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May 03, 2024

'Frustrating': Lillard laments injuries after loss
Damian Lillard returned from his right Achilles injury, but the Bucks lost to the Pacers to end their season. Giannis Antetokounmpo missed the entire playoff series because of a left calf strain.

ESPN NBA
May 03, 2024

2024 NBA playoffs roundtable: What to watch heading into massive Game 6 matchups
There are still two first-round series up for grabs. Our NBA insiders break down what to watch heading into these massive Game 6 matchups.

ESPN NBA
May 03, 2024

Brunson, Hart heroics send Knicks by Sixers in 6
The Knicks escape the 76ers with a thrilling 118-115 victory in Game 6 of this first-round classic.

ESPN NBA
May 03, 2024

Most annoying game of Duck Duck Goose: The old-man style turbocharging Knicks
Brunson's ground-bound game exasperates opponents across the NBA -- and is fueling the most exciting Knicks season in decades.

ESPN NBA
May 03, 2024

The NBA's new Iron Man: Buddy Hield's 86-game season
The 76ers sharpshooter is in the playoffs for the first time in his eight-year career. Here's why he needed more games than most to get there.

ESPN NBA
May 02, 2024

How a blockbuster trade and two coaching changes delivered another first-round exit in Milwaukee
Despite two coaching swaps and the addition of Damian Lillard, the Milwaukee Bucks were eliminated from the postseason without a healthy Giannis Antetokounmpo.

ESPN NBA
May 02, 2024

Follow live: Sixers hope to stay in the win column in Game 6 vs. Knicks
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ESPN NBA
May 02, 2024

Toppin, McConnell help Pacers eliminate Bucks
Obi Toppin scored 21 points, T.J. McConnell had 20 points and nine assists and the Pacers won a playoff series for the first time in a decade, beating the Bucks 120-98 in Game 6.

ESPN NBA
May 02, 2024

Clippers rule out Kawhi for Game 6 at Mavs
Clippers' star Kawhi Leonard will miss his third straight game since playing limited minutes in Game 3 because of inflammation in his surgically repaired right knee.

ESPN NBA
May 02, 2024

Follow live: Bucks fight for Game 6 win vs. Pacers
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May 02, 2024

Bucks' Lillard returns for must-win; Giannis out
Bucks star guard Damian Lillard returned for a must-win Game 6 vs. the Pacers on Thursday, while two-time MVP Giannis Antetokounmpo was ruled out.

ESPN NBA
May 02, 2024

Warriors exec Saleh joins Hawks as assistant GM
Onsi Saleh, who served in the Warriors' front office since 2021, has been hired by the Hawks as an assistant general manager.

ESPN NBA
May 02, 2024

Wolves' Finch leads practice day after surgery
One day after having surgery to repair the ruptured patellar tendon in his right knee, Minnesota Timberwolves coach Chris Finch was back leading his team through practice on Thursday.

ESPN NBA
May 02, 2024

Cavs' Allen (rib) skips practice, uncertain for G6
Cleveland Cavaliers starting center Jarrett Allen did not practice as he continues to be slowed by a painful rib injury that could keep him out of Friday night's critical Game 6 in Orlando.

ESPN NBA
May 02, 2024

Lillard now questionable for Bucks' must-win
Milwaukee Bucks star guard Damian Lillard has been upgraded from doubtful to questionable for Thursday's Game 6 of the Eastern Conference first-round series against the Indiana Pacers in Indianapolis.

ESPN NBA
May 02, 2024

Bulls' Caruso honored with NBA's Hustle Award
The Bulls' Alex Caruso, one of nine qualifying players this season to average at least a steal and a block per game, was honored with the NBA's Hustle Award.

ESPN NBA
May 02, 2024

Sixers owners buy G6 tickets to block Knicks fans
The owners of the 76ers and former minority owner Michael Rubin have purchased tickets for Game 6 of Philadelphia's playoff series against the Knicks in an attempt to block New York fans from once again overrunning Wells Fargo Center.

