Will LeBron return for a 24th season?
With the Lakers loss, season 23 is over for number 23, but is there a reason that LeBron James would come back for a 24th campaign? If so, would LBJ stay with the Lakers? TSN's Jevohn Shepherd shares his thoughts.
NBA: Thunder 115, Lakers 110
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 35 points, Chet Holmgren made a tiebreaking dunk with 32.8 seconds to play as the Thunder swept the Lakers. LeBron James had 24 points and 14 rebounds in the final game of the unprecedented 23rd season. OKC win series 4-0.
NBA: Pistons 103, Cavaliers 112
Donovan Mitchell put home 43 points, including a jaw-dropping 39 in the second half as the Cavs won both games at home to draw even with the Pistons. Cleveland hit 30 of 34 free throws, while Detroit only went to the charity stripe 12 times. Series tied 2-2.
Cleveland's Mitchell ties playoff record with 39 of his 43 points in second half
Cleveland's Donovan Mitchell ties playoff record with 39 of his 43 points in second half against the Pistons in Game 4.
Has Cavs' Mitchell proven he is ready to take the next step?
Donovan Mitchell has taken a lot of heat for never getting past the second round in his nine-year career, but was instrumental in the second half for the Cavs to tie the series against the Pistons. Did he prove that he’s ready to take that next step? TSN's Jevohn Shepherd shares his thoughts on this and more.
Cavs catch fire with franchise-record 24-0 run vs. Pistons
Watch as the Cavaliers catch fire with franchise-record 24-0 run vs. Pistons in the second half.
Wembanyama avoids suspension for elbowing Reid; will play in Game 5
Victor Wembanyama will not face any further discipline for elbowing Minnesota’s Naz Reid and will play in Game 5 against the Timberwolves in San Antonio. ESPN's Shams Charania has more on the decision by the league to not punish Wembanyama further.
Thunder go for series sweep of Lakers in potentially LeBron's last game
The Thunder go for the series sweep in Los Angeles tonight in potentially LeBron James' final game with the Lakers, or possibly in the NBA altogether. SportsCentre has more on the key storylines as Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and OKC attempt to send LeBron packing and keep its perfect playoff run going.
Perk: Who wouldn't want to see Tatum, Giannis play together?
Kendrick Perkins makes the case for the Celtics to swing a trade with the Bucks for Giannis Antetokounmpo.
What would a sweep mean for LeBron's future?
If the Lakers get swept by the Thunder in the West semifinals, what would that mean for LeBron James' future? ESPN's First Take debates.
Pacers GM: We believed Ivica Zubac was the right risk
Pacers GM Kevin Pritchard joins "The Pat McAfee Show" to discuss the reasoning behind the trade for Ivica Zubac that saw them lose their pick in the 2026 NBA draft.
Shams: Bucks 'fully open for business' on trade offers for Giannis
Shams: Bucks are 'fully open for business' on trades and offers for Giannis
Stephen A.: The Wizards are a 'basketball abomination'
Stephen A. doesn't hold back on the Wizards after Washington won the NBA draft lottery.
Is the Thunder's dominance good for the NBA?
With the reigning champion Thunder a perfect 7-0 so far in the playoffs, and now holding a 3-0 series lead over the LeBron James and the Lakers, is their dominance good for the NBA? ESPN's First Take debates.
Why Stephen A. can see a championship in the Knicks' future
Stephen A. Smith is enthusiastic about the Knicks' chances of winning a championship after New York's sweep of the 76ers.
Stephen A. marvels at excellence of Presti, Thunder
Stephen A. Smith lauds Thunder GM Sam Presti for the job he has done putting together the roster.
Stephen A.: Wemby's elbow warrants a suspension for Game 5
Stephen A. Smith talks about Victor Wembanyama's elbow that led to his first career ejection and explains why the play warrants a suspension for Game 5.
Chuck, Kenny don't agree with Shaq's Knicks take
Shaquille O'Neal says the Knicks will "breeze" to the NBA Finals, which Charles Barkley and Kenny Smith push back against.
Jay Williams: The 76ers are 'stuck in purgatory'
Jay Williams breaks down the massive deals Philadelphia is locked into with Joel Embiid and Paul George.
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