Magic rule Wagner out for Game 6 vs. Pistons
Franz Wagner will miss his second straight game because of a calf strain, as it appears increasingly unlikely that he will return in this series.
Sources: KD out again for Game 6 due to ankle
Kevin Durant will not play in Game 6 against the Lakers because of the ankle injury that has sidelined the Rockets star for most of Houston’s first-round playoff series, sources told ESPN.
Daniels, Robinson tossed in Hawks-Knicks scuffle
Atlanta’s Dyson Daniels and New York’s Mitchell Robinson were ejected from Game 6 of the Hawks-Knicks playoff series Thursday night after a fight that prompted offsetting technical fouls.
Wolves eliminate Nuggets as McDaniels scores 32
Jaden McDaniels had 32 points and 10 rebounds as Minnesota eliminated Denver with a 110-98 victory in Game 6 on Thursday night.
Wall becomes Howard's prez of basketball ops
Five-time NBA All-Star John Wall has become the president of basketball operations at Howard University, returning to Washington to partner with the top-ranked HBCU in the country, school officials told ESPN.
NBA's Hustle Award won by Hornets' Diabaté
Moussa Diabaté of the Charlotte Hornets was announced Thursday as the NBA’s Hustle Award winner for this season.
Wolves minus Dosunmu (calf) for pivotal Game 6
The short-handed Timberwolves were without guard Ayo Dosunmu for a crucial Game 6 on Thursday night against the Nuggets because of a right calf issue. Aaron Gordon (calf) remained out for Denver.
Cavs let Schroder cook in 4th, regain series contr…
Limited in the first four games, Dennis Schroder broke out in Wednesday’s Game 5, scoring 11 of his 19 points in the fourth as the Cavs won 125-120 to take a 3-2…
Rockets outlast Lakers to push series to Game 6
The Rockets prevailed late against the Lakers on Wednesday after faltering in a similar situation last week, avoiding elimination for the second straight game and trimming L.A.’s lead in the series to…
Celebrities at the NBA playoffs: Tina Fey, Kylie J…
Celebrities have been out in style courtside at the NBA playoffs.