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Why the stakes of this NBA draft lottery are enormous

How do we know that Sunday's lottery (3 p.m. ET, ABC/ESPN) is massively important to the NBA? A third of a league seemingly tanked just to get into it.

Holmgren, Gilgeous-Alexander lead as Thunder beat Lakers to go up 2-0 in West semis

Chet Holmgren and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander each scored 22 points and the Oklahoma City Thunder beat the Los Angeles Lakers 125-107 on Thursday night to take a 2-0 lead in the Western Conference semifinal series.

Cavs not worried as Harden struggles for 2nd straight game

James Harden's postseason struggles continued on Thursday, as he went 3-for-13 from the field missing all four of his 3-point attempts in a 107-97 loss to the Pistons.

Cunningham, Harris lift Pistons past Cavs for 2-0 lead

Cade Cunningham had 25 points and 10 assists, Tobias Harris scored 21 points and the Detroit Pistons beat the Cleveland Cavaliers 107-97 on Thursday night to take a 2-0 lead in their second-round series.

Cavs guard Merrill out with hamstring injury versus Pistons in Game 2

Cleveland Cavaliers reserve guard Sam Merrill is out of the lineup with a hamstring injury against the Detroit Pistons in Game 2 of their second-round series on Thursday night.

Hornets extend head coach Lee after 25-win improvement

The Charlotte Hornets gave head coach Charles Lee a contract extension on Thursday following a season in which the team improved its win total by 25 games.

Sources: Knicks’ Anunoby day-to-day with hamstring strain

Knicks forward OG Anunoby has been diagnosed with a right hamstring strain and will be day-to-day, sources told ESPN's Shams Charania on Thursday.

A Knicks takeover in Philadelphia? Embiid’s plea to 76ers fans meets the resale market for Game 3

After watching Knicks fans take over the 76ers’ arena for years, Joel Embiid openly pleaded with fans not to sell their tickets on the open market for home playoff games.

2026 NBA draft lottery: Odds for every team, potential picks

We have the odds, likely picks and best fits for prospects ahead of Sunday's NBA draft lottery.

What’s at stake for Harden, Mitchell these playoffs?

Donovan Mitchell and James Harden are in a familiar position: down in the NBA playoffs. They know it's up to them to change their own narratives -- and the Cavaliers', too.

Wembanyama, Spurs rebound to hand Timberwolves largest postseason defeat to even series

Victor Wembanyama had 19 points and 15 rebounds, and the San Antonio Spurs handed Minnesota the worst postseason loss in franchise history, beating the Timberwolves 133-95 on Wednesday night to even their Western Conference semifinal series at one game apiece.

Knicks’ Anunoby exits Game 2 late with apparent leg injury

OG Anunoby exited in the closing minutes of the Knicks' 108-102 Game 2 win over the Philadelphia 76ers on Wednesday night with an apparent leg injury.

Brunson leads to help Knicks take 2-0 series lead over Embiid-less 76ers

Jalen Brunson scored 26 points and helped New York seize control of a close game after a run of blowouts, leading the Knicks to a 108-102 victory over the Philadelphia 76ers on Wednesday night for a 2-0 lead in the Eastern Conference semifinals.

Knicks without key backup Robinson in Game 2 because of illness

Mitchell Robinson did not play for the New York Knicks on Wednesday night in Game 2 against Philadelphia because of an illness, leaving each team without a center.

Important off-season ahead for Raptors – on and off court

Celtics’ Stevens still reconciling how season that had sudden title hopes ended so quickly

Make no mistake about it, Brad Stevens still expected to be watching the Celtics in the playoffs right now.

Lakers’ Doncic still unsure when he’ll return from injury

Lakers star Luka Doncic said he does not know when he will be able to return from the Grade 2 hamstring strain that has sidelined him since early April.

Knicks jokingly offer Timothée Chalamet 10-day contract

The "Marty Supreme" star showcased his on-court skills, which caught the eye of the Knicks.

Webster says Raptors will do ‘everything we can’ to keep Mamukelashvili

The Toronto Raptors season came to an end following a Game 7 loss to the Cleveland Cavaliers Sunday night, and with the playoffs now in the rear-view mirror in Toronto, the focus shifts to the off-season.

76ers star Embiid out for Game 2 due to multiple injuries

Sixers star Joel Embiid has been ruled out for Game 2 against the Knicks due to ankle and hip injuries.