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Follow live: Rockets look to avoid 3-0 hole vs. Lakers in Game 3
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East playoff takeaways: Boston takes 2-1 lead with win in Philadelphia
Here's what has stood out from the latest playoff games of the Eastern Conference's first round.[read more]
Wembanyama 'progressing' but out for Game 3
Spurs star Victor Wembanyama was not available for Friday night's Game 3 against Portland in the teams' first-round playoff series while he continues to recover from a concussion.[read more]
Peterson enters NBA draft after one season at KU
Kansas star freshman Darryn Peterson is entering the 2026 NBA draft, where he is expected to be one of the top picks.[read more]
Ex-Suns employee's discrimination suit dismissed
A former Suns security employee's lawsuit, which cited allegations of discrimination, harassment and retaliation, was voluntarily dismissed on Thursday with prejudice, and the team said there was no settlement.[read more]
Raptors' Quickley aggravates injury, out for series
Raptors guard Immanuel Quickley aggravated his strained right hamstring while working his way back from the injury and will not be available during Toronto's first-round playoff series against Cleveland, the team said Friday.[read more]
Alexander-Walker named Most Improved Player
Nickeil Alexander-Walker was named this season's Most Improved Player on Friday, marking the second straight Atlanta Hawks player to win the award.[read more]
Embiid sits Game 3; 'Just not ready,' coach says
Despite an increased workload, Joel Embiid missed Game 3 of the 76ers' first-round series against the Celtics as he continues to recover from an appendectomy.[read more]
Rockets' Durant, Lakers' Reaves out for Game 3
Rockets forward Kevin Durant and Lakers guard Austin Reaves were downgraded from questionable to out before Friday's Game 3 of their teams' first-round playoff series.[read more]
👀 NBA draft lottery: Full details on the event
The 2026 NBA draft lottery will happen May 10, with 14 teams having a chance at the No. 1 overall pick. Here are the full details.[read more]