ESPN NBA
May 02, 2024

Who will win between Jokic, Luka and SGA?
Who will win the MVP award between the Nuggets' Nikola Jokic, the Mavericks' Luka Doncic, and the Thunder's Shai Gilgeous-Alexander?

ESPN NBA
May 02, 2024

Playoffs roundtable: What to watch heading into massive Game 6 matchups
Four first-round series are still up for grabs in the East and the West. Our NBA insiders break down what to watch.

ESPN NBA
May 02, 2024

2024 MVP: Who will win between Jokic, Luka and SGA?
Who will win the MVP award between the Nuggets' Nikola Jokic, the Mavericks' Luka Doncic, and the Thunder's Shai Gilgeous-Alexander?

ESPN NBA
May 02, 2024

Clips on brink but still believe, cite recent history
Following their worst postseason loss in franchise history in what could have been their final game at Crypto.com Arena, the Clippers head to Dallas for Game 6 leaning on the fact that they have been in this exact situation before.

ESPN NBA
May 02, 2024

Luka overcomes illness, knee to put Mavs up 3-2
Luka Doncic put up 35 points, 7 rebounds and 10 assists despite playing through illness and a sprained knee.

ESPN NBA
May 01, 2024

Follow live: Mavs, Clippers meet in Game 5 showdown
Follow live: Mavs, Clippers meet in Game 5 showdown

ESPN NBA
May 01, 2024

Ishbia says Suns in 'great position,' mum on Vogel
Days after the Suns' season ended in a playoff sweep, owner Mat Ishbia disputed the narrative that "the house is burning" but declined to say whether the team would retain coach Frank Vogel next season.

ESPN NBA
May 01, 2024

Celtics 'learning from our mistakes,' close out Heat
Jaylen Brown and Derrick White each scored 25 points and the Celtics advanced to the Eastern Conference semifinals, beating the short-handed Heat 118-84 in Game 5 on Wednesday night.

ESPN NBA
May 01, 2024

Celtics 'learning from our mistakes,' slay Heat
Jaylen Brown and Derrick White each scored 25 points and the Celtics advanced to the Eastern Conference semifinals, beating the short-handed Heat 118-84 in Game 5 on Wednesday night.

ESPN NBA
May 01, 2024

Celtics finish off Heat in 34-point Game 5 rout
Jaylen Brown and Derrick White each scored 25 points and the Celtics advanced to the Eastern Conference semifinals, beating the short-handed Heat 118-84 in Game 5 on Wednesday night.

ESPN NBA
May 01, 2024

Follow live: Celtics look to finish off Heat in Game 5
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ESPN NBA
May 01, 2024

'Dallas to Cancun': Mavericks trolled by billboard ahead of Game 5 against Clippers
With their Western Conference first-round series tied at two games apiece, the Dallas Mavericks were trolled by a billboard outside of Crypto.com Arena on Wednesday.

ESPN NBA
May 01, 2024

NBA: Refs missed Maxey travel on 4-point play
Officials missed a travel on 76ers guard Tyrese Maxey with 25.4 seconds to go in Tuesday's Game 5 win over the Knicks, the NBA said on Wednesday.

ESPN NBA
May 01, 2024

Wolves expect Finch to travel to Denver for G1
The Timberwolves are planning for coach Chris Finch to be with them in Denver following his knee surgery - and considering seating configurations that would allow him to safely be on the bench during games.

ESPN NBA
May 01, 2024

Porter's brother arrested on suspicion of DWI
Jevon Porter, the younger brother of Nuggets star Michael Porter Jr., was arrested Friday night in Missouri on suspicion of DWI.

ESPN NBA
May 01, 2024

Luka: Knee 'not good' but still ready for Game 5
Mavericks superstar Luka Doncic declared himself ready for Wednesday's pivotal Game 5 against the LA Clippers but acknowledged that he would "probably not" be playing on his sprained right knee if this were the regular season.

