NBA fines Timberwolves' Edwards $50,000 for profane language Minnesota Timberwolves guard Anthony Edwards has been fined $50,000 for using profane language during a media interview, the NBA announced Wednesday.
Canadian Edey named to NBA's All-Rookie first team Canadian centre Zach Edey of the Memphis Grizzlies was named to the NBA's All-Rookie first team, it was announced Tuesday. Edey received 73 first-team votes and 27 second-team votes out of the 100 ballots cast.
Thunder's Williams fined $25K for wearing clothing with profane language The NBA has fined Oklahoma City Thunder All-Star Jalen Williams $25,000 for wearing clothing with profane language during a postgame media session, the league announced Monday.
Nuggets need to find who will lead them from the front office, sideline The scars of the Denver Nuggets' season aren't just the fresh ones from the clobbering they endured in Game 7 at Oklahoma City but the short bench they dragged through the playoffs courtesy of Calvin Booth and Michael Malone.
Cavaliers must get over hump as expectations rise, GM says Koby Altman realizes expectations for the Cleveland Cavaliers going into next season will be much different.
Stevens: Celtics' focus remains on title contention The past 72 hours since the Boston Celtics were eliminated from the playoffs have been a vortex of emotions, conversations and lack of sleep for Brad Stevens.
Haliburton forces OT, Pacers beat Knicks in Game 1 of East Finals Tyrese Haliburton tied the game with a long jumper that bounced high off the back of the rim and in as time expired in regulation, then the Indiana Pacers went on to finish off their stunning rally by beating the New York Knicks 138-135 on Wednesday night in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference finals.
Must See: Haliburton forces overtime with wild buzzer-beater vs. Knicks With the Pacers down two and time running down, Tyrese Haliburton dribbles back out toward the three-point line and fires up a jumper and when it finally falls in, he races toward the sideline and makes a choke signal to the crowd. Replay confirmed that Haliburton's toe was on the line and it was a two-pointer that tied the game. 1:47
Why Stephen A. is alarmed by Timberwolves' Game 1 loss to Thunder Stephen A. Smith reacts to the Timberwolves' loss to the Thunder in Game 1 of the Western Conference finals. play-btn-vid 1:22
Mad Dog calls out Stephen A., Timothée Chalamet in Knicks fan rant Chris "Mad Dog" Russo sounds off on Knicks fans for overcelebrating their series win against the Celtics. play-btn-vid 1:33
Edwards, Timberwolves seek answers to Thunder's 'AAU' defense to avoid 2-0 deficit The Minnesota Timberwolves must solve Oklahoma City’s ‘AAU’ defense to avoid a 2-0 deficit in the Western Conference finals.
Gilgeous-Alexander, Thunder beat rested Timberwolves in Game 1 of West finals Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 20 of his 31 points in the second half, and the top-seeded Oklahoma City Thunder beat the Minnesota Timberwolves 114-88 on Tuesday night in Game 1 of the Western Conference finals.
Is the criticism of fouls on SGA warranted? What made the difference in the Thunder's second half comeback in Game 1? Is the criticism of fouls on SGA warranted? Should the Timberwolves have regrets about not taking advantage of a Thunder team that wasn't at its best? TSN NBA analyst Jevohn Shepherd joins Jay Onrait to weigh in. 3:59
SGA instrumental in Thunder's third quarter run to blow things open in Game 1 After pulling out a scrappy win against the Timberwolves to draw first blood, TSN NBA analyst Jevohn Shepherd joins Wesley Cheng to explain how instrumental Shai Gilgeous-Alexander in the Thunder's third quarter run to blow the game open, and discuss if Minnesota should have regrets about losing a game in which Oklahoma City wasn't at its best. 2:19
Preview capsule for the Indiana-New York Eastern Conference finals Preview capsule on the Indiana-New York Eastern Conference finals series that starts Wednesday. No. 4 Indiana Pacers (50-32, 8-2) vs. No. 3 New York Knicks (51-31, 8-4).
Carlisle's changing style has helped Pacers reach second straight Eastern Conference Finals Indiana Pacers coach Rick Carlisle still prefers brutal honesty to nuance.
