NBA Champion, Hall of Famer Walton dead at 71 Two-time NBA champion and Naismith Basketball Hall of Famer Bill Walton died Monday at the age of 71 following a prolonged battle with cancer.
Pacers rule Haliburton out for Game 4 vs. Celtics Pacers coach Rick Carlisle said guard Tyrese Haliburton will not play in Game 4 of the Eastern Conference finals on Monday night with a sore left hamstring.
Mavs' Lively doubtful, Kleber questionable for Game 4 vs. Timberwolves Rookie center Dereck Lively II is listed as doubtful for Tuesday's Game 4 due to his sprained neck, but the Mavericks could have another key reserve big man return as they attempt to complete a sweep of the Minnesota Timberwolves in the Western Conference finals.
Mavs rookie C Lively II leaves Game 3 after taking knee to head Dallas Mavericks center Dereck Lively II left Game 3 of the Western Conference finals against Minnesota on Sunday night after getting hit in the back of the head by a knee from Karl-Anthony Towns.
Bulls' Ball reveals he received rare meniscus transplant from donor Chicago Bulls guard Lonzo Ball, who has not played in an NBA game since Jan. 2022, spoke Friday of his way back from knee issues over the past two years and said part of the recovery involved undergoing a meniscus transplant from a donor.
Cavs' GM Altman on Bickerstaff firing: Need new voice for next step J.B. Bickerstaff didn't do anything wrong to deserve being fired. The Cleveland Cavaliers said they just felt like they reached their limit with him.
Kleber to return for Game 4 as Mavericks go for series sweep of Timberwolves Maxi Kleber, who has been sidelined for nine games because of a right shoulder injury suffered against the Clippers in the first round, is expected to return for the Mavericks as they go for the series sweep against the Timberwolves tonight. No NBA team has ever come back from an 0-3 series deficit. 1:28
Thunder GM Presti says he 'missed' on Hayward trade Oklahoma City Thunder executive vice president and general manager Sam Presti said he "missed" on the trade that brought in veteran Gordon Hayward midseason, calling it a learning experience.
After completing first quest by reaching NBA Finals, Celtics can begin thinking about championship The Boston Celtics completed one quest Monday night by returning to the NBA Finals. Now, they'll chase an even bigger goal, the one that's eluded this team for more than a decade — capturing the franchise’s 18th championship.
Celtics sweep Pacers to advance to NBA Finals Derrick White's tie-breaking 3-pointer with 43 seconds left gave Boston the lead and the Celtics closed out a four-game sweep of the Indiana Pacers 105-102 on Monday night to reach the NBA Finals for the second time in three years.
Must See: White drains clutch corner 3 to send Celtics to NBA Finals Derrick White hits the 3-pointer in the corner to give the Celtics the lead for good as they sweep the Pacers to earn a spot in the NBA Finals. 0:25
Closers Doncic, Irving have Mavs on verge of sweeping Wolves Kyrie Irving screamed at the crowd, then turned and grabbed Luka Doncic in a bear hug after the play that clinched a 3-0 lead in the Western Conference finals for Dallas.
Udonis Haslem: LeBron's not going anywhere Udonis Haslem explains why LeBron James will not leave the Lakers this offseason. play-btn-vid 2:16
Why Stephen A. doesn't see LeBron testing free agency Stephen A. Smith breaks down why LeBron James will stay with the Lakers this offseason. play-btn-vid 2:24
Stephen A. on Bill Walton's death: 'I lost a friend today' Stephen A. Smith details why he held his close friend Bill Walton in such high regard. play-btn-vid 2:03
Why Stephen A. blames Anthony Edwards for Wolves' 3-0 deficit Stephen A. Smith believes that Anthony Edwards made the wrong move in calling out Kyrie Irving before the Mavericks-Timberwolves series. play-btn-vid 2:45
Have the Celtics had a free pass to the NBA Finals? ESPN's Monica McNutt and Brian Windhorst discuss whether they believe the Celtics have been able to breeze through the NBA playoffs. play-btn-vid 1:10
Windhorst: Mavericks are playing like a championship-level team ESPN NBA Insider Brian Windhorst explains why Luka Doncic's and Kyrie Irving's performances in the clutch are what has boosted the Mavericks over the Timberwolves. play-btn-vid 1:13
Holiday's finishing flurry helps Celtics beat Pacers for 3-0 lead in East Final Jrue Holiday overcame an illness to convert the go-ahead three-point play with 38 seconds left, then make the game-saving steal to help the Boston Celtics rally from an 18-point deficit to beat the Indiana Pacers 114-111 on Saturday night for a 3-0 lead in the Eastern Conference finals.
Doncic, Irving help Mavs take commanding 3-0 lead over Timberwolves in West Final Luka Doncic and Kyrie Irving scored 33 points apiece and the Dallas Mavericks made all the big plays late again, beating the Minnesota Timberwolves 116-107 on Sunday night for a 3-0 lead in the Western Conference finals.
Doncic's three in dying seconds lifts Mavericks past Timberwolves to take 2-0 series lead Luka Doncic hit the go-ahead 3-pointer with Rudy Gobert guarding him at the top of the key with 3 seconds left, posting his fifth triple-double of the playoffs to lead the Dallas Mavericks to a 109-108 victory and a 2-0 lead over the Minnesota Timberwolves in the Western Conference finals on Friday night.
Brown matches career playoff high with 40 points, Celtics beat Pacers to take Game 2 Jaylen Brown matched his career playoff high with 40 points, 10 of them to help Boston run off 20 points in a row in the first half to take the lead for good, and the Celtics beat the Indiana Pacers 126-110 on Thursday night to open a 2-0 lead in the Eastern Conference Finals.
Carlisle: Losing Haliburton for the game was 'a big blow' Rick Carlisle weighs in on Game 2 and gives updates on the health of Tyrese Haliburton. play-btn-vid 1:42
Why Greenberg sensed Bickerstaff and Mitchell were not a good match Mike Greenberg believes the Cavaliers firing J.B. Bickerstaff was due to him not getting along with Donovan Mitchell. play-btn-vid 1:19
WNBA Toronto Team President Teresa Resch joins the guys on OverDrive Bryan Hayes, Jamie McLennan and Jeff O’Neill are joined by WNBA Toronto Team President Teresa Resch and they discuss what comes next now that Toronto has officially been given the WNBA’s latest franchise. 9:47
'This will be Canada's team': Tanenbaum on impact of Toronto's historic WNBA franchise Kilmer Sports Ventures chairman Larry Tanenbaum speaks about his journey to help bring the NBA and now the WNBA to Toronto and explains why this moment will mark the beginning of something special, especially for young women who will now have an opportunity to invest themselves in sport like never before. 7:59
Windhorst: Kyrie Irving is 'focused on making sure Luka can thrive' Brian Windhorst explains how Kyrie Irving has transformed himself as a player and athlete this NBA season for the Dallas Mavericks. play-btn-vid 1:18
Stephen A.: Ant Man messed up calling out Kyrie Stephen A. Smith explains why he thinks Anthony Edwards calling out Kyrie Irving was a bad move. play-btn-vid 2:40
Mad Dog irked by Nuggets coach Michael Malone's treatment of media Chris "Mad Dog" Russo criticizes Nuggets coach Michael Malone for his treatment of the media after Denver's Game 7 loss to the Timberwolves. play-btn-vid 1:21
Why Stephen A. isn't writing off Pacers after OT loss to Celtics ESPN's Stephen A. Smith says the Pacers missed an opportunity by losing Game 1, but he doesn't believe they blew the series vs. the Celtics. play-btn-vid 2:02