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Apr 25, 2024

How tough love (and disrespect) fuels Paolo Banchero
The Orlando Magic haven't won a playoff series in 14 years. Banchero believes he can break the cycle.

ESPN NBA
Apr 25, 2024

Follow live: Knicks seeking 3-0 series lead vs. Sixers
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ESPN NBA
Apr 25, 2024

Warriors star Curry named Clutch Player of Year
Warriors star Stephen Curry finished ahead of DeMar DeRozan and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander to win the NBA's Clutch Player of the Year Award.

ESPN NBA
Apr 25, 2024

76ers' Melton available for Game 3 vs. Knicks
Philadelphia 76ers guard De'Anthony Melton is available for Thursday's Game 3 against the New York Knicks.

ESPN NBA
Apr 25, 2024

Bucks' Middleton (ankle) questionable for Game 3
Bucks forward Khris Middleton's is questionable for Game 3 of the Eastern Conference first-round playoff series with the Indiana Pacers after he hurt his ankle in the last game and didn't practice Thursday.

ESPN NBA
Apr 25, 2024

Bucks' Middleton (ankle) uncertain for Game 3
Bucks forward Khris Middleton's status for Game 3 of the Eastern Conference first-round playoff series with the Pacers is uncertain after he hurt his ankle in the last game and didn't practice Thursday.

ESPN NBA
Apr 25, 2024

French teen Salaun submits paperwork for draft
French forward Tidjane Salaun, a projected top-15 pick, told ESPN he has submitted paperwork to the NBA office making him eligible for the 2024 draft.

ESPN NBA
Apr 25, 2024

Why the Cavaliers are dominating this throwback series against the Magic
The Cavaliers have stifled the Magic's offense in this first-round series, holding them below 90 points in both Games 1 and 2.

ESPN NBA
Apr 25, 2024

Is Embiid right about a 76ers comeback? Five reasons for optimism in Philly
Joel Embiid is hobbled with a balky left knee and Philly's role players aren't scoring. But are the 76ers actually ... fine?

ESPN NBA
Apr 25, 2024

Thunder roll to 2-0 lead behind Holmgren, SGA
Chet Holmgren got hot early and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander put up a playoff career high as Oklahoma City dominated New Orleans on Wednesday night.

ESPN NBA
Apr 25, 2024

Heat get even, shock Celts with 3-point barrage
Blown out in Game 1, the Heat caught fire Wednesday night and beat the Celtics, evening the series at 1-1.

ESPN NBA
Apr 25, 2024

'Don't let us get one:' Butler pokes fun at Boston after Miami evens series
The Miami star did not play in Game 2 since he is sidelined with an injury, but he still supported his squad from afar -- and trolled their opposition.

ESPN NBA
Apr 25, 2024

'Dont let us get one:' Butler pokes fun at Boston after Miami evens series
The Miami star did not play in Game 2 since he is sidelined with an injury, but he still supported his squad from afar -- and trolled their opposition.

ESPN NBA
Apr 24, 2024

Follow live: Thunder want control of series; Pelicans aim to hit back
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ESPN NBA
Apr 24, 2024

Reid edges Monk in closest-ever NBA 6th Man vote
Timberwolves forward Naz Reid was named the 2023-24 NBA Sixth Man of the Year on Wednesday night.

ESPN NBA
Apr 24, 2024

Follow live: Seeking 2-0 series lead, Celtics host Heat
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ESPN NBA
Apr 24, 2024

Film don't lie: Lakers bemoan G2 shooting woes
The Lakers were encouraged by the shots they did get during their Game 2 loss to Denver but weren't happy with the outcome of those shots.

ESPN NBA
Apr 24, 2024

Wolves' Reid named NBA's Sixth Man of the Year
Timberwolves forward Naz Reid was named the 2023-24 NBA Sixth Man of the Year on Wednesday night.