ESPN NBA
May 01, 2024

Wolves' Conley named NBA's Teammate of Year
Minnesota Timberwolves guard Mike Conley was named the NBA's Twyman-Stokes Teammate of the Year Wednesday.

ESPN NBA
May 01, 2024

The NBA's new favorite move is less traveling, more time travel -- and it's nearly impossible to stop
Whether it's tapping the breaks after a 100-mph drive like Anthony Edwards, or going from slow to even slower like Luka Doncic and Nikola Jokic, the decel move and its variations are wreaking havoc on NBA defenders.

ESPN NBA
May 01, 2024

Giannis, Dame 'very close' as Bucks force Game 6
The Bucks beat the Pacers on Tuesday night without their top two scorers, Giannis Antetokounmpo and Damian Lillard, and made history in the process.

ESPN NBA
May 01, 2024

'Amazing' Maxey's clutch heroics keep 76ers alive
Tyrese Maxey scored seven points in the final 25 seconds of regulation to save the 76ers from elimination.

ESPN NBA
May 01, 2024

Mobley steps up for Cavs, seals win with block
Evan Mobley carried the load left over from Jarrett Allen's absence and sealed the Cavaliers' Game 5 win over the Magic with a late block on Franz Wagner.

ESPN NBA
Apr 30, 2024

Follow live: Bucks showing fight in Game 5 without Giannis and Dame
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ESPN NBA
Apr 30, 2024

'BANG': LeBron, Mahomes praise Tyrese Maxey's Game 5 performance
Reactions from around the sports world poured in as the 76ers came back to defeat the Knicks in Game 5.

ESPN NBA
Apr 30, 2024

Short-handed Bucks without Giannis, Lillard in G5
Trailing 3-1 in the series and facing elimination, the Milwaukee Bucks ruled both Giannis Antetokounmpo (left calf strain) and Damian Lillard (right Achilles strain) out for Game 5 on Tuesday night against the Indiana Pacers.

ESPN NBA
Apr 30, 2024

Without Giannis, Lillard, Bucks stay alive in Game 5
Trailing 3-1 in the series and facing elimination, the Milwaukee Bucks, even without Giannis Antetokounmpo (left calf strain) and Damian Lillard (right Achilles strain), cruised to a Game 5 win Tuesday night against the Indiana Pacers.

ESPN NBA
Apr 30, 2024

Follow live: Knicks battling for series win vs. 76ers
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ESPN NBA
Apr 30, 2024

Cavs' Allen (rib) ruled out for Game 5 vs. Magic
Cleveland Cavaliers center Jarrett Allen has been ruled out of Game 5 against the Orlando Magic due to a right rib contusion.

ESPN NBA
Apr 30, 2024

LaMelo Ball's new back tattoo gives nod to his 'rare' abilities
Charlotte Hornets star LaMelo Ball is no stranger to tattoos, adding a full back tattoo on Tuesday.

ESPN NBA
Apr 30, 2024

Embiid misses shootaround but starts Game 5
Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid and forward Kelly Oubre Jr. missed shootaround Tuesday morning but both were in the starting lineup for Game 5.

ESPN NBA
Apr 30, 2024

Sources: Porzingis out at least several games
Celtics center Kristaps Porzingis is expected to miss a minimum of several games with a right soleus strain suffered in Game 4, sources told ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski.

ESPN NBA
Apr 30, 2024

Clippers rule Kawhi out for Game 5 vs. Mavericks
The Clippers ruled Kawhi Leonard out for Game 5 against the Mavericks as he continues to treat the inflammation in his right knee.

ESPN NBA
Apr 30, 2024

Heat rule rookie Jaquez (hip) out for Game 5
The Heat will be without rookie Jaime Jaquez Jr. for Wednesday's Game 5 against the Celtics due to a right hip flexor strain.

