NBA playoff watch: Can ailing Lakers stay ahead of Nuggets?
LA's lead for the 3-seed is down to a half-game. Plus, updated playoff projections, draft lottery standings after Friday.
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Jokic outduels Wemby in 'amazing' OT thriller
Nikola Jokic outdueled Victor Wembanyama in a clash of MVP candidates as the Nuggets extended their win streak to eight games.
Sources: Lakers' Reaves (oblique) out 4-6 weeks
Lakers guard Austin Reaves has been diagnosed with a Grade 2 left oblique muscle injury and will be out for the remainder of the regular season.
Pistons seal East's top seed as 'gritty' D steps up
The Detroit Pistons clinched home-court advantage throughout the East playoffs for the first time since the 2006-07 season while missing franchise player Cad...
Embiid irked by 76ers, out again against Pistons
Joel Embiid said he was angry at the Sixers for not allowing him to play Wednesday against Washington. After playing Friday, he was ruled out vs. the Pistons.
Ex-ref Crawford: Challenges hold refs accountable
Joey Crawford, a member of the 2026 Hall of Fame class, advocated for the use of challenge systems in sports, saying they hold officials accountable.
Curry details his 'new normal' after knee recovery
Golden State Warriors star Stephen Curry on Saturday detailed the persistent and "unpredictable" right knee injury that has kept him out of the previous 27 g...
Vucevic upgraded for possible return vs. Raptors
Celtics center Nikola Vucevic was upgraded to questionable for Sunday's game against the Toronto Raptors one month after undergoing surgery for a fractured r...
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🏀 Scouts on draft: Is Peterson or Dybantsa No. 1?
Fit over talent? Versatility over production? NBA scouts and execs break down the conversations happening at the top of the draft.
Basketball Hall of Fame: Class of 2026
Candace Parker, Elena Delle Donne, Amar'e Stoudemire, Doc Rivers and Mike D'Antoni headline the Class of 2026.
The latest on Kawhi Leonard, Steve Ballmer and the NBA's investigation into the LA Clippers
What was actually in Leonard's contract? What do league insiders think of it? Here's what we know about the allegations -- and where the investigation stands.
Latest NBA buzz: What we know about Luka's hamstring injury
Here's what league insiders are talking about behind the scenes, including when Doncic might be able to return from his latest injury.
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