Anthony Edwards scored 18 points in his unexpected return from injury and the Minnesota Timberwolves overcame a huge game by Victor Wembanyama and held on to beat the San Antonio Spurs 104-102 in the opener of the Western Conference semifinals on Monday night. MIN leads series 1-0.
Jalen Brunson scored 27 of his 35 points in the first half and the New York Knicks emphatically added to a historic postseason roll by overwhelming the Philadelphia 76ers 137-98 on Monday night in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference semifinals. NYK leads series 1-0.
Nine days after badly hyperextending his left knee and suffering a bone bruise, Timberwolves guard Anthony Edwards is expected to play in Game 1 against the Spurs barring a pregame setback, league sources told ESPN's Shams Charania.
Tim MacMahon answers if the burner account situation affected the Rockets and talks about what Houston's future looks like.
The Mavericks have hired former Raptors front office executive Masai Ujiri as the team’s new team president and alternate governor. Ujiri spent 12 years with the Raptors, parting ways with the organization following the 2025 NBA Draft.
Despite falling to the Cavaliers in seven games, Jamal Shead says the Raptors are proud of the fight they put up amid injuries to key players and feels the playoffs was a great learning experience for the club. Shead also discusses the impact and chemistry of the bench this year.
With his future in Toronto up in the air, Sandro Mamukelashvili expresses his desire to return with the Raptors next season and why he's confident he'll work on areas of his game to make an even bigger impact next year. Mamukelashvili also talks about his versatility and how he's happy to play any role he's asked.
After taking his game to another level in the postseason, Ja'Kobe Walter explains why he feels the playoffs brings out the best in his game and how motivated he is to get stronger for next year. Walter also credits his teammates and coaches for helping him improve his game throughout the season.
Immanuel Quickley updates his injury status, explains why he feels the Raptors have "championship habits" and shares why their playoff experience will only help them become a better team. IQ also says he did whatever he could to coach and motivate from the bench, and explains what he thinks the difference was in the series.
Collin Murray-Boyles feels he's made a "tremendous jump" as a player from the start of training camp until now and is motivated to find ways to be more impactful next season. CMB reflects on his impressive playoff performance, and praises his teammates for helping him develop in his rookie season.
Canadian RJ Barrett says although the end goal every year is to win a championship, he feels the Raptors made a "huge jump" compared to last year. Barrett also talks about how the experience and the influx of youth should benefit the group next season, trying to find the pieces to become a yearly contender, the magnitude of his Game 6 shot, and more.
Brandon Ingram reflects on his return to the court this season, discusses how his game developed throughout the season, explains how close the players have become and addresses his heel injury that kept him out of Games 6 and 7 against the Cavaliers.
Scottie Barnes was able to show what he's capable of to fans and media beyond Canada with his performances against the Cavaliers in the playoffs and he spoke about his desire to be a great player. Barnes also talked about the effort from several of his teammates, despite their lack of postseason experience.
Stephen A. Smith breaks down the Magic's decision to fire Jamahl Mosley after a postseason loss to the Pistons.
Jakob Poeltl feels if the Raptors gotten past the Cavaliers, they could have gone on a run in the postseason. Poeltl also expresses how proud he is of the team for fighting to the end amid injuries to key players, and the positives he sees in the group, especially the youth, for the future.
ESPN's Evan Cohen reacts to news of the Magic dismissing head coach Jamahl Mosley and speculates as to who could replace him in Orlando.
Stephen A. Smith rips Jaylen Brown for his comments about the referees and Joel Embiid after the Celtics' loss to the 76ers.
Jay Williams and the "Get Up" crew break down the advantages the Knicks have entering the Eastern Conference second round.
Jaylen Brown accuses Joel Embiid of being a flopper on his Twitch stream after the Celtics' Game 7 loss to the 76ers.
Jarrett Allen tied his playoff career high with 22 points and grabbed 19 rebounds as the Cavaliers rode a second half surge to a win over the Raptors in Game 7. Toronto led for most of the first half and had a 10-point lead midway through the second quarter before Cleveland began its comeback. CLE wins series 4-3.
Donovan Mitchell off to a hot start in 2nd half with impressive buckets
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