Waiver wire pickups: Look to Naji Marshall, Stephon Castle
The fantasy basketball waiver wire always has players who can help fill holes in your roster. Here are the ones to add for the week ahead.
Thunder clinch playoff spot by passing Celtics test
The Thunder clinched a playoff berth Wednesday night in Boston against a Celtics team that has “achieved what we are trying to accomplish.”
How Baron Davis found his voice as rapper Bart Oatmeal
Baron Davis, the South Central L.A. legend, is navigating the transition of life after hoops with his second love: rapping.
Miller, ex-Arkansas and NBA center, dies at 54
Oliver Miller, a beefy center who helped Arkansas advance to the Final Four before playing nine seasons in the NBA, has died. He was 54.
Was Thunder-Celtics an NBA Finals preview?
Here are the biggest takeaways coming out of the Thunder-Celtics last regular-season matchup.
Maurice Cheeks reunites with Trail Blazers national anthem singer he aided
Prior to a 2003 Trail Blazers playoff game, 13-year-old Natalie Gilbert stumbled on her words while performing the national anthem before then-Portland head coach Maurice Cheeks stepped up to help.
Plumlee, Adams ejected after first-half skirmish
The Suns’ Mason Plumlee and Rockets center Steven Adams were involved in a first-half skirmish that resulted in both players being ejected.
Sources: LeBron returns to L.A. for treatment
Lakers star LeBron James has returned to Los Angeles, per medical recommendation, as he continues to progress well from a groin strain he suffered against the Boston Celtics on Saturday, league sources told ESPN.
Jazz fined $100K for repeated Markkanen DNPs
The NBA on Wednesday fined the Utah Jazz $100,000 for violating its player participation policy.
‘Bring the doughnuts’: Cavs hilariously stuff Jaylon Tyson’s vehicle when he fails rookie task
The Cleveland Cavaliers forward didn’t deliver the team breakfast as asked, so his teammates replied with a rookie prank.