Pelicans’ Jordan wins NBA’s teammate of the year award
New Orleans’ DeAndre Jordan won the Twyman-Stokes Teammate of the Year award Wednesday, edging Portland’s Jrue Holiday and Houston’s Jeff Green.
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Magic forward Wagner out with calf injury against Pistons in Game 5
Orlando Magic forward Franz Wagner was out of the lineup with a strained right calf against the Detroit Pistons in Game 5 of their first-round playoff series on Wednesday night.
Former Hawks executive Jones sentenced to over three years in prison for embezzling $3.7M from team
Authorities announced Wednesday that former Atlanta Hawks finance executive Lester T. Jones Jr. was sentenced to three years and five months in prison for embezzling approximately $3.7 million from the team through fraudulent expense reimbursement requests and misuse of corporate credit cards.
Report: Warriors’ brass meet with Kerr; will reconvene next week
Long-time Warriors head coach Steve Kerr met with team owner Joe Lacob and GM Mike Dunleavy on Monday, league sources told ESPN, with plans to reconvene next week over Kerr's future with the team.
Barnes fuels Raptors heading into Game 5 against Cavaliers
The Toronto Raptors look to build on a two-game push when they visit the Cleveland Cavaliers in Game 5 tonight. Raptors forward Scottie Barnes has set the tone, averaging a series-best 25.8 points per game while taking on defensive assignments against Cavaliers stars Donovan Mitchell and James Harden.
Raptors hope to keep momentum in Game 5, take series lead over Cavaliers
RJ Barrett thinks the Toronto Raptors have to do one key thing in Game 5 of their playoff series against the Cleveland Cavaliers: don’t fall behind.
Potential top pick Dybantsa upgrades from NIL deal to pro partnership with Nike
As AJ Dybantsa is transitioning from college to prepare for the NBA draft, he is also taking the next step in his endorsement deal with Nike. Dybantsa, who signed a NIL deal with Nike in 2024, is extending that agreement as pro basketball contract.
Spurs’ lack of postseason experience has little impact as they advance in first playoffs since 2019
The San Antonio Spurs’ lack of postseason experience was not much of a factor in their first playoff series since 2019.
Kawhi trade: Four offers that could start a Clippers rebuild
The Clippers have massive questions coming into the 2026 offseason -- and none bigger than the future of their superstar wing.
LeBron on MJ debate: ‘Our games are totally different’
While there may be no deciding the GOAT debate, LeBron James acknowledges the influence Michael Jordan had on him.
An eight-city, yearlong conversation with LeBron James
In a series of interviews with ESPN, James discusses the GOAT debate, which of his records he thinks is unbreakable and what he's going to do after basketball.
Wembanyama has double-double as Spurs beat Trail Blazers to advance to second round
Victor Wembanyama had 17 points, 14 rebounds and six blocks and the San Antonio Spurs never trailed in eliminating the Portland Trail Blazers 114-95 on Tuesday night in Game 5 of their first-round playoff series.
Brunson scores 39 points as Knicks rout Hawks for 3-2 series lead
Jalen Brunson scored 39 points, nearly extending his own franchise record for 40-point playoff games, and the New York Knicks routed the Atlanta Hawks 126-97 on Tuesday night for a 3-2 lead in the first-round playoff series.
Embiid scores 33 as 76ers beat Celtics in Game 5 to keep their season alive
Joel Embiid scored 33 points, Tyrese Maxey had 25 points and 10 rebounds, and the Philadelphia 76ers avoided elimination, beating the Boston Celtics 113-97 in Game 5 of their first-round playoff series on Tuesday night.
Rockets rule out Durant (ankle) for Game 5 vs. Lakers
The Rockets, again facing elimination, officially ruled out star forward Kevin Durant for Wednesday night's Game 5 against the Lakers because of a left ankle sprain.
Raptors’ Barrett proving to be playoff tough
Tied 2-2 in their playoff series against the Cleveland Cavaliers, RJ Barrett has stepped up his game for the Toronto Raptors, proving to be valuable on both ends of the court, Josh Lewenberg writes.
Sources: NBA eyes new anti-tanking proposal for draft lottery
The NBA has proposed a new anti-tanking draft reform that expands the lottery, flattens odds and penalizes the bottom three teams, sources told ESPN.
Raptors look to ‘take defence with us on the road’ for pivotal Game 5 against Cavaliers
Jamal Shead enjoyed a moment of appreciation from his former head coach at the University of Houston, Kelvin Sampson. he second-year guard made one of the biggest plays in Toronto’s 93-89 win in Game 4 on Sunday when he forced an eight-second violation against Cleveland Cavaliers star Donovan Mitchell.
Celtics’ Stevens wins Executive of the Year for second time in past three years
Brad Stevens built a Boston roster that earned the No. 2 seed in the Eastern Conference last season, then had to part ways with four members of that roster to escape what could have been a massive luxury tax bill. The result? Boston was No. 2 in the East again — and remains a legitimate championship hopeful in a season where many likely expected otherwise.
Report: Wagner uncertain to play for Magic in Game 5 with calf strain
Magic forward Franz Wagner's status for Game 5 is uncertain due to a right calf strain, and his return will depend on how the injury responds to treatment, sources told ESPN.
Durant (ankle) progressing but a return for Game 5 vs. Lakers seems unlikely
Houston’s Kevin Durant continues to make progress with his injured left ankle, but it seems unlikely that he’ll return Wednesday night for Game 5 against the Los Angeles Lakers.
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