Leonard still battling inflammation, remains questionable LA Clippers All-Star Kawhi Leonard still has inflammation in his surgically-repaired right knee and his status is questionable for Game 1 against the Dallas Mavericks.
Report: Heat F Butler expected to miss multiple weeks with MCL injury Miami Heat forward Jimmy Butler is expected to miss multiple weeks with an MCL injury, according to Shams Charania of The Athletic.
NBA bans Raptors' Porter for violating gaming rules The NBA has banned Jontay Porter for life games after completing an investigation into gambling allegations against the former Toronto Raptors' two-way player.
Heat G Butler injures knee in play-in loss Miami guard Jimmy Butler says he will need an MRI on his right knee after he was injured in the first half of the Heat's play-in tournament loss to the 76ers.
Mitchell ready to make second playoff run with Cavs Donovan Mitchell understands what's at stake — all of it. In the weeks ahead, his reputation, his stature among the NBA's stars, maybe even his future with Cleveland, is on the line.
Bucks' Lillard makes progress with adductor issue before the start of playoffs Damian Lillard took a small step forward Wednesday in his bid to be ready for the start of the Milwaukee Bucks' Eastern Conference first-round playoff series with the Indiana Pacers.
LeBron: 'Too much emphasis' on Lakers-Nuggets as rematch While history shows that the Denver Nuggets swept the Los Angeles Lakers in the Western Conference finals en route to the championship in 2023 and the Lakers beat the Nuggets in the conference finals on their way to the title in 2020, LeBron James says whatever happened in the past has no bearing on the present playoff series about to begin. - Dave McMenamin
Sports integrity body sees Porter case as a warning for sports betting in Canada Canada's sports integrity watchdog is pushing for stronger policies to prevent competitive manipulation and match-fixing at all levels of competition.
Lewenberg: NBA making an example of Porter to try and ensure this never happens again TSN Raptors reporter Josh Lewenberg joins SportsCentre to share his reaction to the news that Jontay Porter has been banned from the NBA after an investigation revealed he had disclosed confidential information to bettors, and discuss if there could be any additional fallout from the situation. play-btn-vid 3:04
How the alleged Jontay Porter gambling scandal got exposed ESPN's Joe Fortenbaugh reacts to Jontay Porter being banned from the NBA for gambling violations. play-btn-vid 1:49
Embiid, 76ers beat Heat to earn No. 7 seed; face Knicks Joel Embiid showed why Philadelphia always has a shot at a long postseason run as long as he’s in the lineup.
White scores career-high 42 as Bulls roll past Hawks Coby White scored a career-high 42 points, and the Chicago Bulls advanced in the play-in tournament, knocking out the Atlanta Hawks with a 131-116 victory on Wednesday night.
Ujiri: Raptors are not at a point where they can pick and choose draft choice According to Raptors president Masai Ujiri, any draft pick for the team will come down to the best talent available. Ujiri also said that the plan is to continue to be patient and develop the core group of players, whether they get a high pick this year or next. play-btn-vid 4:29
'It's a secret': Ujiri teases plans for Raptors to honour Vince Carter's HOF achievement Raptors president Masai Ujiri was asked whether or not the organization plans to honour Vince Carter for his Hall of Fame induction and he teased that there are plans, but it is being kept close to the vest. play-btn-vid 1:12
Woj: Zion injury is 'devastating news' for Pelicans Adrian Wojnarowski reports on Zion Williamson being out for the Pelicans' play-in game vs. the Kings. play-btn-vid 0:53
Stephen A.: Change is coming for the Warriors Stephen A. Smith lays out the issues facing the Warriors after they lost to the Kings in the play-in tournament. play-btn-vid 3:14
Legler: Klay Thompson has been exposed the past two postseasons Tim Legler details the Warriors' problems after Klay Thompson's struggles in Tuesday's loss to the Kings. play-btn-vid 0:55
Stephen A.: Lakers better show up vs. the Nuggets Stephen A. Smith calls out the Lakers for their recent woes against the Nuggets ahead of their upcoming playoff matchup. play-btn-vid 3:06
Joel Embiid gets surprised with his Team USA jersey by Grant Hill Grant Hill, the managing director of the United States men's basketball team, surprises Joel Embiid with his jersey for the 2024 Olympics. 0:46
Celtics have been NBA's most dominant team but only a championship will make season complete Bottom line, the Celtics know this franchise is judged by championships. And for the buckets of success this year’s team has had, it will mean nothing if it doesn’t end with the raising of its 18th championship banner to TD Garden’s rafters.
Warriors lobby for Thompson's return after play-in loss Thompson didn't speak after the game, but at shootaround seven hours before tipoff, he said it wasn't difficult to keep the thoughts of free agency out of his mind as he finished the season. - Kendra Andrews
Lakers ready for Nuggets rematch as Ham rejects talk of alternative path Despite the inherent risk in the second scenario, there was talk on various sports media programming in the days leading up to the Pelicans game that playing the second-seeded Nuggets would mean certain elimination, so the Lakers would be better off throwing Tuesday's game in New Orleans. It was a notion that left Lakers coach Darvin Ham apoplectic after his team staved off a late push by the Pelicans to advance. - Dave McMenamin
Kings eliminate Warriors from play-in tournament Keegan Murray scored 32 points, De'Aaron Fox added 24 and the Sacramento Kings stayed alive in the play-in tournament, eliminating the Golden State Warriors with a 118-94 victory on Tuesday night.
James, Lakers top Pelicans; face Nuggets in Round 1 LeBron James had 23 points, nine assists and nine rebounds, and the Los Angeles Lakers secured a playoff berth with a 110-106 victory over the New Orleans Pelicans in the Western Conference play-in tournament on Tuesday night.
Barnes’ third-year development helps take sting out of Raptors’ lost season Toronto’s disappointing season came to a merciful conclusion with Sunday afternoon’s loss to Miami, but Scottie Barnes' development gave Raptors fans something to look forward to, writes Josh Lewenberg. - Josh Lewenberg
Are the top-seeded Thunder the real deal in the West? The NBA postseason starts tonight, with the play-in tournament starting in the West. First Take has a closer at the top-seeded Thunder and their chances of making it all the way. 2:59