ESPN NBA
Apr 30, 2024

Knicks' Bogdanovic (foot surgery) out for season
Knicks forward Bojan Bogdanovic will miss the rest of the season after undergoing left foot surgery. Bogdanovic was injured shortly after entering Sunday's Game 4 win.

ESPN NBA
Apr 30, 2024

Pels VP praises Zion, calls injury 'disheartening'
Pelicans executive vice president of basketball operations David Griffin appreciates the success of a 49-win season but signaled he's determined to shift away from the current makeup of his roster.

ESPN NBA
Apr 30, 2024

Doncic has knee sprain; probable for Game 5
Luka Doncic, who played 45 minutes but struggled with a sprained knee during the Mavericks' loss in Game 4, is considered probable for Game 5 vs. the Clippers.

ESPN NBA
Apr 30, 2024

Celtics' Stevens named NBA Executive of the Year
Boston Celtics president of basketball operations Brad Stevens was named the NBA's Executive of the Year on Tuesday.

ESPN NBA
Apr 30, 2024

195 early entrants test waters of NBA draft pool
With multiple weeks to decide whether to stay in the draft or withdraw, a whopping 195 players have filed as early entry candidates for the 2024 NBA draft.

ESPN NBA
Apr 30, 2024

No NBA team is as devoid of options as the Suns
Phoenix went all-in and came up short. Meanwhile, the future of coach Frank Vogel is also in question.

ESPN NBA
Apr 30, 2024

Sources: Wolves coach Finch having knee surgery
Timberwolves coach Chris Finch will have surgery Wednesday to repair his right patellar tendon after colliding with one of his players Sunday against the Suns.

ESPN NBA
Apr 30, 2024

Embiid misses G5 shootaround with migraine
Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid and forward Kelly Oubre Jr. missed shootaround Tuesday morning ahead of Game 5 of their first round playoff series against the New York Knicks.

ESPN NBA
Apr 30, 2024

After a chaotic season, the Lakers are set to face two massive questions this offseason
The future of LeBron James, Darvin Ham and the Lakers remains dauntingly uncertain.

ESPN NBA
Apr 30, 2024

Jalen Brunson and the ruthless old-man game driving the New York Knicks' playoff run
Brunson's ground-bound game exasperates opponents across the NBA -- and is fueling the most exciting Knicks season in decades.

ESPN NBA
Apr 30, 2024

LeBron, Ham face uncertain future after G5 exit
LeBron James said he is undecided on his NBA future following the Lakers' season-ending 108-106 loss to the Nuggets in Game 5 of their first-round playoff series on Monday night.

ESPN NBA
Apr 30, 2024

Murray lobbies to play, hits 2nd winner to sink L.A.
Nuggets star guard Jamal Murray drained his second game-winning shot of the series to close out the Lakers in Game 5.

ESPN NBA
Apr 30, 2024

LeBron mum on NBA, Lakers future after G5 exit
LeBron James said he is undecided on his NBA future following the Lakers' season-ending 108-106 loss to the Nuggets in Game 5 of their first-round playoff series on Monday night.

ESPN NBA
Apr 30, 2024

'Committed' Thunder post 1st series win since '16
The Thunder eliminated the Pelicans in Monday's Game 4, and after the sweep, Oklahoma City coach Mark Daigneault said, "We have an uncommon group of people and players, and I think that's a huge reason why we're able to accomplish some of these things."

ESPN NBA
Apr 30, 2024

The Lakers' inconsistent, injury-filled season leaves two massive questions
The future of LeBron James, Darvin Ham and the Lakers remains dauntingly uncertain.

ESPN NBA
Apr 30, 2024

Celtics take 3-1 series lead but lose Porzingis
Kristaps Porzingis hurt his right calf during the Celtics' Game 4 win versus Miami. Early indications are that he didn't suffer an Achilles tendon injury, sources said.

ESPN NBA
Apr 30, 2024

SGA, Thunder top Pels with late run to seal sweep
The Oklahoma City Thunder beat the New Orleans Pelicans 97-89 to complete a four-game sweep of their first-round playoff series.

