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Jalen Green was several feet behind the 3-point line as the shot clock wound down and didn’t have many options, so the Phoenix guard simply squared up and let if fly.
Golden State coach Steve Kerr isn’t sure about his future, saying after the Warriors’ season ended Friday night that he’ll take some time to decompress before gathering with the team’s leadership and figuring out what’s next.
Jalen Green scored 36 points, Devin Booker added 20 and the Phoenix Suns locked down Stephen Curry and the Golden State Warriors, winning 111-96 in the NBA’s play-in tournament Friday night.
Paolo Banchero scored 25 points and the Orlando Magic built a 35-point lead in the first half on the way to a 121-90 rout of Charlotte Hornets in a play-in tournament game on Friday night and advanced to a first-round playoff matchup against the Detroit Pistons.
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.
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