ESPN NBA
Apr 24, 2024

Nets' Fernandez: Retaining Claxton a 'priority'
New Brooklyn Nets coach Jordi Fernandez wasted no time making his feelings known about the roster -- and, specifically, the status of unrestricted free agent center Nic Claxton, who Fernandez said was a "priority" to retain in free agency.

ESPN NBA
Apr 24, 2024

The biggest storylines coming into two massive Game 2s
Both No. 1 seeds took a 1-0 lead over the weekend. What are the biggest storylines going into Wednesday's Game 2s?

ESPN NBA
Apr 24, 2024

NBA playoffs: First-round news, schedule, scores and highlights
Here's what you need to know about the first round.

ESPN NBA
Apr 24, 2024

Game 2s: Key factors for the Celtics, Heat, Pelicans and Thunder
Both No. 1 seeds took a 1-0 lead over the weekend. What are the biggest storylines going into Wednesday's Game 2s?

ESPN NBA
Apr 24, 2024

'We've got to be better': Suns leave Minnesota down 2-0 in series
The Suns lost Game 2 to the Timberwolves after palpable frustrations bubbled through in the second half.

ESPN NBA
Apr 24, 2024

Kawhi returns in loss with eye on restoring rhythm
Clippers star Kawhi Leonard returned for Tuesday night's Game 2 against the visiting Mavericks, scoring 15 points in 35 minutes in a 96-93 loss.

ESPN NBA
Apr 24, 2024

Luka leads way with defense as Mavs even series
Luka Doncic spearheaded the Mavs' smothering defensive effort Tuesday night against the Clippers as Dallas evened the first-round series at one game apiece.

ESPN NBA
Apr 24, 2024

Haliburton: Brother called racial slur by fan in G1
Pacers guard Tyrese Haliburton said his younger brother was called the N-word by a fan while sitting in the stands during Game 1 of Indiana's first-round playoff series with the Bucks in Milwaukee.

ESPN NBA
Apr 24, 2024

Kawhi 'felt good' in return, plays 35 mins in loss
Clippers star Kawhi Leonard returned for Tuesday night's Game 2 against the visiting Mavericks, scoring 15 points in 35 minutes in a 96-93 loss.

ESPN NBA
Apr 23, 2024

Suns' Allen exits Game 2 after reinjuring ankle
Phoenix guard Grayson Allen exited Game 2 of a first-round series at Minnesota on Tuesday after aggravated the sprained right ankle he suffered in the playoff opener.

ESPN NBA
Apr 23, 2024

Follow live: Clippers look to take commanding 2-0 lead vs. Mavericks
Follow live: Clippers look to take commanding 2-0 lead vs. Mavericks

ESPN NBA
Apr 23, 2024

NBA playoffs 2024: First-round news, schedule, scores and highlights
The Cavaliers, Knicks, Nuggets and Wolves capture Game 1 and 2 wins at home. Here's what you need to know about the first round.

ESPN NBA
Apr 23, 2024

Follow live: Suns look to even the series against Anthony Edwards and the Wolves
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ESPN NBA
Apr 23, 2024

Follow live: Pacers look to bounce back after Game 1 struggles vs. Bucks
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ESPN NBA
Apr 23, 2024

Maxey edges out White as NBA's most improved
Sixers guard Tyrese Maxey, who upped his scoring average to 25.9 points per game and was a first-time All-Star this season, edged the Bulls' Coby White for the NBA's most improved player.

ESPN NBA
Apr 23, 2024

Clippers get back Kawhi for Game 2 vs. Mavs
Clippers star Kawhi Leonard will return for Tuesday night's Game 2 against the visiting Mavericks. He had missed nine straight game with an ailing knee.

ESPN NBA
Apr 23, 2024

NBA: Maxey fouled twice during chaotic sequence
Sixers guard Tyrese Maxey was fouled multiple times during the frenetic defining sequence of Philadelphia's Game 2 loss to New York, according to the Last Two Minute Report.

