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Eight major injuries shift balance of power across Western Conference playoffs.

This edition of the rookie report is all about Egor Dëmin, who answered one big question but left us with more.

I was watching Game Three of the Los Angeles Lakers vs. Houston Rockets series. My wife — who’s usually more interested in the National Anthem and the arena timeout entertainment — watched two possessions and said, “Do these guys understand this isn’t football?” In other words, someone who pays more attention to what Britt Waters […]

The Lakers might not have seen the last of Kevin Durant in this first-round series.

Jayson Tatum had a solid night for the Boston Celtics

Zach Kram studied years of film and spoke with dozens around the league to determine if the strategy works.

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Dr. J made a memorable debut in the NBA Finals

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The Spurs took a 3-1 series lead with a 114-93 win over the Blazers on Sunday night, but was clearly frustrated with the league’s concussion protocol during a postgame interview with Malika Andrews.

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The Chicago Bulls have reportedly completed their first round of interviews for a new head of basketball operations. Minnesota Timberwolves GM Matt Lloyd, Atlanta Hawks VP of basketball operations Bryson Graham and Detroit Pistons VP of basketball operations Dennis Lindsey are considered the finalists to be the Bulls next lead decision-maker. Chicago has also met with Cleveland Cavaliers GM Mike Gansey and San Antonio Spurs assistant GM Dave Telep. All of the initial meetings were reportedly ...

The NBA has fined Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic $50,000 and Minnesota Timberwolves forward Julius Randle $35,000 for their roles in an on-court altercation in Saturday's playoff game. With 1.3 seconds remaining in the game and the Wolves holding a big lead, Jokic initiated the confrontation by shoving Minnesota forward Jaden McDaniels. Randle escalated the situation by getting involved and shoving Nuggets guard Bruce Brown. Both Jokic and Randle were ejected from the game. Despite it app...

Steve Kerr remains undecided if he will return as head coach of the Golden State Warriors next season and admitted in a lengthy and personal interview with the New Yorker that the decision is complicated by the fact that Stephen Curry and Draymond Green are continuing their careers. The Warriors last won a championship in 2022 and have won just two playoff series in two of the past four seasons as they've missed the playoffs altogether in the other two seasons. "This is a really interesting s...

The Lakers' fans make their feelings known on Kevin Durant's viral reaction to Deandre Ayton's ejection in Game 4 of the Rockets' first-round series.

Victor Wembanyama recorded 27 points, 11 rebounds, seven blocks and four steals Sunday in his return from a concussion, powering San Antonio past Portland 114-93 in Game 4 to claim a 3-1 series lead. The Spurs erased a 19-point deficit in the process. The victory marked the first time in NBA history a team trailed by 15 or more points at halftime and won by 15 or more. San Antonio outscored Portland 73-35 in the second half, which is the second-largest second-half scoring differential in play...

According to a sports medicine surgeon, Jalen Williams' latest hamstring injury could raise further concerns for the Thunder guard moving forward.

The New Orleans Pelicans are considering James Borrego to remain as their head coach, as well as looking at several long-time NBA assistant coaches. Borrego went 24-46 as the Pelicans interim head coach after he took over for Willie Green. New Orleans is also considering multiple assistant coaches. San Antonio Spurs assistant Sean Sweeney, Milwaukee Bucks assistant Darvin Ham, and Brooklyn Nets assistant Steve Hetzel are all in the mix. The Pelicans are also hoping to interview Detroit Piston...

The Boston Celtics spoiled Joel Embiid's Return in Game 4 behind Jayson Tatum's 30 points in a 128-96 victory.

Joel Embiid speaks on his recovery from an emergency appendectomy surgery that kept him sidelined for 16 days.

After suffering the 76ers suffered a blowout loss in Game 4, Tyrese Maxey began by taking accountability for his shortcomings.

The Dallas Mavericks are one of two NBA teams looking for a new leader for their front office. The Mavs are reportedly still interested in trying to lure Tim Connelley from his role leading the Minnesota Timberwolves basketball operations. Connelley is believed to no longer hold an opt out from his job with the Wolves. However, many around the league believe that he could be drawn from Minnesota after the Timberwolves season ends. The Wolves currently hold a 3-1 lead over the Denver Nuggets i...

LeBron James, JJ Redick and others voice their concerns with NBA officiating following Deandre Ayton's ejection from Game 4 of Lakers-Rockets playoff series.

Billy Donovan quietly positioned himself for a clean return to the coaching market months before stepping away from the Chicago Bulls, negotiating a contract clause during the 2025 offseason that granted him a personal exit option for the 2026-27 season. Donovan secured the extension after the Bulls blocked the New York Knicks from interviewing him as a potential replacement for Tom Thibodeau. The deal, however, contained an immediate out at Donovan's sole discretion, a provision sources say ...