NBA Basketball

Wolves' Finch ruptures patellar tendon in collision

Timberwolves coach Chris Finch was helped off the court late in his team's series-clinching win over the Suns with a ruptured patellar tendon in his right knee after Mike Conley collided with him on the sideline.

Suns' firepower can't overcome 'details' in sweep

"Roster-wise, everybody talks about the firepower, but you look around the league: It comes down to the details," Suns guard Devin Booker said after his team was swept out of the playoffs by the Timberwolves.

Embiid: Knicks fans' invasion of Philly 'not OK'

Sixers superstar Joel Embiid expressed disappointment at hearing so many Knicks fans inside his home arena Sunday.

Struggling Luka: Feel like I'm letting Kyrie down

Luka Doncic, who is struggling by his MVP-candidate standards while dealing with a sore knee, blamed himself after the Mavs came up short Sunday.

Brunson to bask in record G4 effort 'when I retire'

Jalen Brunson scored a Knicks playoff-record 47 points Sunday to propel New York to a 3-1 series lead over Philadelphia.

Stars shine in Clips-Mavs classic: 'It was a show'

Paul George and James Harden each scored 33 points, outdueling Luka Doncic and Kyrie Irving as the Clippers topped the Mavericks 116-111 to even this best-of-seven series at 2.

Injuries, ejection put Bucks on brink of early exit

The Bucks were without Giannis Antetokounmpo, Damian Lillard and then the ejected Bobby Portis on Sunday night, which spelled trouble in what ultimately was a 126-113 loss to the Pacers that put them one loss away from elimination.

Nuggets' Murray (calf) questionable for Game 5

Nuggets point guard Jamal Murray's playing status is in jeopardy for Game 5 of their playoff series against the Lakers on Monday night after he was listed as questionable on the injury report because of a left calf strain.

What to know during pre-draft season

With the Portsmouth Invitational Tournament in the books, Jonathan Givony prepares you for the two-month sprint toward the 2024 NBA draft.