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 GolliverThe 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 GolliverCarmelo 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 BonesteelThe 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 BucknerJa 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. BlackistoneWizards 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 WallaceThe 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 BrewerThe 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 GolliverThe 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 BucknerNikola 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 GolliverAfter 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 BucknerNikola 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 BrewerJa 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 BorenInside 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 GolliverSpurs 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 Golliver76ers 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 GolliverChaos 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 BrewerJa 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 BucknerWhich 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 GolliverWith 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 LeeWhat to know about the 2023 NBA playoffs (scores and schedule)
The who, what, when, where and why of the 2023 postseason.
By Ben GolliverGrizzlies 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 Golliver