Rockets rule out Durant (ankle) for Game 5
The Rockets, again facing elimination, officially ruled out star forward Kevin Durant for Wednesday night’s Game 5 against the Lakers because of a left ankle sprain.
Embiid's 33 downs Celtics, keeps 76ers alive
Joel Embiid scored 33 points and the 76ers stepped up their defense in holding the Celtics to only 11 points in the final period to stay alive after a Game 5 victory.
Sources: NBA finalizing lottery reform proposal
The NBA has proposed a new anti-tanking draft reform that expands the lottery, flattens odds and penalizes the bottom three teams, sources told ESPN.
Brunson's 'phenomenal' performance lifts Knicks
With the Eastern Conference quarterfinal series tied at 2-2, New York’s Jalen Brunson delivered a signature game at the right time, helping the Knicks to post a comfortable 126-97 victory over the…
Sources: Lakers optimistic for Reaves return in G5…
Lakers star Austin Reaves is optimistic to return for Game 5 vs. the Rockets after missing about four weeks with a Grade 2 oblique strain, sources told ESPN.
Sources: Magic's Wagner uncertain for Game 5
Magic forward Franz Wagner’s status for Game 5 is uncertain due to a right calf strain, and his return will depend on how the injury responds to treatment, sources told ESPN.
West playoff takeaways: How Wemby, Spurs rallied f…
Here’s what has stood out from the latest playoff games of the Western Conference’s first round.
🗺️ NBA offseason guides for all eliminated teams
Summer is here for 15 NBA franchises. What lies ahead for the Suns, Warriors, Heat, Bucks and every eliminated team?
Riley not retiring, sticking with 'win big' approach
Pat Riley made it clear he is not retiring or changing his approach to running the Heat after Miami missed the playoffs for the first time since 2018-19.
Flagg edges Knueppel in tight Rookie of Year vote
Mavericks star Cooper Flagg, who shattered records as a teenage rookie this season, earned Rookie of the Year on Monday.
