Damian Lillard’s injury timeline, plus what to learn from other NBA stars’ Achilles tears
The Bucks guard faces a long recovery, but there is precedent for stars in their 30s making a full comeback.
Why the Rockets’ launch is still awaiting a superstar
Only one young player is untouchable as the Rockets enter an offseason with lucrative draft capital and a promising future.
What another disappointing first-round loss means for Giannis and the Bucks: ‘I don’t know’
Year 2 of the Giannis-Dame partnership was supposed to fuel a title run in Milwaukee. Where can the franchise turn now after another first-round exit?
Steph and Draymond’s ‘last ride’ comes down to Playoff Jimmy
Ten years after their first title, Curry and Green know Butler is the key to their pursuit of a fifth ring.
Murray comes up big as Nuggets control Clips
Jamal Murray scored a game-high 43 points to pace the Nuggets to a Game 5 win over the Clippers and a 3-2 series lead.
Brunson a bystander as Knicks wilt late in loss
As precious seconds ticked away in the fourth quarter Tuesday night, New York star Jalen Brunson was waiting at the scorer’s table for a whistle in the Knicks’ 106-103 loss to the Detroit Pistons, who stayed alive in this Round 1 series, forcing a Game 6.
Western Conference playoffs: Nuggets in control after big win over Clippers
Here’s what has stood out from the latest playoff games of the Western Conference’s first round.
‘There’s really no plan:’ How the self alley-oop has taken over the NBA
Players seem to be throwing the ball off the glass to themselves more than ever, and not just to generate highlights.
Giannis: Haliburton’s dad ‘disrespectful’ with antics
Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo got into a heated confrontation with the father of Pacers guard Tyrese Haliburton following Game 5, spurred by what Antetokounmpo called a “disrespectful” exchange on the floor.
Early exit, not future, on Giannis’ mind after loss
Giannis Antetokounmpo didn’t want to discuss his future in Milwaukee after Tuesday night’s season-ending loss and instead lamented the Bucks’ third straight first-round exit and their inability to win Game 5 for the injured Damian Lillard.