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Apr 30, 2025

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.

ESPN NBA
Apr 30, 2025

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.

ESPN NBA
Apr 30, 2025

Celts pounce after Banchero sits, oust Magic in 5
The Celtics broke Tuesday night's game open after Paolo Banchero went to the bench with his fifth foul and rolled to a 120-89 victory to close out the series in five games.

ESPN NBA
Apr 30, 2025

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.

ESPN NBA
Apr 30, 2025

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.

ESPN NBA
Apr 29, 2025

Follow live: Clippers, Nuggets looking to take series lead in Game 5
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ESPN NBA
Apr 29, 2025

Eastern Conference playoffs: Bucks crumble in epic collapse, Pacers advance
Here's what has stood out from the latest playoff games of the Eastern Conference's first round.

ESPN NBA
Apr 29, 2025

Haliburton, Pacers stun Bucks in OT to advance
Indiana star Tyrese Haliburton blew past Giannis Antetokounmpo for the go-ahead layup with 1.3 seconds left to give the Pacers a 119-118 victory over the Milwaukee Bucks and a 4-1 series win in the Eastern Conference first round on Tuesday night.

ESPN NBA
Apr 29, 2025

Follow live: Bucks take on Pacers without Lillard in pivotal Game 3
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Apr 29, 2025

Follow live: Pistons trying to keep season alive in must-win Game 5
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Apr 29, 2025

'Confident' Castle gives Spurs back-to-back ROYs
Stephon Castle garnered 92 of 100 available first-place votes to give the Spurs the franchise's fourth Rookie of the Year award.

ESPN NBA
Apr 29, 2025

Wolves: Ant leading with prove-'em-wrong attitude
As the Timberwolves look to close out the Lakers in Game 5 of their first-round playoff series, coach Chris Finch said his team has been playing with added motivation, led by star guard Anthony Edwards.

ESPN NBA
Apr 29, 2025

Redick disputes fatigue a factor in Lakers' G4 loss
Lakers coach JJ Redick, while admitting that fourth-quarter struggles have been "a trend" for his team as it trails the Timberwolves 3-1 in their first-round playoff series, disputed that a fatigued second-half rotation was to blame.

ESPN NBA
Apr 29, 2025

Doc: Lillard says he is 'not going out this way'
Bucks coach Doc Rivers says he spoke to Damian Lillard on Tuesday and the guard said he's "not going out this way" after tearing his left Achilles tendon.

ESPN NBA
Apr 29, 2025

Luka covers cost to restore vandalized Kobe mural
Lakers star Luka Doncic made a $5,000 donation Tuesday to cover the cost of a vandalized mural depicting Kobe and Gigi Bryant in downtown L.A.

ESPN NBA
Apr 29, 2025

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.

ESPN NBA
Apr 29, 2025

Western Conference playoffs: Nuggets, Clippers back at it for Game 5
Here's what has stood out from the latest playoff games of the Western Conference's first round.

ESPN NBA
Apr 29, 2025

Sources: Kings finalizing deal for Christie as HC
The Sacramento Kings and interim coach Doug Christie are finalizing a multiyear contract to make him the franchise's next head coach, sources told ESPN.

ESPN NBA
Apr 29, 2025

NBA eyes international format for All-Star Game
The NBA is considering an international competition for next season's All-Star Game.

ESPN NBA
Apr 29, 2025

Way-too-early H2H Points league rankings for 2025-26
Andre Snellings provides his early fantasy basketball rankings for next season.

ESPN NBA
Apr 29, 2025

'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.

ESPN NBA
Apr 29, 2025

Rockets' Udoka after miscues: 'Consistency wins'
Despite their physical play, costly miscues led to the Rockets' 109-106 Game 4 loss to the Warriors on Monday night, and they now trail in the first-round series 3-1.

ESPN NBA
Apr 29, 2025

Ailing Butler delivers in 'winning time' for Warriors
Golden State's Jimmy Butler, playing through an injured tailbone, returned from a one-game absence to put his team one win away from advancing to the Western Conference semifinals.

ESPN NBA
Apr 29, 2025

Butler's huge plays through pain put Dubs up 3-1
Golden State's Jimmy Butler, playing through an injured tailbone, returned from a one-game absence to lead his team one win away from advancing to the Western Conference semifinals.

