lakers were motivated by a JJ Redick tirade after their lead slipped in the third quarter, closing out a 94-85 win over the Timberwolves to even their first-round series.
Haliburton and Pacers take 2-0 lead over Bucks
Here’s what has stood out from the latest playoff games of the Eastern Conference’s first round.
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.
Haliburton blunt about bad blood in Bucks-Pacers
“We don’t like them, they don’t like us and that’s just what it is,” Pacers guard Tyrese Haliburton said after Indiana took a 2-0 lead in the series with Milwaukee.
Fredette, BYU great to 2024 Olympian, retires
Jimmer Fredette, a star at BYU who went on to become an NBA lottery pick and then played for the U.S. in 3×3 basketball at last year’s Paris Olympics, announced his retirement Wednesday.
Magic’s physicality irks Horford; Tatum doubtful
Celtics veteran Al Horford reiterated his belief that the Magic stepped over the line with their physicality on Jayson Tatum in Boston’s Game 1 win Sunday.