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East playoff takeaways: Hawks take a 2-1 lead, Raptors fight back
Here's what has stood out from the latest playoff games of the Eastern Conference's first round.[read more]
West playoff takeaways: Wolves take 2-1 lead on Nuggets
Here's what has stood out from the latest playoff games of the Western Conference's first round.[read more]
NBA Futures: Knicks down to 30-1 to win title; Timberwolves up to 60-1
The Knicks' title odds are lengthening after falling behind in their series, while the Timberwolves' odds are heading in the opposite direction.[read more]
How a trade 19 years ago is *still* helping the Oklahoma City Thunder and their title hopes
Little did anyone know on July 11, 2007, that a minor trade between the Seattle SuperSonics and the Orlando Magic would change NBA history.[read more]
Rare playoff dud by Jokic puts Nuggets in 2-1 hole
It was a night to forget for Nuggets star Nikola Jokic, who missed 19 of 26 shots in a blowout Game 3 loss that gave the Timberwolves a 2-1 series lead.[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]
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]
Scoreless Bridges sits most of 2nd half in loss
Knicks coach Mike Brown isn't yet ready to bench Mikal Bridges, but he took a step toward it in a disappointing Game 3 finish in Atlanta.[read more]
Barrett, Barnes combine for 66 to revive Raptors
The Raptors proved they could "make some noise" in their first-round series against the Cavaliers, as RJ Barrett and Scottie Barnes each scored 33 points in a 126-104 Game 3 rout.[read more]