ESPN NBA
Apr 29, 2025

Western Conference playoffs: Warriors take 3-1 lead over Rockets
Here's what has stood out from the latest playoff games of the Western Conference's first round.

ESPN NBA
Apr 29, 2025

Cavs humble Heat, set records in lopsided sweep
The Cavaliers finished off the most lopsided series in NBA history with a 138-83 win over Miami in Game 4.

ESPN NBA
Apr 28, 2025

Eastern Conference playoffs: Cavs advance with largest playoff win in franchise history
Here's what has stood out from the latest playoff games of the Eastern Conference's first round.

ESPN NBA
Apr 28, 2025

Follow live: Warriors go for commanding 3-1 lead in pivotal Game 4 vs. Rockets
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Apr 28, 2025

Cavs cap off historic sweep with 55-point win
The Cavaliers finished off the most lopsided series in NBA history with a 138-83 win over Miami in Game 4.

ESPN NBA
Apr 28, 2025

Warriors' Butler to return, start vs. Rockets in G4
Warriors star Jimmy Butler will make his return from a pelvic injury and is in the starting lineup for Monday night's Game 4 against the Rockets.

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Apr 28, 2025

Follow live: Cavs look to complete sweep of Heat
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ESPN NBA
Apr 28, 2025

Garland (toe) sits again as Cavs go for sweep
Darius Garland will get at least a couple more days off, after the Cavaliers ruled the All-Star guard out of Game 4 of their Eastern Conference first-round series against the Heat on Monday night.

ESPN NBA
Apr 28, 2025

NBA says Doncic was fouled late in Lakers' G4 loss
Referees missed the Lakers' Luka Doncic getting fouled with 33 seconds left in Game 4 of their playoff series against the Timberwolves, the NBA said Monday.

ESPN NBA
Apr 28, 2025

Sources: Warriors expect Butler to play Game 4
The Warriors are expecting Jimmy Butler to make his return Monday night in Game 4 against the Rockets, sources told ESPN.

ESPN NBA
Apr 28, 2025

Bucks' Lillard tears Achilles; '25-'26 in jeopardy
Bucks star Damian Lillard has a torn left Achilles tendon and will undergo surgery. The injury ends his season and puts his 2025-26 season in jeopardy.

ESPN NBA
Apr 28, 2025

Fantasy basketball: Way-too-early H2H Points league rankings for 2025-26
Andre Snellings provides his early fantasy basketball rankings for next season.

ESPN NBA
Apr 28, 2025

Lillard's Achilles injury, Warriors' needs: What's ahead for the 2025 NBA playoffs teams
From mid-series adjustments to series surprises, here are the biggest takeaways from the first week of the 2025 NBA playoffs.

ESPN NBA
Apr 28, 2025

Sources: Bucks' Lillard has torn Achilles tendon
Bucks star Damian Lillard has been diagnosed with a torn left Achilles tendon, sources told ESPN. The injury ends his season and also puts his 2025-26 season in jeopardy.

ESPN NBA
Apr 28, 2025

Warriors' Curry voted 2024-25 teammate of year
The Warriors' Stephen Curry, 37, has been named the 2024-25 Twyman-Stokes Teammate of the Year. Current NBA players voted for Curry, 37, who is a first-time winner of the award.

ESPN NBA
Apr 28, 2025

NBA playoff odds: Celtics, Knicks look to clinch series' tonight
Latest betting odds for every playoff team to advance to and to win the 2025 NBA championship.

ESPN NBA
Apr 28, 2025

NBA playoff odds: Timberwolves, Edwards on the rise, Thunder still favored overall
Latest betting odds for every playoff team to advance to and to win the 2025 NBA championship.

ESPN NBA
Apr 28, 2025

Pistons' adjustments, Warriors' needs: What we learned in the first week of the 2025 NBA playoffs
From mid-series adjustments to series surprises, here are the biggest takeaways from the first week of the 2025 NBA playoffs.

ESPN NBA
Apr 28, 2025

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.

