Redick: 'Everybody' wants to face hobbled Lakers
Lakers coach JJ Redick believes other West teams that still have their seeding to be determined prefer Los Angeles as their first-round opponent in the playoffs.
Celtics tie NBA record with 29 3s, clinch 2-seed
The Celtics tied the franchise and NBA record with 29 3s on their way to clinching the Eastern Conference’s No. 2 playoff seed in a blowout win over the Pelicans.
Nuggets sit several players; Jokic questionable
The Nuggets are resting the majority of their rotation vs. the Spurs on Sunday, and three-time MVP Nikola Jokic is listed as questionable.
Lakers fill out backcourt with new Smith deal
With Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves sidelined by injury, the Lakers are signing two-way guard Nick Smith Jr. to a new two-year contract, his agent told ESPN.
🏀 NBA draft top 100: Where top prospects land
Here is the updated top 100 big board for the 2026 class after an exciting college season.
NBA fines Magic $25K for injury report violation
The NBA fined the Orlando Magic $25,000 on Thursday for violating league injury reporting rules before Monday night’s home game against the Detroit Pistons.
76ers' Embiid out of hospital; no timeline to play
Sixers star Joel Embiid has been discharged from a Houston hospital and is heading back to Philadelphia, with the team saying there is no set timeline for his return to the court.
SGA, Jokic among at least 168 out NBA-wide Fri.
Around the NBA, no fewer than 168 players were held out of Friday’s games, including reigning MVP Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, three-time MVP Nikola Jokic and 14 members of the Grizzlies.
King's gambit: Why NBA players are turning to chess
NBA players are spending more time than ever working on the boards — but we’re not talking rebounds.
OKC locks up No. 1 seed, joins elite company
The Thunder clinched the NBA’s best regular-season record with a win over the Clippers to join some exclusive company.