Why Stephen A. believes Jaylen Brown can't be a No. 1 option Stephen A. says Jaylen Brown missed the opportunity to be the No. 1 option with Jayson Tatum out. play-btn-vid 2:28
Should the Joker consider leaving Denver? Marcus Morris Sr. shares why he believes Nikola Jokic should stay, citing confidence in the Nuggets' fresh start in the front office. play-btn-vid 0:56
Why J.B. Bickerstaff believes Timberwolves match up well vs. Thunder J.B. Bickerstaff credits Minnesota's balance as the key reason the team can challenge OKC in the Western Conference finals. play-btn-vid 1:05
How much confidence does Stephen A. have in the Knicks winning it all? Stephen A. breaks down how much of a chance he's giving the Knicks to win the NBA title ahead of their series vs. the Pacers. play-btn-vid 1:37
Altman knows there will be higher expectations for Cavaliers going into next season Koby Altman realizes expectations for the Cleveland Cavaliers going into next season will be much different.
SGA sheds stoic approach as he leads Thunder to Game 7 win The normally stoic Shai Gilgeous-Alexander was caught smiling on camera after a Game 3 loss at Denver that put Oklahoma City down 2-1 in the Western Conference semifinals.
Windhorst: 'Brilliant' Game 7 from SGA ended any asterisk talk when he wins MVP ESPN NBA Insider Brian Windhorst explains why Shai Gilgeous-Alexander leading the Thunder past Nikola Jokic and the Nuggets took away any possibility of an asterisk when he wins the MVP trophy. play-btn-vid 1:13
Was the Thunder's Game 7 win a coming-of-age moment? Alan Hahn breaks down why the Thunder's comeback win in Game 7 against the Nuggets was a coming-of-age moment. play-btn-vid 0:38
The NBA's final four is set as Thunder, Knicks, Wolves, Pacers remain, and parity reigns again The New York Knicks haven't won an NBA championship since 1973. The Indiana Pacers won their most recent title that year — in the ABA. The Oklahoma City Thunder franchise has one title in its history, that coming in 1979 when the team called Seattle home. And the Minnesota Timberwolves have never even been to the NBA Finals.
Finally back in Eastern Conference finals, Knicks face Pacers team that eliminated them last year The New York Knicks nearly ended their lengthy Eastern Conference finals drought last year, only to lose on their home floor to the Indiana Pacers in Game 7 of the second round.
Celtics face hazy future after surprising playoff exit vs. Knicks A 38-point defeat in an elimination game has a way of hurrying the stages of loss. The Boston Celtics were at acceptance by the time they left Madison Square Garden on Friday night. - Brian Windhorst
Pacers return to conference finals with something to prove Indiana Pacers guard Tyrese Haliburton started this season intent on quieting anyone who considered last year's Eastern Conference finals run a fluke.
Timberwolves return to Western Conference finals, driven as ever to win for revered Conley When the Minnesota Timberwolves were ousted from the NBA playoffs last year, an exhausted Anthony Edwards made a point to promise a return to the Western Conference finals — particularly to Mike Conley.
Curry: Wants 'ride to last as long as possible' with Warriors After playing playoff-level basketball since Jimmy Butler III's debut with the team in early February, Golden State superstar Stephen Curry said he is excited about the Warriors chances of contending with Butler in what is expected to be a two-year championship window. - Ohm Youngmisuk
Mitchell can't believe Cavs' exit: 'Let city down' The Cavaliers led the Eastern Conference all season, starting 15-0 and racking up three 10-game winning streaks en route to finishing with the second-best record in franchise history. Yet, they were upset by the Indiana Pacers in the Eastern Conference semifinals in a 4-1 series loss. - Jamal Collier
Spencer's road map from unknown prospect to fan favorite In February 2024, Pat Spencer signed a two-way contract with Golden State and made his NBA debut that month against the Denver Nuggets. To say he took the road less traveled to his dreams would be putting it mildly. - Jason Jordan
Tatum (Achilles) undergoes surgery, out indefinitely The Boston Celtics' worst fears about Jayson Tatum's injury were confirmed. The team announced Tuesday the 27-year-old forward underwent surgery to repair a ruptured right Achilles tendon.
2025 NBA mock draft: Projecting all 59 picks post-lottery Some NBA scouts project Flagg as a bona fide franchise player, while others wonder if he might be more of an elite second star, either way, he's a lock to go first overall in June. - Jonathan Givony and Jeremy Woo