ESPN NBA
Apr 28, 2025

Tatum again leads C's, features wrist in celebration
Jayson Tatum scored 37 points, including 16 in the fourth quarter, to give the Celtics a 3-1 series lead over the Magic -- and showcased a new celebration featuring his injured right wrist.

ESPN NBA
Apr 28, 2025

Sources: Possible Achilles injury for Bucks' Lillard
"It's not very promising," Bucks coach Doc Rivers said after Damian Lillard was helped off Sunday.

ESPN NBA
Apr 28, 2025

Ex-NBA player Stan Love, Kevin's father, dies at 76
Former NBA player and Oregon star Stan Love, the brother of Beach Boys singer Mike Love and the father of Miami Heat player Kevin Love, has died. He was 76.

ESPN NBA
Apr 28, 2025

Report: Possible Achilles injury for Bucks' Lillard
"It's not very promising," Bucks coach Doc Rivers said after Damian Lillard was helped off Sunday.

ESPN NBA
Apr 28, 2025

Ant zooms past 'gassed' Lakers to take 3-1 lead
Anthony Edwards was able to "keep my foot on the pedal" and take advantage of a gassed Lakers team to the tune of 16 points in the fourth quarter.

ESPN NBA
Apr 27, 2025

Western Conference playoffs: LeBron, Luka cannot save Lakers from 3-1 hole
Here's what has stood out from the latest playoff games of the Western Conference's first round.

ESPN NBA
Apr 27, 2025

Bucks star Lillard ruled out with lower leg injury
Damian Lillard was helped off in the first quarter of the Bucks' game against the Pacers on Sunday.

ESPN NBA
Apr 27, 2025

Follow live: Bucks seek to level series vs. Pacers
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ESPN NBA
Apr 27, 2025

Eastern Conference playoffs: Knicks and Celtics take 3-1 lead
Here's what has stood out from the latest playoff games of the Eastern Conference's first round.

ESPN NBA
Apr 27, 2025

Eastern Conference playoffs: Knicks, Celtics and Pacers take 3-1 lead
Here's what has stood out from the latest playoff games of the Eastern Conference's first round.

ESPN NBA
Apr 27, 2025

Pacers' Mathurin (abdomen) misses G4 at Bucks
Indiana guard Bennedict Mathurin didn't play in Game 4 of the Pacers' first-round series with the Bucks on Sunday night due to an abdominal bruise.

ESPN NBA
Apr 27, 2025

Barnett, 2-time champion with Knicks, dies at 88
Dick Barnett, a basketball Hall of Famer who played on both New York Knicks NBA championship teams, has died. He was 88.

ESPN NBA
Apr 27, 2025

Follow live: Magic host Celtics in pivotal Game 4
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ESPN NBA
Apr 27, 2025

Eastern Conference playoffs: Takeaways from every game, including Knicks' narrow win
Here's what has stood out from the latest playoff games of the Eastern Conference's first round.

ESPN NBA
Apr 27, 2025

Western Conference playoffs: Wolves take 3-1 lead over LeBron and Lakers
Here's what has stood out from the latest playoff games of the Western Conference's first round.

ESPN NBA
Apr 27, 2025

Eastern Conference playoffs: Knicks take 3-1 lead over Pistons
Here's what has stood out from the latest playoff games of the Eastern Conference's first round.

ESPN NBA
Apr 27, 2025

Duke big man Maluach enters draft at deadline
Duke big man Khaman Maluach is jumping to the NBA, where he is a potential top-10 pick after helping the Blue Devils reach the Final Four.

ESPN NBA
Apr 27, 2025

Officials admit error with Knicks-Pistons ending
New York's Karl-Anthony Towns made a go-ahead 3-pointer with 46.6 seconds left, and officials said they missed a foul on a game-winning attempt by Detroit's Tim Hardaway Jr. at the buzzer.

ESPN NBA
Apr 27, 2025

Pistons again without Stewart (knee) vs. Knicks
Pistons center Isaiah Stewart, who hasn't played since Game 1 of the first-round series vs. the Knicks because of right knee inflammation, will not return for Game 4.

ESPN NBA
Apr 27, 2025

Minus Butler, Curry, Dubs get tough in pivotal win
Stephen Curry had 36 points, and the Warriors delivered perhaps their gutsiest performance of the season in a 104-93 win to take a 2-1 series lead over the Rockets.

