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East playoff takeaways: Hawks take a 2-1, Raptors fight back
Here's what has stood out from the latest playoff games of the Eastern Conference's first round.[read more]
Follow live: Timberwolves host Nuggets in battle for series lead in Game 3
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McCollum clutch again as Knicks face 2-1 deficit
CJ McCollum hit a fadeaway jumper with 12.5 seconds left, leading the Hawks to a 2-1 lead over the Knicks in their first-round playoff series on Thursday night.[read more]
76ers upgrade Embiid to doubtful going into G3
Joel Embiid, who had an emergency appendectomy two weeks ago, participated in parts of the 76ers' practice Thursday.[read more]
OKC's Williams has Grade 1 strain, week-to-week
Oklahoma City Thunder forward Jalen Williams sustained a Grade 1 left hamstring strain and will be reevaluated on a weekly basis, the team announced on Thursday.[read more]
Nuggets' Gordon out for Game 3 with calf injury
Nuggets forward Aaron Gordon, who initially was probable on the injury report, was ruled out two hours before tip-off because of tightness in his calf.[read more]
Wemby to travel with Spurs while in protocol
Victor Wembanyama will travel with the Spurs to Portland for games this weekend, even while continuing to complete the steps mandated by the concussion protocol.[read more]
Sources: Bucks finalizing deal to hire Jenkins
The Milwaukee Bucks are finalizing a deal to hire Taylor Jenkins as the franchise's new head coach, sources told ESPN on Thursday.[read more]
NBA fines Booker for blasting refs, rescinds tech
The NBA has fined Devin Booker $35,000 for publicly criticizing officials following the Suns' Game 2 loss to the Thunder.[read more]
Lakers' Reaves upgraded to questionable for G3
Lakers guard Austin Reaves, who hasn't been sidelined since straining his left oblique April 2, was upgraded to questionable for Game 3, while Rockets star Kevin Durant was listed as questionable because of a sprained left ankle.[read more]