Nuggets' Murray (elbow) 'feeling great' ahead of Game 7 Nuggets star guard Jamal Murray is "feeling great" and went through a full practice on Saturday, according to head coach Michael Malone.
Report: Optimism Celtics' Porzingis could return in Conference Finals Boston Celtics center Kristaps Porzingis is expected to remain sidelined for Games 1 and 2 of the Eastern Conference finals next week, but there is optimism he will be able to return sometime in the series barring any setbacks, sources told ESPN on Friday.
Sixers' Maxey wins NBA Sportsmanship Award Philadelphia 76ers guard Tyrese Maxey was named the 2023-24 NBA Sportsmanship Award winner on Thursday. Maxey, 23, adds the accompanying Joe Dumars Trophy to his Most Improved Player award announced last month.
DeRozan says there's 'unfinished business' with Bulls ahead of free agency DeMar DeRozan says a return to the Chicago Bulls could definitely be on the cards. The six-time All-Star told former Toronto Raptors teammate Lou Williams that there is "unfinished business" in Chicago as he heads into free agency.
Nets to retire Carter's No. 15 next season The Brooklyn Nets will retire Vince Carter's No. 15 jersey next season, the team announced Wednesday.
Timberwolves' Gobert fined $75K for money-sign gesture Minnesota Timberwolves center Rudy Gobert was fined $75,000 for rubbing his fingers together in a money-sign gesture directed at the officials during Game 4 of the Wolves' second round series with the Denver Nuggets, the league announced Tuesday.
What Edwards has accomplished at 22 -- even before Kobe, LeBron and Steph Throughout this season, the 22-year-old Edwards has been, despite his youth, Minnesota's unquestioned leader on the court and off, in moments public and private, and he has fueled his team to within one game of its first Western Conference finals appearance in 20 years. - Ramona Shelburne
Budenholzer 'would go anywhere' to coach this Suns team Mike Budenholzer got a little teary-eyed talking about his past in Arizona, describing an idyllic childhood in the small town of Holbrook, about three hours northeast of Phoenix. Those tears dried up in a hurry when talking about his future.
'Go NY Go': Behind the song pumping up the Knicks' Garden If it were not for a total earworm of a TV jingle, a chance meeting, a front office looking to overhaul the feel of its home court, and the perfect juxtaposition of song and coach and team and city, "Go NY Go" might never have existed at all. - Sam Borden
Why Stephen A. thinks Celtics should want Knicks matchup next Stephen A. explains why the Celtics should prefer a matchup with the Knicks in the Eastern Conference finals. play-btn-vid 2:00
Inside the 'wild' chess match between the Nuggets and Timberwolves Two games into the NBA's Western Conference semifinals, the Minnesota Timberwolves weren't just beating the defending champs -- they were throttling them. - Dave McMenamin and Matt Williams
Celtics in good headspace heading to third consecutive conference final Opposing fans have been begging for matchups with the Celtics this postseason. And they are all now wishing that they hadn’t.
Celtics eliminate Cavs to advance to third straight Eastern Conference Finals Jayson Tatum had 25 points and 10 rebounds, and the Boston Celtics beat the Cleveland Cavaliers 113-98 on Wednesday night to advance to the Eastern Conference finals for the third straight season.
Doncic posts 30-point triple-double as Mavericks top Thunder to take 3-2 series lead Luka Doncic scored 30 points in a triple-double, and the Dallas Mavericks beat the Oklahoma City Thunder 104-92 on Wednesday night to take a 3-2 lead in the Western Conference semifinal series.
Jokic scores 40, Nuggets shut down Edwards in win over Wolves for a 3-2 series lead Nikola Jokic celebrated his third NBA MVP award by scoring 40 points and the Denver Nuggets shut down Anthony Edwards in a 112-97 win over the Minnesota Timberwolves on Tuesday night. That put the reigning NBA champions one win away from the Western Conference finals.
Edey insists there's more to his game than meets the eye as he prepares to enter NBA For all he accomplished the past four years at Purdue, Zach Edey realizes there are some huge questions surrounding his game — almost as big as his 7-foot-4 frame.
Stephen A.: Rudy Gobert is getting embarrassed Stephen A. Smith sounds off on the Minnesota Timberwolves losing three straight games to the Denver Nuggets. play-btn-vid 1:32
The teams Windhorst could see trading for Donovan Mitchell Brian Windhorst breaks down three teams, including the Lakers, that could pursue Donovan Mitchell if he doesn't sign an extension with the Cavaliers. play-btn-vid 1:28
Stephen A.: LeBron put Bronny in a bad spot Stephen A. Smith voices his displeasure over the scrutiny Bronny James receives, in part because of comments made by LeBron James. play-btn-vid 2:29
Stephen A. gets hyped with Mad Dog and Perk after Knicks' win Stephen A. Smith gets "First Take" going as he celebrates the Knicks' win with Chris "Mad Dog" Russo and Kendrick Perkins. play-btn-vid 0:52
Brunson scores 44, Knicks beat Pacers to move a win away from conference finals Jalen Brunson scored 44 points, reaching 40 for the fifth time in this postseason, and the New York Knicks moved a win away from their first Eastern Conference finals trip since 2000 by beating the Indiana Pacers 121-91 on Tuesday night in Game 5.