ESPN NBA
Apr 27, 2025

With Butler out, Curry, Dubs get tough in key win
Stephen Curry had 36 points, and the Warriors delivered perhaps their gutsiest performance of the season in a 104-93 win to take a 2-1 series lead over the Rockets.

ESPN NBA
Apr 27, 2025

Gordon's putback slam beats buzzer, sinks Clips
Aaron Gordon's putback dunk just beat the final buzzer Saturday, giving the Nuggets a dramatic 101-99 win over the Clippers after Denver squandered a 22-point lead.

ESPN NBA
Apr 26, 2025

Western Conference playoffs: Warriors pull ahead without Butler
Here's what has stood out from the latest playoff games of the Western Conference's first round.

ESPN NBA
Apr 26, 2025

Western Conference playoffs: Nuggets even series with buzzer-beater
Here's what has stood out from the latest playoff games of the Western Conference's first round.

ESPN NBA
Apr 26, 2025

Gordon saves Nuggets on buzzer-beating dunk
Aaron Gordon's putback dunk just beat the final buzzer Saturday, giving the Nuggets a dramatic 101-99 win over the Clippers after Denver squandered a 22-point lead.

ESPN NBA
Apr 26, 2025

OKC holds off Morant-less Grizzlies, sweeps series
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 38 points and the Thunder advanced to the Western Conference semifinals by beating the Grizzlies 117-115 on Saturday to complete a four-game sweep.

ESPN NBA
Apr 26, 2025

SGA finds 'groove' as Thunder complete sweep
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander emerged from a shooting slump to score 38 points and the Thunder beat the Grizzlies 117-115 on Saturday to complete a four-game sweep.

ESPN NBA
Apr 26, 2025

Follow live: Jokic, Nuggets look to even series vs. Clippers in Game 4
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ESPN NBA
Apr 26, 2025

Western Conference playoffs: Thunder advance, sweep Griz in first-round
Here's what has stood out from the latest playoff games of the Western Conference's first round.

ESPN NBA
Apr 26, 2025

Follow live: Thunder go for the sweep in Game 4 vs. Grizzlies
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ESPN NBA
Apr 26, 2025

Cavaliers go up 3-0, hand Heat worst playoff loss
In rolling to a convincing 3-0 lead in this Eastern Conference first-round series, the No. 1 seed Cleveland Cavaliers handed Bam Adebayo and the Miami Heat their worst-ever playoff loss.

ESPN NBA
Apr 26, 2025

Eastern Conference playoffs: Cavs take 3-0 lead over Heat
Here's what has stood out from the latest playoff games of the Eastern Conference's first round.

ESPN NBA
Apr 26, 2025

Grizzlies' rule out Ja for G4 with hip contusion
Memphis superstar Ja Morant has been ruled out for Saturday's Game 4 against the Oklahoma City due to a left hip contusion.

ESPN NBA
Apr 26, 2025

Follow live: Mitchell, Cavs look to take commanding 3-0 series lead vs. Heat
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ESPN NBA
Apr 26, 2025

Sapped by stomach bug, Luka struggles in G3 loss
A visibly ill Luka Doncic played through a stomach ailment and was limited to 17 points in a 116-104 Game 3 loss to the Wolves.

ESPN NBA
Apr 26, 2025

Western Conference takeaways: Wolves rout Lakers, take 2-1 lead
Here's what has stood out from the latest playoff games of the Western Conference first round.

ESPN NBA
Apr 26, 2025

Trent explodes for 37 with 9 3s to key Bucks' win
Gary Trent Jr. tied a franchise-record nine 3s to lift the Bucks to a crucial Game 3 win over the Pacers.

ESPN NBA
Apr 26, 2025

Celts vent after loss: Refs not controlling play
Through three games of this first-round series, the seventh-seeded Magic have displayed a physical style of basketball that the defending champion Celtics say they believe is over the line.

ESPN NBA
Apr 25, 2025

Eastern Conference playoffs: Magic get one over Celtics in Game 3
Here's what has stood out from the latest playoff games of the Eastern Conference's first round.

