Nikola Jokic, Nuggets hold off Lakers to sweep into first NBA Finals

The Serbian star had yet another triple-double, and LeBron James's Lakers are heading home after a 113-111 loss in Game 4.

By Ben GolliverMay 23, 2023
NBAAnalysis

The Celtics weren’t designed to quit like this

Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown sit at the root of Boston's current problems and they're facing another disappointing playoff exit.

By Ben GolliverMay 22, 2023

Carmelo Anthony retires as one of the NBA’s most prolific scorers

Carmelo Anthony, the NBA's No. 9 all-time scorer, announces his retirement after 19 seasons.

By Matt BonesteelMay 22, 2023
NBAPerspective

The Heat is messing up everyone’s plans. Especially the Celtics’.

The magical, mystical Miami Heat is one game away from the NBA Finals after embarrassing the Boston Celtics Sunday night.

By Candace BucknerMay 22, 2023
NBAPerspective

Ja Morant can’t quit his gun habit. Neither can his country.

Sports mirror society, and Ja Morant reflects his country's gun obsession.

By Kevin B. BlackistoneMay 21, 2023

Wizards hoping for a little magic in the NBA draft lottery

Washington has the eighth-best odds to win the lottery, or a 6.7 percent chance.

By Ava WallaceMay 15, 2023

The Wizards and Knicks GM Scott Perry: An ideal fit hiding in plain sight

The Wizards need look no further than New York, where the Knicks' Scott Perry built a roster in the middle of a playoff run, to find their next general manager.

By Jerry BrewerMay 7, 2023
NBAAnalysis

The Lakers’ party is winding down and a big bill is about to come due

The Denver Nuggets have killed the good vibes in Los Angeles and have a 3-0 series lead in the Western Conference finals.

By Ben GolliverMay 21, 2023
NBAPerspective

The Heat is no ordinary No. 8 seed, and the Celtics are paying for it

The Miami Heat is the East's No. 8 seed? Even writing that sentence now feels like an insult. Buckle up, Boston.

By Candace BucknerMay 20, 2023
NBAAnalysis

Nikola Jokic, Jamal Murray are winning battle of stars against Lakers

The Nuggets stars are outplaying LeBron James and Anthony Davis as Denver has jumped out to a 2-0 series lead in the Western Conference finals.

By Ben GolliverMay 19, 2023
NBAPerspective

After a rocky Game 1 loss, Celtics Coach Joe Mazzulla could use a timeout

The Boston Celtics have a championship-caliber roster. Critics wonder if their rookie head coach is up to the task.

By Candace BucknerMay 18, 2023
NBAPerspective

Nikola Jokic is now, Victor Wembanyama is next and the NBA is worldwide

During the NBA's global doubleheader on Tuesday night, two foreign stars shined brightest.

By Jerry BrewerMay 17, 2023

Ja Morant takes ‘accountability’ for video that ‘shocked’ Adam Silver

The NBA is investigating Ja Morant’s second video with a gun in about two months, with NBA Commissioner Adam Silver “assuming the worst.”

By Cindy BorenMay 17, 2023

Inside the NBA draft lottery room: Heartbreak for the Wizards

In the brief moment before the final ball was selected, Washington’s shot at getting the top selection had skyrocketed from 6.7 percent to 54.5 percent.

By Ben GolliverMay 17, 2023

Spurs win NBA draft lottery and right to select Victor Wembanyama

The French center is the most acclaimed teenage basketball prospect since LeBron James, thanks to his 7-foot-4 height, well-rounded game and polished off-court personality.

By Ben GolliverMay 16, 2023

76ers fire Doc Rivers after another playoff flameout

Philadelphia blew a 3-2 series lead in the second round of the playoffs against Boston.

By Ben GolliverMay 16, 2023
NBAPerspective

Chaos has arrived in the NBA playoffs, and it might not be a fad

The NBA has always flourished by playing the hits, but these surprising playoffs have pointed toward a less predictable future.

By Jerry BrewerMay 16, 2023
NBAPerspective

Ja Morant’s friends aren’t the problem. His judgment is.

Ja Morant's latest gun video isn't an indictment of his longtime friends. It's a reflection of his own poor choices.

By Candace BucknerMay 16, 2023
NBAAnalysis

Which NBA lottery team needs Victor Wembanyama the most?

A look at the 14 suitors, organized into tiers to determine which team most needs a draft lottery miracle. Let’s call this the Victor Wembanyama Misery Index.

By Ben GolliverMay 15, 2023

With 51 points in Game 7, Jayson Tatum pushes Celtics back into conference finals

The Celtics blow out the 76ers, 112-88, as MVP Joel Embiid struggles mightily for Philadelphia.

By Michael LeeMay 14, 2023

What to know about the 2023 NBA playoffs (scores and schedule)

The who, what, when, where and why of the 2023 postseason.

By Ben GolliverMay 14, 2023

Grizzlies suspend Ja Morant after he appears to show gun in new video

The move by the Grizzlies follows an earlier eight-game suspension by the NBA after Morant showed a gun in a video taken at a Denver-area nightclub and is pending a league review.

By Cindy Boren and Ben GolliverMay 14, 2023