Reserve guard Battle ‘stays ready’ as Raptors look to even series with Cavaliers
Jamison Battle knows exactly who he is. He’s not the all-star, not a starter. He’s the guy who comes off the bench and exploits tired defenders.
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Celtics-76ers, Lakers-Rockets and Spurs-Trail Blazers all set to clash on TSN
San Antonio is waiting for Victor Wembanyama. Philadelphia is waiting for Joel Embiid. The Los Angeles Lakers are waiting for Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves.
MCCollum becoming go-to guy when Hawks need a clutch shot in playoffs
When the Atlanta Hawks need a clutch shot, they know where to turn. It used to be Trae Young. Now it’s CJ McCollum, who has led an Atlanta resurgence since arriving in a trade that sent the face of the franchise to the Washington Wizards.
How a trade 19 years ago is still helping Thunder and its title hopes
Little did anyone know that on July 11, 2007, a minor trade between the Seattle SuperSonics and the Orlando Magic would change NBA history.
Young Raptors shine in Game 3 rout: ‘We were going to do whatever it takes’
When the Toronto Raptors had their morning shootaround at OVO Athletic Centre they spoke about how hungry they were to make it a series against the Cleveland Cavaliers. That desire paid off with easily their best game of the 2026 playoffs.
Timberwolves take a 2-1 lead on Nuggets with a dominant defensive effort in Game 3 win
Jaden McDaniels and the Minnesota Timberwolves flexed even more of their defensive muscle against the flagging Denver Nuggets, seizing a 2-1 lead in the first-round NBA playoff series with a dominant 113-96 victory in Game 3 on Thursday night.
Barnes, Barrett lead as Raptors beat Cavaliers in Game 3, trail series 2-1
Scottie Barnes had a double-double as the Toronto Raptors routed the Cleveland Cavaliers 126-104 on Thursday in Game 3 of their first-round NBA playoff series. Barnes scored a career playoff high 33 points with 11 assists, while RJ Barrett also hit a career playoff high with 33 points, adding five rebounds and five assists.
Suns guard Booker fined $35,000 for public criticism of officials
Phoenix Suns All-Star guard Devin Booker was fined $35,000 for public criticism of officiating following the team’s Game 2 loss to the Oklahoma City Thunder on Wednesday night.
McCollum ruins Knicks’ night again, leading Hawks to 2-1 series lead
CJ McCollum hit a fadeaway jumper with 12.5 seconds left to ruin New York’s night again, leading the Atlanta Hawks to a 109-108 victory and a 2-1 lead over the Knicks in their first-round playoff series on Thursday night.
Nuggets' Gordon to miss Game 3 vs. Wolves with calf injury
Nuggets forward Aaron Gordon, who initially was probable on the injury report, was ruled out two hours before tip-off because of tightness in his calf.
Raptors’ Quickley out for Game 3 vs. Cavaliers, Walter to start
Toronto Raptors point guard Immanuel Quickley is out for Thursday’s Game 3 against the Cleveland Cavaliers, TSN’s Josh Lewnberg reports.
76ers upgrade Embiid to doubtful ahead of Game 3 vs. Celtics
Joel Embiid, who had an emergency appendectomy two weeks ago, participated in parts of the 76ers' practice Thursday.
Report: Bucks finalizing deal to hire Jenkins as head coach
The Milwaukee Bucks are finalizing a deal to hire Taylor Jenkins as the franchise's new head coach, sources told ESPN on Thursday.
Report: Bucks to name Jenkins head coach
Taylor Jenkins is returning to the Milwaukee Bucks. ESPN’s Shams Charania and Ramona Shelburne report the team is finalizing a deal to make the 41-year-old Jenkins its new head coach.
Thunder’s Williams week-to-week with hamstring strain
Oklahoma City Thunder forward Jalen Williams sustained a Grade 1 left hamstring strain and will be re-evaluated on a weekly basis, the team announced on Thursday.
Splitter led Blazers to playoffs as a first-time NBA head coach, but his future is uncertain
As uncertainty about his future with the Portland Trail Blazers swirls, interim coach Tiago Splitter is approaching the job with the same positivity that has helped carry the team through a strange season and into the NBA playoffs.
Celtics’ White wins NBA’s Sportsmanship Award, as selected by league’s players
Derrick White of the Boston Celtics is the NBA’s Sportsmanship Award winner for this season, as selected by his fellow players across the league.
Barrett, Shead excited to return to Scotiabank Arena for playoff basketball
RJ Barrett has been waiting his whole life, all 25 years, to play post-season basketball in Toronto. The wait is finally over.
Wembanyama will travel with Spurs, Game 3 status vs. Portland remains uncertain
Victor Wembanyama will travel with the San Antonio Spurs to Portland for games this weekend, even while continuing completing the steps mandated by the league’s concussion protocol.
Potential No. 1 pick Dybantsa declares for NBA draft
AJ Dybantsa, the projected No. 1 pick this summer, has declared for the 2026 NBA draft, he announced on YouTube.
Towns, Knicks face major stakes in these playoffs
Karl-Anthony Towns flexed toward the Madison Square Garden crowd following a drive that began more than 30 feet from the basket and ended with the 7-foot big man on the floor, awaiting a trip to the foul line to cap a three-point play.
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