Magic rule Wagner out for Friday’s Game 6 vs. Pistons
Franz Wagner will miss his second straight game because of a calf strain, as it appears increasingly unlikely that he will return in this series.
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Suns owner Ishbia shuts down Booker trade talk: ‘He’s going to lead us to a championship’
The Phoenix Suns are coming off an unexpectedly successful season. And though it ended in a first-round sweep, Suns owner Mat Ishbia gave an emphatic vote of confidence to star guard Devin Booker moving forward.
Hornets’ Diabaté named NBA’s Hustle Award winner
Moussa Diabaté of the Charlotte Hornets was announced Thursday as the NBA's Hustle Award winner for this season.
Hornets’ Diabaté wins NBA’s Hustle Award for this season
Moussa Diabaté of the Charlotte Hornets was announced Thursday as the NBA’s Hustle Award winner for this season.
Wall becomes Howard’s president of basketball operations
Five-time NBA All-Star John Wall has become the president of basketball operations at Howard University, returning to Washington to partner with the top-ranked HBCU in the country, school officials told ESPN.
Three teams seek to advance in NBA playoffs on TSN
Three Game 6s mean three teams can advance as the NBA playoffs continue on TSN on Thursday.
Sources: Rockets’ Durant will miss Game 6 vs. Lakers
Kevin Durant will not play in Game 6 against the Lakers because of the ankle injury that has sidelined the Rockets star for most of Houston's first-round playoff series, sources told ESPN.
NBA playoffs 2026: Five first-round trends we're watching
ESPN's Zach Kram analyzes the most important developments coming out of the postseason's first round.
Rockets beat Lakers in Game 5, avoid playoff elimination once again
Jabari Smith Jr. scored 22 points, Tari Eason added 18 and the Houston Rockets avoided playoff elimination for the second straight game with a 99-93 victory over the Lakers in Game 5 on Wednesday night, trimming Los Angeles’ lead in the first-round series to 3-2.
Cavaliers take series lead with pivotal Game 5 win over Raptors
The Cleveland Cavaliers have taken control of their series against the Toronto Raptors following a 125-120 win at Rocket Mortgage Arena on Wednesday night.
Cunningham scores 45 as Pistons beat Magic in Game 5 to stave off elimination
Cade Cunningham scored a franchise playoff-record 45 points, including a step-back jumper with 32 seconds left, and the top-seeded Detroit Pistons beat the eighth-seeded Orlando Magic 116-109 on Wednesday night in Game 5 of their first-round series to stave off elimination.
Reaves returns to Lakers’ lineup for Game 5 vs. Rockets following nine game absence
Austin Reaves is returning from a nine-game injury absence Wednesday night when the Los Angeles Lakers attempt to finish their first-round playoff series with the Houston Rockets in Game 5.
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.
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.
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