ESPN NBA
Apr 23, 2024

Injured Zion: Playoff return 'definitely realistic'
Zion Williamson said the hamstring injury that has sidelined him for the start of the playoffs was "super demoralizing," but he believes he has a realistic shot to return this postseason.

ESPN NBA
Apr 23, 2024

Police eye Jokic's brother for reported fan punch
The NBA and Denver police are looking into an incident in which a man reported to be one of the brothers of Nuggets star Nikola Jokic was seen punching a fan.

ESPN NBA
Apr 23, 2024

Player of year Edey officially enters NBA draft
Zach Edey, the consensus national player of the year and a projected lottery pick, has submitted paperwork to the league office making him eligible for the 2024 NBA draft.

ESPN NBA
Apr 23, 2024

Heat goal: Correct 3-point 'discrepancy' in G2
The Heat acknowledge they need to make an adjustment after being outscored from the 3-point line in their series opener against the Celtics.

ESPN NBA
Apr 23, 2024

Why do so many players have beef with Rudy Gobert?
The Defensive Player of the Year favorite has frequently found himself the subject of barbs and ridicule from star players, fans -- even Hall of Famers. The question is why.

ESPN NBA
Apr 23, 2024

How Rudy Gobert made peace with being the NBA's most ridiculed player
The Defensive Player of the Year favorite has frequently found himself the subject of barbs and ridicule from star players, fans -- even Hall of Famers. The question is why.

ESPN NBA
Apr 23, 2024

LeBron James rips officiating: What is replay center for?
"I don't understand what's going on in the replay center, to be honest," James said following Lakers' Game 2 loss.

ESPN NBA
Apr 23, 2024

'Jamal Murray made a shot': Denver star caps rally
Jamal Murray sinks a jumper at the buzzer and the Nuggets wipe out a 20-point deficit to stun the Lakers.

ESPN NBA
Apr 23, 2024

Murray's buzzer-beater caps 20-point Denver rally
Jamal Murray sinks a jumper at the buzzer and the Nuggets wipe out a 20-point deficit to stun the Lakers.

ESPN NBA
Apr 23, 2024

Embiid: Sixers, in 2-0 hole, 'are going to win this'
Joel Embiid declared Philadelphia is going to win its first-round playoff series despite a stunning rally by the Knicks on Monday night and amid complaints about the officiating.

ESPN NBA
Apr 23, 2024

Sources: Mediation set for Wolves sale dispute
The Timberwolves' ownership dispute between majority owner Glen Taylor and the Marc Lore and Alex Rodriguez group will advance to a mediation session on May 1 in Minneapolis, sources told ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski.

ESPN NBA
Apr 22, 2024

Follow live: LeBron, Lakers look to even series against Nuggets
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ESPN NBA
Apr 22, 2024

Suggs injures knee, returns as Magic fall to 0-2
Magic guard Jalen Suggs was able to return to Monday night's Game 2 at Cleveland after being carried off the court in the first quarter with a left knee strain.

ESPN NBA
Apr 22, 2024

Source: Lakers' Vanderbilt targeting Game 3 return
Lakers forward Jarred Vanderbilt, sidelined by a right midfoot sprain, participated in one of his most intense workouts yet Monday morning and is targeting a return as soon as Thursday's Game 3, a source told ESPN.

ESPN NBA
Apr 22, 2024

Clippers' Leonard (knee) questionable for Game 2
Clippers star Kawhi Leonard remains questionable for Tuesday night's Game 2 with inflammation in his right knee.

ESPN NBA
Apr 22, 2024

Magic's Suggs helped off with knee injury, returns
Magic guard Jalen Suggs was able to return to Monday night's Game 2 at Cleveland after being carried off the court in the first quarter with a left knee strain.