ESPN NBA
Apr 25, 2025

Kerr on Butler's Game 3 status: 'There's a chance'
Warriors forward Jimmy Butler is listed as questionable for Game 3 against the Rockets with pelvic contusion. Coach Steve Kerr said 'there's a chance he plays.'

ESPN NBA
Apr 25, 2025

Herro goes on offensive: Garland doesn't play D
Tyler Herro says Cavaliers guard Darius Garland doesn't play any defense, after Garland said Cleveland's offensive game plan revolves around attacking the Heat guard.

ESPN NBA
Apr 25, 2025

NBA playoff odds: Celtics still Eastern fave after Magic loss, Thunder leads West
Latest betting odds for every playoff team to advance to and to win the 2025 NBA championship.

ESPN NBA
Apr 25, 2025

Warriors list Butler as questionable for Game 3
Warriors forward Jimmy Butler is listed as questionable for Game 3 of Golden State's first-round playoff series against the Rockets after he sustained a pelvic contusion in a hard fall during Game 2.

ESPN NBA
Apr 25, 2025

Rockets' Brooks calls Warriors' Green dirty player
Dillon Brooks sticks up for Amen Thompson, saying his Rockets teammate is not a dirty player, but that Golden State's Draymond Green is.

ESPN NBA
Apr 25, 2025

Sources: Morant out for Game 4 with hip injury
Grizzlies superstar Ja Morant is out for Saturday's Game 4 because of a left hip injury he suffered in Game 3, sources told ESPN.

ESPN NBA
Apr 25, 2025

Draymond finishes first for NBA's Hustle Award
Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green was named the winner of the NBA's Hustle Award.

ESPN NBA
Apr 25, 2025

French center Beringer to enter NBA draft
French center Joan Beringer, a projected top-20 pick, will enter the 2025 NBA draft, he told ESPN Friday.

ESPN NBA
Apr 25, 2025

The NBA Finals have a Washington Wizards problem (or secret weapon)
A former Wizard has appeared in every NBA Finals since 2017 -- and this year, 18 of them are suiting up for 11 different playoff teams. Here's how they got there.

ESPN NBA
Apr 25, 2025

NBA playoff odds: Celtics win again, on collision course with West favorite Thunder
Latest betting odds for every playoff team to advance to and to win the 2025 NBA championship.

ESPN NBA
Apr 25, 2025

NBA playoff odds: Thunder up 3-0 on Memphis, solidify championship favorite status
Latest betting odds for every playoff team to advance to and to win the 2025 NBA championship.

ESPN NBA
Apr 25, 2025

How a love for J. Cole led a BAL fan-favorite, USA's Will Perry, to Africa
As a schoolboy at Wake Forest High in North Carolina, Will Perry could not have fathomed that he would go on to become a professional basketball player - let alone one of the best in an NBA-backed league in Africa.

ESPN NBA
Apr 25, 2025

Luka, LeBron and the most dangerous 60-foot passes in the game
These mega-outlets illustrate a growing Lakers connection that should strike fear across the NBA. And they're only going to happen more.

ESPN NBA
Apr 25, 2025

Westbrook's early exit adds to Denver injury woes
Russell Westbrook tried playing through a left-foot injury but was pulled midway through the second quarter Thursday night, while Michael Porter Jr. struggled with his injured left shoulder in the Nuggets' Game 3 loss.

ESPN NBA
Apr 25, 2025

Morant on crutches, status uncertain after fall
Grizzlies superstar Ja Morant sustained a hip injury in a hard fall during Thursday's Game 3 loss to the Thunder.

ESPN NBA
Apr 25, 2025

OKC's historic 26-point rally puts Grizz on brink
The Thunder pulled off the biggest second-half rally in NBA playoff history, overcoming a 26-point halftime deficit to beat the Grizzlies 114-108 in Thursday's Game 3.

ESPN NBA
Apr 25, 2025

Pistons, Knicks miffed by officiating in wild finish
Both clubs were unhappy after a pair of odd plays that were or weren't whistled in the closing seconds of New York's win in Detroit on Thursday night.

ESPN NBA
Apr 25, 2025

Western Conference playoffs: Thunder on verge of completing sweep vs. Grizzlies
Here's what has stood out from the latest playoff games of the Western Conference first round.

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