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Lottery jackpot: Wizards land No. 1 overall pick in NBA Draft
The Washington Wizards traded for injured veterans Anthony Davis and Trae Young over the winter as part of a plan to turn around one of the league's worst teams.,Another crucial piece of the Wizards' plan fell into place during Sunday's NBA draft lottery when they won the first pick in a year when t...
Knicks F OG Anunoby (hamstring) out for Game 4 vs. Sixers
A day after he appeared on target to play in Game 4 of the Eastern Conference semifinals, New York Knicks forward OG Anunoby was ruled out of Sunday's contest with a right hamstring strain.,"He's out for tonight but he's the same thing, he's day-to-day (moving forward)," Knicks head coach Mike Brown...
Why the Hawks Need the No. 1 Pick More Than Any Team in the NBA Draft Lottery
The Atlanta Hawks could dramatically reshape their future if they land the No. 1 pick in the NBA Draft Lottery....
Thunder bury Lakers in second half to take 3-0 series lead
Ajay Mitchell scored 18 of his 24 points in the second half and the Oklahoma City Thunder dominated the final 24 minutes en route to a convincing 131-108 victory over the Los Angeles Lakers in Game 3 of their Western Conference second-round series on Saturday night.,Shai Gilgeous-Alexander had 23 po...
Reports: Steve Kerr to remain Warriors coach on 2-year deal
Steve Kerr has agreed to a two-year contract to stay with Golden State after coaching the Warriors for the past 12 seasons, according to reports from ESPN and The Athletic.,Kerr, who made $17.5 million this season, will remain the highest-paid coach in the NBA annually, per the reports. His contract...
James Harden comes up clutch, Cavs avoid 0-3 hole vs. Pistons
Donovan Mitchell had 35 points and 10 rebounds as the Cleveland Cavaliers beat the visiting Detroit Pistons 116-109 in Game 3 of the Eastern Conference semifinals Saturday afternoon.,The fourth-seeded Cavaliers lost the first two games of the series in Detroit but ended the contest on a 12-5 run to ...
Spurs' Victor Wembanyama demands more in Game 4 vs. Wolves
Victor Wembanyama is still years away from hitting his prime.,That's a scary factoid with the San Antonio Spurs star already rating as one of the best players in the NBA at age 22.,Wembanyama is coming off a historic performance and he will look to deliver another big-time showing when the second-se...
James Harden comes up clutch, as Cavs defeat Pistons
Donovan Mitchell had 35 points and 10 rebounds, as the Cleveland Cavaliers beat the visiting Detroit Pistons 116-109 in Game 3 of the Eastern Conference semifinals Saturday afternoon.,The fourth-seeded Cavaliers lost the first two games of the series in Detroit but ended the contest on a 12-5 run to...
Knicks F OG Anunoby upgraded to questionable for Game 4
New York Knicks forward OG Anunoby (hamstring) has been upgraded to questionable for Sunday's Game 4 against the Philadelphia 76ers.,The 28-year-old wing has been vital to New York's playoff success, averaging 21.4 points, 7.5 rebounds, 1.9 steals and 1.1 blocks per game, while shooting 53.8 percent...
Knicks chase sweep of 76ers as conference finals beckon
Even without their lineup at full strength, the New York Knicks are showing they are on a different level than the Philadelphia 76ers., ,Jalen Brunson and the Knicks will try to sweep their best-of-seven second-round playoff series when they visit the Sixers in Game 4 on Sunday., ,New York, the No. ...
Victor Wembanyama’s Game 3 Explosion Shows Why the NBA Should Be Worried
Victor Wembanyama delivered a dominant Game 3 performance against the Timberwolves, showing why he could soon become the NBA’s best player....
NBA Teams That Need the No. 1 Pick Most in the 2026 Draft Lottery
The NBA Draft Lottery could reshape several struggling franchises, including the Kings, Nets, Bulls, Grizzlies and Warriors....
Victor Wembanyama, Spurs start fast, hold off Wolves in Game 3
Victor Wembanyama scored 39 points, grabbed 15 rebounds and blocked five shots as the San Antonio Spurs held on for a 115-108 win over the Minnesota Timberwolves in Game 3 of their Western Conference semifinal series on Friday in Minneapolis.,Wembanyama made 13 of 18 shots, including 3 of 5 from bey...
Jalen Brunson puts up 33 as Knicks move to verge of sweeping Sixers
Jalen Brunson scored 33 points as the visiting New York Knicks defeated the Philadelphia 76ers 108-94 on Friday to take a commanding 3-0 lead in their Eastern Conference second-round playoff series.,Mikal Bridges notched 23 points and Landry Shamet chipped in with 15 on 5-of-6 shooting for New York,...
Lakers return home desperate to remedy 2-0 hole vs. Thunder
Consecutive 18-point losses haven't zapped the Los Angeles Lakers of their belief they can recover to make it a series with the Oklahoma City Thunder.,But a third straight setback would undoubtedly feel like a near-knockout punch.,The Lakers look to get off the mat on Saturday night and back into th...
76ers' Joel Embiid back for Game 3; Knicks' OG Anunoby out
Philadelphia 76ers star center Joel Embiid returned to action for Friday's Game 3 against the visiting New York Knicks after sitting out Game 2 of the Eastern Conference second-round series with right hip and right ankle injuries.,Embiid fueled Philadelphia's first-round comeback over the Boston Cel...
Pressure on Cavs in Game 3 for first win of series vs. Pistons
All-Star guard Cade Cunningham and the top-seeded Detroit Pistons have the fourth-seeded Cleveland Cavaliers on the ropes, holding a 2-0 lead in their Eastern Conference semifinal series.,The series shifts to Cleveland for Game 3 on Saturday afternoon, when all of the pressure will be on the home te...
Lakers' JJ Redick, Austin Reaves rip refs after Game 2 loss
Los Angeles Lakers head coach JJ Redick didn't mince words about the officiating after a 125-107 setback to the Oklahoma Thunder on Thursday in Game 2 of the Western Conference semifinals.,Redick took issue with star LeBron James enduring what he feels to be consistent physical play from the Thunder...
Darryn Peterson: Creatine led to cramping at Kansas
Top NBA draft prospect Darryn Peterson says high doses of creatine led to his repeated cramping issues at Kansas.,The 19-year-old guard told ESPN this week that doctors diagnosed the cause after a round of bloodwork.,Peterson, a potential No. 1 pick in June's draft, missed 11 of the Jayhawks' 35 gam...
Why Victor Wembanyama Needs an NBA Enforcer to Reach His Full Potential
Victor Wembanyama’s incredible talent is undeniable, but the Spurs may need to rethink how they’re building around their franchise superstar....