ESPN NBA
Apr 29, 2024

Follow live: LeBron, Lakers look to extend series vs. Nuggets
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ESPN NBA
Apr 29, 2024

Celtics' Porzingis suffers calf injury in Game 4
Kristaps Porzingis hurt his right calf during the Celtics' Game 4 win versus Miami. Early indications are that he didn't suffer an Achilles tendon injury, sources said.

ESPN NBA
Apr 29, 2024

Follow live: Celtics taking early command of Game 4 in Miami
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ESPN NBA
Apr 29, 2024

Jalen Williams wears eye-catching look before Game 4 of Thunder-Pelicans
Williams one-upped his head-turning look from Game 3 with an all-black outfit.

ESPN NBA
Apr 29, 2024

Beal: Suns in different position with better health
Bradley Beal lamented the Suns' lack of continuity due to poor health throughout the season, saying it was a key reason their season ended in a sweep.

ESPN NBA
Apr 29, 2024

'The sun always sets': Timberwolves troll Suns after sweep
Through crafty jabs and references, the Minnesota Timberwolves trolled the Phoenix Suns on social media after sweeping them.

ESPN NBA
Apr 29, 2024

Wemby, Spurs to face Pacers twice in Paris in '25
Victor Wembanyama will return to his native France next year to lead the Spurs in two regular-season games against the Pacers.

ESPN NBA
Apr 29, 2024

What has stood out so far during the NBA playoffs?
We're more than a week into the 2024 NBA playoffs, so let's take a look at how these first-round series are playing out and where they are going.

ESPN NBA
Apr 29, 2024

Why no NBA team has been as devoid of options as the Phoenix Suns
Never has a team been this devoid of options to alter their roster going into an offseason. And that doesn't even include the future of coach Frank Vogel.

ESPN NBA
Apr 29, 2024

Wolves coach Finch injured in sideline collision
Timberwolves coach Chris Finch was helped off the court late in his team's series-clinching win over the Suns with a ruptured patellar tendon in his right knee after Mike Conley collided with him on the sideline.

ESPN NBA
Apr 29, 2024

One team is already out of the NBA playoffs. Who is next?
We're more than a week into the 2024 NBA playoffs, so let's take a look at how these first-round series are playing out and where they are going.

ESPN NBA
Apr 29, 2024

After going all-in last offseason, how the Suns can salvage their future is a mystery
Never has a team been this devoid of options to alter their roster going into an offseason. And that doesn't even include the future of coach Frank Vogel.

ESPN NBA
Apr 29, 2024

Suns' firepower can't overcome 'details' in sweep
"Roster-wise, everybody talks about the firepower, but you look around the league: It comes down to the details," Suns guard Devin Booker said after his team was swept out of the playoffs by the Timberwolves.

ESPN NBA
Apr 29, 2024

Wolves' Finch ruptures patellar tendon in collision
Timberwolves coach Chris Finch was helped off the court late in his team's series-clinching win over the Suns with a ruptured patellar tendon in his right knee after Mike Conley collided with him on the sideline.

ESPN NBA
Apr 29, 2024

Nuggets' Murray (calf) questionable for Game 5
Nuggets point guard Jamal Murray's playing status is in jeopardy for Game 5 of their playoff series against the Lakers on Monday night after he was listed as questionable on the injury report because of a left calf strain.

ESPN NBA
Apr 29, 2024

'I showed them': Edwards' 40 caps sweep of Suns
Anthony Edwards scored 40 points, and the Wolves pulled away late to sweep the Suns.

ESPN NBA
Apr 29, 2024

Edwards has 40 as Wolves finish sweep of Suns
Anthony Edwards scored 40 points, and Minnesota pulled away late to beat Phoenix and sweep the first-round playoff series.