ESPN NBA
Apr 22, 2024

Follow live: Knicks look to win second straight in series vs. Sixers
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ESPN NBA
Apr 22, 2024

NBA breaks 6 ties among 15 teams for June draft
The NBA broke six ties among 15 teams Monday to determine the order of selection for the 2024 NBA Draft, which will be held June 26 and 27, and the Hornets won a tiebreaker with the Trail Blazers, tentatively slotting them third and fourth respectively.

ESPN NBA
Apr 22, 2024

Buffs' Williams, likely lottery pick, to enter draft
Colorado freshman guard Cody Williams -- an expected lottery pick -- is entering the 2024 NBA draft, he told ESPN on Monday.

ESPN NBA
Apr 22, 2024

The birth of the Nova Knicks
The "Nova Knicks" date back to 2016, inside a Villanova dorm room, centered around despising one specific teammate.

ESPN NBA
Apr 22, 2024

Is Duke commit Khaman Maluach better than Joel Embiid at 17?
South Sudan international Khaman Maluach has played in the BAL since age 15.

ESPN NBA
Apr 22, 2024

Nets officially hire Fernandez as head coach
Jordi Fernandez, who served as an associate head coach for the Kings for the past two seasons, was officially hired as head coach of the Brooklyn Nets.

ESPN NBA
Apr 22, 2024

76ers' Maxey questionable for G2 due to illness
76ers All-Star guard Tyrese Maxey did not attend Monday's morning shootaround at Madison Square Garden due to an illness and will be listed as questionable for Game 2.

ESPN NBA
Apr 22, 2024

Projected No. 1 pick Risacher to enter NBA draft
Projected No. 1 pick and current JL Bourg France player Zaccharie Risacher, 19, has submitted paperwork to make him eligible for the 2024 NBA draft.

ESPN NBA
Apr 22, 2024

What we learned from the opening weekend of the NBA playoffs
Our experts give their biggest takeaways from every Game 1 of the 2024 NBA playoffs.

ESPN NBA
Apr 22, 2024

Biggest takeaways from every Game 1 of the 2024 NBA playoffs
Our experts give their biggest takeaways from every Game 1 of the 2024 NBA playoffs.

ESPN NBA
Apr 22, 2024

Why Anthony Davis' defense could be the Lakers' biggest X factor
Anthony Davis' defense has been elite this season. The Lakers need every bit of it right now against Nikola Jokic and the Nuggets.

ESPN NBA
Apr 22, 2024

OKC overcomes inexperience to edge New Orleans
The Thunder outlasted the Pelicans in a tightly contested playoff opener, one that featured 20 lead changes.

ESPN NBA
Apr 22, 2024

'Setting the tone': Dame's 35-pt. half lifts Bucks
Damian Lillard's first-half masterpiece carried the Bucks, who were without Giannis Antetokounmpo, to a win over the Pacers on Sunday in Game 1 of their series.

ESPN NBA
Apr 21, 2024

Follow live: Thunder host series opener vs. Pelicans
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ESPN NBA
Apr 21, 2024

Follow live: Pacers and Bucks open their playoff series in Milwaukee
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ESPN NBA
Apr 21, 2024

'Passive' Mavericks come out flat in Game 1 loss
"They were physical and we were passive," Mavericks coach Jason Kidd said in summing up his team's 109-97 loss to the Clippers in the opening game of their first-round playoff series.

ESPN NBA
Apr 21, 2024

Kidd calls out Mavs' 'passive' play in Game 1 loss
"They were physical and we were passive," Mavericks coach Jason Kidd said in summing up his team's 109-97 loss to the Clippers in the opening game of their first-round playoff series.

ESPN NBA
Apr 21, 2024

Harden shows he can 'still score with best of 'em'
James Harden reverted to his scoring days, netting 20 of his 28 points in the opening two quarters to help the Clippers build a 29-point lead en route to a 109-97 win over the Mavericks in Game 1. "Still can score with the best of 'em," he said.

