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How 48 hours changed the Lakers' season
After a devastating blowout loss in Oklahoma City on April 2, the Lakers lost two of their three stars.[read more]
Revisiting each playoff matchup between LeBron James and Kevin Durant
James and Durant have faced off in the postseason three times, and each matchup proved to be a momentous occasion.[read more]
Raptors' Quickley (hamstring) out G1 vs. Cavs
Raptors guard Immanuel Quickley will miss Game 1 against the Cavaliers as he continues to recover from a hamstring injury, according to coach Darko Rajaković.[read more]
🏆 NBA playoffs: Predicting the entire bracket
ESPN's Zach Kram decides each NBA series in the playoffs through the Finals. Who will square off in June?[read more]
Rockets list KD (knee) as questionable for Game 1
Kevin Durant sustained a right knee contusion during practice this week, but the Rockets are optimistic it will not be a significant issue during their first-round playoff series against the Lakers, a source told ESPN.[read more]
OKC remains title betting fave; Spurs, C's follow
The Thunder (+110) remain large betting favorites to repeat as NBA champions, but the betting public also likes the Spurs (+500) and Celtics (+550) to give Oklahoma City a run for its money.[read more]
Kerr on future: These jobs have 'expiration date'
Steve Kerr acknowledged his future with the Warriors was uncertain following a season-ending loss to the Suns, saying, "When the run ends, sometimes it's time for new blood and new ideas."[read more]
Suns end Warriors' season, await No. 1 Thunder
The Suns knocked out the Warriors 111-96 to secure the No. 8 seed and will face the top-seeded Thunder in the first round of the playoffs.[read more]
Spurs motivated, inspired by Popovich address
Hall of Famer and former coach Gregg Popovich, who continues to rehab from a stroke, addressed the Spurs prior to their playoff series vs. the Trail Blazers.[read more]
Follow live: Cavaliers host Raptors in Game 1
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