Knicks' Brunson, Bogdanovic each have surgery Jalen Brunson has had surgery to repair the broken left hand he sustained while the New York Knicks were losing Game 7 of the Eastern Conference semifinals.
Mother suing Ball for allegedly striking son with car A North Carolina mother is suing the Charlotte Hornets and LaMelo Ball after the team's star guard allegedly struck her son with his vehicle during an attempt to obtain Ball's autograph.
Report: Celtics' Porzingis could return by Game 4 There's growing optimism that Boston Celtics center Kristaps Porzingis could make his return to these Eastern Conference playoffs against the Indiana Pacers as soon as Game 4 on Monday, sources told ESPN.
Lakers' Reaves cards 76, but doesn't qualify for Korn Ferry event Plenty of pro athletes play golf during their offseason, but Los Angeles Lakers guard Austin Reaves took a step further, trying to qualify for an event on the Korn Ferry Tour.
Wembanyama and Holmgren headline NBA All-Rookie team San Antonio’s Victor Wembanyama was a unanimous selection for the NBA’s All-Rookie team this season, the league revealed Monday.
Nuggets' Murray to represent Canada at Olympic Games in Paris Denver Nuggets guard Jamal Murray is planning on representing Canada at the Olympic Games in Paris this summer.
Can the Pacers recover from costly Game 1 defeat? ESPN's Tim Legler breaks down the Pacers' shortcomings in the fourth quarter and OT as the Celtics claim Game 1 at the Garden. play-btn-vid 2:48
Why Stephen A. isn't writing off Pacers after OT loss to Celtics ESPN's Stephen A. Smith says the Pacers missed an opportunity by losing Game 1, but he doesn't believe they blew the series vs. the Celtics. play-btn-vid 2:02
Tatum, Brown come through in opener as Celtics edge Pacers in OT Jayson Tatum scored 36 points, including 10 points in overtime after Jaylen Brown's tying 3-pointer with 6.1 seconds remaining in regulation, and the Boston Celtics rallied just in time for a 133-128 victory over the Indiana Pacers on Tuesday night in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference finals.
How much trouble can Pacers give Celtics in East Finals? The Indiana Pacers are making their first Conference Finals appearance since 2014 as they seek their first NBA title. How much trouble can they give Boston being a heavy underdog? NBA Today weighs in. play-btn-vid 1:01
Perkins to McAfee: Next Lakers coach needs to be AD hire, not LeBron Kendrick Perkins explains to Pat McAfee why the Lakers' coaching search needs to revolve around Anthony Davis and not LeBron James. play-btn-vid 2:06
Stephen A: Healthy Knicks would have beaten Pacers in 5 ESPN's Stephen A. Smith explains how the Knicks' series vs. the Pacers would have been much different if not for New York's injuries. play-btn-vid 3:06
Stephen A. on Celtics: 'It's an epic failure if they don't win the championship' Stephen A. explains why the Celtics must win the NBA title this year after getting close over the past couple of seasons. play-btn-vid 2:37
Timberwolves knock off defending champion Nuggets in Game 7 The Minnesota Timberwolves advance to the Western Conference Finals after defeating the Denver Nuggets 98-90 in Game 7 of their second round series.
How did Timberwolves rally for historic comeback in Game 7? ESPN's Tim Legler and Jay Williams credit the Timberwolves' defense and offensive rhythm for their Game 7 comeback win vs. the Nuggets. 1:30
Pacers advance after taking down Knicks in Game 7 Tyrese Haliburton scored 26 points and the Indiana Pacers rode one of the most sensational first halves in Game 7 history to a 130-109 victory over the New York Knicks on Sunday, advancing to the Eastern Conference finals for the first time in 10 years.
Does Thibodeau's coaching style hurt Knicks' chances to sign a superstar? ESPN's Brian Windhorst wonders if Tom Thibodeau's coaching style hurts the Knicks' ability to acquire a superstar. 1:15
Doncic, Mavericks beat Thunder in Game 6, advance to Conference Finals P.J. Washington Jr. made two free throws before an intentional miss with 2.5 seconds left, lifting the Dallas Mavericks to a 117-116 victory over the Oklahoma City Thunder on Saturday night and into the Western Conference finals for the second time in three seasons.
Siakam helps Pacers beat Knicks to send series to the limit Pascal Siakam had 25 points and seven rebounds, Myles Turner added 17 points and eight rebounds, and the Indiana Pacers turned the tables on the New York Knicks with a 116-103 victory on Friday night to even the Eastern Conference semifinals at 3-3.
Timberwolves force Game 7 by blowing out Nuggets Anthony Edwards scored 27 points to pull the Minnesota Timberwolves out of their mid-series slump and deliver a flawless 115-70 victory over the Denver Nuggets on Thursday night to force a Game 7 in this roller-coaster playoff matchup.
Wembanyama headlines France's preliminary roster for Paris Olympics basketball tournament With Victor Wembanyama as the focal point, France head coach Vincent Collet announced an extended list of 19 players on Thursday for his preliminary roster for the Paris 2024 Olympics.
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.
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