Holmgren, Thunder cruise past Lakers in Game 1 of West semis
Chet Holmgren had 24 points and 12 rebounds, and the Oklahoma City Thunder routed the Los Angeles Lakers 108-90 on Tuesday night in Game 1 of their Western Conference semifinal series.
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Report: Vanderbilt dislocates right pinky finger
Los Angeles Lakers forward Jarred Vanderbilt sustained a full dislocation of his right pinky finger during Tuesday’s 108-90 loss to the Oklahoma City Thunder in Game 1 of their Western Conference semifinal series, sources told ESPN’s Shams Charania.
Cunningham, Harris lead Pistons over Cavaliers in opener
Cade Cunningham scored 23 points, Tobias Harris had 20 and the Detroit Pistons beat the Cleveland Cavaliers 111-101 on Tuesday night in Game 1 of their second-round series.
Celtics’ Brown fined $50K for criticizing officials
The NBA fined Celtics forward Jaylen Brown $50,000 after he said officials had "an agenda" against him in Boston's first-round loss to the 76ers.
New Mavs boss Ujiri says it’s time to focus on Flagg
New president Masai Ujiri wants to shift the Mavericks' gears from the chaotic past 15 months and turn the focus to Rookie of the Year Cooper Flagg.
Nurse steps away from 76ers for brother’s funeral, expected back for Game 2 vs Knicks
Philadelphia 76ers coach Nick Nurse was away from the team Tuesday ahead of Game 2 of its second-round playoff series against the New York Knicks to attend the funeral of his brother.
Raptors head coach Rajakovic already looking ahead to next season
As far as Darko Rajakovic is concerned, there is no off-season.
‘I’m going to be putting the ball in his hands more’ - Raptors coach Rajakovic sees bright future for Murray-Boyles
Since being taken with the ninth-overall pick in the 2025 NBA Draft, Raptors forward Collin Murray-Boyles has done nothing but impress fans, his teammates, and the Raptors brass alike.
Edwards returns and Timberwolves overcome big game by Wemby to beat Spurs in opener
Anthony Edwards scored 18 points in his unexpected return from injury and the Minnesota Timberwolves overcame a huge game by Victor Wembanyama and held on to beat the San Antonio Spurs 104-102 in the opener of the Western Conference semifinals on Monday night.
Knicks crush 76ers to start second round and keep up historic postseason roll
Jalen Brunson scored 27 of his 35 points in the first half and the New York Knicks emphatically added to a historic postseason roll by overwhelming the Philadelphia 76ers 137-98 on Monday night in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference semifinals.
Edwards cleared to play for Timberwolves in series opener against Spurs after expedited rehab
Minnesota Timberwolves All-Star Anthony Edwards has been cleared to play Monday night against the San Antonio Spurs in Game 1 of the Western Conference semifinals, returning 10 days after hyperextending his left knee.
Cavaliers, Pistons have to quickly regroup with their series starting Tuesday night in Detroit
Detroit’s Cade Cunningham and Cleveland’s Donovan Mitchell didn’t have much time to revel in reaching the Eastern Conference semifinals after surviving grueling first-round matchups.
Bulls hire Hawks executive Graham to head front office
The Bulls are hiring Hawks senior vice president Bryson Graham as the franchise's new Executive Vice President of Basketball Operations.
Pistons extend Bickerstaff after rare series victory
The Pistons have signed coach J.B. Bickerstaff to a contract extension one day after he led the Pistons to their first playoff series victory since 2008.
SGA, Thunder brace for showdown with LeBron, Lakers tonight on TSN
Watch Game 1 between L.A. and OKC LIVE Tuesday evening at 8:30pm ET/5:30pm PT across the TSN Network, on TSN.ca and the TSN App.
Sources: Timberwolves expect Edwards to play in Game 1
Timberwolves guard Anthony Edwards is expected to play in Game 1 against the Spurs barring a pregame setback, sources told ESPN.
‘I want to be here the rest of my career’ - Barrett reflects after Raptors Game 7 loss to Cavaliers
The Toronto Raptors’ season came to an end following a Game 7 loss to the Cleveland Cavaliers Sunday night, and with the playoffs now in the rear-view mirror, the focus shifts to the off-season.
Former Raptors executive Ujiri tabbed as Mavericks president
The Dallas Mavericks are hiring former Toronto Raptors front office executive Masai Ujiri as the team’s new team president and alternate governor, according to ESPN’s Shams Charania.
76ers-Knicks rematch opens round two of NBA playoffs tonight on TSN
Watch Monday’s Game 1 showdown between the Philadelphia 76ers and New York Knicks LIVE at 7:30pm ET/4:30pm PT on TSN3, TSN4, TSN5, TSN.ca and the TSN App.
Celtics’ Brown rips refs on stream, calls out Embiid for flopping
Jaylen Brown, appearing on his Twitch stream Sunday, took issue with the officiating against him during the Celtics-76ers series, as well as with Joel Embiid, whom he accused of the type of flopping that has "ruined our game."
Why the Rockets’ season ended with a thud
Between crushing injuries, a burner phone scandal and inconsistency from their core, the Rockets end another season in disappointment.
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