Windhorst to McAfee: Bronny is such an unknown in NBA circles right now Brian Windhorst explains why Bronny James' draft stock is up in the air right now and how LeBron James fits into the situation. 1:25
Gilgeous-Alexander scores 34, Thunder overcome Mavericks defence to even series Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 34 points and the Oklahoma City Thunder overcame a Dallas franchise playoff-record 13 blocks, rallying for a 100-96 victory Monday night to even their Western Conference semifinal series at 2-2.
Tatum's 33 points help Celtics down short-handed Cavaliers to take 3-1 lead Jayson Tatum scored 33 points with LeBron James watching from a courtside seat and the Boston Celtics beat the severely short-handed Cleveland Cavaliers 109-102 in Game 4 on Monday night to take a commanding 3-1 lead in their East semifinal series.
What Stephen A. takes away from Murray's handling of Edwards' trash talk Stephen A. Smith reacts to Jamal Murray's lack of response to Anthony Edwards' trash talk during Game 4. play-btn-vid 1:48
Edwards reveals what he said in late-game trash talk to Murray Timberwolves star Anthony Edwards recounts his words to Jamal Murray in the closing moments of Game 4. play-btn-vid 0:50
Would drafting Bronny James still get a team a shot at signing LeBron? ESPN's Brian Windhorst explains how LeBron James has distanced himself from previous comments he made about playing with Bronny being a priority. 1:17
Stephen A.: 'Kevin Durant in Phoenix is a problem' Stephen A. Smith calls out the Suns for their problems and urges them to break up their trio of Kevin Durant, Bradley Beal and Devin Booker. 2:38
Stephen A. has something to say to the Denver Nuggets Stephen A. Smith apologizes for saying the Nuggets would be swept after Denver tied the series with the Timberwolves at 2-2. play-btn-vid 2:01
Windhorst: Jalen Brunson looks tired Brian Windhorst explains how fatigue is starting to become a factor for the Knicks against the Pacers. play-btn-vid 1:46
Nuggets tie series with Timberwolves at 2-2 with win behind Jokic, Gordon Nikola Jokic scored 16 of his 35 points in the fourth quarter, and Aaron Gordon had 27 points on 11-for-12 shooting to propel the Denver Nuggets to a series-tying 115-107 victory over the Minnesota Timberwolves on Sunday night in Game 4 of the Western Conference semifinals.
Haliburton, Pacers take advantage of short-handed Knicks to even series with rout in Game 4 Tyrese Haliburton scored 20 points, T.J. McConnell added 15 points and 10 assists and the Indiana Pacers rolled to their second-biggest playoff victory ever, beating the New York Knicks 121-89 on Sunday to even the Eastern Conference semifinal series at 2-2.
Raptors in no-win situation at this weekend’s draft lottery In the likely event that Toronto's first-round pick falls outside of the top six, it will go to San Antonio as part of the deal that sent centre Jakob Poeltl back to Toronto at the 2023 trade deadline. - Josh Lewenberg
Inside the growing rivalry between two of the best guards in the East Jalen Brunson vs. Tyrese Haliburton, two players already famous for being slighted, is a matchup ready for prime time that's currently in prime time. And naturally for the two of them, it still might be getting overlooked. - Brian Windhorst
Lewenberg details the 'no-win scenario' Raptors put themselves in for NBA draft lottery The NBA draft lottery takes place on Sunday afternoon and there's a lot at stake for the Raptors. Toronto owns the sixth best odds at winning the first overall selection but have even higher odds of losing their draft pick all together. Josh Lewenberg breaks down the 'no-win scenario' the Raptors put themselves in. play-btn-vid 2:07
Stephen A. on the Nuggets: 'I owe the champions an apology' Stephen A. Smith gets trolled on "NBA Countdown" for saying Denver would get swept and he issues an apology following the Nuggets' Game 3 victory. play-btn-vid 1:49
Tatum scores 33 points, Celtics bounce back to beat Cavs for 2-1 series lead Jayson Tatum scored 33 points, Jaylen Brown added 28 and the Boston Celtics looked more like themselves after stumbling at home, beating the Cleveland Cavaliers 106-93 on Saturday night in Game 3 to take a 2-1 lead in the Eastern Conference semifinals.
Irving, Doncic help Mavs hold off Thunder again for 2-1 lead in West semis Kyrie Irving scored 22 points, including a running left-hander in the lane in the final minute to help Dallas hold on, and the Mavericks beat the Oklahoma City Thunder 105-101 on Saturday for a 2-1 lead in the Western Conference semifinals.
Murray, Nuggets bounce back with blowout of Timberwolves in Game 3 Canadian Jamal Murray rebounded from a rough start to the Western Conference semifinals with 24 points to lead the Denver Nuggets on a 117-90 romp in Game 3 on Friday night that made the Minnesota Timberwolves the last team in the NBA to lose this post-season.
Nembhard's late three gives Pacers victory over Knicks in Game 3 Andrew Nembhard made a 31-foot, tiebreaking 3-pointer with 16 seconds left, Tyrese Haliburton scored 35 points and the Indiana Pacers rallied in the fourth quarter to beat the banged-up and short-handed New York Knicks 111-106 on Friday night in Game 3 of the Eastern Conference semifinals.
The eight moves that fueled this Knicks resurrection As they hold a 2-0 series lead over the Indiana Pacers in the Eastern Conference semis, here are the eight touchpoint moves and moments that have fueled the New York Knicks' resurrection. - Chris Herring