ESPN NBA
Apr 29, 2024

Injuries, ejection put Bucks on brink of early exit
The Bucks were without Giannis Antetokounmpo, Damian Lillard and then the ejected Bobby Portis on Sunday night, which spelled trouble in what ultimately was a 126-113 loss to the Pacers that put them one loss away from elimination.

ESPN NBA
Apr 28, 2024

Follow live: Timberwolves yearn to sweep series vs. Suns in Game 4
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ESPN NBA
Apr 28, 2024

Stars shine in Clips-Mavs classic: 'It was a show'
Paul George and James Harden each scored 33 points, outdueling Luka Doncic and Kyrie Irving as the Clippers topped the Mavericks 116-111 to even this best-of-seven series at 2.

ESPN NBA
Apr 28, 2024

Struggling Luka: Feel like I'm letting Kyrie down
Luka Doncic, who is struggling by his MVP-candidate standards while dealing with a sore knee, blamed himself after the Mavs came up short Sunday.

ESPN NBA
Apr 28, 2024

Luka Doncic's Camaro-teased new Jordan 'Luka 3s' leads NBA kicks of the week
Luka Doncic's "Midnight Racer" Luka 3's lead LeBron James, Jalen Brunson and more in NBA kicks of the week.

ESPN NBA
Apr 28, 2024

Dawn Staley, Allen Iverson lead celebrity cameos during 2024 NBA playoffs
From Selena Gomez to Caitlin Clark, check out who's been on the sidelines during the 2024 NBA playoffs.

ESPN NBA
Apr 28, 2024

Short-handed Bucks lose Portis to early ejection
Bobby Portis received a double technical foul for what officials called two hostile acts.

ESPN NBA
Apr 28, 2024

Embiid: Knicks fans' invasion of Philly 'not OK'
Sixers superstar Joel Embiid expressed disappointment at hearing so many Knicks fans inside his home arena Sunday.

ESPN NBA
Apr 28, 2024

Thunder's Daigneault named NBA's Coach of Year
With his team leading its first-round series 3-0, Oklahoma City Thunder coach Mark Daigneault was named the NBA's Coach of the Year on Sunday night, finishing ahead of Orlando Magic coach Jamahl Mosley and Minnesota Timberwolves coach Chris Finch.

ESPN NBA
Apr 28, 2024

Follow live: Bucks, Pacers continue playoff battle in Game 4
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ESPN NBA
Apr 28, 2024

Brunson to bask in record G4 effort 'when I retire'
Jalen Brunson scored a Knicks playoff-record 47 points on Sunday to propel New York to a 3-1 series lead over Philadelphia.

ESPN NBA
Apr 28, 2024

Kawhi (knee) misses G4; no timetable for return
Clippers star Kawhi Leonard missed Game 4 vs. the Mavericks due to inflammation in his surgically repaired right knee. His return to the series is uncertain.

ESPN NBA
Apr 28, 2024

Kawhi (knee) out for G4, no timetable for return
Clippers star Kawhi Leonard will miss Sunday's Game 4 against the Mavericks because of inflammation in his surgically repaired right knee.

ESPN NBA
Apr 28, 2024

Bucks to be without Giannis, Lillard for Game 4
Bucks stars Damian Lillard and Giannis Antetokounmpo officially have been ruled out for Game 4 of the first-round series against the Pacers.

ESPN NBA
Apr 28, 2024

The trades that can keep the Mavs in contention -- and Doncic in Dallas
The Mavericks might have dealt their way into the perfect supporting cast around Luka Doncic and Kyrie Irving.

ESPN NBA
Apr 28, 2024

Luka Doncic's pink-and-purple wrapped Camaro catches eyes
Luka Doncic pulled up to Game 3 against the LA Clippers in a tricked-out Camero to tease his new Luka 3 sneaker.

ESPN NBA
Apr 28, 2024

NBA playoffs betting: Four bets for Sunday
Andre Snellings breaks down his top betting picks for Sunday's four playoff matchups.

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