ESPN NBA
Apr 21, 2024

Giannis a no-go for Bucks in Game 1 vs. Pacers
The Bucks will not have Giannis Antetokounmpo (calf) for Game 1 of their first-round playoff series against the Pacers on Sunday night.

ESPN NBA
Apr 21, 2024

Wembanyama, Jokic headline NBA award finalists
The NBA unveiled the three finalists for each of its seven major individual awards for the 2023-24 regular season Sunday night.

ESPN NBA
Apr 21, 2024

Tatum, Celtics: Scary collision 'playoff basketball'
Jayson Tatum was a catalyst in more ways than one as the Celtics opened their first-round playoff series with a win over the Heat on Sunday.

ESPN NBA
Apr 21, 2024

Bucks say Giannis a no-go for Game 1 vs. Pacers
The Bucks will not have Giannis Antetokounmpo (calf) for Game 1 of their first-round playoff series against the Pacers on Sunday night.

ESPN NBA
Apr 21, 2024

Clippers without Kawhi for Game 1 win vs. Mavs
Kawhi Leonard sat out Game 1 of the Clippers' Western Conference first-round series against the Mavericks and his status for Tuesday's Game 2 remains up in the air.

ESPN NBA
Apr 21, 2024

Lakers unsure when Wood, Vanderbilt will return
Aware the Lakers need some support off the bench against the Nuggets in their first-round series, Los Angeles coach Darvin Ham spoke to reporters Sunday about where Christian Wood and Jarred Vanderbilt on their respective roads back to rotation.

ESPN NBA
Apr 21, 2024

Seeking rebound, Sixers say board game is key
While the 76ers could point to a number of reasons they fell short in Game 1 against the Knicks, rebounding was the main area of concern ahead of Monday's Game 2.

ESPN NBA
Apr 21, 2024

De'Aaron Fox's Curry 1 Lows tip off postseason in style
Sacramento Kings guard De'Aaron Fox defeated Stephen Curry and the Golden State Warriors wearing his opponent's signature shoe.

ESPN NBA
Apr 21, 2024

Clippers rule out Kawhi for Game 1 vs. Mavs
LA Clippers coach Ty Lue said Kawhi Leonard will be out for Game 1 of their Western Conference first-round series against the Dallas Mavericks on Sunday.

ESPN NBA
Apr 21, 2024

MPJ: Team 'had my back' after brother's sentencing
Michael Porter Jr. said his teammates have had his back in recent days following the sentencing of his younger brother Coban Porter to six years in prison for a drunken driving crash that killed a woman in Colorado last year.

ESPN NBA
Apr 21, 2024

Russell redemption road hits bump in Lakers' loss
Los Angeles veteran guard D'Angelo Russell missed 13 of his final 16 shot attempts on Saturday night in Denver, as the Lakers stumbled through a 114-103 Game 1 loss to the Nuggets, but he vowed afterward that he'd "be ready for the next one."

ESPN NBA
Apr 21, 2024

No plans to shut down Embiid: 'He's battling'
76ers coach Nick Nurse said there are no plans to shut down Joel Embiid after he was forced to the locker room in the second quarter after injuring his knee.

ESPN NBA
Apr 21, 2024

Supporting cast picks up Brunson, N.Y. in opener
On a rare off night for Jalen Brunson, the Knicks leaned on a supporting cast led by Josh Hart, Deuce McBride and Mitchell Robinson to score a playoff-opening 111-104 victory over the 76ers.

ESPN NBA
Apr 20, 2024

Edwards drops 33, lets Suns know in decisive win
Anthony Edwards scorched the Suns to the tune of 33 points as the Timberwolves trounced the Suns for a Game 1 win on Saturday.

ESPN NBA
Apr 20, 2024

Nikola Jokic imitates 'Despicable Me' character in Game 1 arrival
Nikola Jokic fully embraced a new look after starring in the "Despicable Me 4" trailer.

