Postseason tracker: Playoff picture set; play-in begins Tuesday
Tracking which teams clinched spots in the NBA playoffs.
No. 77 is No. 1: Doncic jersey is NBA’s top-selling
Luka Doncic’s No. 77 Lakers jersey was the NBA’s most popular jersey for the 2024-25 regular season based on NBAStore.com sales.
Hornets star Ball must ‘get stronger,’ coach says
Hornets coach Charles Lee said LaMelo Ball has “got to get stronger.”
Suns fire Budenholzer, say change was ‘needed’
The Suns have fired coach Mike Budenholzer after missing the NBA playoffs and play-in tournament with the largest payroll in league history.
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Pelicans fire executive VP Griffin after 6 seasons
The Pelicans have fired executive vice president David Griffin after six years as the team’s head of basketball operations. The Pelicans had a 209-263 record and twice made the playoffs during his tenure.
Thunder, Celtics betting favorites to win NBA title
The Thunder and reigning champion Celtics are the consensus favorites to win this season’s title, showing +180 and +190 odds, respectively, at ESPN BET.
Waiver wire pickups: Look to Brandin Podziemski, Isaiah Collier
The fantasy basketball waiver wire always has players who can help fill holes in your roster.
Illini star freshman Jakucionis to enter NBA draft
Illinois freshman Kasparas Jakucionis, a projected top-10 pick, told ESPN that he will enter the 2025 NBA draft.
OKC bests ’72 Lakers for scoring differential mark
The Thunder finished the season outscoring teams by 12.9 points per game, smashing the previous mark of 12.3 held by the 1971-72 Lakers that had stood for more than a half-century.