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Kevin Durant sustained a right knee contusion during practice this week but the Rockets are optimistic it will not be a significant issue during their first-round playoff series against the Lakers, a source told ESPN.
The two greatest scorers of this generation are matched up once again in the postseason this weekend when Durant and his Houston Rockets visit James’ Los Angeles Lakers. Game 1 is Saturday night in the latest chapter of this friendly rivalry, and the basketball world will be watching.
The NBA playoffs, not awards, drive Detroit Pistons star Cade Cunningham to chase greatness. A year after Cunningham had a first-round exit in his postseason debut, the point guard is motivated to lead the three-time championship franchise to success it hasn’t experienced in nearly two decades.
LA Clippers president of basketball operations Lawrence Frank reaffirmed the team's commitment to Kawhi Leonard long-term at his end-of-season news conference Friday.
The series between the Timberwolves and Nuggets, featuring Anthony Edwards, Rudy Gobert, Nikola Jokic and Jamal Murray, becomes the third installment over the last four postseasons. Each team has won a series.
Kevin Durant is back in the playoffs after missing out last season and he and the Houston Rockets are hoping to make some noise this postseason.
Toronto Raptors general manager Bobby Webster put together a team that is returning to the playoffs for the first time in three seasons and will need their commitment to defence to succeed against the Cleveland Cavaliers.
He’s probably going to be the runaway, if not unanimous, choice for defensive player of the year. He’s going to make this season’s All-NBA team. He’s going to get some MVP votes. He’s already a global superstar.
It’s time for Toronto Raptors all-stars Brandon Ingram and Scottie Barnes to step up and they know it.
The NBA is sending Denver and Indiana to Mexico City for a regular-season game on November 7, the league said Thursday.
Capsules on the Eastern Conference first-round series.
Capsules on the Western Conference first-round series.
James Harden has amassed many accomplishments during his career, which will likely include a place in the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame.
Wizards general manager Will Dawkins said he’s expecting coach Brian Keefe to return next season after Washington finished with the NBA’s worst record.
The LeBron James is looking forward to sharing the floor with son Bronny James in the playoffs when the Lakers play the Rockets.
After the most complete season of his five-year NBA career, Toronto Raptors star Scottie Barnes has the chance to continue to break out and establish himself as a force in the playoffs as the Dinos take on the Cleveland Cavaliers in the first round. Josh Lewenberg has more.
Being over six-foot-seven would be considered tall in most walks of life, but in the NBA, that makes you an undersized forward.
The Golden State Warriors spent the last month resigned to their fates. Even before they were locked into the play-in tournament, they knew they were headed there and would have to win two games to grab an unlikely playoff spot.
Late on Tuesday, Charlotte Hornets guard LaMelo Ball said he planned to reach out to Bam Adebayo to apologize after his trip during that evening’s Eastern Conference play-in game ended the Miami Heat centre’s night. That conversation still hasn’t come.
The Wizards expect to have Brian Keefe return as their coach in 2026-27 after a season that saw them add Anthony Davis and Trae Young and finish with the NBA's worst record.
Former NBA player and assistant coach Damon Jones is expected to become the first person to plead guilty in a gambling sweep that led to the arrests of more than 30 people, including reputed mobsters and other basketball figures.
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