ESPN NBA
Apr 20, 2024

Why the Nuggets are still a matchup nightmare for the Lakers
The Lakers beat New Orleans in Tuesday's play-in to earn the No. 7 seed in the West.

ESPN NBA
Apr 20, 2024

Mitchell sets tone with patented 30-point Game 1
Donovan Mitchell continued his streak of big performances in Game 1s after scoring 30 to secure the Cavaliers a 97-83 win over the Magic.

ESPN NBA
Apr 20, 2024

Bulls VP vows change after disappointing year
Bulls executive Arturas Karnisovas took "full responsibility" for another disappointing season and vowed to make changes to the roster.

ESPN NBA
Apr 20, 2024

Kawhi's status for 'unlucky' Clippers still unknown
While the LA Clippers said Kawhi Leonard is questionable for Game 1 against the Dallas Mavericks, the All-Star forward's status to start the first round remained in doubt as the club went through its final walkthrough during Saturday's practice.

ESPN NBA
Apr 20, 2024

North Carolina's Ingram opts to enter NBA draft
North Carolina starting wing Harrison Ingram is entering the NBA draft, he announced on social media.

ESPN NBA
Apr 20, 2024

The favorites, the underdogs and the Lakers: All you need to know for the playoffs
The postseason is here. Let's take a closer look at the 20 teams still in the hunt for the NBA title.

ESPN NBA
Apr 20, 2024

'This is so exhausting': The Knicks' season as told by Ben Stiller's social media
Though he prefers to watch Knicks games alone, Ben Stiller connects with New York fans all across the world with his posts on X.

ESPN NBA
Apr 20, 2024

Cole Anthony's passion for Pokémon brings balance to hoops-heavy life
For Cole Anthony, ball is life -- but so is Pokémon. The Orlando Magic guard's quest to 'catch 'em all' provides a break from the grind of professional basketball.

ESPN NBA
Apr 20, 2024

DeRozan keen on return to Bulls, but with caveat
While DeMar DeRozan reiterated his desire to re-sign in Chicago, he also emphasized how much he wants to win, particularly at this stage of his career.

ESPN NBA
Apr 20, 2024

'Inspiring' Bam, Heat shift focus from Bulls to C's
The Heat earned the Eastern Conference eighth spot again after beating the Chicago Bulls on Friday night and shift their focus to a first-round playoff series "dogfight" against the Celtics.

ESPN NBA
Apr 20, 2024

Lillard practices fully; Giannis still out of live drills
Damian Lillard practiced fully but Giannis Antetokounmpo remained out of live drills Friday as the Milwaukee Bucks continued getting ready for Sunday's playoff opener against the Indiana Pacers.

ESPN NBA
Apr 20, 2024

Ingram's bounce-back effort helps Pels nab 8-seed
Prior to Friday night, the week had not gone the way Brandon Ingram would have hoped. But he responded in a big way against Sacramento, scoring 24 points as New Orleans advanced out of the play-in tournament to claim the No. 8 seed in the West.

ESPN NBA
Apr 20, 2024

Pelicans advance, finish 6-0 on season vs. Kings
Brandon Ingram scored 24 points, Jonas Valanciunas added 19 points and 12 rebounds, and the Zion Williamson-less Pelicans booked a spot in the NBA playoffs with a 105-98 victory over the Kings in a play-in game Friday night.

ESPN NBA
Apr 19, 2024

Follow live: Kings, Pelicans battle for playoff spot
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ESPN NBA
Apr 19, 2024

Following another play-in loss, the Bulls seem stuck on the treadmill of mediocrity
Chicago's season ended in the play-in again, yet no big changes were made this year and none seem imminent.

ESPN NBA
Apr 19, 2024

LeBron extols 'great' Jokic with matchup looming
On the eve of his third playoff series against Denver Nuggets star Nikola Jokic in the past five years, LeBron James heaped praise on the two-time MVP, considered to be a front-runner to win the award a third time this season.

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